NICEYRIG DSLR Camera Baseplate Switching Kit with 15mm Rods 📷
Description:
This compact DSLR camera baseplate switching kit offers a quick way to add a 15mm rod raiser clamp and short rods to a camera rig, improving support and modularity for on-set setups. It is useful when you need to switch plates or lift the baseplate for follow focus, matte box or small gimbal accessories, and helps keep reconfiguration fast and repeatable.
Key Points
The kit includes two easy plates with multiple threaded holes spaced at 9 mm, allowing mounting with either 1/4" or 3/8" screws. This layout makes it straightforward to use the plate as a switching plate on the underside of a cage, so you can move the camera between rigs without re-aligning rods. 📷
A 15mm rod raiser clamp is supplied with both vertical and horizontal rod positions, which can be adjusted rapidly for height and fore-aft placement. Two short rods of 1.5 inches length are part of the pack, offering a low-profile way to add rod-based accessories when full-length rails are unnecessary. The kit also comes with four 1/4" screws and an Allen key for simple assembly. 🔧
Consider that the short rods are intended for light accessories or temporary setups. For heavier follow focus units or larger matte boxes, longer or reinforced rods may be more appropriate. Additionally, the spacing and hole pattern follow a compact cheese plate design, which may limit some customisations compared with larger baseplates.
Technical Specifications
- Name: NICEYRIG DSLR Camera Baseplate Switching Kit
- Rod clamp type: 15mm rod raiser clamp with vertical and horizontal positions
- Short rods: - 2 x 1.5 inches (approx. 38 mm) length
- Thread options: - 1/4" and 3/8" threaded holes, 9 mm spacing
- Included hardware: - 4 x 1/4" screws, 1 x Allen key
Usage Recommendations
Attach one easy plate to the bottom of the camera cage and the matching plate to the sub-rig or tripod plate to create a fast swap system. Adjust the 15mm clamp to the required height before locking it in place, then slide the short rods into the clamp for immediate use with compact accessories. For repeated reconfiguration on set, mark positions with a permanent marker or tape to recreate setups quickly.
When integrating with heavier accessories, check that the rod lengths and clamp tightness meet load requirements. According to the manufacturer, the kit is designed primarily as a lightweight, adaptable solution for DSLR setups rather than heavy cinema rigs.
