RRS Slider Plates

[kipper]

I have two slider rails from RRS, the MPR and the MPR-II I believe they are (fozzie you can help me out to which I have )

Just a question, I've tried both with my 18-70MM lens and they both work fine, even though they suggest the MPR-II for 100MM+ lenses. I've tried the MPR-II at shortest focal length on my 18-70MM lens and I can't see the edge. Has anybody tried it with 12MM focal length?

The other question I guess is, what is the issue with using the longer rail with shorter focal lengths? Shadow visible from longer rail if lighting is from behind?

Need to know because I was considering selling the MPR to anybody on this forum, would sell for $100 (ex shipping). Price brand new is $150 + shipping + gst from RRS in the states.


Edit

It's the MPR-CL and MPR-CL II

[Glen]

Darryl, I will happily buy whichever you don't want

Unfortunately don't have either so can't answer your question

[petal666]

The MPR-CL II would work a treat with my 180 macro. I'd buy that one from you. Actually the other one would work just as well.

[kipper]

If you guys want to PM me, only one....quickest off the mark

[kipper]

Sorry Glen, I would love to give it to you but Petal was like...bam.

Btw, Glen.....if you twist my arm I might sell my other sliding plate at the August Dinner

[Glen]

Sorry Kipper, too worried about friends in London to be watching the board or worrying about commercial matters. Must not have made myself clear in the first post.

[kipper]

Dude, I am too worried about family in the UK.