Please identify this part !?

[Raisthlin]

Hello all,

Im really desperate...

Im working on a DIY steadicam and im missing a part.

I would like to know the name/type or anything that could help to identify the plate used to mount the camera. It seems ajustable so very good to balance your steadicam correctly.

you can see the plate here around the 3:00 mark.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXysfKY8NnY

 

[treynolds]

Like a cheese plate?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=cheese+plate&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

I know i saw one on b and h a while back that was a merlin part i believe and it was only like $16. I just posted those to give you an idea

 

[twocik23]

This is a part of the top stage, it's a one sided thread linear guide. The thumb wheel is tapped to fit the threaded rod, allowing you to move the slide back or forth for counterbalancing. This guy did an amazing job on that rig and will take some skill to replicate that.

A lot of guys are using these if you're not handy or have time to make one, however this is a two way adjustable top stage.