2023From a Facebook group: Arri Artemis Trinity
Securing monitor and master grip to Trinity sled via 19 mm clamps in low mode: slippage during fast moves.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- Slippage is typically caused by inadequate shimming between ARRI grip diameter and 19 mm clamp, or between 19 mm and 15 mm interfaces.
- Operators report better results by using improved shims or removing the 15 mm bushing entirely and mounting directly to a 19 mm rod.
- A small ball-jointed arm (Noga type) placed between the monitor bracket and the SmallHD 503 can reduce binding and instability.
- Cables need not be disconnected during docking, though the overall setup remains somewhat cumbersome.
- Post extensions or the ARRI Superpost provide longer reach and greater flexibility than custom clamp arrangements.
- A third arm or reach system (Flowcine xREACH) offers ground access without relying on monitor-and-grip fixtures.
- Community interest exists in direct mounting points on the Trinity Master Grip MG2 to allow modular attachment of monitor and grips.
Depends on
- Slippage severity depends on cable routing, payload mass, and clamp tightness.
- Custom rigging versus post-extension choice depends on workflow and rig footprint constraints.
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