Used Zacuto Z-TRN Tornado Handgrip

2020-01-22T00:24:17

Got the Zdrive/Tornado bundle and the Gratical HD/Recoil shoulder rig bundle at a GREAT price! Just got it all together, so haven’t had a chance to take it in the field yet, but WOW! The quality of workmanship is superb! Balance is perfect—although I’ll be adding a Zwiss plate, battery, and wireless lav receivers on the backside next week, so we’ll have to make some adjustments, but there’s plenty of room.

MARK B.

2018-12-02T19:00:00

This is very nice to have together with the Z-drive, very easy to use.

eaglehuskies@gmail.com

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2018-09-12T20:00:00

If you're going to buy a Z-Drive, you MUST get the Tornado. The Tornado grip is a lot of fun to use, and adds a lot of extra stability and control to shots, which is great. My C100 ii recoil rig, once built out is a bit annoying to put down, but since the Tornado has a quick release, I just pop that off and lead the camera on the C100 grip, and the bottom of my friction grip on the left side of my rig that holds my external monitor on. This was the final piece I bought for my recoil rig and I couldn't be happier with it.

UnseenCreative

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2017-09-17T20:00:00

I was not certain that this addition to the Z-Drive would be worth the price, but, after spending a few days with it, I am happy to report that it is worth every penny. It's a simple, yet inventive, piece of gear that helps you dial in focus more easily, better control racks, and helps reduce hand/arm fatigue. It slides into place without difficulty and can be removed quickly, if necessary. I appreciate that Zacuto makes gear for the kind of run-and-gun shoots that make up the bulk of my work.

michaeljherbert

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2017-08-14T20:00:00

The Tornado might be a very useful product for shooting without a focus puller. Unfortunately I used a matte box for my shooting and couldn’t attach the Tornado to my rig because there was not enough space. If you are shooting without a matte box, the Tornado is a very useful accessory. Nonetheless I hope that someday the Tornado can even be used with a mattebox!

Constanze

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2017-07-23T20:00:00

The Tornado is absolutely a must have if you are going to be using a run and gun, one person handheld rig. We found this to be especially true when you are moving on to larger cameras, like The Red Epic W. When paired with the Z Drive, the Tornado makes focusing and operating at the same time a sinch. The Tornado itself also acts as a handle, so no more stabilizing via focusing with the lens. It lets the operator have 3 points of stabilization(the VTC Pro Baseplate shoulder pad, Zgrip Z-Mount Zwivel handgrip, and Tornado), and freedom to move. My only quaff would be that the lens rings are a bit shallow, they work but I prefer thicker rings, better grip for the Z Drive. Overall, the Tornado a really great tool.

notevendreams

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2016-10-27T20:00:00

I recently began using an Indie Recoil rig with a Gratical EVF and love the additional of this Tornado and Z Drive. I use this with my Sony A7S and Rokinon Cinema lenses and focusing is a breeze! Definitely recommend buying one.

LCPCANADA

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