Shoulder rig kits that distribute camera weight onto your shoulder for stable handheld filming — with handgrips, shoulder pad, rods and counterweight options.
A shoulder rig turns a small mirrorless camera or DSLR into a stable platform for documentary, event and run-and-gun filming, where a tripod is too slow and a gimbal drains batteries. By resting the weight on the shoulder and holding two handgrips in front, the operator gets three points of contact, which removes most of the micro-jitter that ruins handheld footage. Check the rod diameter (15 mm is the standard), the baseplate height adjustment and whether a counterweight is included, as a balanced rig is far less tiring during long shoots. Kits often add a follow focus and matte box mount, so the rig can grow with your production.
Add a follow focus for precise focus pulls.
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