16x9 Inc. Cine Base Mini 15 System for Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder

Key Features

• Solid Construction: Machined out of solid aluminum, the 15mm Cine Base provides a solid build for the toughest environments. Built of quality materials and machined with precision, the 15mm Cine Base is designed to stand the test of time
• Industry-standard 15mm Support Rods: The 15mm Cine Base includes two 12" heavy-duty 15mm industry-standard aluminum rods and two 8" extension rods for a combined length of 20"
• Dual-Locking Knobs for 15mm Support Rods: A dual-locking mechanism securely locks the industry-standard 15mm Support Rods onto the 15mm Cine Base. The individual lock levers make it possible to adjust the industry-standard 15mm Support Rods individually for fine tuning
• Secure Locking Mechanism: Located on the camera operator's side, a locking lever securely locks the 15mm Cine Base onto the Compact Dovetail or any industry-standard dovetail rails
• Safety Lock for Camera Plate: The 15mm Cine Base incorporates a Safety Lock mechanism that automatically and securely locks the Camera Support Plate. When mounting the Camera Support Plate onto the 15mm Cine Base, the Safety Lock automatically lowers itself on contact
• Smooth Sliding: Smooth sliding between the 15mm Cine Base and the dovetail is made possible by the addition of delrin on the bottom of the 15mm Cine Base. The added feature will allow you to smoothly slide and balance your camera without any binding movements
• Mounts onto Bridgeplate Systems: Designed to mount onto studio base plates, from ARRI or Chrosziel, the 15mm Cine Base comes standard with two thread hole patterns. The first row features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads and the second row features 3/8"-16 female threads
• Camera Support Spacer: The 16x9 Inc. Camera Support Plate offers proper height alignment for your camera when adding a mattebox and/or sunshade onto industry-standard 15mm Support Rods. Available for most popular cameras, the Camera Support Plate is machined out of solid aluminum for rigid support
• Multiple Threads for Added Support: The Camera Support Plate offers multiple thread locations to secure your camera. The thread size and pattern will vary by camera to mimic the camera's thread pattern. Using multiple threads will secure and prevent the camera from shifting
• Quick & Secure Mount: The bottom dovetail design allows the Camera Support Plate to securely and quickly mount onto the 15mm Cine Base. When the job requires a crane and/or jib, the Camera Support Plate can mount directly onto the Compact Cine Base Dovetail plate
• Redundant Locking Mechanism: The Camera Support Plate automatically and securely locks onto place when mounted on the 15mm Cine Base. For added security, the Camera Support Plate adds a redundant locking mechanism that is activated on the side panel
• Universal Compact Dovetail: Designed for quick and easy mounting, the 16x9 Inc., Compact Dovetail offers rigid support and a wide range of balance adjustment capability. Machined out of solid aluminum, the Compact Dovetail offers 9" of smooth travel space for proper camera balancing
• Unique Safety Mechanism: The Compact Dovetail offers an ingenious quick-release mechanism allowing a faster and easier method for removing the 15mm Support Base. Located at either end, simply press the spring loaded locking mechanism to the direction shown on the Compact Dovetail to release
• Thread Mounting for Most Tripods: Designed to accommodate a multitude of tripods, from entry-level to professional, the Compact Dovetail comes standard with two thread hole patterns. The first row features an alternative 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads for use with small to mid-sized tripods