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Mounting Antlers to XCS sled dovetail plates in regular and low mode

19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • Antlers are compatible with XCS dovetail plates because the XCS plates have the same width and locking angle as standard camera plates.
  • For low mode mounting on an Anton Bauer battery mount, custom adapters can be created using a camera plate with gold pins drilled at specific positions.
  • A quick mounting solution involves drilling three holes at the correct position on a camera plate and adding three gold pins to create a functional adapter.
  • Some users have successfully used Antlers as an alternative to gyroscopes when sound considerations make gyros impractical.

Depends on

  • The thread discusses solutions from 2007 and relies on custom fabrication or modifications.
  • Availability of ready-made adapters depends on the fabricator's schedule and current inventory.
  • The specific drilling positions and technical specifications for the gold pin adapter are referenced but not detailed in the discussion.

Parts

Low Mode

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