ARRI ALEXA 35 Body & PL Mount Set (LBUS) - Manual (Page 106)

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24.2 Mechanical Accessories
24.2.1 Bottom Accessories
Balance Utility Dovetail BUD-1 K2.0034180
The super small and lightweight Balance Utility Dovetail BUD-1 attaches to the ALEXA
35 bottom. Once mounted to the camera, the BUD-1's wide dovetail allows the cam-
era to be securely and quickly attached and detached from and to all ALEXA 35 acces-
sories that sit below the camera including the CBP-5, CBP-6, BPA-6, CSP-2 and SAM-5
through 9.
Additionally, the dovetail allows balancing of the camera on the accessories. Use the
lever to lock or unlock the sliding option. Push in the blue safety button to slide the
ALEXA 35/BUD-1 off whatever it is mounted on. Furthermore, keeping the BUD-1 at-
tached to the camera ensures that the camera's air intake is not covered.
Bridge Plate BP-8 K2.0031436
The venerable Bridge Plate BP-8 sits between a Bridge Plate Adapter and the ARRI bot-
tom dovetail plate and allows balancing of the camera. The BP-8 accepts two 19 mm
studio rods without restrictions regarding forward and backward positioning of the rods.
Bridge Plate BP-9 K2.0031435
The venerable Bridge Plate BP-9 sits between a Bridge Plate Adapter and the ARRI bot-
tom dovetail plate and allows balancing of the camera. The BP-9 accepts two 15 mm
studio rods without restrictions regarding forward and backward positioning of the rods.
Bridge Plate Adapter BPA-6 K2.0024745
While the Compact Bridge Plates represent the fastest, most comfortable and flexible
method to change from tripod to shoulder and to other camera supports, the BPA-6 pro-
vides an option for those who want to use tripods with “Touch and Go” plates or the clas-
sic ARRI Bridge Plates BP-8 or BP-9. The BPA-6 dovetail slides into the bottom of the
Balance Utility Dovetail BUD-1. The bottom of the BPA-6 is a “Touch and Go 35” plate
that allows quick mounting to a variety of tripod heads.
Compact Bridge Plate CBP-5 K2.0023549
The CBP-5 is a compact and lightweight base plate that combines the features of a slid-
ing studio bridge plate with a comfortable Visco shoulder pad. Its unique quick-release
system allows the CBP to be lifted straight off (or placed on) the bottom dovetail plate
without having to slide it off (on). The Compact Bridge Plates represent the fastest, most
comfortable and most flexible method to change from tripod to hand held and to other
camera supports. The CBP-5 accepts 19 mm studio rods and 15 mm Lightweight rods.
Compact Bridge Plate CBP-6 K2.0023836
The CBP-6 is a compact and lightweight base plate that combines the features of a slid-
ing studio bridge plate with a comfortable Visco shoulder pad. Its unique quick-release
system allows the CBP to be lifted straight off (or placed on) the bottom dovetail plate
without having to slide it off (on). The Compact Bridge Plates represent the fastest, most
comfortable and most flexible method to change from tripod to hand held and to other
camera supports. The CBP-6 accepts 15 mm studio rods and 15 mm Lightweight rods.
Compact Shoulder Pad CSP-2 K2.0024161
The CSP-2 is a simple flat shoulder pad with a long, comfortable Visco pad. Its four (re-
movable) metal feet allow the camera to be safely placed on any flat surface when not
on the operator's shoulder.The CSP-2 slides into the bottom of the Balance Utility Dove-
tail BUD-1.