LeftField 3 QR Baseplate for RED V-RAPTOR (DJI RS 4 & RS 3)

Description

This Bright Tangerine baseplate kit is designed for RED V-RAPTOR users wanting to add the quick-release 15mm LWS baseplate with support for 15mm rods. The top stage releases the DJI RS 4 & RS 3 dovetail, so you can quickly transition to a smaller handheld build or load directly onto compatible gimbals. The lower stage allows you to securely lock off the camera onto any ARRI standard balance plate.

The whole kit combined is extremely light-weight & low profile, which keeps your V-RAPTOR builds, nimble and compact.

Unique Open•UP Quick Release System

The Baseplate kit features our patented Open•UP Quick-Release system that lets you slide, lock & vertically release the camera from any ARRI standard balance plate, or the included low profile dovetail plate.

What’s Included:

Includes the LeftField 3 15mm LWS Baseplate, DJI RS 4 & RS 3 Dovetail & Riser for V-RAPTOR & LeftField Dovetail Plate.

LeftField 3 System

Customise your camera build with the extensive selection of accessories in the LeftField system. Letting you create the right setup for each and every task.
This kit has been updated to LeftField 3 and is not compatible with LeftField 2 accessories.
For a complete list of compatible accessories, visit stage.brighttangerine.com/leftfield-compatibility

Compatibility

The DJI gimbal plates ship from the factory with washers of varying thicknesses. While these variations work fine with DJI’s own plate, they may cause clearance issues with the Bright Tangerine DJI compatible plates. This is due to the low-profile design of the protruding support and anti-rotation features, which are crucial for securing the camera.
If you are finding that the bottom of the Bright Tangerine DJI plate is hitting the grey clamp lever and preventing fore and aft slide, you can swap the original washer out with the thinner one supplied in this kit. This will lower the grey lever sufficiently to clear the Bright Tangerine DJI plate. Please note, the use of the thinner washer in this kit will not impact the use of any other baseplates on the DJI camera plate.

Instructions

Replacing The Washer

Step 1: Use a T6 Torx driver (RS4) or 1.5mm hex key (RS 3 and 2) to loosen the central screw and carefully place aside.
Step 2: Carefully remove the clamp lever.
Step 3: Unscrew the clamp bolt. The bolt head resembles a small gear.
Step 4: While unscrewing the clamp bolt, keep the clamp wedge pressed down with your fingers. This will prevent the springs dislodging the clamp wedge.
Step 5: Replace the thicker washer with the thinner one in the kit, and immediately re-screw the clamp bolt back into position.

Calibrating the Clamp Lever

Step 1: Place the Bright Tangerine DJI plate into the clamp as normal. Screw the gear-like bolt head down gently with your fingers until the clamp wedge is just touching the plate.
Step 2: Note how the top of the bolt and the inside of the clamp lever have matching serrated gear-like teeth.
Step 3: Place the clamp lever back over the head of the gear-like bolt head.
Step 4: Before replacing the central screw, swing the clamp lever back and forth and check that the plate is locked in the fully locked position, and is able to slide in the unlocked position.
Step 5: You may need to reposition the clamp lever on the gear-like bolt, by lifting it up and re-engaging it with the teeth in a different position. This is much like using a wrench or spanner on a hex bolt.
Step 6: Once you have got the lever movement tuned and clamping securely, replace the central screw.

No Compromise

Every part of the LeftField System is machined from single aluminium-alloy billets to create extremely rigid and light weight components. All of which play perfectly to the strengths of the RED V-RAPTOR.

Absolutely no compromise has been made in our manufacturing process. Our engineering is focused on creating products that are both high-performance and enabled with a longer life of service. Combine that with unparalleled level of Bright Tangerine support, and your LeftField V-RAPTOR System becomes the most reliable and hard-working partnership that any filmmaker could wish for.

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