2014Camera Stage/Donkey Box forum
Camera plate compatibility with Steadicam PRO DB2/3 donkey boxes for Sony and Panasonic broadcast cameras
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- Cam-Tec plates are designed to fit into Betz topstage systems and offer low-profile, rigid construction with built-in rod mounts
- Cam-Tec plates work with multiple camera types including Alexa models and can secure both front and rear shoes
- Cam-Tec plates are lighter than older quick-release plate alternatives despite being heavier than standard PRO plates due to their extended length
- Cam-Tec plate thickness may prevent proper clamping in PRO DB2 systems, causing slippage even when tightened to maximum
- Cam-jam plates work successfully with both PRO DB2 and PRO DB3 donkey boxes
Depends on
- Exact weight of configured Cam-Tec plate not specified in discussion
- Cam-Tec compatibility issue reported only with PRO DB2, not tested across all configurations
- Discussion does not provide specifications for camera height reduction achieved
- Different users report varying success with the same products
Parts
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