The V-mount Movcam Base Kit for Sony FX9 includes a shoulder-mount baseplate, power distribution box, top plate, side bracket, and 9" dovetail plate. The baseplate features a small VCT-14 adapter plate that supports optional VCT-14 plates, which secure to the front of the baseplate and a hook slot on the rear, behind the shoulder pad. When the compact VCT-14 adapter is removed, the baseplate can be attached directly to the included dovetail plate. The distribution box provides a V-mount plate, 4-pin XLR output for running power to the camera, and two each D-Tap and 2-pin LEMO connectors for accessories.
The kit offers 15mm LWS rod support on the top, front, and rear, a removable rosette mount for handgrips, and a second rosette on the side bracket for attaching the Sony stock handle closer to the rear of the rig. A lens mount support is provided on the front for 1/4"-20 threaded adapters. Between all the different locations, you also get multiple 1/4"-20 mounting threads and ARRI Accessory Mounts.
Movcam Distributor Box for Sony FX9 (V-Mount)
The Movcam V-mount Distributor Box for Sony FX9 provides both a V-mount plate and a 4-pin XLR port for powering the camera, so you can use either. Also, it doesn't just attach and connect to the camera but rather comes with a battery adapter that installs into the camera's native battery slot, and an integrated DC cable plugs into the included battery adapter. With such a setup, the Distributor Box delivers 14.5V to the camera while also providing battery data to the EVF. It secures to the top rear of the camera with two included screws.
The Distributor Box features two 12V D-Tap ports and two 14.4V 2-pin LEMO-type connections, and the above-mentioned 4-pin XLR DC input is on the bottom of the unit.
Movcam FX9 Top Plate
The Movcam FX9 Top Plate mounts onto the top of your Sony FX9 camera and works with your camera's top handle. The Top Plate features numerous 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded accessory mounting holes. The 3/8"-16 threaded mounting holes feature ARRI-compatible anti-twist divots, so you can use ARRI anti-twist compatible accessories, as well as standard 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded accessories. An integrated 15mm rod clamp enables mounting 15mm rods to the top of your camera, above the the lens port for mounting accessories such as an optional EVF, monitor, or lens accessories.
Captive mounting screws simplify attaching and removing the plate as you need, withough worrying about misplacing the mounting screws. In addition to the accessory mounting holes, the plate is also machined to accept the clamp that secures the LCD viewfinder monitor cable. The plate is drilled and tapped to accept your camera's sensor plane marking pin, for accurately measuring by tape.
Movcam Universal LWS Dovetail Plate
The Movcam Universal LWS Dovetail Plate is a baseplate compatible with Arri BP8 and Arri BP9 Bridgeplates.