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<summary>Question: Which DJI gimbals does this fit?</summary>
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Answer: **DJI RS5, RS4, RS4 Pro, RS3, RS3 Pro, RS2, and RSC2** — all of DJI's full-size Ronin S series share the same underside mount. ONE base covers six gimbal models. **NOT compatible with**: RS4 Mini / RS3 Mini (use F38B5201 instead), RS5 Pro, or any non-Ronin gimbal. Verify your gimbal model before ordering.
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<summary>Question: Is the plate included?</summary>
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Answer: **No — this is the BASE only.** The F38 plate must be purchased separately (the standard F38 plate 2465 at $14.95, or whichever plate is already on your camera). If you don't have an F38 plate yet, buy the F38B3404 base+plate kit instead and ignore the bundled base; or pair this base with the standalone 2465 plate.
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<summary>Question: What's the difference between V1 and V2?</summary>
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Answer: V2 adds the **integrated POM Rack & Scale** — a graded scale and POM-toothed micro-adjustment for camera balance. So when re-balancing the gimbal after a lens change, you can repeat the same balance position exactly via the scale. V1 required hand-eye estimation. Significant time saver if you swap lenses frequently on the gimbal.
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<summary>Question: How much weight does the base / plate add to my rig?</summary>
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Answer: **96g, 129.8 × 49.8 × 11.5mm.** The base is below your camera so it shifts the center of gravity slightly forward, but the gimbal's motorized counterbalance handles that. The 6061 Al construction adds rigidity without significant mass.
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<summary>Question: Why use F38 instead of the DJI quick-release?</summary>
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Answer: **F38 is faster and cross-system compatible.** DJI's stock quick-release locks the camera to ONLY that gimbal. With F38, the same plate (on your camera) can mount to: the gimbal, a tripod with F38 base, a backpack strap clip (F38B3803), a top handle, a side handle, a sliding plate. ONE plate per camera, infinite mount points. The workflow win is large if you have multiple rigs.
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<summary>Question: Does the anti-mistouch lock prevent accidental release?</summary>
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Answer: Yes — **double-action locking**: a push to install, a separate safety + button press to release. A bumped jacket sleeve or strap can't release the camera mid-gimbal-move. Critical for fast-action shooting where a dropped camera off a gimbal would be expensive.
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<summary>Question: Compared to SmallRig's Arca-Swiss base for DJI RS?</summary>
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Answer: **SmallRig RS series QR** ($25-35) uses Arca-Swiss (no proprietary plates needed). **Falcam F38** ($39.99 base) uses F38 plates — you commit to the F38 ecosystem. Pick F38 if you'll use F38 across all your camera mounts (backpack clip, tripod, top handle). Pick Arca if you want to keep using existing Arca plates.
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