I was amazed by the precision and fine details that this unit fits my A7R IV body. I must emphasizes here that if your model is not ones listed, do not get it. There are other makes available that may fit better.
The fit is perfect to the degree that the center of your lens stays in the center for either horizontal or vertical shooting.

I work with Sony a7r 5 mostly on a tripod, copy stand or mono pod. Let's face it with any of the G lenses this camera is too bulky and heavy to hand hold most of the time. Once we're on a tripod the tilt movement can be limited and even if not the rotation is pretty far off axis. The rotation allows for fixes of both of these issues. The 70-210 lens I use has a collar and it is really convenient. Well now I've discarded it (saving space in the bag) because the Small Rig works for all the lenses. This is a nicely made piece. Not too heavy or too light. Just the right weight to do the lob. Because of its dual attachment points to the camera body it makes for a more secure connection than any single point connection arca plate. No rotating or slippage when you sling the tripod mounted camera over your shoulder. It does add a bit of bulk to the camera rig, but it's worth it. Best accessory to come along in a long time. And all for under a hundred bucks!

I didn't expect much at this price and was skeptical.

Pleasantly surprised ... very well made and extremely well thought out from an engineering perspective.

Allows rotating my A7R-IV camera from landscape to portrait orientation quickly and while keeping the lens centered the same ... I use it on a tripod especislly wityh a macro lens, and a monopod when doing location portraits.

If Really Right Stuff made this, it would be 3X the price.

I received the updated item and it works as desired. The locking mechanism now works and the lens release correctly will release the lens. So, as I thought, it was a manufacturing issue on the previous one. This works as advertised and am excited to use it.

Until now I've relied on Kirk L-brackets. However the pivoting screens on the a7iv and a7rv are more easily used with this new rotating plate.


Most of all I appreciate how much better control I now have on ball heads with the arca foot forward and thus closer to the center of gravity of the camera + lens. This is excellent with longer lenses lacking tripod collars, such as my Sony 2.8/90 macro and my Tamron 2.8/70-180.


Today I was in the field doing wildflower close ups using a monopod close to the ground. Monopods don't stand by themselves. With an L-bracket on a monopod, switching from landscape to portrait is awkward. Position, framing and focus are lost in the process. But with this rotating bracket I could loosen the friction control with my left hand and rotate the camera with my right, while continuing to view my composition through the EVF.


Access to the electrical ports is unobstructed, nice for in camera USB-C charging.


To stabilize the bracket against horizontal rotation there is an anti rotation pin which must be screwed through the bottom plate to enter a matching hole in the bottom plate of the camera, alongside the battery door. My first Smallrig bracket was delivered missing this tiny part. B&H exchanged it. Be sure to use the pin.


When not using a tripod or monopod this rotating bracket looks clumsy. However the Arca foot can rest in my left palm with the camera balancing well, thus facilitating steadier camera control and less muscle fatigue.

I have struggled with L-brackets for years - forgetting them, changing them, losing them . . .

Now, with the SmallRig kit, I struggle with none of it! I put the rig on my Sony body, and I just leave it there. It is light, unobtrusive, and easy to use.

The design lets me get to my SD cards, my batteries, and all the side plugs without removing the rig. My favorite part is that, with a simple twist of one knob, I can rotate my camera from horizontal to vertical and never take it off the tripod. What a fabulous design.

I am also grateful to the really lovely tech guy who helped my select the SmallRig (I came in for another brand that turned out to be not as sufficient for my needs). He got both brands out, helped me assemble and understand them, and was patient the whole time that it took for me to decide on the SmallRig.

Thank you!