Camera Mounting Accessory Kaiser Fototechnik 5512 Metal Grey 3.5kg

Big non-reflecting matt grey baseplate with printed grid, cm and inch scale. Feet adjustable in height. Spirit level in column base. Especially wide and low-vibration column made of matt black anodized aluminium tubing with cm and inch scale. Height adjustment with hand crank and rack with extra weight compensation by integrated coil spring. Blocking screw to stop accidental changing of height. RTX camera arm with adjustable and pivotable camera holder. Camera can be mounted forwards or backwards. Camera platform can be horizontally adjusted by fine mechanism. Interchangeable 1/4”/ 3/8” mounting thread. Including dust hood.

Advantages

The Kaiser Fototechnik 5512 offers a stable, low-vibration support with precise height control and integrated spirit level. Its matt grey baseplate with printed cm and inch grid reduces reflections and simplifies positioning. The RTX camera arm provides flexible camera orientation and a fine horizontal adjustment, while the interchangeable 1/4”/3/8” thread ensures compatibility with a wide range of cameras and heads. The unit includes a dust hood for protection when not in use.

Suitable for

• Studio photography with medium-weight cameras up to 3.5 kg
• Product and macro photography requiring low vibration
• Precise compositing and image alignment using the printed grid and spirit level
• Use with tripod heads and quick-release plates that accept 1/4" or 3/8" threads

Key specifications

• Model: Kaiser Fototechnik 5512
• Finish: Matt grey baseplate, matt black anodized aluminium column
• Maximum load capacity: 3.5 kg
• Baseplate features: non-reflecting surface, printed grid with cm and inch scale
• Column: wide, low-vibration aluminium tubing with height scale
• Height adjustment: hand crank and rack with integrated coil spring compensation
• Mounting thread: interchangeable 1/4" / 3/8"
• Additional features: adjustable feet, spirit level in column base, RTX adjustable and pivotable camera arm, dust hood included

How to use

Place the baseplate on a stable surface and adjust the feet until the spirit level indicates level. Mount the camera on the RTX arm using the appropriate 1/4” or 3/8” thread, choosing forward or backward orientation as required. Use the hand crank to raise or lower the column and rely on the integrated spring compensation for smoother movement; lock the position with the blocking screw to prevent accidental changes. Fine-tune the camera platform horizontally with the fine adjustment mechanism for precise framing.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use the Kaiser Fototechnik 5512 with cameras and lenses whose combined weight does not exceed 3.5 kg, secure the blocking screw after adjusting height, and store the unit with the dust hood in place to protect the baseplate and mechanism from dust.