Is anyone using their 170 with the Chrosziel 450 mattebox for the HVX200? Seems like the tripod mounting holes on the bottom of the HPX are so far off center that my mattebox won't line up. This is especially frustrating given the cost of the Chrosziel. I have a Zacuto baseplate for my Letus rig but prefer to use the lighter Chrosziel plate when not using the Letus. Any ideas?
HPX 170 plate mounting holes way off center
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cordvision
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The mounting holes are indeed quite a bit off center.... I don't think there's much you can do except using a baseplate or matte box that is adjustable. I hope panasonic will fix that in future cameras...
Joseph Stunzi
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YEah... Zacuto's pretty much the only way to go... unless you want to search out and find a lighter weight baseplate... but I'd say stick with what you have already!
Jan_Crittenden
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The Vocus plate will also fit and I happen to like their MB250 mattebox better than the Chroiziel.
Best,
Jan
Best,
Jan
Joseph Stunzi
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Spartacus
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BTW, is there a reason for the holes being of centre on the 170, Jan?
Jan_Crittenden
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Hi Joseph,
The way we sell it at Panasonic, we sell it with a base plate and a set of rails because we feel you should load up the lens with a lot of weight, which is what happens once you start putting filters into the MB.
It works with either the 200 or the 170.
Best,
Jan
The way we sell it at Panasonic, we sell it with a base plate and a set of rails because we feel you should load up the lens with a lot of weight, which is what happens once you start putting filters into the MB.
It works with either the 200 or the 170.
Best,
Jan
Jan_Crittenden
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Never got a clear answer from the factory but have seen enough plates that work so apparently there is enough flexibility in these that for the most part it isn't an issue.
Best,
Jan
DC
Cinematographiliac
Some insight
Some insight
You are right. I ran into this problem recently and was finally able to find a solution. See my thread here:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=155146
The key is to find adjustable accessories.
Some insight
You are right. I ran into this problem recently and was finally able to find a solution. See my thread here:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=155146
The key is to find adjustable accessories.