Kupo KS-251K Steadicam Hard Mount Kit

Kupo KS-251K Steadicam Hard Mount Kit – Mounts Steadicam to 48–50mm Pipe or Mitchell Plate

The Kupo KS-251K Steadicam Hard Mount Kit lets you attach a Steadicam rig to either a 48–50mm pipe or a Mitchell plate. It uses a machined, anodized rectangular aluminum mounting plate and a stainless steel female socket block for secure attachment. The kit includes hardware that supports both rigid mounting and quick adjustments in the field.

Key features

• Machined anodized rectangular aluminum mounting plate for durable, precise attachment.
• Stainless steel female socket block included for secure connection to the rig.
• Two 40mm long custom stainless steel 1-¼”-20 T-handle knobs are supplied for fastening and adjustment.
• Mounting plate has 8 pre-drilled holes that provide 5 indexing angles to position the Steadicam rig.
• One-piece double clamp affixes the Hard Mount to 48–50mm pipe and offers rigid mounting on both the left and right side.
• Mitchell adapter and a simple tie down are supplied to attach the Steadicam gear to a Mitchell plate.
• Kit includes 2 × 1/4"-20 screws to secure the Hard Mount plate when using the Mitchell adapter.
• A knob fitted with a 3/8"-16 bolt on the Mitchell adapter acts as a Mitchell key and offers quick pan adjustment when needed.

What’s in the kit

• Machined anodized rectangular aluminum mounting plate
• Stainless steel female socket block
• Two 40mm custom stainless steel 1-¼”-20 T-handle knobs
• One-piece double clamp for 48–50mm pipe
• Mitchell adapter
• Simple tie down
• 2 × 1/4"-20 screws
• Knob with 3/8"-16 bolt (Mitchell key)

Use cases and benefits

This kit gives you two mounting options: pipe mounting and Mitchell-plate mounting. First, attach the one-piece double clamp to a 48–50mm pipe for a rigid left- and right-side mount that makes on-the-fly setup changes straightforward. Second, use the supplied Mitchell adapter and tie down to secure the Steadicam to a Mitchell plate, fastening the Hard Mount plate with the included 1/4"-20 screws. Additionally, the Mitchell key knob with a 3/8"-16 bolt provides a quick pan adjustment when you need it.

FAQ

Question: Is this Hard Mount compatible with standard 48–50mm support pipes?
Answer: Yes. The one-piece double clamp is designed to affix the Hard Mount to 48–50mm pipes and provides rigid mounting on both the left and right sides.

Question: Can I mount the Steadicam to a Mitchell plate with this kit?
Answer: Yes. The kit includes a Mitchell adapter and a simple tie down. Attach the Hard Mount plate to the Mitchell plate using the supplied 2 × 1/4"-20 screws, and use the Mitchell key knob (3/8"-16 bolt) for quick pan adjustment.

Question: What hardware is provided for tightening and indexing the mount?
Answer: The kit supplies two 40mm custom stainless steel 1-¼”-20 T-handle knobs for fastening, plus an 8-hole mounting plate that offers 5 indexing angles to position your rig precisely.

Question: How heavy is the complete Hard Mount kit?
Answer: The kit weight is 2.8kg, as supplied.