Innovative creators of camera accessories and rigs company Zacuto showcased new Zacuto Control Grips; additions to their Next Gen Recoil rigs. Referring to them as the final piece of the puzzle, the Zacuto Control Grips adapt camera, lens and EVF control to a comfortable, convenient handgrip, all controlled by a slim, powerful backpack. Designed to streamline shoulder mounted rigs. The Backpack and Control Grip can combine with Z-Motors and their E-Drive follow focus to create your ideal universal camera and lens control system. Created for comfortable and stable all day shooting by moving the balance point directly over the user's shoulder, enabling you to carry the weight with your whole body. With the camera on your shoulder, they then relocate focus, monitoring and camera controls forward, creating a lighter and shorter rig. Currently compatible with Canon C Series, Sony PXW-FS5, FS100, PXW-FS7, FS7 MK II, FS700, RED, Arri, Canon DSLRs. Some cameras have limitations on menu access so controls may be limited.
CONTROL GRIP FEATURES
1 Aaton style handgrip for comfort & ease to rest your hand
2 Iris control
3 Secure hand strap for relaxed button control
4 Stop/Start button
5 Gratical control
6 Camera control
7 Programmable function button
8 Retractable button to control speed of zoom
9 4-pin Hirose to connect Backpack
Zacuto Control Grips The Recoil concept and Zacuto Control Grips are the ideal professional combination for shoulder-mounted operators. Users will now have complete control over all camera, lens, and EVF functions from the convenience of your handgrips. The Zacuto Control Grips System also includes a Z-Motor (lens motor), a Backpack power distribution box and the E-Drive follow focus. Convert any zoom lens into a servo zoom lens by adding a Z-Motor and motor cable to the Control Grips. In addition, gain complete iris control through the camera control LANC cable using EF lenses or a second Z-Motor for cinema lenses. Zacuto Control Grips
Z-MOTOR FEATURES
1 Standard 15mm rod port
- High torque to drive all cine lenses
-Interchangeable gears for either side of motor 2 .8 pitch gear
- Compact design
With the Zacuto electronic E-Drive via the Backpack, the E-Drive controls a Z-Motor to smoothly and precisely pull focus. The E-Drive can automatically or manually calibrate.
Zacuto Control Grips
E-DRIVE FEATURES
1 Arri Rosette and mounts to Zgrip Trigger
2 Focus wheel settable for a range of lenses
3 4 buttons to set the range of motor, set stops & direction
4 Tornado shaped “horn” grip for comfort
The last addition to the grip system is the BackPack Distribution Box. The powerful Backpack is the command center for the Control Grip. The slim Backpack mounts behind your camera keeping the center of gravity low and over your shoulder to maintain balance. Zacuto Control Grips
BACKPACK FEATURES
1 10 pin Hirose serial connection for servo lens control
2 12 pin Hirose serial connection for camera control
3 SDI in
4 SDI out
5 LANC connection for camera control
6 Antenna – Connection with Z-Motor(s) & firmware updates via wifi
7 Power with V-Mount, 3-Stud/Gold Mount, or P-Tap
8 Mount on V-mount equipped camera with pass through power
9 USB Power
10 USB - To control Gratical or for Power
11 Mount behind your camera on 15mm lightweight rods
12 4-pin Hirose to connect E-Drive to Backpack
13 2-pin Lemo for power out or motor power
You can order the Sony PXW-FS7 Next Gen Recoil Rig directly from visuals.co.uk. Pricing for the control grips is yet to be announced with estimated shipping to start late 2017.