Does anybody know if the Really Right Stuff L-Plate for the D5100 will also fit the D5200?

Rocky

Although I have not tried it and do not yet own the D5200, I can say with certainty that the molded battery grips are interchangeable, so it should work without an issue.

Thanks. I guess I should check with RRS to make sure before ordering one, although they may not know yet.

Rocky

Have you actually looked at one? if it use the same form factor (width and length) are the same. should. Why not take the item to you camera store and hold it up to the 5200 and see if it works.

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I do not have a D5100 L-Plate to try. Here is the reply to the e-mail I sent to Really Right Stuff:

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Thanks for the inquiry. However it's not currently our intention to design camera specific plates for the D5200 and without one in house to perform tests I wouldn't be able to guarantee a fit of the D5100 plate on the newer model. All indications are the body has changed enough the D5100 L-Plate wouldn't be an appropriate fit.

If you send me pictures of the bottom and side profiles of the D5200 lined up next to a metric ruler I'm sure we could find a conventional plate that would mount (no L-Plate, though).

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Rocky

Well that's annoying. I suppose that Plan C (their idea is Plan B) would be to just buy it from a place with good return policy and hope for the best?

This is why I try to buy my cameras as they are coming out with new models. Buying the older model saves money as they will lower the price to get rid of inventory and make room for the new model. Plus, since the camera one is buying has been on the market a bit, the aftermarket companies already have out their gear for these models.

I love RRS L-Plates so much that I would not even buy a camera that had no L-Plate option. I have one for both my D200 & D5100 bodies.

They may say they have no plans but if the camera sells well and they feel they can make some money, there's no doubt in my mind that they would come out with a version for the D5200 eventually.

Here is the reply I received from Kirk when asking if their D5100 L-Plate will fit the D5200:

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Sorry it will not. We do not offer a custom bracket for the 5200.

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Rocky