Access to ports with 3 Legged Thing L-bracket

[dclock]

A "what should I buy" post:

Does anyone have and can comment on this L-bracket:
"3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-Bracket for Nikon Z6 III"

In particular:

1. Does it feel secure both horizontally and vertically?
2. How is access to the ports on the left of the camera?
3. Do you know if there is room for the Nikon MC-DC2 remote to attach?

I know this is very specific. But if you have experience with another L-bracket that would be useful information too. I don't think I will spring for the RRS one.

 

[BF Hammer]

It is best to stay away from the one-size-most type L-bracket and get one that locks in to your camera body with pins that stop twisting.

I used Leofoto with great success on a D750, then tried 2 kinds for my previous Z5, and the 2nd one rarely was removed for 3 years. Here is the closest match I see for the Z6III. What I really liked was the extension of the body allows your pinky finger to become involved in gripping the body. And the plate is a stable base to set the camera down on. Full access to the battery hatch, and the side plate can be extended out with a hex-key that stores magnetically in the base. Not only can you use a wired shutter release in portrait mode, the connector does not obstruct when it is extended.

https://a.co/d/0a2jdzp4

I wish I could get as good of a product with a grip extender for a Zf.

 

[nikonpup]

I have a 3 LEGGED THING L BRACKET I use on my D7100. (model unknown) It is very secure in both positions.
My unit can slide the "bracket" in or out over the ports. The remote plug does fit. (MC-DC2). If I remember
correctly, a member was looking for a 90 connector to use with an L bracket; I don't know if they found one.

 

[dclock]

It is best to stay away from the one-size-most type L-bracket and get one that locks in to your camera body with pins that stop twisting.

Thank you for your reply. I believe the 3 legged is designed specifically for the camera. By the pictures it has the anti-twist pins.

I used Leofoto with great success on a D750,

Glad to hear, as the Leofoto is less expensive.

And the plate is a stable base to set the camera down on. Full access to the battery hatch, and the side plate can be extended out with a hex-key that stores magnetically in the base. Not only can you use a wired shutter release in portrait mode, the connector does not obstruct when it is extended.

What I (thought) I liked about 3 legged was that it did not extend over the battery hatch at all. Interesting comment about stable base to set the camera down on though.

Another thing I liked about 3 legged was that it was all one piece, which I think must surely be more rigid and stable. But that's what has me worried about access to the mc-dc2 port. I can see from pictures that the port itself is accessible, but the whole plug would have to fit in there. The extendable brackets should solve the port access. Do you think they're still rigid/sturdy enough?

Edit: I just learned about the ML-L7 bluetooth remote, usable with the z6iii, that will obviate my concerns about the MC-DC2.

 

[BF Hammer]

Thank you for your reply. I believe the 3 legged is designed specifically for the camera. By the pictures it has the anti-twist pins.


Glad to hear, as the Leofoto is less expensive.


What I (thought) I liked about 3 legged was that it did not extend over the battery hatch at all. Interesting comment about stable base to set the camera down on though.

Another thing I liked about 3 legged was that it was all one piece, which I think must surely be more rigid and stable. But that's what has me worried about access to the mc-dc2 port. I can see from pictures that the port itself is accessible, but the whole plug would have to fit in there. The extendable brackets should solve the port access. Do you think they're still rigid/sturdy enough?

Edit: I just learned about the ML-L7 bluetooth remote, usable with the z6iii, that will obviate my concerns about the MC-DC2.

The extension setup is strong enough. And if you are like most, you will be using landscape mode more. I do not have the Bluetooth remote to comment on. I have been using the Snapbridge app for my Zf since the port for the wired remote was omitted on that.