3 Legged Thing Zelda QD lets your Nikon Z-series camera hang loose

Accent specialist 3 Legged Thing has up to date its Zelda L-bracket to be appropriate with QD and Peak Design equipment. Like the unique Zelda, which is already one of many greatest L-brackets round, the Zelda QD is a custom-fit bracket designed to snugly match a variety of Nikon Z-series full-frame cameras, specifically the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6 II, and Z7 II camera fashions.

The standout characteristic of the Zelda QD is the addition of a quick-detach (QD) socket, which facilitates compatibility with a variety of QD straps and equipment. This affords photographers extra versatile carrying choices, because the QD system is designed for fast however safe attachment and detachment by way of a push-button lock.

Moreover, the L-bracket is appropriate with Peak Design Seize v3 clips by way of the usage of a powerful glass-reinforced nylon adapter and a strong chrome steel screw, offering an alternate strategy to safe and carry the camera.

Zelda QD completely suits the contours of the above full-frame Z our bodies, providing full entry to the aspect ports and battery doorways. Minimize-outs within the base and vertical points present quick access to the rear tilt screens. There is a ¼”-20 screw thread in each horizontal and vertical points for the attachment of accent arms, similar to 3 Legged Thing’s Pivot magic arms.

The L-bracket upright is curved on the prime to accommodate the camera’s strap lug, and Zelda QD’s base features a slot for strap and accent attachment. The entrance of the bracket can be formed to provide simpler entry to the lens launch button. It’s appropriate with each the unique FTZ and the Nikon FTZ II lens adaptors, and can be used with the WR-R10 wi-fi distant adapter.

“The Zelda was a pinnacle venture for 3 Legged Thing,” remarked Danny Lenihan, 3LT’s founder and CEO. “It was the primary time a camera firm had particularly requested us to design a product for them, and our first foray into the world of devoted L-brackets, so I’m completely delighted that, six years on from that second, Zelda QD continues the legacy of the unique bracket, and stays an enormous drive in our product portfolio.”

The Zelda QD L-bracket is on the market in 3 Legged Thing’s signature Copper colorway, in addition to Darkness (matte black), favored by studio photographers seeking to keep away from colour reflections. It has a steered retail worth of $99.99 / £89.99 (Australian pricing to be confirmed).

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For house owners of different Nikon Z-series cameras, the Nikon Z8 has its personal Zooey QD devoted L-bracket, The Nikon Z9 has the Zaara and Zaara One brackets, whereas the Z50 had the Zayla and Zayla PD (with Peak design compatibility). There isn’t any information on L-brackets for the brand new Nikon Z6 III or Z50 II, however little doubt after they do seem they’re going to start with a ‘Z’.