EPIC 15mm LW question

[Justin Marx]

Hey guys, just curious what the best way to mount my matte box/FF/other 15mm LW accessories is? (please read on)

Right now I have 8" rods and they butt up to the camera, which means I can't rotate my MB stages.. Do I just need to buy different size rods for each setup I have to enable the perfect length?

Basically is there and 15mm LW setup that lines up properly with the ability to slide the rods past the camera?

I do mostly smaller LW setups as of right now and really only see the option of rods of different sizes..
Hopefully my birthday today brings a happy (inexpensive answer) hahaha
Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Billy Summers]

Either way works. You can slide the 15mm rods back past the camera through your 15mm bridgeplate or you can use various sizes of rods to accommodate different lenses (zooms/primes) and accessories.

 

[Justin Marx]

The 15mm LW width doesnt seem to make what you are saying possible.. I would love to see a picture

 

[Greg M]

http://www.red.com/store/new-releases/product/epic-mounting-plate-pack-modular-m

 

[Kirby Hamilton]

I don't think this is it. Looks like the rods are going to stop at the camera unless there is someway to mount this upside down. Justin = I'm also looking for a solution.

 

[Justin Marx]

http://www.red.com/store/new-releases/product/epic-mounting-plate-pack-modular-m

Greg, this butts the rods right up to the EPIC Brain

 

[Nick Gardner]

I think you need to get a matte box that is designed for light weight rods. I use an MB-19, and the rods can keep right on trucking out the front, and all stages still rotate. This pic is of an F3, but I run the exact same setup on my Red.

 

[Justin Marx]

I think you need to get a matte box that is designed for light weight rods. I use an MB-19, and the rods can keep right on trucking out the front, and all stages still rotate. This pic is of an F3, but I run the exact same setup on my Red.

My MB is made for LW setup, this issue is not with the RED ONE, just the EPIC..

I am looking for a solve that doesn't involve spending thousands of dollars.

 

[Nick Gardner]

Ok, now I am confused. Is your issue that you can't rotate your mattebox stages because they hit the rods, or something else?

Nick