OM-1 RRS modular camera plate

Olympmick · Mar 10, 2022

So, I can confirm the camera plate for the EM1.2 and EM1.3 does not fit the OM-1. I emailed RRS to see if they had one in development and they said they would probably make a version but currently they are gauging the demand for one. I really hope they release one soon. The fit and finish of the EM1.2/3 version is so good that it looks like part of the camera itself. And it's got some cool features. I cannot imagine using the camera without one.

So if you're like me and you want one, please express your interest here.

Alternatively, if RRS decides not to make one, does anyone know if another brand is developing a full camera plate similar to RRS? I just want a full base plate, it doesn't need to be an L- plate.

Cheers,

Mike

ABCMO · Mar 11, 2022

Two or three weeks ago there was a short thread on this forum about exactly the same thing. The thread prompted a few of us to email RRS requesting a baseplate and L-bracket for the OM-1. I received the same response you did. Hopefully they will produce a baseplate and L-bracket (I would like both) for the OM-1 because, as you noted, the fit and finish for the one they produced for the Mark II and III was perfect.

Al

mring1 · Mar 11, 2022

I've had two: one on my original M5MkI and on my M1MKIII. NOBODY does it better. I'd bet they'll get one on the market, but given all the supply chain issues, it may take awhile.

pede59 · Mar 11, 2022

Olympmick said:
So, I can confirm the camera plate for the EM1.2 and EM1.3 does not fit the OM-1. I emailed RRS to see if they had one in development and they said they would probably make a version but currently they are gauging the demand for one. I really hope they release one soon. The fit and finish of the EM1.2/3 version is so good that it looks like part of the camera itself. And it's got some cool features. I cannot imagine using the camera without one.

So if you're like me and you want one, please express your interest here.

I am definitely interested. I have a RRS L Plate on my EM1m2 all the time. So if they make a plate for OM1 i will buy one. I prefer a plate with full base, especially if as nicely machined and with such a great fit as is the case with RRS.

Olympmick said:
Alternatively, if RRS decides not to make one, does anyone know if another brand is developing a full camera plate similar to RRS? I just want a full base plate, it doesn't need to be an L- plate.

I only know if plates that cover the base partially to allow access to the battery compartment.

Olympmick said:
Cheers,

Mike

Olympmick · Mar 11, 2022

It's good to seen that there's some interest out there.

AURA PA · Mar 12, 2022

We buy dozens of RRS L-brackets for our equipment and leave them on continuously. I asked our distributer if he could get some for the OM-1's we ordered. I also contacted RRS directly to inquire. Received a very courteous reply stating they will likely produce an OM-1 bracket given the demand.

3dwag · Mar 12, 2022

Olympmick said:
So, I can confirm the camera plate for the EM1.2 and EM1.3 does not fit the OM-1. I emailed RRS to see if they had one in development and they said they would probably make a version but currently they are gauging the demand for one. I really hope they release one soon. The fit and finish of the EM1.2/3 version is so good that it looks like part of the camera itself. And it's got some cool features. I cannot imagine using the camera without one.

So if you're like me and you want one, please express your interest here.

Alternatively, if RRS decides not to make one, does anyone know if another brand is developing a full camera plate similar to RRS? I just want a full base plate, it doesn't need to be an L- plate.

Cheers,

Mike

Yes, I also enquired the same of RRS about 2 weeks ago and they gave me a similar answer, which I then posted in another thread. I am hopeful, because I think that theirs are the best or at least tied for the best out there…and there aren’t many of these type which are custom designed to precisely fit specific bodies.

By now I have had 2 of theirs, my last one being for both my EM1.2 and EM1.3. Well designed and manufactured, fits perfectly with the user of those specific cameras in mind. And I appreciate the inclusion of the hex key which is magnetically stored under the bottom plate.

avalvo · Mar 12, 2022

Another vote for a full size camera plate. The previous versions add that nice little bit to the grip that makes it much more comfortable to use the camera.

daleeight · Mar 12, 2022

An option for people who don't want to give RRS all that money, and wait for them to decide if they are going to make a profit on an OM-1 L -Bracket, you could opt for the:

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short (Arca Swiss),

Or

Ellie Short PD (the PD allows Peak Design Capture clip use as well as Arca Swiss)

https://www.3leggedthing.com/us/ellie-universal-lbracket-system.html

SHood · Mar 12, 2022

avalvo said:
Another vote for a full size camera plate. The previous versions add that nice little bit to the grip that makes it much more comfortable to use the camera.

I am not aware of any other base plate that covered the grip like RRS. It has been permanently attached to my E-M1ii for the past 4 years

SHood · Mar 12, 2022

daleeight said:
An option for people who don't want to give RRS all that money, and wait for them to decide if they are going to make a profit on an OM-1 L -Bracket, you could opt for the:

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short (Arca Swiss),

Or

Ellie Short PD (the PD allows Peak Design Capture clip use as well as Arca Swiss)

https://www.3leggedthing.com/us/ellie-universal-lbracket-system.html

daleeight · Mar 12, 2022

SHood said:
avalvo said:

Another vote for a full size camera plate. The previous versions add that nice little bit to the grip that makes it much more comfortable to use the camera.

Click to expand...

I am not aware of any other base plate that covered the grip like RRS. It has been permanently attached to my E-M1ii for the past 4 years

Promaster made one. Had it on my E-M1mkIII for years. It was solid, never faltered, and allowed battery access and port use.

DLBlack · Mar 12, 2022

SHood said:
daleeight said:

An option for people who don't want to give RRS all that money, and wait for them to decide if they are going to make a profit on an OM-1 L -Bracket, you could opt for the:

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short (Arca Swiss),

Or

Ellie Short PD (the PD allows Peak Design Capture clip use as well as Arca Swiss)

https://www.3leggedthing.com/us/ellie-universal-lbracket-system.html

Click to expand...

Unfortunately, neither of those go under the grip which is the main reason I and many others got the RRS in the first place

daleeight · Mar 12, 2022

DLBlack said:
SHood said:

daleeight said:

An option for people who don't want to give RRS all that money, and wait for them to decide if they are going to make a profit on an OM-1 L -Bracket, you could opt for the:

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short (Arca Swiss),

Or

Ellie Short PD (the PD allows Peak Design Capture clip use as well as Arca Swiss)

https://www.3leggedthing.com/us/ellie-universal-lbracket-system.html

Click to expand...

Unfortunately, neither of those go under the grip which is the main reason I and many others got the RRS in the first place

Click to expand...

I know, and why I got the Promaster version on my Mk3.... but going around the battery door completely is what the manufacturers are gonna have to cast, and why they aren't so quick to do it, especially on OM cameras

SHood · Mar 12, 2022

daleeight said:
SHood said:

avalvo said:

Another vote for a full size camera plate. The previous versions add that nice little bit to the grip that makes it much more comfortable to use the camera.

Click to expand...

I am not aware of any other base plate that covered the grip like RRS. It has been permanently attached to my E-M1ii for the past 4 years

Click to expand...

Promaster made one. Had it on my E-M1mkIII for years. It was solid, never faltered, and allowed battery access and port use.

I am only interested in the base plate. I took a look at the pro master and noticed the lcd only opens a little past 90 degrees with it attached. That seems very limiting.

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daleeight · Mar 12, 2022

SHood said:
daleeight said:

SHood said:

avalvo said:

Another vote for a full size camera plate. The previous versions add that nice little bit to the grip that makes it much more comfortable to use the camera.

Click to expand...

I am not aware of any other base plate that covered the grip like RRS. It has been permanently attached to my E-M1ii for the past 4 years

Click to expand...

Promaster made one. Had it on my E-M1mkIII for years. It was solid, never faltered, and allowed battery access and port use.

Click to expand...

I am only interested in the base plate. I took a look at the pro master and noticed the lcd only opens a little past 90 degrees with it attached. That seems very limiting.

You CAN take the L portion off with an allen wrench... but it still won't fit an OM-1

SHood · Mar 12, 2022

daleeight said:
DLBlack said:

SHood said:

daleeight said:

An option for people who don't want to give RRS all that money, and wait for them to decide if they are going to make a profit on an OM-1 L -Bracket, you could opt for the:

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short (Arca Swiss),

Or

Ellie Short PD (the PD allows Peak Design Capture clip use as well as Arca Swiss)

https://www.3leggedthing.com/us/ellie-universal-lbracket-system.html

Click to expand...

Unfortunately, neither of those go under the grip which is the main reason I and many others got the RRS in the first place

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

I know, and why I got the Promaster version on my Mk3.... but going around the battery door completely is what the manufacturers are gonna have to cast, and why they aren't so quick to do it, especially on OM cameras

Olympmick · Mar 12, 2022

3dwag said:
And I appreciate the inclusion of the hex key which is magnetically stored under the bottom plate.

That is a nice touch, but for me the features I appreciate the most is the modularity of the plate and the integrated QD socket.

avalvo · Mar 12, 2022

OM systems should have made one. Fuji did this.

Jaki · Apr 9, 2022

If you don't have time to wait for the upcoming new RRS plate for the OM-1, you may have an alternative solution here:

If you have a sanding machine and a Dremel tool at hand, it it quite easy to modify a RRS OMD-M1 Mk2 to fit the new OM-1 body: 1) Sand down the excess top rim to level with the main floor, including grinding away the positioning pin; 2) use a 2.3mm drill steel to refit a new positioning pin (use the very same 2.3mm drill steel and cut off at 4mm height, yellow arrow); 3) make 3 small dents to fit with the four miniature feet on the corner rim of the OM-1 body (red arrows - the 4th (top left) have the same position as for the Em1 Mk2 body); 4) repaint.

And now you also may use your favorite hand strap on OM-1!

Note that you will need to take the plate off when changing batteries.

OM-1 RRS modular camera plate

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