Wooden Camera ARRI Alexa Mini Unified Accessory Kit (Base)

OVERVIEW

The ARRI Alexa Mini Unified Accessory Kit (Base) from Wooden Camera is designed for the ARRI Alexa Mini camera. The Alexa Mini accessory package includes Unified Cage (Alexa Mini + LW), two 15mm Rods (9”), NATO Handle Kit (Plus, 100mm), and Battery Slide.

The Unified Cage (Alexa Mini + LW) is a form fitting cage plus a 15mm lightweight baseplate for the ARRI Alexa Mini. It attaches securely by four M4 screws on top and four M4 screws on the bottom. The M4 hole pattern found on the camera body is present on the cage top plate. This allows for attachment of ARRI brand handles and accessories. It features arrays of 1/4-20” holes in standard spacing and multiple 3/8-16” holes for accessories.

The 15mm Support Rods (9") are used for mounting accessories including follow focus systems, matte boxes, lens supports, and servo motors.

The NATO Handle Kit consists of a quick-release top handle and 3.9" (100mm) NATO rail, offers a variety of mounting points for attaching viewfinders, focus motors, lights, shock mounts, and other accessories. The handle features a sideways 15mm rod port, 15mm rod opening in front, 19mm rod opening in the rear, shoe mount, and 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting threads all around.

The Battery Slide is an adjustable mounting system for V-mount and Gold mount battery plates. Applying firm pressure tilts the plate in place. Loosen the thumbscrew to slide the plate up and down and also to tilt. This slide is good for adjusting counterbalance and for transitioning from the studio to handheld mode.

Note: Unified Baseplate is backwards compatible with the Quick Dovetail (standard) and Quick Dovetail (DSLR, large).

Wooden Camera Unified Cage (Alexa Mini+LW)

The Unified Cage (Alexa Mini + LW) from Wooden Camera is a form fitting cage plus a 15mm lightweight baseplate for the ARRI Alexa Mini. It attaches securely by four M4 screws on top and four M4 screws on the bottom. The M4 hole pattern found on the camera body is present on the cage top plate. This allows for attachment of ARRI brand handles and accessories. It features arrays of 1/4-20” holes in standard spacing and multiple 3/8-16” holes for accessories.

The cage also has a lightweight 15mm support baseplate that allows for 15mm pass-through rods. The bottom of the baseplate is comprised of the Lower Quick Dovetail which has 1/4-20” and 3/8-16” threaded holes for attaching to a tripod plate or ARRI standard bridgeplate such as Unified Bridgeplate (19mm or 15mm Studio, sold separately). To remove the camera from the included Lower Quick Dovetail and take the 15mm lightweight rods with you, unlock the left thumbscrew, slide the baseplate backwards a short distance, and lift up. This action exposes an integrated ARRI dovetail slot on the bottom which can attach directly to any 2060 dovetails, safety dovetails, or shoulder rigs.

The cage side pieces feature NATO standard accessory rails with spring-loaded safety pins on each end to prevent accidental removal. The NATO rails also feature 1/4-20” and 3/8-16” holes. Clamped to the side rails are two NATO Rosettes (ARRI) which adapt an ARRI standard rosette to a quick-release NATO rail. Furthermore, this Unified Cage can be attached to the Unified VCT Wedge Plate, providing easy counterbalance ability while on the shoulder. This could then be attached to the Unified VCT-14 Tripod Plate which would be attached to the tripod head.

Note: Unified Baseplate is backwards compatible with the Quick Dovetail (standard) and Quick Dovetail (DSLR, large).

Wooden Camera 15mm Support Rod (9")

This is a single, 9" long 15mm Support Rod from Wooden Camera for mounting accessories. It is chamfered at each end to ease sliding accessories on and off, and has a hollow interior providing for maximum strength.

Wooden Camera NATO Handle Kit (Plus, 100mm Rail)

This Wooden Camera NATO Handle Kit, consisting of a quick release top handle and 3.9" / 100mm NATO rail, offers a variety of mounting points for attaching viewfinders, focus motors, lights, shock mounts, and other accessories.

The handle features a sideways 15mm rod port, 15mm rod opening in front, 19mm rod opening in the rear, shoe mount, and 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting threads all around. The sideways 15mm rod port is ideal for attaching Wooden Camera's UVF Mount or other viewfinder mounts. Two 1/4"-20 socket screws are included for binding rods in the front and rear rod openings.

The NATO rail can be attached to any two 1/4"-20 threads positioned up to 72mm apart, such as on a cage or select cameras. The handle conveniently slides on and off and secures in place by a lever. A rotating knob on top allows the handle to be adjusted sideways or reversed to the rear by a rosette-like mechanism.

NATO Quick Release

The handle features an integrated NATO rail clamp that lets you slide onto any NATO compatible rail, not just the included one.

Rosette Based Rotating Grip

The handle position can be adjusted by loosening the top screw, rotating it into the desired position, and then re-tightening the top screw. This gives you a level of versatility you typically don't find in top handles.

Sideways 15mm Rod Clamp

The side rod opening lets you attach a 15mm rod perpendicular to your camera, great for attaching an optional monitor/EVF support bracket such as Wooden Camera's UVF Mount v2. A thumbscrew secures the rod in place.

Front/Rear Rod Openings

A forward facing 15mm rod opening and 19mm rear rod opening are available for attaching optional single rods, which can be used for mounting accessories such as focus motors. A pair of 1/4"-20 set screws are included to secure the rods in place via the threaded holes along the sides of the grip area.

Integrated Cold Shoe

A cold shoe built into the top of the handle lets you add on-camera lights, microphone shock mounts, or other shoe mount accessories.

Accessory Threads

1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes along the grip area of the handle are provided for attaching additional accessories.

Optional Front Rod Clamp

Two 1/4"-20 thread holes on the front of the handle let you attach an optional 15mm or 19mm rod clamp to the base of the handle.

Wooden Camera Battery Slide

The Battery Slide from Wooden Camera is an adjustable mounting system for V-Mount, Gold Mount, QRC Gold Mount, and RED/BLUESHAPE battery plates. Multiple rows of pass-through holes allow the attachment of rod clamps, cheese plates, and other accessories.

In order to adjust the plate's position, the user only needs to apply firm pressure to tilt it into place. Sliding the plate into position is facilitated by an adjustable thumbscrew. Both these movements make the plate ideal for adjusting counterbalance and transitioning from studio to handheld position.