The Canon C500 Mark II is right around the corner, and Zacuto just released all their Zacuto Recoil accessories for this new Full-Frame beast in time. Let’s take a closer look at these! Rigging the Canon C500 Mark II It is now nearly a tradition, but when a new camera comes out, a bunch of third-party accessories are launched to make your life easier on set. The Canon C500 Mark II – Canon’s latest flagship Full Frame cinema camera – is no exception, and if you want to shoot with it on your shoulder, you’ll need a couple of extra pieces. Image credit: Zacuto But, don’t worry, American manufacturer Zacuto, which is known for making top-quality third-party camera accessories and viewfinders, got your back. The Zacuto Top Plate for the Canon C500 Mark II. Image credit: Zacuto Zacuto Top Plate for the Canon C500 Mark II Let’s start by one of the core pieces of every modern camera rig: the Canon C500 Mark II Top Plate. Indeed, this plate goes on top of the camera and features multiple 1/4-20″ and 3/8-16″ (with ARRI locating pins) screw holes to mount all your accessories. Also, at the back of the plate, there is a 15mm rod port and a grooved mount for the Canon C500 LCD. Image credit: Zacuto The Top Plate features a built-in Z-Rail/Nato rail so that you can attach quickly attach the Zacuto Recoil Handle. If you prefer, you can mount the original Canon handle on top of the Top...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 8 January, 2020