What the thread found

• The Tilt Catgriller is a tripod adapter that allows quick switching between steadicam and tripod modes without changing dovetails and accessories.
• The Tilt Catgriller can be mounted on certain camera rigs to provide tilt adjustment capability.
• The device is compatible with Baer-Bel dovetail plates and PRO plates.
• Compatibility with other dovetail systems such as Artemis, EFP, and Ultra2 plates is uncertain and requires verification with the manufacturer.
• Users report the Tilt Catgriller allows switching between steadicam and tripod configurations in one to two minutes.

Depends on

• Compatibility is limited to specific dovetail plate systems and not universal across all steadicam platforms.
• No information provided about the rigidity of the system when tilted or the time required to switch to tilt position.
• One user had not tested the tilt plate functionality at the time of posting.
• The discussion does not clarify whether different Catgriller models exist for different equipment manufacturers.

Gear in this thread

Artemiscatalog

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Top Stage

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