Any aftermarket handle/rail options for URSA Cine 12k LF??

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Any aftermarket handle/rail options for URSA Cine 12k LF??

PostMon Jun 16, 2025 2:13 pm

Out of curiosity, has anyone come across any cost-effective aftermarket alternatives to the rail mount/locking plate and top handle for the URSA Cine 12k?? Most items I have come across are more expensive than the Blackmagic-branded OEM ones themselves...
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Re: Any aftermarket handle/rail options for URSA Cine 12k LF

PostMon Jun 16, 2025 8:29 pm

I'm using the Wooden Camera Top Plate with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Top Handle and am loving it. That's really the main thing I'm using. But I would also consider getting the Wooden Camera Ultra Handle in the future because it also allows for extra accessories. But for now I'm fine with the BMD URSA Cine Top Handle.

Mid49 also has some solutions, but be aware that their Top Plate doesn't work with the BMD URSA Cine Top Handle. I've already lodged a complaint with them about that poor design aspect, and made clear that was the reason I was going with Wooden Camera for my top plate solution. So hoping they resolve that in the future.
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Re: Any aftermarket handle/rail options for URSA Cine 12k LF

PostMon Jun 16, 2025 8:32 pm

I’ve been able to piece together a rig for my URSA Cine 12K from cheap Chinese parts:

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Top Handle Grip
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Camera Top Handle Grip with Cold Shoe Mount 1/4 3/8 ARRI Cheese Holes for 15mm Rail Rod Clamp DSLR Camera Accessories $23.04 USD including import charges

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807898039572.html

URSA Cine Baseplates

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Camvate 10” Dovetail QR Baseplate
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CAMVATE 10" Dovetail Plate and QR Baseplate With Double 15mm Rod Adapter & ARRI Rosette Connections For DSLR Camera Tripod Head $95.49 USD including import charges

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804172270584.html

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SIRUI 15mm Rod Baseplate

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