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Looking into buying a camera plate for the typical builds (Minis, Reds, blackmagic etc)


Joseph Hartzler

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Hello all!
I've been having some interest in buying a Betz universal steadicam plate but wanted to hear what other ops have as their go-to camera plate for the typical builds (Alexa Mini, Red, Blackmagic and so on)?
Primarily been using my PRO Arri/Pana plate on my DB2. Thank you all for any input/advice on this matter!

Hope you all stay safe and may your face shields stay fog-less ha,

Joe

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Hey, I have two standard 9" Pro plates and the cinematic precision alexa plate and haven't found a need for another plate yet with my DB2. The only one I could think to be useful would be the Zalex long plate for unique long builds or the xcs sliding plate for the wave. 

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On 8/26/2020 at 2:02 AM, Greg Johnson said:

Hey, I have two standard 9" Pro plates and the cinematic precision alexa plate and haven't found a need for another plate yet with my DB2. The only one I could think to be useful would be the Zalex long plate for unique long builds or the xcs sliding plate for the wave. 

Hello Greg!
Thank you for your input! I've had my eye on the cinematic precision one as well. I was wondering if you have the vertical or horizontal displacement Pro plate? And if you find one of the displacements more helpful (kind of the same question haha)?

thank you again!
Joe

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I use the cam-jam railway plate system. With 15 mm rod in the front and back. Truely universal for all cameras. The rods are at the standard height with alexa mini and sony venice. With the adapter for BP-8 bridgplate also the 19mm rods are at the right position. So you can swith to the fluidhead really quick. Also if you change from primes to zoom lens!

Nice feature are the self aligning screws! You can find all details here: https://shop.cam-jam.de/product/railway-plate-alexa-mini-package/

 

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