2007Brackets/Widgets forum
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.
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