Jeff,
Let me know what you find out. I am getting ready to order some plates
from RRS, and one is going to be for the Telescoping Auto tube. I am
actually thinking about getting one of the MPR plates. I had not really
thought about the idea of sliding it back and forth as I have an Olympus
Focusing rail set I use for that, but a long plate would certainly do
the job and be lighter in the field.
I for one would love to see some pictures!
Jim Couch
Jeff Keller wrote:
>Thanks for the B9 -> B6 correction Jim,
>
>I suspect a lot of people wouldn't be all that happy with the RRS
>recommended B6.
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>Yes the B6 is what is recommended (not the B9) and is what I received in the
>mail yesterday. It is approximately 1/4" shorter than the foot and is also
>quite narrow. I tried it on several OM lenses and wasn't too happy with it
>because of its small size. It works but it seems like it wouldn't be as
>solid as a larger plate (B76). I've got a B76 on my Horseman and held the OM
>tripod adapter foot up against it. I should remove the plate and check the
>fit to be certain. It appears to be about 1/4" too long but looks like a
>better fit. I'll probably write to Really Right Stuff when I've got it
>sorted out and pictures posted.
>
>With the macro lenses it is desireable to be able to slide the lens forward
>/ backward using the lens plate as a focusing rail. The B6 is too small to
>be any help for that. One of the new MPR plates would probably be ideal for
>that. I actually use one of their older plates that has a built in clamp at
>one end (B31A) The newer plate with a removeable clamp that can be rotated
>would probably be a better choice. I have to use the B16 converter clamp to
>mount an OM body with the lens axis parallel to the length of the B31 plate.
>The B16 works fairly well for me because it gives both my OMs & Mamiya 7 an
>easy to share L-plate ... but the knob pokes me in the face when using a
>shift lens.
>
>I really need to post some pictures ... if anyone even got this far.
>
>-jeff
>the 300/4.5 & 400/6.3 look precarious on the B6.
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