The CAMVATE Pro DSLR Shoulder Mount Rig Kit with Handgripsis a 15mm rod, shoulder-mount solution designed for DSLR or other compact cameras. The offset design places your camera's LCD screen in front of your eyes for easier viewing while shooting. The rig features a rod offset bracket and two pairs of rods, one with 7.87" and the other with 11.81", that support the included shoulder pad and handgrips. The shoulder pad and handgrips can be easily removed for tripod-mounted setups.

The baseplate features both a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tie-down screw and is height adjustable. The baseplate provides clamps to support one of the 15mm rod pairs, allowing you to mount the handgrips in front of the baseplate, as well as the rod offset bracket behind it.

15mm Rod Shoulder-Mount Solution    Height Adjustable QR Baseplate    Dual Handgrips    Rod Mounted Shoulder Pad    7.87 & 11.81" 15mm Aluminum Rods    Offset Bracket

The shoulder pad slides onto the offset rods

Each handgrip features a textured rubber grip surface and use locking levers to secure the handgrip on the rods

The camera plate is compatible with Manfrotto plates, slides in and out of the adjustable baseplate and uses a built-in clamp to hold it fast

The baseplate features both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes for mounting on a tripod

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what's in the box?

A: In the Box of this CAMVATE DSLR Shoulder Mount Rig with Dual Handgrip Support Kit, would be the following, CAMVATE DSLR Shoulder Mount Rig with Dual Handgrip Support Kit, Shoulder Pad, 15mm Dual-Rod Clamp for Shoulder Pad, 15mm Z-Bracket, QR Plate, Tripod Mounting Plate with 15mm Rod Clamps, 2 x Handgrip, 2 x 15mm Micro Rod (.8"), 2 x 15mm Aluminum Rod (7.9"), 2 x 15mm Aluminum Rod (11.8"), Dual-Rod Clamp with ARRI Rosettes, 2 x Allen Key, and a Limited 3-Year Warranty

Q: 2. What's the weight limit?

A: Camvate doesn't state the payload for the DSLR Shoulder Mount Rig Kit but it should be able to handle any DSLR setup.

Q: 3. Is it possible to configure this to have one handle centered if operating and pulling focus at the same time?

A: Here you go: CAMVATE Single Mid-Handle Handheld Camera Stabilizer Hand Grip with Stabilizer Rod Clamp BH #CAC1467 • MFR #C1467(---- Please copy and paste either number into a B&H search box)

Q: 4. What is the best counterweight option to this rig?

A: The best option to add counterweights to this shoulder rig is a 15mm weight holder. That way the weight can be on the 15mm rods in the back. Something like this: Tilta 15mm Counterweight BH #TITT0505 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/992638-REG/ikan_tt_0505_15mm_counterweight.html

Q: 5. is it compatible with the Panasonic G7?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Panasonic G7.

Q: 6. Can it be placed on a tripod?

A: Unfortunately, this would not be able to mount on a tripod. It does not have the necessary threads.

Q: 7. Does this work for camcorders ?

A: Yes it will work with work with mid size camcorders

Q: 8. would this plate be interchangeable with a manfrotto 500 head?

A: Not that we are aware of. This has a propitiatory camera plate.

Q: 9. Are the handle grips reversible so as to make a slightly narrower stance?

A: The CAMVATE Pro Shoulder Rig with Manfrotto QR Plate, Wooden Handgrips & Lens Support grips can be rotated but when being mounted.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with the Sony FX6?

A: Yes, the CAMVATE Pro Shoulder Rig with Manfrotto QR Plate, Wooden Handgrips & Lens Support is compatible with the Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (Body Only).