Kessler has just released a new version of their popular isolator plate: the Kessler KillShock Mini. This shock absorber device is made for mounting handheld gimbals directly on your car – or any moving vehicle – and to absorb all the bumps of the road. Let’s take a closer look at it. Kessler KillShock In 2018, Kessler introduced the KillShock isolator plate to the market. If you are not familiar with what the Kessler KillShock is and what it is used for, it is two plates that are attached to wires. Then, you mount the KillShock on a moving vehicle, and you connect your camera/gimbal on top of it. The cables will absorb the bumps/cracks/shocks of the road and give you much smoother footage than a traditional car mount system. The original Kessler KillShock. Image credit: Kessler This type of rig is useful if you are trying to follow a fast-moving subject on a road (and even off-road). It will remove all the micro-vibrations from your moving shots. Otherwise, the Kessler KillShock is made to stabilize heavy camera setups and gimbals, like a MoVi Pro with a RED/ARRI camera and a cinema lens. To make their product more versatile, Kessler just released a new version for smaller cameras and handheld gimbals: the Kessler KillShock Mini. Image credit: Kessler Kessler KillShock Mini The Kessler KillShock Mini does the same thing as the original KillShock, except that it is made for smaller/lighter setups. At the bottom, there is an 8″ suction cup base...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 27 November, 2019