What the thread found

• A custom bracket was developed that maintains zero height addition compared to existing mounting solutions.
• The bracket allows significantly more fore-aft adjustment range than standard plates, enabling the center of gravity to shift backward when carrying heavy accessories like Codex recorders and batteries.
• The bracket features a quick-release lock for the Sony-style hook at the rear, which reduces vibration sources and prevents the camera from shifting.
• The design works with existing dovetail plates that have Arri spacing, avoiding the need to purchase additional proprietary adapters.
• Unlike some commercial alternatives, this bracket does not raise the camera height, whereas competing solutions may add 0.25 to 0.75 inches of height.
• The bracket enables forward positioning of the camera beyond what standard pro plates allow when the setup is back-heavy with accessories.

Depends on

• The designer did not have a Codex recorder available when photographing the demonstration, so the actual appearance with full back-heavy equipment was not documented.
• The effectiveness of the bracket with heavily loaded rear-mounted accessories like large transmitters and batteries was not conclusively demonstrated in the thread.
• Tolerances may vary between different manufacturers of dovetail plates, potentially affecting compatibility.
• The final price and exact availability were not confirmed at the time of the discussion.

Gear in this thread

MDR

Parts

Dovetail Plate

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