Overview
The Cinema Accessory Kit allows you to add additional accessories to your camera such as a matte box, follow focus. The quick release plate allows for quickly transitioning between handheld and locked-down shooting.
Table of Contents
Cinema Accessory Kits (w/ ARRI FF) Component Guide
Quick Start Guide
Overview
First Steps
*The red plate should have a 3/8 and 1/4 screws*
Mounting the Camera
- Secure the 3/8 and 1/4 screws to the bottom of the camera.
- Loosen the red tie down on the side of the Baseplate.
- Secure the camera by sliding the red plate onto the baseplate while pressing the circled red button on the slide.
Mounting the Follow Focus
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Loosen the red tie down on the baseplate.
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Slide in the 8”” rods A&B into the front of the plate.
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To connect the follow focus, loosen the tie-down.
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With the two-prong side of the follow focus, connect it to the far side rod.
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With the other side, press the follow focus down onto the rod.
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Slide the follow focus till the gear is aligned with the focus ring.
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Loosen the second tie-down on the focus arm and align the gear of the follow focus with the lens.
Mounting the Mattebox
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Loosen the tie-downs on the bottom of the matte box.
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Slide the matte box onto the rods, and leave a little space between the lens and the matte box.
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Place the hood from the matte box onto the front of the lens. Avoid the hood touching the focus ring.
Removing a filter tray
- To remove the mat box filter tray, loosen the red screw.
- Pull up to release the filter from the slot.
Mounting the Handle Grips
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Loosen the tie down on the top of the handle
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With the name sticking out, slide the hand grips onto the rods.
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To Adjusting the Grips
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To adjust the angle of the handle grips, rotate the inside dial clockwise. (shown in the picture)
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To adjust the rod angle of the hand grips, adjust the two tie-downs at the top.
Mounting Shoulder Rig to Tripod Plate
- Pull the red lever open and hold it
- Slide the camera into the locking mechanism on the front of the plate