In what sounds like an exasperated joke (as Multi Turret puts on its own website), the Vertigo series of triple-lens mount options has turned a novelty concept into something that’s actually more practical than you might think.Great for documentary shooters and other videographers that need to hot swap lenses quickly and often for different projects, these Vertigo triple lens mount systems could be a great option for the right solo shooter or small team looking to think outside of the box.Or, in this case, outside of the camera bag.So, if you’re looking to consider any off-the-wall options for your own multi-lens camera projects and setups, here’s a fun solution that might be more worth considering than you’d think.The Multi Turret Vertigo Triple Lens MountDesigned to give you the lens you need when you need it, this Vertigo system developed by Multi Turret is exactly what it sounds like a triple lens mount built on a rotating platform that attaches to the front of your camera rig to allows shooters to quickly, and simply, rotate between their favorite lenses.Developed by a documentary cameraman, the Vertigo harkens back to the hand-cranked Bolex and their spinning disc “turrets” which allowed shooters the ability to change between lenses with a flick of the wrist.From the “manifesto” section on their site, here’s Ian Kerr CSC on his invention:"Out of desperation, I began to experiment with not switching lenses but switching camera bodies, one with a wide prime lens, the other with a long lens. This...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 9 May