IDSworks GFX series modular base plate and L-bracket attachment

IDSworks GFX series modular base plate and L-bracket attachment

This Fujifilm GFX series modular base plate and L-bracket attachment is an extended design from our previous SL3 / SL2 and X2D product with some changes catered particular to the following GFX models:

GFX100II / GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII

The base plate have two versions:

Version I is for GFX100II

Version II is for GFX100sII / GFX100s / GFX50sII

At current Fujifilm's development our L-bracket works for all these models therefore there is only Version I for L-bracket. 

We are planning to extend this double deck base plate and L-bracket attachment design to more camera models as from customer's feedback this is very well accepted.

In general the GFX series base plate and L-bracket attachment follows the same design concept of our previous SL3 / SL2 and X2D product with the following same advantages:

1. It has to be light weight
2. It allows optional functions to be adapted
3. It has to be unique amoung competition
4. Design concept isn’t too dependable on certain camera model and allow us to make it for other cameras

Introducing Hasselblad X2D double deck base plate and L-bracket attachment from IDSworks

Keeping it light

Our camera base plate only has 5mm increase in thickness. It only weight 34g. It provides the following basic function (note the pin is  different between two version):

Version I

 

Version II

1. Allowing quick ARCA style tripod mounting (38mm standard)
2. Allow the use of our improved Lens Down Bracket for lens down over the body carrying
3. Quick battery access
4. 1/4-20 screw thread for other tripod mounting (when your tripod thread does not exceed 5mm in height)
5. No blockage flipping up your screen 
6. Compatable with Peak Design Capture Clip V2

 

Instead of what you have already seen on the market for similar products with a L-plate, we designed the L-plate as a separate module that slide into our bottom plate seamlessly with minimum increase in height and weight. The L-plate module is only 90 gram. This patent exoskeleton slide in design allows the total height when stacked at only 11mm yet it provides a really sturdy plate that can take a loading.

Traditionally similar L-plate product have a slide out vertical support while the slider itself is only a thin piece of metal. If the access port cable does not have enough room you might need to use the L-plate with it locked at slide out position. Our L-plate module however carry much stronger weight as it is thicker and closely linked with the bottom plate to provide greatest loading.

 

With the additional of this L-plate module more accessories can be applied without the need of considering different camera bottom layout for different camera models that we will be making down the road. Additional accessories you may add to it includes but not limited to the following (Illustration pictures from our X2D products but exectly the same functions)

 

1. QD lock shoulder strap to the bottom
2. Our new version of Lens Down bracket to the bottom / on the side
3. 3^rd party left hand grip for video shooting or acting as a flash holder
4. Power bank attachment for long time video shooting

In general, as long as your other 3^rd party accessary support standard 1/4-20 screw hold standard with center-to-center distance at 9mm your existing accessary will work on our product.

Here is a set up which I would like to share as I find it very convenient

Important notice on Left hand grip installation:

Note: that GFX access door on the left takes a lot of space so we need to plan the attachment of the left hand grip on the outer rim of the vertical plate. Since the attaching 1/4-20 thread site below the ARCA rail not all left hand grip can be attached due to space. We recommend this one from TILTA.

In this set up I am using the left-hand grip as a flash holder. It has a much better balance when operate compare to having the flash placed directly on the camera hot shoe, not to mention it will be less likely to destroy your hot shoe if you bump your flash while the flash is on the hot shoe.

Further, with this set up I can quickly switch between on camera fill flash and off camera lighting set up. You can quickly set the detachable L-plate module (with the flash and wireless receiver) on the tripod and reposition your lights instead of going through off-loading your flash, attach the flash and receiver to the tripod connection plate and reposition your lights. Also, since the top of the L-plate module is standard 38mm ARCA standard you may also use a slide in an ARCA connection plate and install an umbrella on it as well.

 

Example of external power pack set up (Illustration pictures from SL series with the same functions):

On the bottom with left hand 3rd party grip and QD lock strap

On the side with our lens down bracket attached

 Note:

- Complete package include camera base plate and L-plate attachment

- Lens down bracket is sold seperately

- 3rd party items not included

 

THIS IS A MUST READ If you are mixing maker of accessories from different brands please read the following:

 

ARCA SWISS cross brand compatibility

 

- Although the above have explained how ARCA SWISS may differs between brands we found the brand RRS is really popular in the North America market and are widely used for professionals. Therefore we have brought one of their product "BH-55" and have adjusted our product based on this. 

 

RRS plate is just slightly bigger (by 0.1) and clamp height is slightly taller (by 0.2mm) compare to other ARCA SWISS standard. In most cases it doesn't matter but as our product really minimized the thickness of the product this little difference does matter especially for those who uses quick release type clamp from different makers.