[0.13 lb] This Baseplate is my second item from the brand and for both of them I would say they are smartly designed, lightweight, very rigid with a quality mechanical execution. I'm now a fan of the brand.

[0.13 lb] I could be wrong about this, others are prone to disagree, but it gets complicated. This was purchased to complement the Kondor Blue 501 Adjustable Baseplate. Without this piece of nicely machined, symmetrical alloy, spring releases on both ends, there isn't a large flat surface on the Baseplate to attach directly to any other surface. The Dovetail fits nicely into the Baseplate. Dandy. With some platforms that might well be sufficient. However, most tripod heads and surface mounts have their own dovetail receptacle which require yet another dovetail plate. What you end up with is plates mounted back to back, or more accurately: front to front. Or am I missing something?

One minor annoyance: my two plates front to front were not thick enough for the length of a standard ¼-20 camera attachment screw. The end of the screws impede the free sliding of the baseplate along the dovetail. Had to add a bit of spacer between the two dovetails.

I know- clear as mud. But there you have it.

[0.13 lb] Durable and comfortable to handle it. Very easy to change the position.

[4.9 x 3.4 x 1"] Excellent piece of hardware.


My only criticism is that I wish it was quicker to attach and remove from a camera cage for rebuilds. But that might compromise it's integrity and am ok with that for now.

[Raven Black] I am using this with an Atomos 5 monitor wrapped with a SmallRig cage, B&H #SMCMA2305B&H. It clamps onto the Nato rail built into the cage just fine, no need for an additional Nato rail mounted to the bottom of the cage. I attach the bottom end of the clamp to this SmallRig top handle #SM3765. I like the the ability to adjust the tension of the swivel mount (see Kondor Blue video). Gonna buy a second with a second monitor.

[0.13 lb] It would seem that most of the reviews here are probably for the old design. The new one has set screws in back for retaining the tension.
Loosen the two back set screws (tiny ones), then set the side bolts to the appropriate friction, tighten the back set screws and it holds.

[0.13 lb] The attention to detail is impressive and was pleased to find a 1/4-20 hole on the bottom of the grip! This is a wrist saver!

[0.13 lb] I got this and a simple hand grip over the shape one that costs hundreds, it works great.

[4.9 x 3.4 x 1"] This inexpensive piece attaches via a 1/4 20” and saves you the need to hold that extra gear. Mounting the cold shoe plate to the side of your camera or gear cage is like having another arm, and saves you from a jumbled mess. For $10, this is a must have for folks who use cold shoe mounts daily.

[Raven Black] Perfect for my cage, locks in tight, grip is very solid, looking to be getting more of these guys very soon