AAton XTR User Manual - 4.1 Camera Configurations

4.1 CAMERA CONFIGURATIONS

4.1.1 15mm Front Rods

The most versatile and popular configuration for accessorizing the

XTRplus camera, the universal 15mm screw-in front rod system can

instantly accept Aaton, Arri, Chrosziel, Petroff and other manufactu-

rers' mattebox and follow focus systems. Utilizing the front rod sys-

tem allows for quick conversion from tripod to shoulder operating

modes without the need for recon-figuration.

Aaton manufactures 60mm and 120mm length rods that screw di-

rectly into the front housing of XTRprod underneath the lens port.

The 15mm front rod system is recommended when standard size

lenses and accessories are to be used or when quick conversion bet-

ween tripod and handheld modes is necessary.

4.1.2 Sliding Bridgeplate

The XTRprod can also accept standard 15 and 19mm sliding brid-

geplates for building the camera system for high-end studio work.

The bridgeplate configuration can accept Aaton, Arri, Chrosziel and

other manufacturers' mattebox, follow focus and support equipment

that is designed for bridgeplate use.

Standard bridgeplates from

Aaton, Arri and other manu-

facturers can be attached to

the XTRprod by means of

the 3/8-16 tripod recepticle

on the underside of the came-

ra.

The sliding bridgeplate sys-

tem is recommended when

large 35mm lenses and acces-

sories are to be used, when

using a geared head or when

the highest possible produc-

tion value is neccessary.

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