Can I reverse the QUICK RELEASE PLATFORM ?

[Patrick Lavaud]

There is the "lens front" indication on the Quick Release but I actually prefer the opposite configuration so I reversed it, it seems that there is not difference.

Is there an important reason to put the Quick release in the indicated position or can I keep it my way?

[Russ Campbell]

Yep. I have mine reversed for focus pullers used to Arri. Only problem is the quick release is difficult to operate with the side handle attached.

[Tom Greenberg]

Seems dangerous to me, like there could be the risk of someone grabbing what they thought was the dovetail slide lever and accidentally grabbing the quick release lever. I know the release lever has a double lock on it, but it is possible to grab it and hit the red release button and release it all the way in one movement. That could lead to a scary situation.

[Patrick Lavaud]

I don't think it should be a problem Tom, on a set no so many people are "allowed" to manipulate your cam, if those people know about the configuration from the beginning it shouldn't be a problem. Also, in Any case if you open the quick release or the dovetail slide, you are suppose to support /grab your camera so it should be safe.