What the thread found

• The sliding baseplate connection between a RED camera and handheld support rig can loosen and slip, particularly when the rig is turned sideways for balancing or during severe tilts.
• RED manufactures a standard baseplate option that provides better locking than the sliding baseplate.
• Element Technica dovetail system offers improved stability compared to standard RED baseplates and will have a PRO-compatible integrated baseplate option.
• Attaching a dovetail directly to the camera bottom eliminates the lower rod assembly, requiring a clip-on mattebox and alternative motor mounting solutions on the dovetail or top camera rods.
• Many RED camera packages lack clip-on matteboxes, causing a 10-pound camera body to become a 35-pound mounted assembly due to additional support structure weight.

Depends on

• The discussion does not specify which RED camera model is being discussed.
• No specific fixing procedure or solution was confirmed, only alternative mounting approaches mentioned.
• The Element Technica PRO-compatible baseplate was described as forthcoming but not confirmed as available.

Parts

Donkey Box, Base Plate

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