2013Center Post forum
Removing the upper monitor mount on an ULTRA2 to reduce rig height for lighter camera loads and improve maneuverability
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The lower monitor mount alone provides sufficient vertical adjustment range, offering 15cm of travel distance plus an additional 15cm when monitor rods are mounted in reverse, allowing monitor placement from 23cm to 53cm from the sled base
- Removing the upper mount allows the post to compress approximately 2-3 inches further, which benefits shooting with lightweight cameras or when balancing heavy recording decks at the sled base
- The upper mount serves primarily for balancing extremely light camera loads and provides options for viewing angle in long extended modes, but can be replicated by using reversed monitor rods for lighter setups
- The upper mount prevents full compression of post 3 when the rig is in its most compact configuration
- Removing the upper mount requires disconnecting and reconnecting numerous cables within the electronics module, making it a labor-intensive modification
Depends on
- The decision depends on individual shooting preferences and specific load requirements
- Information about cable routing complexity suggests the modification may require professional service or technical expertise
- No participants reported extensive real-world testing of alternative configurations without the upper mount