I purchased this accessory to be able to use the L-Bracket I have mounted on Nikon Z8. I had purchased the VH-30R Head which would only mount in one direction. LR-50 has 4 slots instead 2 which allows me to turn the mount 90 degrees. It feels extremely well made, just like the VH-30R head as well as my LS-324CEX Leveling Ranger Tripod. I am very impressed with the gear as well as Leofoto's customer service.