Sunwayfoto PCL-6DR Custom L Bracket for Canon 6D
Another great product by Sunwayfoto. Same anodized aluminum that helps to prevent corrosion making it a long lasting accessory.
In the box you will find two Allen type keys and the bracket.
Once I had the bracket in my hands I tried to bended just to see how hard the item is. Of course I wasn´t able to bended a bit, at least I can´t.
On the bottom of the bracket I found two security screws and the main 1/4" thread screw used to attach the camera. The security screws came a little bit loose, not bad, I guess they are just giving you the option to use them or not. If you plan to use them (suggested) be sure to tight them with the small Allen key that came in the box.
On one of the bottom sides I found a groove that can be used to attached a hands strap or at least in my case I use it to attach one of the Peak Design anchors making it fully compatible with their straps.
The bracket has two 1/4" thread holes for additional accessories, one in the bottom and the other on the side.
On the side PCL-6DR have enough space to access all the Canon 6D connectors, it even have a groove for the intervalometer cable. I´m using an intervalometer cable from Trigger Trap that works perfectly with the bracket.
On the back you will see a serial number for registration purposes and also two guide marks. If you trace an imaginary line from those two marks their intersection point will equals the center of your lens. Remember that this particular bracket is made for the Canon 6D, Sunwayfoto have the same type of brackets for other camera models even for the latest Sony a6300. They can be found here, and they even have some universal L brackets that can be found here.
Once you attached the Sunwayfoto custom L bracket PCL-6DR to the camera you will notice that the battery door can be fully opened, you can change the battery without removing the bracket.
The location of the 1/4" screw has a small rail that allows you to make some space between the side of the bracket and the connectors area in case you have a cable with a bigger plug or for any reason that you could need more space between the bracket and the camera.
With the Sunwayfoto custom L bracket PCL-6DR attached to the camera I felt that it adds protection to that corner of the equipment, and that is a plus. In case I drop it, it will definitely will protect the screen and even maybe the lens since they are closer to that corner.
But that is not the main function of this bracket and here is the reason why you should by this.
Imagine you are taking pictures of a product in a landscape view using your tripod and now you need to take a vertical photo. Normally you will have to loose the lock knob in order to use the notch and even maybe the panning knob if the notch is not on the side you need it. Now you have your vertical view but your product may not be centered any more, it even may not be in your composition, you will need to readjust everything.
With the Sunwayfoto custom L bracket PCL-6DR you will only need to loose the clamp knob, remove the camera from its horizontal/landscape view to vertical/portrait view and voila! Since the bracket is made custom for your camera the center of the lens will be the same, your product or object will still be centered and within your composition.
The PCL-6DR or other Sunwayfoto custom brackets can be bought through Amazon or B&H Store. The price is very reasonable at $69.95 USD.
Pros
Custom made for your camera model
Excellent anodized aluminum finish
Great build quality
Easy to attach to camera
Cons
Who can have any cons with such good and simple product
I can´t even find the price that high
