FREEFLY MOVI XL Dovetail

The Freefly Systems MōVI XL Dovetail is a fundamental and precisely engineered camera plate designed to provide the primary mounting and balancing interface for large cinema cameras on the Freefly MōVI XL 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer. It is a crucial component that allows cinematographers to achieve the critical fore-aft (front-to-back) balance necessary for optimal gimbal performance.

In the world of high-end camera stabilization, achieving perfect balance is paramount for the gimbal to operate efficiently and produce smooth, stable footage. The MōVI XL Dovetail serves as the bridge between your camera (often with its own specific camera plate or riser) and the MōVI XL’s camera stage. Its elongated, wedge-shaped design allows the operator to slide the camera assembly forward or backward, precisely adjusting the center of gravity until it is perfectly aligned with the gimbal’s tilt axis. This meticulous balancing reduces strain on the gimbal motors, extends battery life, and ensures the highest level of stabilization, even with very heavy or asymmetrical camera builds.

Key Features:

• Precision Balancing: The elongated dovetail design allows for significant fore-aft adjustment of the camera’s position, enabling extremely precise balancing of the entire camera payload on the MōVI XL’s tilt axis.
• Secure & Rigid Mounting: Provides a rock-solid, anti-twist connection between the camera and the MōVI XL’s camera stage, preventing any unwanted movement or flex that could compromise stabilization.
• Durable Construction: Typically machined from high-grade, lightweight aluminum, ensuring exceptional strength and rigidity to safely support the heaviest cinema cameras and accessories while adding minimal weight.
• Industry-Standard Mounting Points: Features multiple industry-standard threaded holes (commonly 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16) along its length for attaching the camera or additional small rigging components like risers or lens support bases.
• Laser-Etched Markings: Often includes clear, laser-etched measurement markings or scales. These markings assist operators in quickly and repeatedly achieving exact balance points for different camera setups, saving valuable time on set.
• Optimized for MōVI XL: Custom-designed by Freefly Systems to perfectly fit the MōVI XL’s camera stage clamp, guaranteeing seamless integration, optimal weFREEFLY MOVI XL Dovetailight distribution, and full compatibility with the gimbal’s mechanics.
• Anti-Twist Features (Common): May incorporate pins or specific designs to prevent the camera from twisting on the plate, ensuring precise alignment.

The Freefly Systems MōVI XL Dovetail is a fundamental MōVI XL accessory and an indispensable component for professional cinema camera rigging. It is absolutely crucial for efficient mounting, precise balancing, and ensuring the ultimate stability of large camera payloads on the Freefly MōVI XL gimbal, directly impacting the quality of the stabilized footage.