The Slab (Floor Plate)
The Slab (Floor Plate)
The Slab is a floor plate that gets your remote camera down low. Mount the camera straight to the plate, or put a ball head on it. There's a second 1/4-20 hole in the groove for a PocketWizard.
Two feet screw in at the front to tilt the camera up. Pick standard feet for level shots up to about 13°, long feet to aim higher, from about 12° up to 24.4°, or get both to cover the full range.
The plate and the feet are printed separately, so you can pick a different colour for each.
Ordering 2 or more? Every Slab comes with both standard and long feet, and the long feet are free. Pick Standard + long: $58 for one, $50 each for 2 or more. The discount comes off in the cart.
Standard, long or both
| Standard | Long | Standard + long | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt | 0° (feet out), ~2° to ~13° | ~12° to 24.4° | 0° to 24.4°, swap feet to switch |
| Best for | Level and low angles | Aiming higher | The full range |
| Per full turn | About 0.8° | About 0.7° | Same as each pair |
| Length | 7 mm foot, sticks up about 31 mm when screwed in | 91 mm: 84 mm threaded rod and 7 mm foot | One pair of each |
| Price | Included | +$3, free with 2+ Slabs | +$8, free with 2+ Slabs |
The long feet start where the standard feet run out. Below about 12°, use the standard feet, because the long rods stand 42-73 mm above the plate there.
Angles with standard feet
| Feet out (plate flat) | 0° (level) |
|---|---|
| Feet all the way in | ~2.3° |
| 4 turns out | ~5.5° |
| 8 turns out | ~8.7° |
| 12 turns out | ~11.9° |
| Max (foot flush with top of plate) | ~13° |
There's no setting between level and about 2° with the feet in, because the feet are 7 mm tall. Take them out to shoot level.
Don't back the feet out past flush with the top of the plate. They'll keep turning, but they get wobbly.
Angles with long feet
| Turns out | Tilt | Rod above the plate |
|---|---|---|
| 12.4 | 12.2° | 42 mm |
| 16 | 15.0° | 33 mm |
| 20 | 17.9° | 23 mm |
| 24 | 20.8° | 13 mm |
| 28 | 23.6° | 3 mm |
| 29.2 (maximum) | 24.4° | 0 mm |
- Lens clearance: the rods leave about 95 mm between them, so a wider lens or hood over the front corners can touch them.
- Balance: at full tilt, a tall ball head with a short lens can tip backward.
- Knocks: the rods are plastic and extend furthest at full tilt, so keep them clear of kicks and foot traffic.
All angles are for a camera mounted straight on the plate. On a ball head, the head sets the angle.
In the box
- The Slab plate
- 2 screw-in feet: standard, long, or both pairs with Standard + long
- 2 camera screws, 1/4-20 x 3/8 in
- 3/8-16 x 1/2 in hex bolt for a ball head
- 5/32 in hex key
Ordering 2 or more Slabs? Every box gets both pairs of feet.
Specs
| Size | 200 x 135 mm (7.9 x 5.3 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 11 mm (0.43 in) without feet |
| Standard feet | Add 7 mm below the plate when screwed all the way in, and stick up about 31 mm above it |
| Long feet | 91 mm overall: 84 mm threaded rod and 7 mm foot. 14 mm coarse thread, 2.5 mm per turn, holds its height without a lock nut |
| Weight | 118.8 g (4.2 oz) plate only, about 131 g (4.6 oz) with standard feet, about 139 g (4.9 oz) with long feet, about 151 g (5.3 oz) with both pairs |
| Material | PETG |
| Camera screws | 2 x 1/4-20 x 3/8 in button head, tighten from underneath with the included 5/32 in hex key |
| Ball head bolt | 3/8-16 x 1/2 in black stainless hex bolt. It drops into a hex pocket in the plate so it can't spin, then the ball head screws on. No tools needed. |
| PocketWizard mount | Second 1/4-20 hole in the groove |
| Tilt | 0° (feet out), ~2.3° to ~13° (standard feet), ~12° to 24.4° (long feet) |
Q&A
Q: Will it work with my camera?
A: Yes, as long as it has a 1/4-20 tripod mount.
Q: Can it shoot level?
A: Yes. Take the feet out and it sits flat.
Q: Can I get more than 13°?
A: Yes. Pick the long feet for up to 24.4°, or put a ball head on the plate. The bolt to mount it is in the box.
Q: Which feet should I pick?
A: Standard for level shots and low angles, up to about 13°. Long for anything aimed higher, up to 24.4°. Want both? Pick Standard + long.
Q: Is there a deal if I order more than one?
A: Yes. Order 2 or more and every Slab comes with standard and long feet, with the long feet free. With Standard + long, that's $50 each instead of $58. The discount comes off in the cart.