What the thread found

• The CatGriller accessory does not work with Steadicam Flyer dovetails.
• Using two Manfrotto QR 577 quick-release kits—one baseplate on the Flyer stage and one on the tripod—allows rapid camera swapping without reattaching dovetails.
• A custom aluminum adapter plate machined to match the dovetail angle can serve as a permanent stage mount on the tripod, enabling quick-swap capability without removing the dovetail from the rig.
• This approach costs under $100 for the Manfrotto solution and provides interchangeability across multiple cameras when each has its own baseplate.

Depends on

• No commercial CatGriller equivalent exists for Flyer or similar Steadicam dovetails.
• Custom adapter solutions require machining capability.
• The described workaround applies to the Flyer, Zephyr, and Archer dovetail systems specifically.

Parts

Base Plate

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