Zacuto ACT Recoil Rig for Sony a7S III Series

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• 1Description
• 2Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III
• 3Zacuto ACT Baseplate
• 4Zacuto Tactical Handle
• 5Zacuto Axis Micro EVF Mount
• 6Zacuto Right-Hand Wood Trigger Grip
• 7Zacuto ACT EVF Pro

Support your Sony a7S III camera with this adjustable ACT Recoil Rig from Zacuto. The modular rig is adjustable, allowing you to tweak the setup for your comfort and match the needs of the shot. The ACT open design allows you to support your rig with the center of balance over your shoulder while allowing you to add more accessories and additional rig components if required.

The wood right-hand grip can be mounted onto one of the 15mm rods and adjusted to your preferred position. The tactical handle can be attached as a top handle or used on the left side if desired. Monitor your video with the ACT EVF Pro, which features 800 x 480 resolution and can input up to 1080p video via HDMI. The Axis Micro allows you to mount the ACT EVF Pro or monitor onto one of the 15mm baseplate rods.

Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III

Protect your Sony a7S III mirrorless camera and add a variety of accessories with this Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III. The cage protects your camera without blocking access to any of its features, functions, ports, or compartments, and it follows in the Zacuto no-cage tradition with an open right side, allowing you to grip your camera directly. An included hand strap helps hold your hand tight to the camera for secure but relaxed shooting.

Multiple 1/4″-20 threaded mounting holes are located on the top plate, which also features an integrated cold shoe and a NATO rail for additional accessory mounting opportunities. The included detachable HDMI cable clamp on the side of the camera cage prevents your HDMI cables from pulling or detaching. The camera mounts onto the cage with a 1/4″-20 screw, and the bottom of the cage features two 1/4″-20 tripod threads and one 3/8″-16 thread for mounting on a tripod, shoulder rig, plate, and other camera platforms.

The aluminum cage protects your Sony a7S III camera without blocking access or functionality An integrated Arca-Swiss compatible plate in the base makes for fast swaps with Arca-Swiss quick release systems

Zacuto ACT Baseplate

Mount your DSLR or mirrorless camera such as a Panasonic GH5 Mark II and additional accessories such as a matte box, follow focus, or extension arms using the ACT Baseplate from Zacuto. The baseplate features a built-in shoulder pad, an Arca-type mounting plate, a quick release Arca-type camera plate, 15mm rod ports on the front and back, two 15mm rods, and stylish red locking levers all around.

The 15mm rods can be installed in the front or back of the plate, and they are secured with a quick release design. The Arca-type bottom plate can be mounted onto the ACT Mounting Plate or other Arca-compatible mounts. The red Arca-type camera plate features quick release functionality, pads to prevent twisting or slipping, and it’s inset into the baseplate for a low-profile design. Scale markings along the top assist with balancing.

Key Features

For DSLR or mirrorless cameras such as the Panasonic GH5 Mark II 15mm LWS front and rear rod ports Arca-style quick release plate 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 tripod mount holes Built-in ergonomic shoulder pad Two 15mm rods Scale markings for balance

Zacuto Tactical Handle

Add a versatile handle to your camera rig or cage with the Tactical Handle from Zacuto, which features a slim, adjustable design that allows you to use it as a top handle or side handgrip. It features a built-in Z-Rail/NATO-type rail on top, a shoe mount, and multiple 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting threads that enable you to mount a variety of accessories. Its grip features finger grooves and is lined with wood for a smooth, comfortable feel.

The Tactical Handle mounts onto any Z-Rail/NATO rail, and the Z-Rail jaw clamp can be twisted and oriented in multiple ways to work on horizontal or vertical Z-Rails. The spring-loaded locking lever enables tightening or loosening of the joint, so it can be reconfigured as a top or side handle. The handle is suitable for use with small cameras such as the Panasonic GH5 Mark II.

Compatibility

Small mirrorless and DSLR cameras such as the Panasonic GH5 Mark II

Also compatible with but not limited to:
Zacuto 3″ Z-Rail
Zacuto 5″ Z-Rail
Zacuto Universal Monitor Mount
Zacuto ACT Recoil Shoulder Rig
Zacuto DSLM or DSLM Cage
Zacuto Axis Mini Mount
Zacuto Axis Micro Mount
Zacuto EVF Mounts

Zacuto Axis Micro EVF Mount

Attach a rosette-mounted EVF to your camera or rig with the Axis Micro from Zacuto. This adjustable mounting arm, slightly more compact than its big sister the Axis Mini, is designed to attach to the top of your camera setup using its micro 15mm rod to provide you with ample room for adjusting focus or working with large lenses. It attaches directly to rigs fitted with a 15mm rod port and mounts EVFs, such as the ACT EVF Pro or Gratical HD, using its secure 1/4″-20 rosette.

Zacuto Right-Hand Wood Trigger Grip

The Right-Hand Wood Trigger Grip from Zacuto is a highly adjustable wooden grip that mounts onto a 15mm rod and provides right-handed support for your camera cage or rig. It enables full 360 rotation with the press of a button trigger.

Zacuto ACT EVF Pro

Monitor high-resolution video from your camera with the ACT EVF Pro from Zacuto. The EVF features a 3.5″ backlit LED display, 800 x 480 resolution, and a wide 160 viewing angle, and it supports video input up to 1080p. The compact, lightweight EVF weighs only 11.7 oz.

A single HDMI input allows you to monitor up to 1080p video, and it features an HDMI loop output that allows you to daisy-chain the EVF with other displays without losing image quality. The optics also feature Zacuto’s anti-fog coatings, ensuring clear viewing in humid or extreme temperature conditions, and 1.8x magnification using +1 and +2 drop-in diopters. The display features numerous functions such as check field, markers, image flip, battery meter, image freeze, zoom, and color temperature.

You can mount the EVF Pro using the 1/4″-20 rosette or by using the 1/4″-20 threads on the top, sides, and bottom. You can monitor audio using the 3.5mm headphone jack, and it is powered using an LP-E6 battery.

Features

3.5″ 800 x 480 LED display 160 angle of view Input up to 1080p resolution via HDMI Power using LP-E6 battery HDMI loop output supports display daisy-chaining 1/4″-20 threads on top, bottom, and sides Rosette with 1/4″-20 thread for mounting Zacuto anti-fog optics +1 and +2 drop-in diopters

Monitoring and Image Analysis Tools

Check field Peaking focus assist Pixel mapping Center marker Safe marker (80%, 85%, 90%, 93%, 96%, and 2.35:1) Image flip (horizontal, vertical, and horizontal/vertical) Battery meter Zoom Custom color temperature

In the Box

• Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III
• 1/4″-20 Camera Mounting Screw
• Eyelet Screw
• Zacuto Hand Strap
• HDMI Cable Clamp
• HDMI Right-Angle Adapter
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Zacuto ACT Baseplate
• Zacuto ACT Camera Plate
• 2 x 15mm Rod
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Zacuto Tactical Handle
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Zacuto Axis Micro EVF Mount
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Zacuto Right-Hand Wood Trigger Grip
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Zacuto ACT EVF Pro
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Table of Contents

• Description
• Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III
• Zacuto ACT Baseplate
• Zacuto Tactical Handle
• Zacuto Axis Micro EVF Mount
• Zacuto Right-Hand Wood Trigger Grip
• Zacuto ACT EVF Pro

Zacuto Camera Cage for Sony a7S III Specs

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Zacuto ACT Baseplate Specs

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General

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Zacuto Tactical Handle Specs

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