The ARRI Vertical Top Plate supports portrait-mode shooting in a 9:16 aspect ratio for the ALEXA 35 cinema camera. The plate mounts on the left side of the camera, allowing the LCH-1 Lightweight Camera Handle to be used as the top handle when in portrait mode.

Shoot Portrait with ALEXA 35 on its Side    Works with LCH-1 Lightweight Handle    Mounts onto Camera's Left Side

ARRI ALEXA 35 cinema camera

ARRI LCH-1 Lightweight Camera Handle

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do the batteries or the battery plate have d-tap?

A: The Core SWX Helix Max 147Wh Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (Gold Mount) in the Core SWX 4 x Helix Max 147Wh Batteries & ARRI ALEXA 35 Battery Plate Kit (Gold Mount) offers a D-Tap port.

Q: 2. Can it only mount on rods or does it have 1/4-20 screw mount?

A: The Beachtek DXA-ALEXA has three threaded 1/4/20 holes in the base of the unit.

Q: 3. What’s the weight?

A: The ARRI Touchdown Baseplate TBP-1 for ALEXA 35 is 1.21lb or 549g.

Q: 4. Will the handle that comes with the C300 mk ll work with this product ?

A: Yes it will. This top plate is compatible with the original top handle for the C300 Mark II.

Q: 5. Will this work with older Alexa models? Such as the Alexa Plus and Alexa Plus 4:3?

A: Yes, the DXA-ALEXA has a 5-pin XLR balanced audio out for connection to the camera's input as well as a 3.5mm stereo return for loopback from the camera, as well as a 3.5mm stereo out for headphones to monitor the audio.

Q: 6. Does anyone know if this will fit directly into a GPI PRO top stage? The SAM Arri video says it can, but would like a real test.

A: Two channels to consider for user feedback on the ARRI Stabilizer Adapter Mount SAM-7 for ALEXA 35 with the GPI Pro top stage is https://steadicamforum.com/ and The Steadicam Group on Facebook.

Q: 7. Can I drop this straight to OConnor 2560 without euro plate?

A: Unfortunately, the ARRI Stabilizer Adapter Mount SAM-8 for ALEXA 35 is not listed to drop straight into the OConnor Ultimate 2560 Fluid Head. It can be possible to adapt the ARRI Stabilizer Adapter Mount SAM-8 for ALEXA 35 to the ARI Dovetail Utility Base Dub-2 (when released), which can mount to large Touch and Go Euro plate receivers like the OConnor Euro-Style Quick Release Platform with Touch & Go Plate.

Q: 8. Will this work with a Canon R5C?

A: Yes. Although the Beachtek DXA-ALEXA Low-Noise Preamplifier is intended for use with the ARRI ALEXA Mini Camera, you can connect the 3.5mm mic output from the DXA-ALEXA to the 3.5mm mic input on the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera to record audio in the camera.

Q: 9. Will this work with this Komodo Cage? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1685623-REG/tilta_ta_t08_amv2_b_v_mount_advanced_po

A: The Tilta Nucleus-M Run/Stop Cable for ARRI ALEXA Mini with Tilta Cage (B&H# TIRS02AM) cannot plug into the Tilta Advanced Power Distribution Module for RED KOMODO (Black, V-Mount Type II) (B&H# TITAT08AMV2B): https://bhpho.to/3H8c4Lh

Q: 10. Do you need any special attenuator cables to make it work with the Canon R5C or will a 5-pin XLR to 3.5mm work?

A: You could use an XLR 5-pin female to 3.5mm TRS male cable like the Wooden Camera Single 3.5mm TRS to 5-Pin Female XLR - 18" (B&H # WO808010) to send line level audio from the Beachtek DXA-ALEXA Low-Noise Preamplifier to the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera. As another option, you can use the 3.5mm mic output on the DXA-ALEXA to send mic level audio to the camera's 3.5mm TRS input.