April 9, 2009
Zacuto has introduced their DSLR Gunstock Shooter kits, which are designed to facilitate cine-style shoooting with DSLR cameras. The Shooter kits are universal for all cameras, quick-releasable, extremely lightweight and intended for run-and-gun-type indie productions. They also create the correct form factor for traditional camera operating by utilizing Zacuto’s Optical Viewfinder (Z-Finder) for precision focus. Zacuto is offering four DSLR Gunstock Shooter models: the Sharp Shooter, Marksmen, Sniper and Precision Shooter. 
The basic Sharp Shooter setup (on right).
The Sharp Shooter (above) is the entry-level Gunstock Shooter. The Marksmen adds the Gunstock, the Sniper adds the Z-Focus and lens gears, and the Precision Shooter gives users the ability to mount and power an on-board monitor.
 From left, the Marksman, Sniper and Precision Shooter models.
• The kits are extremely lightweight, ranging from 6.5 Ibs to 7.5 Ibs.
• Adjustable to anyone’s eye and shoulder heights.
• The Gunstock Shooters offer four or five points of contact (depending on model) for improved stability.
• The Z-Finder offers 3x focusable magnification, an eyecup preventing extraneous light leakage, and is custom fit for 76mm diagonal LCD screens.
• All Shooters use Zacuto's height-adjustable Mini Baseplate and the Manfrotto quick-release plate. For users not interested in quick releasing, their Z-Spacer is and option. It not only raises the camera, but moves it forward so the lens mount is over the rods, allowing for more rod real estate.
• Basic features on all Shooters include the Zgrip Z-Mount, Shoulder Pad, Z-Finder Optical Viewfinder, Strap and mounting risers.
All the Gunstock Shooter kits are light and easy to handle, which is critical for smooth movement and less user fatigue in both tripod and handheld use, and come equipped with a shoulder strap for comfortable all-day carrying, allowing users to go from ready position to shooting position within seconds. This also enables users to move from tripod to handheld without a cut or interruption. The Shooters can be used with any 15mm lightweight accessories, follow focuses & matte boxes. They can also be used with or without an optional 3.4 Ibs. counterbalance, the Z-Lite weight.
Zacuto kits give you all the components you need for your camera package right out of the box and at a discounted price verses buying the components a la carte, which is also an option.
For a detailed analysis and in-depth visual demonstration of Zacuto’s DSLR Gunstock Shooters, check out their new video.
| COMMENTS (2) | | 04/16/2009 | | Good grief...this looks silly...just put the guts of this camera into a shoulder mounted video camera and be done with it<a href="http://www.yahoo.com">.</a> |
| | 04/16/2009 | | Good grief...this looks silly...just put the guts of this camera into a shoulder mounted video camera and be done with it. |
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