2014General Discussion forum
Dovetail plate compatibility between Zephyr and Ultra steadicam sleds for Alexa camera mounting
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What the thread found
- The Zephyr and Ultra steadicam sleds have different dovetail plate sizes
- Zephyr dovetail plates share the same width as Archer plates
- Low-profile mounting solutions exist that work with Zephyr dovetails without requiring quick-release functionality
Depends on
- The thread does not specify the exact measurements of either dovetail size
- Specific product links mentioned may no longer be current or available
- The comparison between plate options is incomplete and based on limited vendor information
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