Thank you. The measurement I gave is approximate. It is possible there might be room up to 2.25", but I can't verify it until I get my camera back so I estimated conservatively.

I hadn't considered third party add-ons of that type. I might be able to make a nifty riser-only unit. A problem is that it looks like it would seriously need to be a block that is about 2.5" tall to do the job. This is because of the height of the tape cartridge and that the ejector mechanism moves down to release the tape. I don't know if that lense rig can cope with that much of a rise, that is something that you may need to ask.

Update from KB Solutions
 

I bought one of their adapters and as others said it will allow me to remove the tape but not while the cam is still on the tripod. At least I wouldn't have to remove the plate or whatever you call it. Anyway I wrote them about a 2" unit and here is the reply (email) I got from them.

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Dear Danny,

Thank you for the feedback.

The next time I have the Tripod Adaptors manufactured I will increase the height to 2". Unfortunately, it will be 6-8 months before they will be machined again.

In the mean time I have been offering a discount of $5 for the purchase of a second Tripod Adaptor. The Tripod Adaptors do attach to each other very securely and lifts the camera off the tripod 2". The website is not set up to handle the discount, so if you order a second Tripod Adaptor please note that on the website so I can send you a check for $5.

Thank you again for your order and more importantly in taking the time to let me know how it worked for you.

Have a nice holiday.

Kelly
KB Solutions

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Looks like we have something better to look forward to. Most of my video work is without tape and is direct capture. Once in a while I get a situation when I do need tape and that is when I need this solution.

Danny Fye
www.dannyfye.com

I got it the day before Christmas. I love it!