Wooden Camera Unified Baseplate (Alexa Mini / Mini LF)

Wooden Camera Unified Baseplate – Lightweight Support for Alexa Mini and Mini LF

The Unified Baseplate from Wooden Camera is an innovative and lightweight solution for filmmakers working with Alexa Mini and Mini LF cameras. This quick-release baseplate provides a reliable and stable foundation to support 15mm rods at the correct lens height, making it ideal for both professional film crews and enthusiastic filmmakers.

Features and Benefits

The Unified Baseplate stands out with its simple and effective design. It is equipped with 15mm rods that extend from front to back, and each side has two locking thumb screws for added stability. Users can easily remove the camera and leave the lightweight 15mm rods behind or take them along, depending on their needs. To remove the camera, unlock the thumb screw on the right side, slide the camera back a short distance, and lift it straight up.

The baseplate includes a dovetail designed to ARCA Swiss standards, allowing integration with many third-party products. Additionally, there are threaded 1/4-20 holes on the bottom of the baseplate for attaching to gimbals or tripod plates when necessary. The upper dovetail features a vertical 15mm rod opening that can support a lens adapter foot directly in front of the camera body, providing extra flexibility during recording.

The lower part of the baseplate is equipped with a Lower Quick Dovetail, which has 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes for attaching to tripod plates or ARRI standard bridgeplates. To remove the camera from the included Lower Quick Dovetail and take the 15mm rods along, unlock the thumb screw on the left side, slide the baseplate back a short distance, and lift it up. This reveals an integrated ARRI dovetail track on the bottom that can be attached directly to any 2060 Dovetails, Safety Dovetails, or Shoulder Rigs.

For VCT-14 compatible mounting options, the Unified Baseplate can be attached to the Unified VCT Wedge Plate, providing an easy balancing option when carried on the shoulder. It can then be connected to the Unified VCT-14 Tripod Plate, which in turn attaches to the tripod head. Additional Unified Lower Quick Dovetails can be purchased for mounting on gimbals, jibs, cranes, and more, enabling quick and repetitive camera transitions. Notably, the Unified Baseplate is backward compatible with our original Quick Dovetail (Standard) and Quick Dovetail (DSLR, Large).

Specifications

• Product Name: Unified Baseplate (Alexa Mini / Mini LF)
• Material: Aluminum
• Rod Support: 15mm
• Compatibility: Alexa Mini, Mini LF
• Mounts: 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes
• ARCA Swiss Dovetail: Yes
• VCT-14 Compatible: Yes

Frequently asked questions

Does the product require phantom power?
No, the Unified Baseplate does not require phantom power.

What material is the baseplate made of?
The baseplate is made of aluminum.

Which cameras is the Unified Baseplate compatible with?
The Unified Baseplate is compatible with Alexa Mini and Mini LF.

Does the baseplate support 15mm rods?
Yes, the baseplate offers 15mm support for smooth film transitions.