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Weight plate accessory for Transvideo RainbowHD7 monitor to improve balance on camera rigs
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A brass weight plate designed for the RainbowHD7 and RainbowHD7 SBL monitors mounts to the back using existing locating pins and adds 1.25 pounds of counterweight for stabilizing lighter camera configurations
- The plate is positioned to maintain centered balance on a yoke and allows adequate airflow around the monitor for cooling
- The design accommodates a right-angle XLR connector along the monitor's bottom edge without obstruction
- A heavier prototype version weighing 1.83 pounds was tested but proved too long, causing XLR connectors to interfere with monitor tilting when mounted on a yoke
- The RainbowHD7 SBL monitor weighs approximately 600 grams, and with the weight plate totals around 1290 grams
Depends on
- The heavier 1.83-pound version had design limitations that could interfere with XLR connector positioning on certain rigs
- Pricing and production availability were still being determined at the time of discussion
- The plate was being manufactured on a custom basis rather than mass production
- A heavier option may still be available if users specifically request it