LPL mount for DSMC3 (Komodo in particular)?

[M Harvey]

Anyone have any recommendations for an LPL to RF mount adapter for the DSMC3 cameras? An upcoming gig wants to rig a Komodo for an unusual shot-- and they're shooting on the Alfa anamorphics. (And yes, the lens are comically large compared to the camera!) Choices avail at B&H would seem to be Wooden Camera, Vocas, Fotodiox, and Kipon.

I have the PL mount from Metabones, chosen mostly because it can be secured with an adapter ring to my Bright Tangerine cage. Doesn't look like BT makes anything compatible with current LPL mounts (though I have reached out to them to ask). Of the above, it looks like Vocas makes a support ring (though I'd have to switch to their cage), and Wooden Camera at least has a threaded hole on bottom for rod-based support.

 

[M Harvey]

I'll answer my own question:

I did speak with Bright Tangerine, and they don't yet have a mount support available for their cage. (As always, appreciate the great customer service at this company.)

I wound up with the Vocas LPL mount, mostly because it's available in a kit with the mount support ring. I purchased the side ribs as well, which are what anchor the mount support ring to the body (which is nice because I could keep my Bright Tangerine top plate and Leftfield series base). The AC tested it out with an Arri tech at checkout and found it acceptable with the Alfas (in both support and performance). For what it's worth, unlike the Bright Tangerine PL mount support, the Vocas mount support tightens with a lever, so it's a little easier to put on the camera.

I did initially purchase the Wooden Camera adapter, which is typically well made, but didn't test it. While it has a 1/4"-20 thread for a support foot, this felt a little less secure for the very large lenses we were using. I'm sure it'd be great under most circumstances.