Attaching the Movcam FS7 Riser Plate to the bottom of the Sony FS7 camera increases the mounting surface area and keeps it flat. The top surface is specially shaped to fit exactly with the FS7's contours. With the expanded surface area, a shoulder pad or tripod plate can be placed anywhere along the bottom of the camera for optimal balance with different lenses or rig components. The base of the plate is also Arca-Swiss compatible for securing to Arca-Swiss standard support equipment. Aside from camera support, the front of the plate can house a lens/adapter support to reduce stress on the camera's lens mount.

Custom Rig for the Sony FS7    2-Stage 4x5.65" Matte Box    Follow Focus with 0.8 Pitch Drive Gear    V-Lock Baseplate with Shoulder Pad    ARRI Rosettes & 15mm Rod Clamps    Side Bracket with 1/4"-20 Threaded Holes    Top 15mm Clamp for Camera's EVF/Monitor    Gold Mount Battery Distributor Box    Universal Lens Support    4 x 15mm Rods (8")

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the distance between the 1/4 threaded holes (center-center)? is there usually a standard for that distance? thanks

A: I would guess that it is about 3/8th's of an inch. No, there is no known video standard. It is probably a machinist standard however.

Q: 2. Does this kit come with rods, or will I have to buy those extra?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 3. Does this cage allow the use of the Sony XLR-K2M XLR Adapter?

A: Yes. Hot shoe on the top.

Q: 4. Will it fir FS7 II ?

A: This product is only listed as compatible with the original FS7.

Q: 5. Will this also work with the FS5?

A: Yes, you can use this with the FS5 for it shares the same batteries and voltage with the FS7. You will have to use a 15mm LWS plus get a Wooden Camera WC-156600 Battery Slide or equivalent. You will give up the use of the rear viewfinder.

Q: 6. Will I be able to mount a speed booster?

A: Yes you can. The cage includes a Metabones support mount hidden under the cage. Follow the link on how to use the support and where it is located. a href= http://www.16x9inc.com/shop/blog/movcam-gh5-metabones/ target= _blank http://www.16x9inc.com/shop/blog/movcam-gh5-metabones//a

Q: 7. Is it an arca type plate at the bottom of the cage?

A: No, those are Movcam dovetail rail slots. You can only use Movcam dovetails which are similar looking to the Arri dovetail but are not the same. This will work on MOV-303-1706 and MOV-303-1706B Dovetails.

Q: 8. Will this work for the Fx9?

A: It will not. This will only fit on the FS7 models. The FX9 has a slightly different design at the back, it will not accept this product. At this time the only V-Mount Battery Option for the FX9 is the Sony XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit for PXW-FX9 Camera, BH #SOXDCAFX9. We would image that 3rd party options will be released in the future though.

Q: 9. Does this base kit slide back and forth to allow proper fitting on shoulder if longer lens is attached?

A: Yes, The base plate included in the Movcam Base Kit for Sony FX9 (V-Mount) will allow you to re-position the Arri style Dovetail plate to your requirements.

Q: 10. Anybody know if this works for the FS7Mkii?

A: According to Core, all of their FS7 accessories will work with the Sony PXW-FS7M2.