ARRI ARRIFLEX 416 - Manual (Page 16)


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4.3 Split Bridge Plates BP-10 & BP-11
The Split Bridge Plates facilitate balancing of the camera on
the tripod and elevate the 416 to proper height for the
mounting of accessories. They separate into two pieces to
allow you to quickly change between tripod and hand-held
operation. The BP-10 a photo is designed for 19 mm
support rods, the BP-11 for 15 mm support rods. The
bridge plates consist of the Accessory Carrier, the Sled,
the Base Plate and a pair of 240 mm long Support Rods
19 mm Support rods with lengths of 165 mm, 185 mm,
340 mm and 440 mm or 15 mm diameter support rods
with lengths of 340 mm and 440 mm are available
separately as options.
Attaching the Bridge Plate to the Camera
• Separate the Accessory Carrier from the Sled
a photo .
• Engage the two cylindrical pins on the Accessory
Carrier with the corresponding holes in the camera
base then fasten it a photo with the slotted screw to
the 3/8-16 threaded hole in the camera base. The
clamping lever of the Accessory Carrier will be on the
camera right side.
• Screw the Wedge Plate for Base Plate onto the Base
Plate of the tripod and lock onto the tripod head.
base plate
support rods sled
In
stallation
accessory carrier
clamping lever
spring loaded catch spring loaded pin
cylindrical pins
clamping lever
dove tail guide