The SHAPE Lightweight Plate for Sony FS7from SHAPE Lightweight Plate for Sony FS7is a fixed baseplate that provides 15mm LWS rod support without interfering with the camera's shoulder-mount design. A pair of 8" long 15mm rods is included for attaching optional accessories such as a follow focus and matte box. In addition to rod ports, the Lightweight Plate also features ARRI rosettes on each side for attaching the FS7's right handle and an optional left-sided rosette handle. On the underside of the baseplate is a V-lock delta adapter, allowing the baseplate to be mounted on V-lock quick-release tripod plates, such as the Panasonic SHAM-TM700 or Sony VCT14. The delta adapter is attached to a bottom door, which can be opened up to access 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws.

15mm Rod Baseplate for Sony FS7    Maintains FS7's Shoulder-Mount Design    ARRI Rosettes for Attaching Handles    V-Lock Adapter Plate Included    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Camera Screws    15mm Rod Pair (8")

• 15mm rod baseplate for the Sony FS7

• Single ratcheting lever secures rods in place

• Maintains the FS7's shoulder-mount functionality

• ARRI rosettes for attaching handles

• V-lock delta adapter for mounting on V-lock quick-release tripod plates

• Bottom door opens up to access 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws

• Pair of 8" long 15mm rods included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you mount the camera to this baseplate using the center screws, shifting the camera back an inch or so, similar to the zacuto baseplate?

A: Just be aware that you will likely go through the adjustment game forever if using the shoulder mount for anything off of sticks. I know they sell an accessory wedge to place under the rear of the camera. Might be worth looking into if you are for sure going to change the screw placement.

Q: 2. Need small screw for shape camera plate

A: Shape offers 4 types of screws for their cages and baseplates SHAPE 1/4"-20 D-Ring Camera Screw for Rig Baseplate (3-Pack) B&H # SHAPEDRS14 MFR # DRS14 SHAPE 3/8"-16 D-Ring Camera Screw for Rig Baseplate (3-Pack) B&H # SHAPEDRS38 MFR # DRS38 SHAPE 1/4"-20 Screw B&H # SHSCREW14 MFR # SCREW14 SHAPE 3/8"-16 Screw B&H # SHSCREW38 MFR # SCREW38

Q: 3. What is the weight of the Shape quick release plate?

A: Hi Chris thank you for contacting us. The weight of the SHAPE quick release plate is 0,85 lb. Best regards

Q: 4. I was at the 2015 NAB Show, and I'm almost certain I saw one of these with a Canon C100 Mark II mounted on it. Is that possible? Is there an additional plate needed for that? I don't remember seeing one, but just wanted to make sure before I pursued purchasing one of these.

A: The SHAPE Sony FS7 Bundle Rig with Follow Focus is specifically for the FS7. If you mounted a C100 Mark II on it, it would be missing a right handle arm. See below for a suggested SHAPE rig for the C Series.You might have seen this rig for the C300. It is made by Zacuto. It is a very nicely tricked out rig that will also work with the C100.

Q: 5. What is the weight of the plate without rods?

A: The SHAPE Sony FS7 Lightweight Plate only is - 1.10 lbs

Q: 6. Is there any chance this will fit the Sony FS5?

A: The SHAPE Top Plate for Sony FX6 does not fit the FS5. You can consider this SHAPE product for your camcorder: the SHAPE FS5TPKIT Two-Part Top Plate Kit for Sony PXW-FS5 and PXW-FS5M2 (B&H #SHFS5TPKIT).

Q: 7. Does this v-lock attach to a Sony VTC plate?

A: Hi AndrewThank you for your question! Indeed as Robert says, you can click in the front part in a VCT plate because this FS7 baseplate has the appropriate Delta plate to match the VCT.We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products.The SHAPE team

Q: 8. I already have a Shape for my C300, I dont want to have to but a whole knew one for my FS7. Does this fit right onto the C300 Shape Shoulder mount?

A: This system does have 15mm rod support. If you have a shoulder rig that has 15mm rods you should be able to use this with the system.

Q: 9. I was at the 2015 NAB Show, and I'm almost certain I saw one of these with a Canon C100 Mark II mounted on it. Is that possible? Is there an additional plate needed for that? I don't remember seeing one, but just wanted to make sure before I pursued purchasing one of these.

A: I'm only familiar with it in the fs7.

Q: 10. Is there a way to seal the serial port that's on top of the camera? For the Zoom and Record button control? I'm worried about possible water or dust getting in there if i were to use this.

A: My FS7II came with a cover plate that was held in place by 2 small screws. I had to remove this cover before I could install the the stock handle (with zoom/record controls and the 15mm rod for attaching the viewfinder and mic holder), so putting the plate back should keep out the dust.