SMALLRIG 1681 multi‑functional cheese plate 140x70mm
Product description
Key features
The SMALLRIG 1681 multi‑functional cheese plate is a compact aluminium mounting plate that brings extra mounting points to camera rigs and tripods. It mixes 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads with ARRI locating holes at standard 9mm spacing, making it straightforward to add accessories such as microphones, lights or rail blocks. If you need extra fixing options for a small production or run‑and‑gun kit, this plate helps tidy attachments and keeps things repeatable.
Technical details
- Name: SMALLRIG Multi-functional Cheese Plate 1681
- Size: 140709mm
- Weight: 140g
- Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Thread: 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, ARRI locating hole
- Included: 2 x 1/4" screw, 1 x hex spanner
Usage tips
Fit the plate to a camera cage or tripod plate using the supplied screws, then build out rails or dovetail blocks for follow focus, matte boxes or small monitors. It can also be mounted on top of a Blackmagic URSA Mini to provide additional rigging points, according to the manufacturer. Keep a spare hex spanner in your kit for quick swaps on location.
What you’ll notice day to day
Durability is practical rather than flashy, the aluminium and stainless steel construction resists wear from frequent mounting and dismounting. It is light enough to avoid upsetting balance on compact setups while offering multiple threaded positions for tidy cable routing and repeatable accessory placement. Do note that the plate provides mounting flexibility but does not include specialised rail clamps or rods.
Who it’s for
It’s a good fit if you assemble small production rigs, run gimbals or adapt cameras like RED, Sony or Canon with extra accessories and you prefer modular, durable mounting options. This plate is a sensible, no‑nonsense addition to any kit bag.