If you’re looking to rig your cinema camera or DSLR, you’ll want to consider using Shape products. Shape is a Canadian company that specialises in camera accessories, and their products are known for their quality, durability, and functionality. Let’s take a look at some of the Shape products that you can use to rig your cinema camera or DSLR.
Camera Cage
A camera cage is a great way to protect your camera and attach various accessories. Shape’s camera cages are made from high-quality aluminium and come in various sizes to fit different cameras. They feature multiple 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded holes for mounting accessories such as monitors, recorders, and lights.
Top Handle
A top handle is a great addition to a camera cage. It allows you to carry your camera easily and provides additional mounting points for accessories. Shape’s top handles are made from lightweight and durable aluminium and come in various shapes and sizes to fit different camera cages.
Follow Focus
A follow focus is an essential accessory for any filmmaker who wants to achieve precise focus pulls. Shape’s follow focus units are designed to be smooth, accurate, and easy to use. They feature adjustable hard stops, a reversible gear, and a removable marking disc.
Matte Box
A matte box is a device that attaches to the front of your camera and helps to control light entering the lens. It’s essential for controlling glare and flares, especially when shooting in bright sunlight. Shape’s matte boxes are made from lightweight and durable aluminium and feature adjustable flags and multiple filter stages.
Shoulder Rig
A shoulder rig is a great way to support your camera and achieve stable shots while on the move. Shape’s shoulder rigs are designed to be comfortable, lightweight, and easy to adjust. They feature multiple mounting points for accessories and are compatible with various camera cages.
Shape products sold through John Barry Sales are an excellent choice for anyone looking to rig their cinema camera or DSLR. Their products are high-quality, durable, and functional, and they offer a wide range of accessories to suit different needs. Whether you’re a professional filmmaker or a hobbyist, you’ll find something to suit your needs in the Shape lineup.
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SHAPE L-SHAPE pro top handle with ARRI standard thread
Add numerous accessories to your rig with the L-Shape Pro Top Handle with ARRI-Style Accessory Threads from SHAPE. The L-shaped handle features a solid connection to your cage or rig using mounting screws. The handle is constructed from anodized aluminum and it is lined with a smooth, wooden finger grip made from Canadian maple. It features numerous 3/8″-16 ARRI-style anti-twist accessory threads so you can add a wide variety of accessories. The front and rear of the handle also feature ARRI-style accessory threads to add separately available SHAPE accessories such as 15mm rod mounts or 3/8″-16 threaded adapters. **TRIPOD, CAMERA & ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED**$ 377.00View Product
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SHAPE kit focus single rod follow focus 15 mm LWs
Use the compact SHAPE Follow Focus Kit with Single 15 mm Rod Clamp with your camera setup to make focus pulling easy. The modular design allows you to add and remove any of the components without screws or tools, and its small profile allows the addition of a matte box or accessories around your lens. At the core of the kit is a rubber, anti-slip follow focus wheels attached to a single aluminum 15 mm rod clamp. The clamp rotates to adjust to most lens sizes, and it’s tightened by a locking lever. The clamp’s rotation also allows the focus wheel to easily swing out of the way when changing lenses. Five drive gears are included to fit a variety of lens sizes: 0.5 MOD/78T, 0.6 MOD/64T, 0.8 MOD/38T, 0.8 MOD/43T, and 0.8 MOD/78T. The gears can be flipped from front to back to facilitate different lens configurations. A 49 mm rubber friction wheel is also included for the 0.5 MOD/78T gear which is most commonly used with DSLR lenses. For alternate fine-focus configurations, use the included speed crank or 11? whip, both of which attach to the center point of the knob. Four magnetic marking disks are included to attach to the focus wheel.At the center of the knob, an ARRI-standard accessory port for attaching separately available accessories such as a whip or a speed crank; All gears can be flipped to the front or back position which is helpful for compact lens configurations; Two rotation points (one on the rod and one on the body) allowing you to get the follow focus perfectly aligned vertically on the side of the camera body.Swing Arm Design allows you to simply pull the follow focus away from the lens for a quick lens change then you can push it back into place when you’re ready; A compact design takes little space, so you can still attach a matte box to the front; Use the swing arm to properly align the follow focus and then you can tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom to keep it in place.**CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED**$ 897.00View Product
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SHAPE Lightweight Single Filter Tray 4X5.6 Matte Box
SHAPE Lightweight Single Filter Tray 4×5.6 Matte Box ( LWAKS )A silicone matte box mounted on a CNC aluminum main frame with an outer diameter of up to 124 mm. It provides a wide field of view for a large variety of wide angle lenses.A single filter tray system with an easy access handle that allow one-handed filter change. The filter tray system opens up from the front by releasing the red safety pin. 4×4 filters can also be installed in the tray. The frame includes two stops at the bottom of the filter tray section to prevent the filter from falling through.Optional removable swing-away and height adjustable rod bloc can be installed for better control.An optional removable light carbon fiber french flag can be attached on top to prevent flares. A series of adaptor rings are included in the kit:Clamp-on adaptor ring: 124-87 mmThreaded aluminum adaptors rings: 87-82 mm / 87-77 mm / 87-72 mm / 87-67 mmAdditional clamp-on adaptor rings available (Optional): 124-114 mm / 124-104 mm / 124-100 mm / 124-95 mm ACCESSORIES SHOWN NOT INCLUDED CHECK WHATS IN THE BOX SECTION$ 657.00View Product
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SHAPE Compact REVOLT shoulder baseplate (BP20)
The compact REVOLT shoulder baseplate (BP20) is a lighter version of the REVOLT VCT universal baseplate (BP10). The main differences is that the BP20 is not designed with the front-to-back sliding plate and there is a bracket system with magnet allowing you to swivel the baseplate to the left for an easy access to the camera screws. It is designed with 2 standard Arri rosettes for handles mount and there is also a standard quick release adapter plate compatible with most VCT tripod plate. There is also a protective rubber pads on top of the plate to protect your camera.Two 15 mm lightweight rod blocs can be fixed to the front and rear of the baseplate, allowing you to install more camera accessories. The safety ratchet knobs are built in a way to apply an optimal pressure to the rods. The thick shoulder pad produces maximum comfort and is made of gel padding and slip-free material. The baseplate is also designed with a sophisticated tool box to store your extra screws and Allen key. Quick access to your extra screws and Allen key can be a time saver, even more so, when you are in the middle of a shoot. The shoulder plate is equipped with 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 threaded holes allowing extra screws to be stored and there is a magnet at the back to attach your Allen key.**CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED**$ 1,196.00View Product
