I tested the 3 Legged Thing Lexie on several cameras including the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Fujifilm X-S20, Olympus OM-D E-M10, Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7R IV. It fitted very neatly on the Z7 II and 5D Mark III showing it’s suitable for large DSLRs and medium-sized full-frame mirrorless cameras. It also works well on the tiny E-M10, but access to the battery compartment is compromised because the base plate is a little too long for the camera body.
In addition, because the E-M10 is so small, the strap lug sits inside the cutout in the vertical plate, making for a neat and secure fit.
The Lexie mounts well on the Sony A7R IV, but the most secure fixing point is with the horizontal plate further forward than on the other cameras so that the notch in the vertical plate matches nicely with the camera’s strap lug. However, if you plan to use the connection ports, you’ll need to extend the base plate a little.
I was abale to attach the Lexie securely to the Fujifilm X-S20, but the movemnt of the vari-angle screen was limited by the vertical plate.
After the initial setup, Lexie performs well. It enables the camera to be mounted on an Arca-Swiss type tripod head in both portrait and landscape orientations without altering the focal plane. This ensures the camera’s centre point remains directly above the tripod, maximising stability
Although they are inevitably fiddlier to access than when there’s no bracket on the camera, it’s still possible to open the port covers and connect cables. However, in some instances, it maybe necessary to extend the bas plate a little so the vertical plate is further from the camera body.
While it may not fit as perfectly as a camera-specific bracket and vari-angle screen movement may be restricted, the Lexie’s clever universal design means it is very versatile. Consequently, the bracket can be swapped between different camera bodies quickly. Its wider compatibility also means that it’s more economic to produce, which makes it more affordable for photographers to buy.