Vertical Orientation Bracket

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When I ordered my Really Right Stuff mounting plate I included a note asking if they'd be interested in designing a version of their B61 converter clamp that could be used with a P67 (the current one requires a laterally oriented plate). Bryan Geyer, the owner, replied that they might do it but the cost would probably be prohibitive. He claims he'd have to do an initial run of 500 units plus eat the cost of acquiring a body for design purposes.

I think he misunderstood my request, since the design wouldn't have to be specific to the P67. Other MF bodies use longitudinal plates. OTOH, 6x6 bodies and leaf shutter systems don't really need a reorientation bracket. Still, I have to wonder if we could pony up enough advance orders in the P67 community to support the design. The B61 lists for $177. Pricey, but I'd pay it. Anyone else?

-- Bill Baker (wab@well.com), August 10, 2000

Answers

I think you transposed the item number. How about the B16 Converter. An interesting idea, and if available I'd be tempted to purchase one. Possibly Bryan's hesitation was due to his maybe having to make a larger converter as well as a complimentary reoriented P67 plate.

-- Garrett Adams (gadams@jps.net), August 10, 2000.

Count me in! This makes sense for this body. If the price is reasonable, I would consider buying a couple.

-- Vincent G. Peacock (vpeacock@optonline.net), September 18, 2000.

I am in not affliated with Kirk Enterprises nor do I receive any compensation from them in any form. I remembered this post and would like to let everyone from the forum know that Kirk Enterprises has a new custom Pentax 6X7 L-Bracket Part # BL-6x7 for $159.95 that weights in at just 6.3 oz that allows horizontal and vertical orientation of P67 with an Arca-Swiss B-1. FWIW. Good Shooting! Rick

-- Rick Sikora (RLSikora@aol.com), July 30, 2001.

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