Dedicated to the Nikon D500 DSLR with MB-D17 Battery Grip, the RRS BMBD17 Base Plate for Nikon MB-D17 Battery Gripfrom RRS BMBD17 Base Plate for Nikon MB-D17 Battery Gripis an Arca-type compatible plate that facilitates easier, more stable mounting of your camera atop a tripod. This plate features a modular design that allows it to accept an optional L-component, which combine to form a dedicated L-plate. The custom-fit design maintains full access to the battery door and features a boss for an accessory hand strap. Additionally, the CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum construction is finished with a Type II black anodizing, a 1/4"-20 threaded mounting socket is featured on the base, and a laser-engraved center mark is placed on the rear of the plate for easy alignment.

For Nikon D500 with MB-D17 Battery Grip    Arca-Type Compatible Dovetail Mount    Modular Design, Optional L-Component    Boss for Accessory Hand Strap    Maintains Access to Battery Door    Allows Full Use of LCD Screen    Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum    1/4"-20 Accessory Mounting Socket    Laser Engraved Center Mark

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This drawing can't be L-bracket that is meant to fit the vertical grip because the bracket would interfere with opening of the battery compartment? Show me a drawing with the camera and vertical grip and l-bracket and then I'll believe the drawing. On an D810, the l-bracket is curved around the battery compartment of the vertical grip.

A: Drawing is for a D850 bracket, not a D810. Battery compartment is on the opposite side, on the bottom.

Q: 2. Does this plate also fit the Vello BG-N17 battery grip for the D500?

A: Yes,the Really Right Stuff BMBD17 Base Plate for Nikon MB-D17 Battery Grip will work with the Vello BG-N17 Battery Grip for Nikon D500 as well.

Q: 3. Since this is an Arca Swiss compatible, does it mean that i can use this L-Plate with other Arca Swiss ball head such as the 3 Legged Thing Airhed 360?

A: Arca Swiss is not an international standard so we cannot guarantee performance of this combination. However can offer some observations. Most likely you will be fine since the 3 Legged Thing has a screw clamp: it is the lever clamp that sometimes in the past has caused problems. In the end the answer will be you testing the set-up. If it is good and solid and you like it; you are good to go. If not, do not use it.

Q: 4. Will this fit a Nikon D7100 with MB-D15 battery grip?

A: No. The RRS L-plate for Nikon D600/D610 with MB-D14 grip will not fit on the Nikon D7100.

Q: 5. Where does the battery charging cable attach to the grip?

A: The charging connector on the Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack with Vertical Grip is located right above the battery chamber cover; there is a rubber cover with the USB indication icon.

Q: 6. Will this grip fit a non-nikon battery grip? For Example, the Vello version of the D850 battery grip that is $300 cheaper?

A: Yes, it should fit, I have a third party grip by Meike and it secures perfectly to it including the part where it wraps around the bottom and is the right height for the screw to reach the top screwhole

Q: 7. does it come with QD socket?

A: Yes, the Really Right Stuff BMBD12 Base Plate for Nikon MB-D12 Battery Grip has a QD socket.

Q: 8. I was wondering if the joby pro sling strap would still work with this L-plate or what other camera shoulder strap would I need to purchase to use with this L-plate bracket. Thank You!

A: Since this RRS L-Plate Set uses the RRS QD system, you can use the combination of the Really Right Stuff QD Strap Swivel (D Loop) B&H # REQDSSDLP and the OP/TECH USA Utility Strap-Sling (Black) B&H # OPSUSBZ for a sling strap solution that connects to the bottom of the plate easily.

Q: 9. There are two models of L-bracket plates, one for the battery grip and one without it... will the model *for* the grip fit on a D850 that does *not* have the grip (and not be too weird looking / oversized?) I'm trying to only buy one bracket .. i dont have the D850 grip yet (might be a while).

A: The bracket made for use with the camera and grip might fit, but it may not fit properly because it has been designed and machined for the grip only. The openings and connections will all be off and may get in the way of using your camera if it is not used properly, with or without the grip.

Q: 10. Will this work with a Really Right Stuff L bracket on a Z 7ii? That is, can the L bracket be mounted on this battery pack so the whole rig can be tripod mounted using an Arca Swiss?

A: Although Really Right Stuff only offers L-brackets to fit the Nikon Z7 II without the MB-N11 attached, there is the Kirk BL-Z7IIG L-Bracket for Nikon Z 7II and Z 6II with MB-N11 Battery Grip, BH # KIBLZ7IIG would be a compatible option. https://bhpho.to/3I4yrza