Small Rig's Foldable L Bracket: A Game Changer for Photographers

The new Small Rig foldable L bracket revolutionizes camera mounting for photographers and videographers.

### SmallRig Foldable L Bracket Review: A Game Changer for Photographers and Videographers
* 📷 This SmallRig L bracket is a versatile accessory that allows you to **easily switch between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations** on your camera.
* 🔌 Unlike traditional L brackets, this new model from SmallRig is **foldable** and designed to address common issues such as **blocking camera ports and battery compartments**.
* 🛠 The bracket features an ARCA Swiss base plate in both vertical and horizontal modes, and it is compatible with **Sony A74, A7S3, and A7R5 cameras**.
* 🔄 Switching between horizontal and vertical modes is simple, with a **button release mechanism** for the base plate.
* 🔋 The bracket is extendable, allowing you to **access camera ports and battery compartments** even in vertical mode.
* 💪 With a payload of up to **five kilograms**, the bracket is sturdy and well-built, made from a mix of **aluminum alloy and steel**.
* ⏱ Using the L bracket can save time and effort when switching between shooting orientations, especially for content creators who **frequently switch between horizontal and vertical formats**.
* 💬 The reviewer concludes that the SmallRig foldable L bracket is "**invaluable for most photographers and videographers**," and they personally plan to **keep it on their Sony A74 permanently**.

If you're somebody that switches between vertical and horizontal resolutions quite a lot, whether or not it's photo or video, then you're going to really like the accessory I'm featuring today. Quick disclaimer: Small Rig did send me this product to review, but they've had no involvement in this video at all. So, this is an L bracket, and I'm pretty sure that most people know what this is and what it's for, but if you don't, this metal L-shaped accessory screws onto your camera and lets you mount it vertically or horizontally to a tripod, which is great for photographers who want to adjust composition and switch between portrait and landscape orientations. And as so many people are now watching videos in 9x16 ratio, then this accessory is also useful for videographers as well. But L brackets do come with some issues. Sometimes this L-shaped bracket can block some very important ports on the camera, such as the HDMI port, microphone ports, etc. They can also cover battery compartments, which means you can't actually change the battery if you have

one of these mounted to the camera, and if you have a flip-out screen, sometimes the L bracket can block your screen from rotating. So yeah, a lot of issues. Well, forget about those problems because Small Rig has released a brand new L bracket which is going to make you just want to throw your other L brackets in the bin. So, this is the new Small Rig foldable L bracket. It has an ARCA Swiss base plate in both vertical and horizontal modes, and it fits the A74, the A7 S3, and the A7 R5. Switching between horizontal and vertical modes on this L bracket couldn't be any easier. If you're in horizontal mode, just pressing the button on the right, this will release the base plate, and then you can put it into the vertical position. This locks in so you can't accidentally change or adjust the L bracket, and then to release it from vertical mode, you press the button on the left. You can then pull down the base plate and put it back into horizontal mode, and luckily this L

bracket doesn't block any ports on the camera at all, but I know that some of you are thinking, Well, hold on, Jack. In vertical mode, it's clearly blocking some of your ports on your a74. Well, you'd be right, but this L bracket has a special feature. It's actually extendable. So, if you loosen the screw at the bottom of the L bracket, you can actually pull the L bracket away from your camera so you can now access those ports. And once you re-tighten the screw, this is super sturdy in vertical mode, and I think it has a payload of up to five kilos, which is more than enough for most setups. Now, with the L bracket extended, you get plenty of extra space to add your microphone cable or whatever it is you want to add to your a74. If you're wondering if this L bracket prevents you from removing your battery, again, this isn't an issue. Small rig of thought about it. There's this little hinge that you can flip out, and then you can access

your battery no problem. So, with this L bracket on your camera, you can access your battery, you can access all of your ports. There's no reason really to ever take this off your camera. Small rig has even added three-quarter inch thread mounts to the bottom of this L bracket, so when you're in vertical mode, you can attach different things to your camera. And as with pretty much all small rig accessories, this feels really well made. It weighs 150 grams. It's a mix of aluminum alloy and steel, and in a way, it almost feels more sturdy than my Sony a74. Now, some of you may be wondering why I even use an L bracket. If you have a tripod with a ball head, you can just turn the camera into vertical mode really easily. But the issue with that is, depending on your setup, that can make the tripod fall to one side. It can become unbalanced. And not just that, but if you have your tripod level already and you've spent some time making sure it's level in horizontal mode, then all

you need to do is flip your camera around. There's no need to, you know, unscrew the ball head, adjust it, and then realize that that's not level either, and then you have to re-level that. So, the L bracket will save you a lot of time. So, after testing and using this product for about a week or two, I could honestly say that it's going to be invaluable for most photographers and videographers. It's a really handy product, and to be honest, I don't know if I'll ever take it off my Sony A74. It's going to make my life so much easier just mounting the camera in different ways. I do a lot of content in vertical mode and also horizontal as well, like YouTube right now. So, being able to just switch between the two orientations without having to do much fiddling with a tripod is going to be amazing. So, that's it for this video. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave a like; it really helps out the channel. And let me know down in the comments are

you currently using an L bracket, and how does it compare to this one? If you're interested in picking up this product, the link is in the description. Thank you to Small Rig for sending me to take a look at. If you want to see more from me, be sure to subscribe, hit that Bell icon, and you'll be notified when I upload another video. Hopefully, I'll see you in the next one. [Music] [Music] [Applause] Thank you.

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Jack Woodhams

Small Rig's Innovative Foldable L Bracket

The Small Rig foldable L bracket allows for easy switching between vertical and horizontal camera orientations.

It features an ARCA Swiss base plate and is designed to fit the A74, A7 S3, and A7 R5.

The bracket addresses common issues by providing a seamless transition between modes and locking in place to prevent accidental adjustments.

The L bracket for the Sony A74 is extendable, allowing access to ports and offering a sturdy vertical mode with a 5-kilo payload.

It features a hinge for easy battery access and provides extra space for attaching cables.

The bracket also includes three-quarter inch thread mounts for additional attachments and is made of a durable aluminum alloy and steel mix.

The Benefits of Using an L Bracket for Camera Mounting

The L bracket simplifies camera mounting by allowing for quick orientation changes between vertical and horizontal modes.

It saves time by eliminating the need to adjust the ball head and re-level the camera.

The product is highly valuable for photographers and videographers, making it easier to switch between different mounting positions.

The video discusses the current use of an L bracket and its comparison to another model.

It includes a product link in the description and thanks Small Rig for the opportunity to review.

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