[Konvas] Base Plates, Rods, and Diameter Hell...

[Adam Frey]

> /*15mm rods on 100mm center are "more or less" standard for the prime
>  sets--  BUT 15mm STEEL rods centered 100mm is a whole ball of wax

So solid steel is the way to go then?

Just a real quick double-checking question here:
Are you saying 100mm on the center of the Optical Axis or 100mm between 
rod centers? Just checking. It's offset by 17.25mm to the right, correct?

If the 100mm measurement is to the center of the rods, then the center 
of the right rod to the center of the optical axis is 67.25mm and from 
the center of the left rod to the center of the optical axis is 32.75mm, 
correct (when looking from the back of the camera)?

> Aluminum rods and 60mm centering is miniDV crap.

I agree. They may be okay to hold a mattebox and lens filters, but for 
holding the heavier Cine lenses and a follow focus unit, etc., I'd 
rather have something worthwhile. I'll be selling my 60mm centered rods, 
they just don't work well for professional use...

> And BTW, the rod set connects to the lens yokes with the same
> dovetails the T bar uses.

Can you explain that one a little more? I read it a few times, but my 
brain must be tired...

Thanks (again),

Adam Frey
Director/Cinematographer
Crimson Chain Productions
http://crimsonchain.com

Crimson Chain Productions
PO Box 35
Libertytown, MD 21762