What the thread found

• An XCS plate provides a more rigid mounting solution than rods attached directly to the dovetail and offers easier rod mounting points
• A kit of offset adapters (dogbones) and various rod lengths allows flexible positioning of the M1 motor for different lens configurations
• A combination of a dogbone with mismatched sizes (such as 19mm to 15mm) plus reducers and spare rod segments enables mounting the M1 in unconventional locations
• XCS plates are compatible with Masters sled dovetails

Depends on

• One participant was uncertain about XCS plate compatibility with Masters dovetails until confirmation arrived
• The discussion mentions Panavision-specific reducer sizes, suggesting solutions may need adaptation for other camera mounts

Gear in this thread

BFD

Parts

Follow Focus

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