Zacuto DSLR Turnkey Solution for Canon EOS 5D Mark II Cinematography

Forget everything you know about DSLR cinematography; this is the future of camcorders and Zacuto's DSLR Baseplate Kits are the new standard for DSLR cinematography. The new Nikon D90 and the Canon 5D Mark II with super 35 (DOF) depth of field are revolutionizing the industry so much that even RED One Digital has taken notice and is redesigning the Scarlet into a DSLR.
Available now, the new Zacuto DSLR kits: Docu, Cine, Newsman, Indie, and Filmmaker are universal and will work with all cameras and accessories. Zacuto kits allow users to make DSLR's work much like camcorders. All kits are balanced which is critical for smooth movement and less user fatigue in both tripod and handheld use. Zacuto's trademarked Z-Release (quick release) allows for fast installation of components like an articulating arm, matte box, follow focus, wireless mic, on-board monitor, an audio adapter, and more. Zacuto kits give you all the components you need for your camera package right out of the box and at a discounted price compared to buying the components a la carte. With various price points, no confusion, and the ability to be used with a tripod, steadicam, dolly, 3D crystal and shoulder mount; you can purchase the kit that is perfect for you and your type of shooting. All Zacuto products are made in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty.
DSLR camera's typically have low lens mounts, making it not possible to mount a matte box without raising the camera very high. The combination of Zacuto's height adjustable Universal Baseplate and their new Z-Spacer allows you to mount any matte box or follow focus, like the Z-Focus, to any DSLR. Not only can you mount any matte box, but you can make your matte box a swing away by using the new Zacuto Zwing-away adapter included in the Zacuto DSLR Filmmaker kit. The Zacuto Z-Spacer is specific to DSLR cameras; otherwise, all previous Zacuto equipment owners can mount DSLR cameras into these configurations with their existing Zacuto equipment. Zacuto has additionally created a universal case that keeps the camera package assembled for shipment, making it a stand out from the rest and a complete turnkey solution.
"The principles of camera mounting are the same no matter what the camera. You want to keep the front as light as possible so when shoulder mounted you won't need as much counterbalance weight," begins Steve Weiss, Product Designer, Zacuto USA. "I think it's actually harder to get good shots with a DSLR than with a camcorder. You tend to get a lot of rocking motion, left to right, which is not a very desirable look. Additionally, the lack of DOF makes it hard to keep things in focus -- especially in handheld mode. I agree the price of cameras has dropped, but nothing has changed in how you would use them. If you want to have balanced handheld shots you need a teeter totter type system so that when it's on your shoulder you can take your hands away and the camera package floats. If it's not balanced your hands will get tired in minutes. If it is balanced you can shoot all day, like a traditional ENG style camera."