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Manfrotto Q2 L Bracket

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 52 reviews
Manfrotto Q2 L Bracket
Key Features
  • Horizontal/Vertical Position Change
  • Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Construction
  • Built-In 200PL-14 Type QR Plates
  • Includes Allen Key
Manfrotto's Q2 L Bracket provides a quick, easy, and precise way to change your camera position from a horizontal to a vertical orientation. The lightweight magnesium alloy bracket features anti-rotational systems that provide a snug fit on the camera body, guaranteeing stability even with heavy-duty professional equipment. The bracket keeps the weight centered over the tripod, avoiding lens movement when changing position. While the bracket can be used with cameras without a battery grip, use with a grip is preferable to keep the lens centered. Two 200PL-14 type quick release plates are built into the bracket for Q2 quick releases.
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Manfrotto Q2 Overview

Manfrotto's Q2 L Bracket provides a quick, easy, and precise way to change your camera position from a horizontal to a vertical orientation. The lightweight magnesium alloy bracket features anti-rotational systems that provide a snug fit on the camera body, guaranteeing stability even with heavy-duty professional equipment. The bracket keeps the weight centered over the tripod, avoiding lens movement when changing position. While the bracket can be used with cameras without a battery grip, use with a grip is preferable to keep the lens centered. Two 200PL-14 type quick release plates are built into the bracket for Q2 quick releases.

Bracket for easily changing camera from horizontal to vertical position
Lightweight magnesium alloy construction
UPC: 719821338536

Manfrotto Q2 Specs

Tripod Mounting Thread
1 x 1/4"-20 Female
Load Capacity
33.1 lb / 15.0 kg
Length
5.91" / 150.00 mm
Width
1.97" / 50.00 mm
Height
5.91" / 150.00 mm
Weight
11.4 oz / 322 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9 x 5.1 x 4.2"

Manfrotto Q2 Reviews

described for small cameras but this is for big cameras

By DAVID A
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-05

this is a very heavy bracket, best used with bigger cameras and video equip. Way too much, unwieldy for smaller cameras.

High quality product.

By Roman
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-27

As many other of Manfrotto products that I'm using, this bracket reveal well thought design and quality. Easy to set up and has some helpful features. In addition, on my film camera (Contax 645) it doesn't block removal or insertion of the dark shade when you want to swap a back.

Doesn't fit my 2 Nikon DSLRs

By Mark
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-03

I own 2 Nikon DSLRs, a D4s and a D850. This L bracket doesn't fit either camera properly, following the directions from Manfrotto. There is no way to center a lens on either camera body. I guess this is why all other major brands, like Really Right Stuff, Kirk, ProMediaGear, and others make different L brackets specifically for individual DSLRs. Since Manfrotto's L Bracket is universal, it doesn't fit properly on either of my Nikon bodies. Actually I learned a lot from this. Now I will be getting rid of all my Manfrotto tripod heads and get a more universal clamp system, like arca swiss.

don't know why I waited so long

By Mike
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-02

This was a great purchase, I wondered at first but not anymore. It gives me two mounting points for landscape and portrait and it is so easy to switch. I don't have to adjust my tripod or there is very little adjustment. I love it

Good for Quick Portrait/Landscape Transition

By Marilyn
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-03-09

My camera is a Canon 5DII paired with a Manfrotto 496 Compact ball head, the L bracket serves its purpose for easy change from landscape to portrait. There are 2 areas that would make it better 1) the screw used to attach the bracket to the camera is difficult to tighten and more difficult to remove as it is awkward to grip – it would be helpful if it had a “D” loop like the Manfrotto quick release plates. 2) There is insufficient room for tethered capture cords. Other than those two issues it is durable and should serve for many years.

Great product; complicated instructions

By Roy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-12-28

I received the Manfrotto Q2L Bracket for Christmas and have now just played with it. This product is GREAT. The design, materials, and construction are outstanding. I'm sure I will get many years' use of this item. However, the instructions are over complicated. I'm not a technical writer but I could write clearer instructions. I was able to align everything so all my lenses will be seated properly. Overall, I gave it 5 stars because it's a great product, as are all the Manfrotto products I own.

L bracket

By Jerry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-16

Works great, setup could be quicker but holds camera well.

Just perfect

By Bob
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-12

I needed a quick way of changing my camera from horizontal to vertical while on my tripod and this was the answer. It works great. the Salesperson at the B&H store walked me thru alternatives and helped me choose what I needed. B&H is the BEST!! thanks

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Asked by: ALDO V
This L-bracket is meant for use with DSLR, mirrorless or bridge type point and shoot cameras.
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Date published: 2019-06-28

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I have an Induro PH3 head that uses a mounting plate similar to the Arca-Swiss mounting plate. Will this bracket fit the channel in the Induro head?
Asked by: Anonymous
The BHD3 does use an Arca-Swiss style quick release. The Manfrotto L bracket is a proprietary mount which uses the Manfrotto, 200PL-14 Type QR PlateThis is a link for some of the Universal L brackets we B&H carries that work s with a Arca-Swiss quick release, http://bhpho.to/1hlNBxu
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this work with the Nikon D4?

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Asked by: Michael
Yes, you will of course not have access to the battery compartment or memory slot.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-06-09

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Will this work with the new Nikon D850?
Asked by: John
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Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-12-19

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Asked by: Nadeem
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Is this compatible with the Canon C70?

Is this compatible with the Canon C70?
Asked by: Yui
The Manfrotto Q2 L Bracket, is adjustable for various sizes of cameras and would be able to fit a Canon C70.
Answered by: ericsc
Date published: 2023-05-14

does this work with the Fuji xt30?

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Asked by: Wayne
Yes it is compatible with the Fuji XT30.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2019-08-26
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