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2022-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Z Finder 3" adhesive Frame

I placed the adhesive frame on a Pentax K-01 allowing 24 hrs to set under pressure, as directed. It is a perfect fit. It solidly and securely holds the Z finder pro in place yet can be removed with appropriate, moderate applied effort. Does not add significant weight and is easy to maintain hand-held stability. Will probably get a frame for my Pentax K70 as well. Good product.

Tim I.

2022-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very convenient

Very convenient to use with Zacuto EVF.

Soobum I.

2022-05-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

Bit heavy but I can feel the quality.

Soobum I.

2022-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best Product I've ever Purchased.

The best experience Ive ever had buying a 1/4 20 Replacement Screw. I spent hours admiring this 1/4 Replacement Screw because its just the best. Can't get a better 1/4 20 Replacement Screw than this, trust me. The best part of my day is looking forward to ordering another 1/4 20 Replacement Screw from Zacuto. But seriously, thank you for shipping it so fast.

Dan M.

2022-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have

Made a big difference in the handling. Worth every dollar!

Richard P.

2022-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality Build & Flexible

I like it so much I have two. I love the shoulder pad and rods. Lots of flexibility with the top plate for a balanced rig. Compatible with Zacuto camera cages. Using with the BMPCC6K & GH6.

Johnny Y.

2022-04-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good baseplate

Excellent manufacturing quality, very good balance. Nothing to do with entry-level brands. I use it on left shoulder with my FujiXT3 in its Z cage : perfect.

lenel g.

2022-04-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have for glasses wearers

Much more comfortable with my glasses. Barely interferes with the automatic closing which remains fully functional.

lenel g.

2022-03-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best ever cage for DC-BGH1

CNC milled and forged, not cast from cheap chinese aluminium

Philipp B.

2022-03-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I can see!!!!

Very Nice diopter which enables me to leave my glasses of during a shoot! Rapid delivery!!! I?m a happy man!

Egon V.

2022-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I?m sure they?ll be great when I receive them

Its a bit annoying to get three reminders for feedback on an item that hasn?t arrived yet.

Ivars B.

2021-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Comfortable

Well made, good fit. Makes for a more comfortable eye cup.

Curtis C.

2021-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gratical x software

The extra functions that I got with the software are great. I?m ver impressed

andrew j.

2021-09-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great service and vieiwfinders

Anytime I have called for service. parts, or warranty it has been one of the better experiences ever. Great products and service is key to me. Thank you Zacuto

Peter V.

2021-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

World's Best Rig & Really Great Try & Buy Deal - Go for it!!!

Still testing my own Blackmagic Version of the Recoil Rig, detailed review will follow... :-)... - After only a couple of hours use it's clear already : the ACT Recoil Rig is definitely the BEST Rig for the BMPCC 6K available in this Universe!!! - Additionally you can rig any camera by simply mounting the Zacuto ACT Camera Plate (or any Arca-Swiss mount) - switching cams is so easy - The flexibility of the rig and the ultra-professional features push any cam to a completely new level - All shooting styles are possible with great, positive impacts on your footage and even the performance on a tripod or slider is greatly enhanced - the Trigger Grip alone is a technical highlight: it really makes it so easy to switch styles or handling the rig. Just flick the switch and you'll be perfectly adjusted for any situation - Zacuto quality is definitely a masterpiece of high-end engineering, perfect design, material & build quality, and love & passion for all those very important details - If you're interested - go for the super 1$ Try & Buy Deal - but IMHO be prepared: once you work with the Zacuto ACT Recoil Rig - you will either deeply fall in love & keep it - or probably miss it for the rest of your cinematic live :-) I'll be happy to update my review with more technical details soon!

Michael S.

2021-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Quality

This cage provides the much needed base for securely adding bigger equipment like a monitor or recorder to the Nikon cameras. Very well made. Strap handle makes it comfortable.

Kelly

2021-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

they are not evaluable

It would be nice to be able to evaluate it but I haven't received them yet. Could you understand why they have stopped at Malpensa since April 26th? Best regards

Alvise R.

2021-04-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

FINE SOFT

COOL SOF AND PERFECT !

Patrick L.

2021-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my ACT !

Got mine right when Zacuto released it for my BlackMagic and Canon cameras and love how versatile and easy it is to use, setup and tear down to pack into my bag. Works great with their cages and love the Arca Swiss quick release!

LeeAnna

2018-10-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony FS7 Recoil Cinema Bundle

We used the Sony FS7 Cinema bundle which included the VCT Pro base plate, handles and Axis mini which held the Gratical HD. Will do review that as well. 1 of my favorite pieces of gear. This bundle is the perfect kit for the FS7. The base plate is superb. To be able to lighten the run and gun load from the handles is A+. Being that the FS7 is mid-weight, between a DSLR and heavy cinema camera, to just grab and move is priceless. And then to just slide and snap right back on baseplate and tripod is an ease. I have the previous version where the baseplate screws directly to camera. Sooooo glad they separated the base plate and added the sliding plate!!!! Great move Zacuto! The handles with hand grip is very useful. Going handheld and the ease of configuring positions of the arm extension is flawless. With one hand and seamless even while shooting. It made filming fun. Fun and gun shooting. Easy to fold up and set down if needed. It made points of contact with camera very stable. The whole rig just works. Built Ford-like tough and works. Really liked and enjoyed this rig. I have the MK1 FS7, so the handles I used didn't properly fit my original hand grip. I just didn't use the hand grip and still rocked the rig. Looking forward to your next inventions and improvements of gear. Thank you Zacuto!!

phanatiks

Zacuto Recoil Rig Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Canon C100 Mark II Camera

  • Dimensions

    14 x 14 x 10" (35.56 x 35.56 x 25.40cm)
    VCT Pro Baseplate (LxWxH): 14.25 x 4.25 x 2" (36.20 x 10.80 x 5.08cm) with 6.5" (16.51cm) rods

  • Weight

    7 lbs (3.18kg)
    VCT Pro Baseplate: 960g (33.86 oz)

About Zacuto Recoil Rig

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World's Best Rig & Really Great Try & Buy Deal - Go for it!!!

By Michael S.

Still testing my own Blackmagic Version of the Recoil Rig, detailed review will follow... :-)... - After only a couple of hours use it's clear already : the ACT Recoil Rig is definitely the BEST Rig for the BMPCC 6K available in this Universe!!! - Additionally you can rig any camera by simply mounting the Zacuto ACT Camera Plate (or any Arca-Swiss mount) - switching cams is so easy - The flexibility of the rig and the ultra-professional features push any cam to a completely new level - All sh...

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Love my ACT !

By LeeAnna

Got mine right when Zacuto released it for my BlackMagic and Canon cameras and love how versatile and easy it is to use, setup and tear down to pack into my bag. Works great with their cages and love the Arca Swiss quick release!

The Canon C100 Mark II EVF Recoil Pro with Dual Trigger Grips rig is a shoulder rig designed specifically for the Canon C100 Mark II camera. This is a Next Generation Recoil rig designed for optimal balance and comfort when shoulder mounted or on a tripod. With lenses and cameras being similar weights, the balance point is where the lens meets the camera body. In a shoulder mount rig, the balance point needs to be directly over your shoulder which puts the camera behind you. The Recoil rig adjusts for that balance point and relocates focus, monitoring and camera controls forward, creating a lighter, shorter and properly balanced rig.

VCT Pro Baseplate
The VCT Pro baseplate is compatible with all cameras including Canon EOS C-series, Sony FS5/FS5 Mark II and FS7/FS7 Mark II, AJA CION, BlackMagic, Panasonic EVA1, Panasonic Varicam LT, RED cameras, Arri Alexa and Amira, DSLRs, Mirrorless and more The VCT Pro has a built-in, curved shoulder pad and an Arri M6 rosette for accessories and grips. It comes with quick-release, extendable 6.5" rods at the front and lightweight spaced quick-release rod ports at the back. The v-wedge tripod connector is compatible with VCT14 tripod adapter plates or use the 1/4 20 and 3/8 16 screw holes for direct connect to your tripod quick release plate.

The red sliding top plate offers easy adjust-ability for lens changes, removing your camera and balancing your rig correctly on your shoulder. This sliding plate combined with a double screw track offers 10" of camera balance sliding range. You can quickly release your camera from the rig by sliding the red plate completely off and using our VCT Pro Dock to quickly transition it to a tripod, slider, etc. The lightweight, adjustable rod mount is set far back in the plate, offering plenty of accessory-capable area under the camera lens. This allows you to position your camera further back on the plate, keeping the balance point of your rig directly over your shoulder. The sliding track of the rod riser offers 25mm of vertical adjustment.

The shoulder pad portion of the VCT Universal is set as far forward on the plate as possible, also to maximize your accessory capable rod area and aid with balance. The VCT Universal Baseplate is the core of our Next Generation Recoil rigs, designed for balance and comfort for every camera. Keeping the camera low prevents already tall cameras from being too top heavy. With our VCT, the distance from the bottom of your camera to your shoulder is just 3/4 inch.

Canon Dual Trigger Grips
The Canon Dual Trigger Grips is a dual handgrip system that relocates the Canon C100, Canon C300 and Canon C500 camera grip to a comfortable hand grip position for shoulder rigs and gives you a sleek comfortable wooden handgrip on the left side. The Dual Trigger Grip system slides onto 15mm lightweight rods. Our trigger grips are the most adjustable grips available. They allow for single-handed 360deg. rotation with the simple press of a trigger. The two handles rotate independently of each other. Flip them down for a low, rock-solid handgrip. Raise it up for more of an Aaton style position. Or quickly flip them both all the way up to set your camera flat on the ground or for storing in a case. Or stagger them if that is more comfortable to you. The length of the handgrips can also adjust by loosening a red lever and pulling the grip out or pushing in.

C100 Mark II Helmet
The C100 Mark II Helmet package includes the C100 Mark II Helmet, a 5" Z-rail with a 15mm rod lock at the end and a double jawed Z-rail lock. The purpose of this helmet is to strengthen the mount of the supplied camera handle. The Helmet attaches to the top of the camera body via one screw on top and one on the side, relocating the film plane screw on the left side of the camera. This prevents the helmet from twisting. The Helmet has many extra 1/4 20 mounting screw holes.

The Z-rail screws to the top of the Helmet, giving you a rod lock to mount the Axis Mini or other 15mm accessories. Our double sided Z-Rail jaws allow you to attach the Canon top handle securely to the Z-Rail, giving you a rock solid connection to the camera with no wiggly movement. We've eliminated the need for the cumbersome round locking screw and strengthened it by clamping to the side walls of the cold shoe itself. The mount and the rod lock each use a lever for quick release capability. Once installed adjusting the handle forward or back for balance or removal of the handle is just a half turn of the lever.

Zacuto Recoil Rig Features

  • VCT Pro Baseplate:
  • 14.25" x 4.25" x 2" (LxWxH) with 6.5" rods
  • Two quick releasable 6.5" rods included
  • One Arri M6 rosette on right side of VCT Pro
  • Two quick-release rod ports in the back
  • Wide gel-polymer shoulder pad
  • One 1/4 20 & 3/8 16 removable screws included
  • Lightweight adjustable rod mount
  • Over 10" of camera balance sliding range
  • Up to 25mm of vertical adjustment
  • Unique sliding top plate to quickly adjust for lens changes or to release the camera from your rig
  • Unique design creates more accessory rod capable area
  • V-wedge style tripod connector or directly mount your tripod plate via 1/4 20 & 3/8 16 screw holes
  • 1/4 20 screw holes along the side for accessory mounting options
  • Weighs 960 grams

What's in the box:

  • Zacuto VCT Pro Baseplate
  • Canon Dual Trigger Grips
  • C100 Mark II Helmet Kit
  • Zacuto Lifetime Limited Warranty