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If you’ve just upgraded your shooting setup with the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA, then you may be in the market for a new cage to go with it. Here at Bright Tangerine, our ETERNA kits are split between two base options: our Universal Dovetail and our Universal BUD Plate – but what’s the difference?
If you’re struggling to choose or double-checking compatibility, we’ve broken down your options here.
[H2] At A Glance
Universal DovetailUniversal BUD PlateMounts to Manfrotto tripods or DJI gimbals.Complete ecosystem with optional rod brackets, rosette mounts and more. Accessible rigging for simple setups.Mounts to ARRI’s Balanced Utility Dovetails. Designed for compatibility with different mounts. Clean and streamlined for high-end production setups.
First of all, let’s start with what’s similar between these two base options. Both the Universal Dovetail and BUD Plate are built to our signature standard of quality: built from aerospace-grade aluminium. This keeps your rig lightweight without compromising on durability. Both are designed for quick transitions between setups, cutting out the downtime on your shot list, and you can slide the ETERNA back-and-forth on both to balance bulkier lenses.
For standard accessorising on the ETERNA, you can use both the Universal Dovetail and BUD Plate with the 15mm LWS standard rod setup. We offer two separate rod brackets: one for the Universal Dovetail and one for the Universal BUD Plate. When paired with the right plate, both give you the right height for the taller ETERNA sensor. So if 15mm rod support is an essential, you are safe either way.
However, this is where our options start to branch, and where the specifics of your setup probably need to be ironed out.
[H2] Compatibility Chart
MountRecommendationARRI Standard Dovetail (15mm LWS)Universal Dovetail System (UDS)ARRI Standard Dovetail (19mm Studio)Universal BUD PlateManfrotto 501PL TripodUDSDJI RS GimbalUDSCreate Shoulder Rig (VCT-14)UDSDJI Ronin 2 StabiliserBUDKASBAH Ātman Shoulder Rig (VCT-14)BUDSteadicamBUD
[H2] The Universal Dovetail System
Our Universal Dovetail System, or UDS, is a great place to start. The Universal Dovetail are a great choice for low-profile rigs. It mounts to the base of the ETERNA and can then be clipped directly onto Manfrotto tripods or DJI RS gimbals. Particularly for shooters that rely on gimbals – where every ounce of weight can have an effect – the Universal Dovetail helps streamline your rig by avoiding a stack of dovetails, risers and baseplates.
If you want to avoid bulky baseplates, then the Universal Dovetail can be fitted with a 15mm LWS Rod Bracket and Rosette Mount – purpose-built for the GFX ETERNA.  This allows you to take your complete rig – matte box, follow-focus and all – from setup to setup. It’s an affordable alternative for filmmakers that want to keep things simple.
However, if you want to set your camera onto an ARRI standard dovetail, then a baseplate is needed to bridge the gap. Fit our LeftField Mini Baseplate with a DJI Receiver: that way you can lift off from ARRI dovetails with little effort – but you will have a bit of a stacked build.
[Product Recommendations: Create Shoulder Rig, LeftField Mini Baseplate, ETERNA Rod/Rosette Bracket]
[H2] The Universal BUD Plate
Your other option for the ETERNA is our Universal BUD Plate, which caters to a different set of shooters. BUD is the standard for a lot of high-end productions: offering cleaner setups and transitions for larger rigs.
Remember: ARRI BUD and ARRI Standard Dovetails are two different dovetail types – though the names are very similar. Make sure you’re talking about the right one.
People familiar with our KASBAH Ātman Shoulder Rig will know the advantages of the Universal BUD Plate: you can slide your camera directly onto the shoulder rig and be shooting in seconds.
We’ve also integrated BUD into our LeftField 19mm Studio Baseplate, which is designed for stronger support of studio-sized lenses. With the same lift-off functionality as the LeftField Baseplate married to the quick-release of BUD, you are able to quickly release all of your rig – or just the camera body – with ease.
[Product Recommendations: KASBAH Shoulder Rig, 19mm Studio Baseplate, ETERNA BUD Rod Bracket]

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