Berkey System

Blackmagic Cinema Camera Components Available!

BrianBerkey — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:16:48 +0000

Have a look at the new gear for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera here. http://www.berkeysystem.com/store/blackmagicaccessories/

RED Epic and Scarlet Components

BrianBerkey — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:08:40 +0000

Berkey System is now offering a full line of components designed for the RED Epic and Scarlet. Top cheeseplates, baseplates, rear baseplate extensions, shoulder pads, handle sets, EVF mounts and more. Customize your rig just the way you like it. Go here to see all of the RED components: http://www.berkeysystem.com/store/red-accessories/

FS 70O Dual Handle set – Gain Control of Your Controls

BrianBerkey — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:29:27 +0000

Gain control of your controls with this dual handle set created for the Sony FS-700. This handle set utilizes our Sony Rosette to allow the user to use the factory Sony handle and controls. This is one of the lightest and most versatile handle sets available. Slide these onto any iris rods that are spaced at 60 mm. The weight for this handle set is just one pound. Individual control of each handle is made possible via the two Spud Blocks on each handle allowing any angle or spacing desired. Handles shown are spaced 10 inches apart but can be adjusted to any width. The handle rods have an internal 1/2-13 thread allowing you to easily lengthen them to your needs by adding Rod Extensions (sold separately). Sony grip not included. Click here to view product page.

FS-700 Side Handle Rosette

BrianBerkey — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:29:54 +0000

Now available! This Rosette allows you to mount your factory Sony FS-700 just about anywhere, on the front rail ENG style, on top or anywhere else you might want to place the factory side handle. We’re also offering a Rosette that mounts on the side of the camera so you can mount anything else you might want to the factory side mount area. Have a look at the gallery below for a few examples of ways to use the Rosette. Go here to the FS-700 product page to see all three versions of the Sony FS-700 Rosette.

Sony NEX FS-700 Top Mount Accessory Plate

BrianBerkey — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 07:18:07 +0000

This top mount accessory plate allows you to mount just about anything you can think of on top of your FS-700. The plate is loaded with tapped holes in both the Berkey System standard and in RED standard spacing so that you can use any of our standard 15 mm accessories or any of our RED accessories to customize your FS-700 for your shooting style. Add handles, monitors, EVF’s, top mount iris rods and more…way more than I can think of at this late hour. Installation is super easy, just remove the factory top handle, place our plate on top and fasten with the three provided fasteners and replace the factory handle and you’re done. No need to remove the factory cold shoe or the lens hook. Sold with all needed fasteners and a lens hook. Price is $225.00.

Baseplate for the Sony NEX FS-700

BrianBerkey — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:50:56 +0000

The Sony NEX FS-700 baseplate has been developed specifically for the FS-700. This baseplate can be configured in a number of ways to achieve perfect balance for handheld use or on a tripod. The top plate can be moved forward or rearward so that if you are running a large lens out the front or rear mount battery or other accessories in the rear, you will be able to achieve the balance you need. The top plate can also be used separately so you can mount your dovetail plate directly to the bottom of your camera. Up and down iris rod height adjustability is available via the dual Quad Blocks that hold the iris rod so that you can accommodate just about any lens, follow focus and matte box combination. There are two versions available, one uses our 2X4 inch bottom basepalte plate and the other uses our 3X6 inch bottom plate. The 3×6 version is drilled to allow the proper offset for the use of Arri bridge plates.

Focus Motor

BrianBerkey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:49:15 +0000

New! Ultra compact focus motor for motion control. Interfaces with any existing motion control system. This focus motor set-up has been in used on dozens of national TV spots with Red ones, Epic’s and Alexa’s. It’s now scaled it down and it’s a perfect match for DSLR’s. This 1 amp stepper motor clamps right on to your 15mm camera rods and swings in to mesh with any industry standard 32 pitch (0.8 mod) lens gear. Works great with Dragonframe. Motor included. Click here for more pictures and info.

Sony FS 100 Accessory mounting plate with top handle

BrianBerkey — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:17:24 +0000

Adding a top handle to your FS-100.

Aaron shows how easy it is to add the Sony FS-100 Top Mounted Accessory Plate and add a top handle. Great video Aaron!

Sony NEX FS-100 Baseplate

BrianBerkey — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:06:57 +0000

The Sony NEX FS-100 baseplate has been developed specifically for the popular FS-100, this baseplate can be configured in a number of ways to achieve perfect balance for handheld use or on a tripod. The top plate can be moved forward or rearward so that if you are running a large lens out the front or rear mount battery or other accessories in the rear, you will be able to achieve the balance you need. The top plate can also be used separately so you can mount your dovetail plate directly to the bottom of your camera. Up and down iris rod height adjustability is available via the dual Quad Blocks that hold the iris rod so that you can accommodate just about any lens, follow focus and matte box combination. The bottom plate is drilled and tapped to allow you to add our Cross Clamp for creating a cage or adding additional handles or other accessories.

Sony NEX FS-100 Accessory Mounting Plate

BrianBerkey — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:22:22 +0000

The guys at Berkey System don’t sleep when it comes to creating new products and the Accessory Mounting Plate for the NEX FS-100 is no exception. DP Alex Horner used the new plate while shooting for Crestliner Boats in Minnesota and we were able to get a close-up of the new mounting plate and it looks to be a winner. It appears to be extremely versatile, allowing the use of top mounted iris rods, EVF’s, cages, handles, and well, just about anything you might need to customize your camera can go on this plate. We’re hoping to reveal more in a few days! Go to product page for more info.