zerocool22 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hello, I am looking for a baseplate I can use on my pocket 4K but also on my ursa mini pro. So def pretty small one. The idea is to mount a lens support on it. Any recommendations? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted February 2, 2019 Super Members Share Posted February 2, 2019 This Camvate one is OK and great value for £35. Takes standard Manfrotto QR plates (they do an Arca Swiss version as well) to swap the cameras and has adjustable rail height for the lens support. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0749MLGHG zerocool22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocool22 Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 It is quite high though, is that adjustable? As when im run and gunning, id like to rest the camera on the floor or table. But this will surely tip over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yeah but a lens support will be just about as tall on the rods. When you use rods it is not going to be easy to just set it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted February 2, 2019 Super Members Share Posted February 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, zerocool22 said: It is quite high though, is that adjustable? As when im run and gunning, id like to rest the camera on the floor or table. But this will surely tip over. No, the adjustment is just in the rails part so that you can re-adjust the height of the lens support. This is a similarish one on my BMP4K. With the tripod plate on the bottom, the lens support centre column forms another contact point so when you align it you can settle down on a surface like it is here. It all depends on the lenses you put on it but with something like this PL prime you obviously need that adjustment to get the camera up higher but with a longer tripod plate on the base it becomes stable enough to set down. webrunner5 and zerocool22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Well you ought to be able to get the job done with that whole setup. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted February 2, 2019 Super Members Share Posted February 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, webrunner5 said: Well you ought to be able to get the job done with that whole setup. Well done. Its just a pity that after doing all that titting about to balance it that I realised I hadn't brought any memory cards with me. webrunner5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yeah about as good as setting it all up and finding out your battery is dead with no extras. Been there, done that. BTM_Pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 16 hours ago, zerocool22 said: Hello, I am looking for a baseplate I can use on my pocket 4K but also on my ursa mini pro. So def pretty small one. The idea is to mount a lens support on it. Any recommendations? Cheers This isn't really my area, but if you want a flat bar that has multiple points with 1/4-20 screws then search in bay for "flash bracket" and look for these things.. They come in various sizes and the cheap ones are aluminium but I've also got a larger one that is steel, so sturdy enough. Not sure if they're useful, but just in case you weren't aware of them 11 hours ago, BTM_Pix said: No, the adjustment is just in the rails part so that you can re-adjust the height of the lens support. This is a similarish one on my BMP4K. With the tripod plate on the bottom, the lens support centre column forms another contact point so when you align it you can settle down on a surface like it is here. It all depends on the lenses you put on it but with something like this PL prime you obviously need that adjustment to get the camera up higher but with a longer tripod plate on the base it becomes stable enough to set down. Nice setup! There is a certain satisfaction in building something highly functional that is also simple and light-weight. Maybe I should start a "Rig porn" thread!! JordanWright, Mako Sports and zerocool22 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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