Premium Members Benedict Heinzl Posted March 25, 2017 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hello fellow Steadipeople!I once saw that Chris Fawcett has a longer plate for his Archer2 and asked him where he got it. Turns out he had it made by a local machinist.Then I saw that Peter Abrahm made the "Zalex Long Plate" and was amazed to find what I need.Unfortunately it's not meant for my dwarf top stage. (also an Archer2) Even though there is a way to use it on my stage I wanted a solution that really fits.So I decided to remember my classes on mechanical design and do one myself.Now my questions to you are: Does anybody else want something like this? Do you have suggestions or improvements to the original design?Status right now:Basic design complete. (Safety pins still missing)Lenght 42cm/16.5inSame hole pattern as the standard plate.(This plate should also fit Zephyr/Clipper/Aero?)https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesteadicamgroup/permalink/10154392148416629/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Sene Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Benedict, This is great! I have a Zalex plate from Peter, which works very well, though having a plate that natively fits my Archer stage would be a time-saver when building. May I suggest adding the two failsafe screws at either end of the plate that prevent it from falling off of the stage entirely if the lock on the stage ever becomes loose? The regular size plates have these and I think they would be a great addition to your design. Thanks for designing! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Benedict Heinzl Posted March 27, 2017 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Lisa!The safety pins were already planned :)Here is the Version with all the suggestions incorporated. 6x 1/4-20 mounting points2x slots for accessory mounting2x M4 mounting points for a future rod clampSafety pins!If there is anything else please let me know. If there are enough people who want one I'll try and get a better deal for manufacturing.I'll keep you updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Jetel Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 I'd be interested, provided it fits the Zephyr! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted September 3, 2020 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I am the manufacturer of the Longplate and the Longplate-M. The M fits all Medium Tiffen stages including the Zephyr. The Longplate-M has been shipping for several months now. It comes with a custom-built kit of hardware that allows direct mounting of a Sony broadcast or Alexa type of camera bottom to the Longplate-M. Feel free to PM me with any questions. Best, Peter Abraham, S.O.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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