What the thread found

• Industrial strength Velcro can secure follow focus equipment to Tiffen rigs, though it depends on cable support for safety during operation
• Element Technica manufactures V-lock plates designed to attach Preston MDR receivers to Tiffen equipment
• Some operators have had the front nose section of Tiffen rigs modified by service providers to accept standardized mounting brackets instead of relying on adhesive methods
• The Tiffen rig nose can be completely removed if motorized stage functions are not needed, requiring only a plug for the open connector area
• Custom adapter plates can be fabricated to accommodate different follow focus kit mounting standards on a single rig
• Tiffen steadicam rigs can be modified to replace internal lemo connectors with HD-SDI connectors for video monitoring
• The standard Tiffen top stage clamping lever may require machining to prevent unwanted release during extended low mode operation

Depends on

• Solutions vary depending on whether the rig has a motorized or non-motorized top stage
• Removing the front nose eliminates digital level functions and remote motorized top stage capabilities
• Some modifications require professional service work from specialized vendors
• Velcro solutions work but lack the elegance of solid mechanical mounting for expensive equipment with multiple attached cables

Gear in this thread

MDR, BFD

Parts

Top Stage, Low Mode, Follow Focus

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