Really Right Stuff B2-LLR-II Lever-Release Clamp (80mm)
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Their brand name says it all!
I bought the RRS lever release to use in conjunction with a Joby pro sling strap. That way I can quickly remove the strap when using a tripod. The three holes let me put the strap off center, so the camera rest further back and out of the way when I'm not shooting. The lever feels really secure with a click-like action when locked. Much better than the screw type clamps that loosen with the simple act of walking. As their name states, they have the really right stuff!
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Excellent
This is beautifully made and is a pleasure to use. Only trouble I've found is that some third party arca swiss plates are a tight fit. and sometimes a very tight fit, when trying to close the clamp lever fully. Pity there is not a way to adjust it. ??
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Compatibility Issue
Has to be used with RRS ballhead $$$ Slot underneath clamp is too wide (0.203") to engage Oben BC-166 tabs (0.133"). Get +/- 15 slop.
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The best piece of equipment I thought Id never need
Ive been stitching photos for a while now guesstimating on a tripod. As I tried to take on more complex scenes my failure rate Increased to the point of getting gun shy, shooting 10 to 20 one minute exposures has some investment. I decided to gear up. The first thing I bought was an L bracket then a panorama head. Finally I decided to try the vertical component and bought this gimbal. I call it the contraption but its opened up a whole ne... Show More
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Put your expensive camera on the best clamp
I have RRS brackets on every camera I own, 3 heads and 3 clamps. They are the best and made here in the USA if your into that. I used this to replace the arca quick release that came with my Cube head.
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How did I live without this?
For thirty-odd years I've used various Bogen/Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods & monopods...each with their own variation of a quick release system. Those variations aren't a huge problem...so long as the gear chosen for the shoot is using the same QR plates & clamps. If not, then they're anything BUT quick and no different than simply attaching the camera directly to the tripod/monopod. Kinda defeats the purpose to my mind. Enter Really Right Stuff a... Show More
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A screw would be nice for the price
I like everything about the clip but one thing. If I'm going to pay $132.00 for it how about at least throwing in a couple of different size mounting screws for the effort...
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Perfection!
I spent a lot of time going back and forth between this FG-02 and the non-fluid PG-02. To be fair, initially I was planning to purchase the PG-02. But as of this writing, there's a huge waiting list on the revamped PG-02, and because of time constraints on my end, I ended up biting the bullet to go for the FG-02. While I obviously don't have the PG-02 to compare against, but the FG-02 really satisfies all my requirements for a good gimbal head. I... Show More
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Big improvement overB2 AS II clamp
My BH-55 originally came with aB2 AS II clamp that wouldn't properly grip my StackShot and several other Arca Swiss compatible pieces of gear. The B2-LR-II works well on everything. I also like its calibration markings better. Overall, while I hated spending to fix the BH-55, this unit makes the head really usable.
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Half Baked Cake
The problem with this head is the Cradle Clamp is not geared so as to make balancing the camera/lens quick and easy. At this price, RRS could have designed in gears to move the Clamp back and forth. My "Nikon D810/Battery Pack/200mm F2 lens" would be much easier to balance is RRS would have done a complete job. I presume they prefer to spit it out at the end.
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Awesome!
Bought this for super-tele work and landscapes. Before the super-tele and landscape jobs I put it to work supporting a spotting scope. When the minimum damping is turned on the spotting scope stops wherever I put it and stays there. Just push to the thing I want to view and let go, it just stays on target. Very nice! Super build quality, no rough edges that I could find. A nice bonus is the Allen wrench in the base, captured by little-bitty magnets... Off to Africa to try the super-tele and the landscapes...
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Solid quick-release
Like all RRS gear, this is a top-quality product. Be aware that it is fairly large, so not ideal for compact tripods & heads.
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It totally clamps
My primary ballhead+clamp combo is an Arca p0 with the built in flip-lock. On a recent trip I saw a companion break the flip-lock mechanism. It's been in the back of my mind ever since. I don't think the p0 is fundamentally fragile, but the idea he was able to accidentally break it has stuck with me. I'd seen others using this RRS clamp and knew I liked it. I recently needed another good clamp for a second setup while shooting the solar eclipse. ... Show More
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Absolutely Top Notch
I debated spending so much on a piece of photo equipment when there are less expensive alternatives, but I have to say that after using the Really Right Stuff PG-02 FG Gimbal Head I'm very happy with my choice. It is completely rock solid, has what I would consider just the right amount of tension (it will not spin freely as some others are shown to do in their reviews) and is a very professional-looking piece of gear. Another nice feature is tha... Show More
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High quality product
Really Right Stuff Pano-gimbal came in nice protective box. The build quality is excellent. All parts easily fit together and performed as advertised. The system is very sturdy and handles my FX DSLR and large lenses with no problem.
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love it ;)
i got the RRS Gimbal FG-02-FG with the Cradle clamp, and i must say i love the look and the feel of it as my 600mm sits on it , very smooth, i used my RRS gimbal out in the desert for the 1st time , sat waiting for 4 hours for little Owls to come out of their hole,in temperatures of 48-50c, when they did , i never missed a shot with the RRS gimbal, moves very smooth for the flying shots , love the fluid action too, as if u let go of your camera, ... Show More
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Really great gear
I bought this device to use along with the RRS Th-Dvtl-55 Dovetail Plate. Together they can be used to quickly change out my standard ball head (RRS) with my RRS Gimbal head. I shoot both scenics and wildlife and this gear makes that fast and handy.
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Very Well Made
This clamp feels extremely well made. The action is very smooth, and the clamping force more than adequate. It's great not to have to mess with a knob to attach and release the camera. Certainly worth the extra cost compared to some of the other available clamps, in my opinion.
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Makes switching heads so much faster
I installed a RRS lever release clamp on the leveling base of my RRS tripod then installed plates on the base of my ballhead and fluid head and slider so I can quickly switch between them. Then installed a RRS b2-LR-II clamp on my slider so I can attach either head right to the slider for rapid switching. It's expensive to do so, but for a professional who travels and shoots on quick moving shoots it's really worth it.
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Serious quality
Loved it as soon as I unpacked it. Sturdy, high quality, and easy to assemble, fits my 150-600 Tamron, feels very secure, yet will scratch easily. To my surprise at this high cost it did not come with a protection cover/carrying case. Disappointing to say the least. It's an expensive item and it should have a carrying case to protect it when it's off the tripod.
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I would buy this clamp again
I use the clamp with a Matterport camera. Works without a hitch. Easy to level the camera using the level bubble.
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I would recommend this to anyone seriously in to photography
This RRS clamp is top quality. Three positions makes this clamp a very sensible purchase. The closed position securely locks in your plates. The 1/2 open position allows your plate to slide from one end to the other but still won't release all the way so you can't dump your equipment on the ground. Once fully open you can easily unload or load it. I have several products from RRS because I appreciate good old American made products that are engin... Show More
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The best release I have ever used
I hesitated when i saw the cost but bought one to try out. Now I have 5 releases on and am able to swap configurations in seconds, no messing around with allen wrenches making it much more enjoyable getting ready for a shoot. Excellent product, very secure.
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Outstanding Gimbal head from RRS!
I recently purchased the PG-02 LR Pano-Gimbal head by RRS from B&H, and am thrilled with it. The setup on my RRS TVC-33 tripod was a snap, with no issues to mount it. This gimbal head is rock solid, the materials and craftsmanship are as promised, and it is a joy to use. I especially like the lever-release clamp, as it makes mounting/dismounting my camera, even with a 400mm lens, very easy and fast. I highly recommend this gimbal head to any seri... Show More
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