This MID49 Baseline Core 15mm LWS is an Arca-type dovetail baseplate that features integrated 15mm LWS rod clamps. The 0" platform height refers to the distance from the center of the 15mm rods to the bottom of the Arca-type dovetail. It also features a top-loading Arca-type dovetail slot, which enables mounting either from the top or back. Likewise, the bottom of the platform can mount on standard ARRI dovetail rails via a top-loading mechanism or by sliding it on or off from the back.

For Sony FX9, FS7, FS7mkII    For C100mkII, C300mkII, C100, C300, C500    Proper Center-Distance for Rods    1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screw Mounting

Sony FX9, FS7, FS7mkII, Canon C100, C300, C500, C100mkII, C300mkII with 0.3" dovetail and Sony FX6, Venice, Venice 2, Rialto, F55, F5, Blackmagic URSA Mini, Mini Pro, Mini Pro 12K with 0.57" dovetail

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where can i find a Tilta to ARRI baseplate adapter?

A: The bottom of the Tilta Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type V natively connects to Tilta Standard Dovetails. You can use ARRI Standard Dovetails via the Tilta Standard to Arri Standard Multi-Functional Baseplate. Tilta 19mm Studio Tilta to ARRI Standard Bridgeplate BH #TITTC06D • MFR #TT-C06-D

Q: 2. Are there mounting holes on the bottom for attaching a quick release plate? Or do you have to use it with a Tilta dovetail?

A: There are two 1/4" and one 3/8" threads on the bottom along with the Arri style clamp. Pro tip. The Arri style baseplate and dovetail can be tricky to mount and slide. Do NOT apply oil or any lubrication. This will only gather dirt and make the sliding worse. Instead, make sure the pieces are scrupulously clean. Then it will work as intended.

Q: 3. Can I use this with an a7sii or a7siii?

A: The Tilta A7Siii cage uses a Tilta Type II cage. This LWS baseplate is only compatible with Tilta Type I cages.

Q: 4. Will this work with the Smallrig Fx3 Half cage?

A: The Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black) would only be compatible with Tilta cages.

Q: 5. Is it possible to attach the Smart Grip handle on the side with the cage on?

A: Yes, you will need the SHAPE Side Handle Adapter to ARRI Rosette for Sony FX6 in order to keep the cage on and attach the Smart Handle. BH #SHFX6HAR

Q: 6. whats the difference between the type 1 and type 2 base plates ?

A: The difference is in the connection mechanism and the cages from Tilta that it works with. The Type 1 baseplate works with the Tiltaing half and full cages BMPCC 4K/6K and Z Cam cages, while the Type 2 baseplate works with Tiltaing half and full camera cages for Sharp 8K, Panasonic GH5, Fuji XT3, Nikon Z7, and Sony a6/a7/a9 cameras.

Q: 7. what camera plate is compatible with this, besides the ones that come with the cages?

A: The Tiltaing LWS Baseplate is unique and can only fit Tilta cages.

Q: 8. Will this fit the Tilta S1H cage? The LWS plate for my GH5 Tilta cage does not center the S1H lens over the 15mm rods. I want to use the S1H w/Tilta cage and a matte box.

A: The Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black) (B&H# TIABSP15B) is not designed for use with the Tilta Full Camera Cage for Panasonic S1/S1R/S1H Series (Black) (B&H# TIAT38FCCB) and it will not fit properly. Rather, use the Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type II (Black) (B&H# TIABSP215B).

Q: 9. Will this work with the Tilta Full Camera Cage for Sony FX3 & FX30 (Black)?

A: No, the Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Tactical Gray) BH #TITABSP15 will not work with Tilta FX30, or FX3 cages. The correct model is listed below. Tilta Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type IV (Black) BH #TITABSP415B

Q: 10. Could this still work with a SmallRig cage for the BMPCC 4K?

A: No, this is only compatible with the Tilta cage for the BMPCC 4K.