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Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black)

BH #TIABSP15B • MFR #TA-BSP-15-B
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Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black)
Key Features
  • For Tiltaing BMPCC 4K/6K and Z Cam Cages
  • Integrated 15mm LWS Rod Clamps
  • Spring-Loaded Locking Lever
  • Compatible with Standard Tilta Dovetails
Featuring a black finish, the Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I is designed to work with the Tiltaing half and full cages for the BMPCC 4K/6K and Z Cam. The baseplate features integrated 15mm LWS rod clamps with spring-loaded locking levers that allow you to lock or loosen the clamps, even when you can't rotate the levers a full 360°. The bottom of the baseplate is compatible with standard Tilta dovetails.
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Tilta TA-BSP-15 Overview

Featuring a black finish, the Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I is designed to work with the Tiltaing half and full cages for the BMPCC 4K/6K and Z Cam. The baseplate features integrated 15mm LWS rod clamps with spring-loaded locking levers that allow you to lock or loosen the clamps, even when you can't rotate the levers a full 360°. The bottom of the baseplate is compatible with standard Tilta dovetails.

Works with Tiltaing full and half camera cages for BMPCC 4K/6K and Z Cam. It is also compatible with Tiltaing full camera cages for Sharp 8K, Panasonic GH5, Fuji XT3, Nikon Z7, and Sony a6/a7/a9 cameras.
The black finish makes it less visible in reflections.
UPC: 631384551453

Tilta TA-BSP-15 Specs

Support Type
Baseplate
Grip Type
No
Camera Compatibility
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Mounting
Rod Standard
15 mm LWS / 60 mm Spacing
Battery Plate Type
No
Accessory Mounting
No
Tripod Mounting
1/4"-20 Female Thread
Rod Ports
2x 15 mm Rod Port
Shoe Mounting
No
Rosettes
No
General
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dimensions
3.13 x 3 x 1.68" / 7.94 x 7.62 x 4.25 cm
Weight
9.1 oz / 258.5 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.69 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6 x 4.4 x 3"

Tilta TA-BSP-15 Reviews

Quality

By Seth
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-01-30

I love the quality, but I do wish the standard Tilta mounting option on the bottom wasn't so pricey and had more length options.

Bad Design - Camera stuck on this plate forever.

By Blake
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-11

I was heavily invested in Tilta with their universal base plate shoulder rig, follow focus, power plates & handles and matte box. When I got my GH6 cage there was no plate that is compatible with the shoulder rig. Support told me that the universal base plate uses a standard tilta dovetail mount and if I wanted to use my GH6 cage with it, all I had to do is order LWS Basepplate Type I. So, I did and it doesn't work. The Tilta support gave me bad information and now I'm several hundred dollars deeper into the Tilta ecosystem. If that wasn't bad enough, I've found that there is a major flaw in the left/right sliding design of this QR plate system. I mounted my brand new GH6 on the QR plate and slid it into the LWS baseplate and it locked as designed. After a few mounting/unmounting cycles, the qr plate/camera will no longer come off. It slides about an inch and then hangs on something underneath, possibly a baseplate screw that rattled loose. The only way to get the camera out of the cage is with a metal grinder. There's a reason why tried and true QR plates mount from the top and not the side. Support was so horrible I may as well have been talking to the Adam Sandler and David Spade characters from the SNL retail sales girls sketch were the angry customer brings back the pants that they recommended to buy online and come to find out they're not even pants. Sales girl #1, Did you cinch it?. Customer, What are talking about, they're not even pants! Sales girl #2 Yeah, you gotta cinch it. I'm done with Tilta's disfunctional eye candy and their planned obsolescence.

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Will this work with the Smallrig Fx3 Half cage?

Will this work with the Smallrig Fx3 Half cage?
Asked by: Benjamin
The Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black) would only be compatible with Tilta cages.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-02-10

what quick release plate fits on this?

what quick release plate fits on this?
Asked by: Ramon
The quick release that fits onto this base plate is a unique plate provided with some Tilta cages, such as the Full Camera Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K, Full Camera Cage for Panasonic S Series, and Full Camera Cage for Z CAM.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-10-28

Will this fit the Tilta S1H cage? The LWS plate ...

Will this fit the Tilta S1H cage? The LWS plate for my GH5 Tilta cage does not center the S1H lens over the 15mm rods. I want to use the S1H w/Tilta cage and a matte box.
Asked by: David
The Tilta 15mm LWS Baseplate Type I (Black) (B&H# TIABSP15B) is not designed for use with the Tilta Full Camera Cage for Panasonic S1/S1R/S1H Series (Black) (B&H# TIAT38FCCB) and it will not fit properly. Rather, use the Tiltaing 15mm LWS Baseplate Type II (Black) (B&H# TIABSP215B).
Answered by: Yoni S
Date published: 2022-04-19

Is the baseplate compatible with ARRI standard ...

Is the baseplate compatible with ARRI standard dovetail plates? Can it slide on and latch securely?
Asked by: lilmikemikesix
We're afraid not. This plate is only compatibl with Tilta Standard Dovetails. The TT-C16 is the model you would need. https://bhpho.to/37glkc7
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-01-21

Is the Tilta Standard Baseplate compatible with ...

Is the Tilta Standard Baseplate compatible with Arri Standard Dovetails?
Asked by: lilmikemikesix
We're afraid not. This plate is only compatible with Tilta Standard Dovetails. The TT-C16 is the model you would need. https://bhpho.to/37glkc7
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-01-24

Hello, I have a Manfrotto 502AH. Could this ...

Hello, I have a Manfrotto 502AH. Could this baseplate attach to that or to another fluid head?
Asked by: Mark
Yes, this has threadings under it so that it can be released to a fluid head.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-10-02

Can I use this with an a7sii or a7siii?

Can I use this with an a7sii or a7siii?
Asked by: William
The Tilta A7Siii cage uses a Tilta Type II cage. This LWS baseplate is only compatible with Tilta Type I cages.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2021-03-16

Will this work with the Smallrig Hawklock camera ...

Will this work with the Smallrig Hawklock camera cage for GH6? It seems to have the same quick realease side slide rails.
Asked by: Hugh
Tilta and Smallrig tend not to be very compatible. While the Arca connection should work with the Smallrig Hawklock cage, we can't confirm it. A similar Smallrig Baseplate would be: SmallRig Universal Baseplate with 15mm LWS Rod Support BH #SMDBC2272B
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2025-02-07
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