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Epic Dovetail ?

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Hi folks

I'm looking for dovetail that is compatible with Epic. Allstar dovetail fits for RED but not Epic. The current epic rig doesn't allows me to mount longer zoom lens, the balance point couldn't be meet. What 3rd party solution provide this ?

And secondly, how do u mount top mount handle while the mount is being used by the red touch lcd. Can't seems to find a place to mount the top mount handle.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks
Rivai
 
Hope these photos help

This plate lets you use the Red bottomplate, which has a dovetail.

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And this is how I mount my handle with my Red Touch LCD

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I hope this helps
 
Best solution for the top handle is probably a top plate such as: http://www.red.com/store/rail-components/product/dsmc-top-plate or http://woodencamera.com/easy-top-epic-x or http://www.viewfactor.net/products/epic-scarlet-acc/fmj-top-plate.html.

I dont' have one yet and will probably use my WC side handle to mount the lcd to for now.

Which bottom plate do you have for EPIC? I have the DSMC QUICK RELEASE PLATFORM which does work with the Allstar dovetail even though the all-star locking system is not needed.
 
RivaiC said:
Hi folks

I'm looking for dovetail that is compatible with Epic. Allstar dovetail fits for RED but not Epic. The current epic rig doesn't allows me to mount longer zoom lens, the balance point couldn't be meet. What 3rd party solution provide this ?

And secondly, how do u mount top mount handle while the mount is being used by the red touch lcd. Can't seems to find a place to mount the top mount handle.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks
Rivai
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I'm not a big fan of the RED Dovetail for the Quickrelease because it is short and has no safety stops incase you forget to lock down the cam. I am a fan of the ET dovetails. Longer lengths and built great.
 
Thanks Guys

@Jason, love how you make use of RED top handle in EPIC :)
 
Tehben Dean said:
Best solution for the top handle is probably a top plate such as: http://www.red.com/store/rail-components/product/dsmc-top-plate or http://woodencamera.com/easy-top-epic-x or http://www.viewfactor.net/products/epic-scarlet-acc/fmj-top-plate.html.

I dont' have one yet and will probably use my WC side handle to mount the lcd to for now.

Which bottom plate do you have for EPIC? I have the DSMC QUICK RELEASE PLATFORM which does work with the Allstar dovetail even though the all-star locking system is not needed.
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Yes i have quick release platform. I dont know if that works with allstar dovetail ! It doesnt seem to work, are you sure you dont need anything else if you have quick release platform ?

RED dovetail is too short

Rivai
 
RivaiC said:
Hi folks

I'm looking for dovetail that is compatible with Epic. Allstar dovetail fits for RED but not Epic. The current epic rig doesn't allows me to mount longer zoom lens, the balance point couldn't be meet. What 3rd party solution provide this ?

And secondly, how do u mount top mount handle while the mount is being used by the red touch lcd. Can't seems to find a place to mount the top mount handle.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks
Rivai
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Hi Rivai
If you already have RED bottom plate and Allstar RED dovetail (RD-N) you can get this kit to save your money:
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...ck-RED-Bottom-plate-for-EPIC-Scarlet-DSLR-rig

If you need a new support system, you can consider Allstar Dual Bridge Plate, it can work with all most kinds of cameras and rods system, and has very well perform on hand-held:
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...ick-release-light-weight-HH-design&highlight=

With Allstar Top Mount , you can mount touch LCD on the handle(there are two 1/4" screw holes)
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?70858-Allstar-Top-Mount-for-DSMC-is-available&highlight=
 
It's pretty easy to hand screw a couple of half inch allen head screws in the Red dovetail as a safety, not elegant but it works.

I too am a bit disappointed no one has come out with a longer and more robust dovetail that fits the Red DMSC bridgeplate system which I bought into and now can see it's pros and cons. (Pros: light, robust cons: non standard in part.) A chief con is it's not Arri or any standard but its own, and Red and the long dovetail isn't long enough. I'm guessing it's strong enough. But we need 12 and 18 inches from Red or somebody.
 
Allstar,

Check your PM, couldnt locate your country code number for your phone

Rivai
 
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