The Gorilla Baseplate for C300, Scarlet and Epic Cameras from Zacuto is a simpler and lighter version of C300 Studio Baseplate designed for Canon EOS C300, Red Scarlet and Red Epic Cameras. It attaches to the camera with 3/8" 16 and 1/4" 20 screws*. The Gorilla Baseplate features 0.59" (15 mm) diameter and 2.36" (60 mm) spaced threaded rod holes in the front of the baseplate that allows you to mount a follow focus, lens support or other accessories in front of the camera. It is not compatible for matte box use unless you have a height adjustable matte box**.
The Gorilla Baseplate features Zacuto's rod port system on the side of the plate that allows you to mount an EVF or other accessories. It is great for building simple run and gun type set ups like the C300 Target Shooter, C300 Striker and Recoil. It can also be used for a simple tripod set-up. The Gorilla Baseplate does not come with the rods and they need to be purchased separately.
Note! *The screw hole pattern on the Gorilla Baseplate is 1/4" 20, 1/4" 20, 3/8" 16, 3/8" 16. The 1st 1/4" 20 & 3/8"16 screw holes are for mounting the C300. The last 1/4" 20 & 3/8"16 screw holes are for mounting the Epic/Scarlet. The plate includes one 1/4" 20 screw & one 3/8" 16 screw. **It has a non-standard rod to lens height, only some adjustable matte boxes will work. The standard is 3.35" (85 mm). The lens of the Epic/Scarlet to center of 0.59" (15 mm) rods on the Baseplate is 4.17" (106 mm). The lens of the C300 to center of 0.59" (15 mm) rods is 3.46" (88 mm).
| Diameter | 0.59" (15 mm) |
| Rod Holes | 2.36" (60 mm) spaced threaded |
| Mount Thread Size | 3/8" 16 1/4" 20 |
| Designed for | Canon EOS C300, Red Scarlet and Red Epic Cameras |