Mitch Lucas Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hey Guys, I've been trying to fill out my Arri SR1 Super 16 for my next shoot and I am unsure of what would be compatible with my system. I'm looking for a baseplate, and I'm not sure if certain ones are incompatible with the SR since the screw is off-centered. It's a bit confusing to me, and I am interested in attaining something lighter than the original baseplates. I'm also not sure if those would have problems if it was converted to Super 16. I also cannot find the original hand grip, and if you guys could recommend one that people have used with this system I'd really appreciate. Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Lucas Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 recommendations of compatible follow focus units on the ARRI SR lighweight support would also be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Welander Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I got an original Arri SR1 handgrip from Visual Products. Cable plugs into the funny receptacle on the side of the body. If you intend to shoot from the shoulder, there is also a pad that Arri made that screws into the tripod socket. It matches the bottom of the camera exactly and makes it much more comfortable. Maybe it isn't exactly a cat on your shoulder, but it feels less like you're carrying a 10 foot wooden plank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Lucas Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 thanks Peter, If you wan to message with how much you're wanting for the hand grip that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Welander Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 It's not for sale, but if Visual Products had one, they may have another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Will Montgomery Posted May 16, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good news is that there are tons of SR accessories laying around in old, beaten up drawers in rental houses. The Arri-made screw-on shoulder pad is slightly helpful and looks more professional than a pillow. Still not good for any extended period of time so you'll need to bunch up a towel or some other padding if it's on your shoulder for any serious time. A cold shoe adapter for the handle screw mount is nice to have...allows mounting of LCD lights and monitors. People would often replace the entire handle with a well-built cold shoe, but I actually like having the handle. Follow focus and same for zoom if you need it extremely helpful. Look around at modern accessories built for Arri rosette mount, you'll find some nice goodies. Speed controller? Several models out there. Without it you're stuck at whatever it's set on. I may have an extra somewhere. More mags? If you see any SR3 mags out there I'd pick them up. A little quieter and probably less wear since they're newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Welander Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 SR3 mags work on the SR1? Good to know. Probably have less of the sticky black stuff inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Lucas Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks Peter, i appreciate your thoughts. Does anyone recommend a good basesplate for the Arri SR? Other than the original? and compatible follow focus units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Will Montgomery Posted May 17, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted May 17, 2017 Does anyone recommend a good basesplate for the Arri SR? Other than the original? and compatible follow focus units? As long as your lens has gearing, almost any follow focus will be compatible. If you're pulling your own focus I found a really simple and surprisingly well-built follow focus made by Edelkrone works great with me SR2 & Zeiss 12-120 lens. Very simple, but feels nice and solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Lucas Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 thanks for the info Will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter West Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Hi Mitch, I believe I have found a solution for you, although I have not purchased any of these products. http://www.cavision.com/pictures/ArriSRII/Arri16SR&413-4.htm If you look at the image of the Arri SR2, you'll see right below it, links to different accessories that are being used. If I am not mistaken, these should be compatible with SR1/2. If you wish to see pricing for these items, click on the tab at the bottom of the screen that says online order. Hope this helps, Walter Edited July 25, 2017 by Walter West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Lucas Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thanks Walter! I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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