Are you using the RED base or the ARRI base more? I would think for you the Arri one would make more sense, you should have your case set up for that always on. (sorry it's hard to turn off the inner AC in me)
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11-27-2007, 03:25 PM
Are you using the RED base or the ARRI base more? I would think for you the Arri one would make more sense, you should have your case set up for that always on. (sorry it's hard to turn off the inner AC in me)
11-27-2007, 03:28 PM
One more thing, I am designing a case for my Standard Speed primes. My set is missing the 24mm, 100mm and 135mm lenses. I would like to design the case with holes for these three lenses so when I add them I have the case already fitted.
If you have any of these lenses can you please send a few photos and exact dimensions.
11-27-2007, 03:30 PM
Originally Posted by Mike Prevette
Thats a debate internally. I have an OConnor coming with an Arri base plate...I am hoping this will mate to the RED sliding plate which appears to be Arri standard. If so I am sticking with RED because its lighter and fits the shoulder mount.
If not im screwed.
11-27-2007, 04:02 PM
Hate to burst your bubble but apparently they are a few MM off. I had Matt Uhry check that out for me and confirm. The ARRI sliding plates do not fit the Red base. In my opinion it's the biggest mistake they made with the accs.
11-27-2007, 04:04 PM
thats not good.
I will have a 16mm package in here tomorrow. I'll confirm.
11-27-2007, 06:06 PM
Is that the best you got. All I'm saying is maybe I can find someone locally to build these, once again it's an ATA case and not a car. Shit can add up quickly! Probably cost a few hundrend for 4 cases.... BTW shipping to Michigan and YES I can afford it MIKE.
11-27-2007, 06:21 PM
Sure you can probably get these closer to home, but if you ship these slow boat, the shipping shouldnt matter that much.
I have used several vendors before Encore and here are some things to watch for:
1. Encore saves all my drawings (even for years) so if I ever need to replace or modify a case, I simply call them
2. They are very prompt and have great customer service
3. They have driven to a local rental facility for me to confirm a lens size before production.
4. They make great cases.
Look at the image on page one of this thread- notice my large Ultra Prime case has different latches-(this case came from a different vendor) The latch is cheap, it is a simple spring load that pops open too easily. I hate these latches. This case also has a metal hinge, which again I hate. It has bent several of my matte box parts.
Encore is the first company to sell me on the cheaper, but better strap hinge which never harms the gear inside. And their latches are top notch.
Its the little details that make a huge difference.
11-27-2007, 06:24 PM
Abu, I was just kidding. You know the old saying "if you have to ask. . . "
11-27-2007, 10:50 PM
The Arri dovetails don't fit into the RED bottom plate. Those RED Arri plates are a lifesaver.
11-27-2007, 10:56 PM
what do you use for a shoulder pad w/ the Arri plate?
how well does it fit the Red body?
does it weigh more that the Red bottom plate?
I am thinking about using it as my primary bottom plate and ditching the Red bottom plate. This will allow me to go straight to my Oconnor and keep the camera lower. But I will need to replace the Red dovetail with a Arri shoulder pad.
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