L-Bracket without Handgrip

[karinatwork]

I used to have the Fuji quick release plate (or, as they called it "Small Handgrip" for the X-T1) because I did not require an additional grip. In my opinion, it wasn't needed and it looked goofy. However, to my dismay, I found out that Fuji discontinued this plate and is now only producing the hand grip plate for the X-T2. So I began researching my options from other manufacturers. I ordered a thirty dollar one from Ebay, but it was clunky and heavy. It also didn't really fit properly. But then I found the perfect one for my needs, also on Ebay. It's the PEIPRO L-bracket. I took off the small side bracket and just use the bottom. The plate is super-light and although it's so light has a smooth, closed bottom (only one opening for the battery compartment). I really don't know how they were able to make it so light. 

 

So just in case you want a good looking, light arca-swiss compatible quick release plate that can stay permanently installed on your X-T2, you can't go wrong with this one. I highly recommend it. 

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Edited April 27, 2017 by karinatwork

[rokphish]

What's the weight for both the clunky and the one you like?

 

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[karinatwork]

As far as I can tell, the difference of the barebones baseplate is only 10 grams (the closed one being the lighter one). But it also fits better and has a lower profile. In my eyes, it's absolutely perfect. 

[rokphish]

Too bad they don't make it available for more models.

 

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[adamcornwell]

Thanks for sharing. I'm always on the lookout for a good L-bracket. I have the Fittest brand--perhaps what you first tried--and it works, but doesn't fit well. I think I read somewhere that the Fittest is 128 grams and the PEIPRO is 71 grams. I wouldn't mind a slimmer, lighter bracket