Description

Introducing the Tilta ES-T15 Baseplate for Sony FS7

The Tilta ES-T15 Baseplate for Sony FS7 is a VCT rig with shoulder pad, designed for the Sony FS7 and FS7 II in shoulder, tripod and rod accessory configuration.

The kit adds a cage-style front and top structure, with a front and top plate totaling 24 1/4″-20 mounting points. These points allow for the mounting of accessories without transferring the load directly to the camera body. The top plate is designed to maintain the use of the FS7’s top handle.

The baseplate incorporates a shoulder pad, front and rear LWS clamps for 15mm rods, and two ARRI-compatible rosettes for optional grips. Two 19.8cm ( 7.7in) are included. They are female threaded at both ends to accept extensions and chamfered on one side to facilitate the insertion of rod-mounted accessories.

The system also includes integrated lens adapter mounts. These help to minimize mechanical stress on the E-mount when the camera uses an optional optical adapter. With an optional VCT plate, switching from shoulder to tripod is done via the release lever, without disassembling the setup.

Case studies

• Documentary shooting with FS7 on the shoulder, optional ARRI handles and quick switch to VCT tripod.
• Matte box and follow focus setup on 15mm LWS rods at the front of the camera.
• Mounting of a battery, external recorder or counterweight on optional rear rods.
• Use of lens adapters with mechanical support to reduce stress on the E-mount.
• Installation of lightweight accessories on the 24 1/4″-20 threads without stressing the FS7 body.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is the Tilta ES-T15 Baseplate for Sony FS7 compatible with the FS7 II?

Yes. The rig is specifically designed for the Sony FS7 and FS7 II. The top plate is designed to fit around the camera’s top handle.

2. Is a separate VCT plate required for tripod mounting?

Yes. The baseplate is a VCT type and allows for quick locking onto an optional VCT adapter plate. The shoulder/tripod transition is possible without modifying the rig.

3. What rods are supplied with the Tilta ES-T15 Baseplate for Sony FS7?

The kit includes two 15mm LWS rods, 19.8cm long. They are female threaded at both ends for use with extensions or to create a longer support.

4. Can accessories be used at the front and rear at the same time?

The baseplate has LWS clamps at the front and rear, but only one pair of rods is included. To equip both the front and rear simultaneously, optional rods must be added.

5. Are the ARRI handles directly mountable?

The baseplate incorporates two ARRI-compatible rosettes, one on each side. They accept optional ARRI-compatible handles.

Key features of the Tilta ES-T15 Baseplate for Sony FS7:

• VCT baseplate with shoulder pad : transition from handheld camera to tripod with an optional VCT plate.
• Complete support rods : 15mm LWS clamps at the front and rear for matte box, follow focus or rear accessories.
• 24 accessory threads : 1/4″-20 points on front and top plates to distribute the fasteners.
• E-mount protection : integrated lens adapter supports to limit mechanical stress.
• Anodized aluminum construction : precision machined parts, supplied with two 15 mm threaded and chamfered rods.