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Dale Simmons · July 28th, 2012, 09:51 AM

I have a hm750 with a huge Red matte swing away box. What rail system is used to support the 750 mount?

Nate Haustein · July 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM

I have seen these being recommended before:

Z-ZEPH700 Zephyr Support System

Zacuto Z-ZEPH700 Zephyr Support System Z-ZEPH700 B&H Photo Video

Steve J. Nordahl · July 28th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Dale.. Here is and example of how it fits.. Mine is a 700U but the same as a 750..

I also use a ZFocus and Zwingaway..with it. That's a Petroff 4x4 mattbox..

Steve Nordahl, Bethlehem, Pa.

Dale Simmons · July 28th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Thanks that really helps. I have a make shift right now that works but I want the right thing. Thanks again

Steve J. Nordahl · July 28th, 2012, 01:08 PM

Hey Dale, the rods supplied by Zacuto Zepher700 may not work out to be the right length for your particular installation. I ended up ordering a couple different length add on rods to get out to the mattbox. Your mattbox might be different, but just be informed you might need to get some shorter/longer length ones to add/subtract from the total length.

Steve..

Dale Simmons · July 30th, 2012, 10:43 AM

thanks Steve

Dale Simmons · July 31st, 2012, 07:01 AM

I'm using the VCT-U14 Tripod Plate on my 750 will the Zephyr700 work with it?

Steve J. Nordahl · July 31st, 2012, 10:27 AM

Don't hold me to this but I tend to believe it might.

You will have to remove the triangular plate currently installed on your 750 up ahead of the shoulder pad. The Zepher700 goes on first using the screws supplied by Zacuto, and then the original triangular plate gets installed at the bottom of the zepher . The triangular plate will end up in the same position as before also using the new screws provided by Zacuto...

So if the tripod plate you have now worked before, it should work after the Zepher is installed.. Good Luck..

Steve

July 28th, 2012, 09:51 AM	#1
Dale Simmons New Boot Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 12	Rail support system? I have a hm750 with a huge Red matte swing away box. What rail system is used to support the 750 mount? Last edited by Dale Simmons; July 28th, 2012 at 09:53 AM. Reason: Missed further explanation

July 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Rail support system? I have seen these being recommended before: Z-ZEPH700 Zephyr Support System Zacuto Z-ZEPH700 Zephyr Support System Z-ZEPH700 B&H Photo Video __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

July 28th, 2012, 11:47 AM	#3
Steve J. Nordahl Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Posts: 96	Re: Rail support system? Dale.. Here is and example of how it fits.. Mine is a 700U but the same as a 750.. I also use a ZFocus and Zwingaway..with it. That's a Petroff 4x4 mattbox.. Steve Nordahl, Bethlehem, Pa. Attached Thumbnails

July 28th, 2012, 12:08 PM	#4
Dale Simmons New Boot Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 12	Re: Rail support system? Thanks that really helps. I have a make shift right now that works but I want the right thing. Thanks again Last edited by Dale Simmons; July 28th, 2012 at 12:10 PM. Reason: mis-spelling

July 28th, 2012, 01:08 PM	#5
Steve J. Nordahl Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Posts: 96	Re: Rail support system? Hey Dale, the rods supplied by Zacuto Zepher700 may not work out to be the right length for your particular installation. I ended up ordering a couple different length add on rods to get out to the mattbox. Your mattbox might be different, but just be informed you might need to get some shorter/longer length ones to add/subtract from the total length. Steve..

July 30th, 2012, 10:43 AM	#6
Dale Simmons New Boot Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 12	Re: Rail support system? thanks Steve

July 31st, 2012, 07:01 AM	#7
Dale Simmons New Boot Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 12	Re: Rail support system? I'm using the VCT-U14 Tripod Plate on my 750 will the Zephyr700 work with it?

July 31st, 2012, 10:27 AM	#8
Steve J. Nordahl Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Posts: 96	Re: Rail support system? Don't hold me to this but I tend to believe it might. You will have to remove the triangular plate currently installed on your 750 up ahead of the shoulder pad. The Zepher700 goes on first using the screws supplied by Zacuto, and then the original triangular plate gets installed at the bottom of the zepher . The triangular plate will end up in the same position as before also using the new screws provided by Zacuto... So if the tripod plate you have now worked before, it should work after the Zepher is installed.. Good Luck.. Steve Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Steve J. Nordahl; July 31st, 2012 at 12:03 PM.