SHAPE BP8000 V-Lock Quick-Release Baseplate Kit

Description

With its long flat camera platform and V-lock quick-release compatibility, SHAPE 's BP8000 V-Lock Quick-Release Baseplate Kit is a versatile rig option for mid-sized cinema cameras with flat bases. The centrepiece of the kit is the V-lock baseplate. Several inches of adjustment is available for achieving balance with large or small lenses. Adjustable 15 mm rods in the front and rear allow for different cameras to comply with the 15 mm LWS standard for compatibility with follow focuses, lens supports, and more. If you're not carrying the camera on your shoulder, the entire rig can be locked into the included VCT-14 tripod plate. The included articulated handles adjust quickly, with the push of a button. Length adjustment is provided by way of a thumbscrew. Rosettes on either side of the baseplate secure the handles. See below for more details on the items included in this kit.

The SHAPE BP0008 V-Lock Quick Release Baseplate is a long format baseplate for larger cameras like the Alexa, F5, C300, and broadcast cameras. It can be used shoulder mounted, tripod mounted, and attached to V-lock tripod adapters.

The baseplate includes a removable shoulder pad and features rosette adapters for SHAPE and ARRI standard handles. It has 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount threads and a V-lock delta adapter for attaching to the Sony VCT-14 or Panasonic SHAN-TM700 tripod adapter. The shoulder pad secures on by touch fasteners. The tripod mount threads are located underneath the shoulder pad. 8"(20.3 cm) and 4"(10.2 cm) 15 mm rods are included for the front and back.

This baseplate is the same as the SHAPE BP0007 except it is lighter and has a modified rod adapter in front. The reduced weight is the result of a thinner design, and the rod adapter features one ratchet knob instead of two, allowing quicker rod adjustments. For attaching a matte-box and other accessories, the rod adapter can be adjusted vertically if you remove the screw holding it in position. This baseplate also supports optional SHAPE 15 mm Studio and 19 mm Studio adapters in place of the included one.

The baseplate features three camera mount slots, all supporting 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screws. The off-centre slots allow you to mount your camera offset if you use a 15 mm Studio Adapter. 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting threads are peppered behind the three slots for attaching articulating arms and other accessories. Two 1/4"-20 and two 3/8"-16 camera mount screws are included. This baseplate is best used with cameras that use external viewfinders.

The black and red Telescopic Handles with ARRI Rosettes from SHAPE  are left and right handgrips that can be attached to cameras and camera support hardware that has standard ARRI rosettes. Each arm features three points of articulation, combined with the approximately two inches(5.08 cm) of arm extension allows you to adjust the arms for your comfort. The arms attach to your camera or support via an ARRI compatible rosette with spring-loaded locking levers, which allow you to lock your arms in place without having a full 360° of rotation.

Shape's unique push-button articulating joint provides additional articulation near the rosette, while a second push-button articulation joint allows you to rotate and precisely position the rubber handgrips. A second spring-loaded locking lever along the arms allows you to extend the arms up to two inches(5.08 cm) and rotate the handgrips throughout 360°. The arms are indexed for extension and rotation, so you can quickly move between known setups.

This pair of  Shape 15 mm Aluminium Rods (8") connect into your camera rig, extend it, and let you add various Shape and third-party accessories compatible with 15 mm rods. With these two rods and with a few fundamental accessories, you can most certainly even begin building your own rig from scratch.

The rods are each 15 mm in diameter, 8 inches(20.3 cm) long, hollow, non-threaded, and made of reliable aluminium coated with a clear finish.

This pair of  Shape 15mm Aluminium Rods (4") connect into your camera rig, extend it, and let you add various Shape and third-party accessories compatible with 15 mm rods. With these two rods and with a few fundamental accessories, you can most certainly even begin building your own rig from scratch.

The rods are each 15 mm in diameter, 4 inches(10.2 cm) long, hollow, non-threaded, and made of reliable aluminium coated with a clear finish.

This is a Panasonic Tripod Adapter Plate from SHAPE allowing quick-release mounting/dismounting of professional broadcast cameras. Attach the camera via the VCT-style V-Lock mechanism and then mount to a tripod quick release plate. Multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes are lined up along the length of the plate on the bottom, allowing for the best possible balance selection.

Features

BP0008 V-Lock Quick Release Baseplate

• Long format baseplate for larger cameras
• Can be used shoulder mounted, tripod mounted and attached to V-lock tripod adapters
• Includes removable shoulder pad
• Features rosette adapters for SHAPE and ARRI standard handles
• 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount threads
• V-lock delta adapter for the Sony VCT-14 or Panasonic SHAN-TM700 tripod adapter
• Vertically adjustable rod adapter with one ratchet knob
• Three camera mount slots
• 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 accessory mount threads
• 8"(20.3 cm) and 4"(10.2 cm) 15 mm rods

Telescopic Handles with ARRI Rosettes (Black & Red)

• The push-button locking joint enables independent rotation throughout 360°.
• Spring-loaded locking levers allow you to tighten or loosen the lever even when you do not have space to turn the lever throughout the entire 360° range.
• The arms feature two inches(5.08 cm) of extension and are indexed every 5mm of extension.
• The arms can rotate through 360° and feature 30° of index markings.