SHAPE Blackmagic Pocket Offset Shoulder Mount

Description

The Blackmagic Pocket Offset Shoulder Mount from SHAPE is a camera rig that is designed to enable shoulder-stabilised hand-held shooting with the Pocket Cinema Camera while providing a platform to mount 15 mm rod-based accessories such as follow focuses and matte boxes. In addition to a shoulder mount and rods, the system features a cage for the Pocket Cinema Camera as well as a top handle. The cage helps protect the camera and features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes for the addition of camera-mountable accessories such as recorders and monitors. The system is modular so that the cage can be separated from the rod system for use in other applications, such as mounting the camera in a tight space.

By offsetting the camera it is possible to use the Pocket's built-in LCD screen or even put a loupe over LCD screen for and ENG-style setup. It also allows you to use an EVF (electronic viewfinder) or small monitor mounted directly to the camera. The offset bracket and front rods can also be set aside if you ever wish to shoot with the camera directly over your shoulder. The hand grips feature spring-loaded push buttons so that they can be adjusted on the fly without having to loosen a screw or bolt. They can also be taken off completely to suit certain shooting styles or to use the rig mounted on a tripod. There is a 1/4"-20 threaded hole under the camera base plate so that it can connect with most tripod quick release plates.

Features

Shoulder Mount System

• 15 mm lightweight support (LWS) provides a mounting platform for a wide range of cinema accessories. These include: matte boxes, follow focuses, external audio and video recorders, powering solutions, cheese plates, and more
• Shoulder mount and handles help provide stability for hand-held shooting
• May also be used on a tripod
• Includes a pair of 10" (25.4 cm) 15 mm rods and a pair of 12" (30.5 cm) 15 mm rods
• CNC machined aluminium construction

Blackmagic Pocket Cage

• Features a total of 56 threaded 1/4"-20 holes: 28 holes on the right side, 18 holes on top, and 10 holes on the left
• Embedded camcorder/DSLR-style cold shoe on top for standard shoe mount accessories, including EFVs, monitors, on-camera lights, microphone shock mounts, audio recorders, and more
• Detachable top-handle handled with additional 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes
• Open bottom allows battery changes without removing the camera

Quick Handle Rod Block

• Push button 360° rotating handles for fast set up adjustments
• Achieve precise positioning by sliding Rod Block along the rods
• Secure the handles by tightening a single knob on one side of the Rod Block

Mini Composite Shoulder Pad

• Single red knob for adjusting and securing the shoulder pad
• Can be left on rig even when using a tripod
• Padded for operator comfort
• By attaching extension rods to the back, weights, such as the SHAPE Base Counter-Weight, can be added