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).

Right Angle Block. The 15 mm version of the block that started it all over 20 years ago. This block is the workhorse of the Berkey System. These blocks are available in both a left and right hand version. This allows access to the fastener even if you have two blocks side by side. An equal number of each is recommended. You can never have too many of these. Bore size is 15 mm and works well with all 15 mm tubing from other manufacturers.

This top handle kit for the FS700 gives you a great top handle and many mounting options. The accessory plate mounts to the two 1/4-20 holes on the top of the camera body plus the 1/4-20 on the hot shoe giving you solid mounting and all of the mounting points you will likely ever need. The top plate is ideal for mounting iris rods above your lens, an EVF or a monitor mount. This plate allows easy access to all of the camera control buttons, the factory monitor and installation takes less than one minute. Read the rest of this entry »

A remarkably light, easily adjustable solution for handles. Mount these on any 15 mm tube. Weight with hand grip, spud block, sleeves and rod is 192 grams.

This top mount accessory plate allows you to mount just about anything you can think of on top of your FS-700. The top 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. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Sony NEX FS-700 baseplate is available now. 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.  Read the rest of this entry »

For ENG style shooting with the Sony FS-700, our dual rosette side handle kit is the way to go. One rosette mates with the factory Sony rosette on the side of the camera and the other rosette mates with the rosette of the Sony control handle. This relocates your factory handle to just where you want it. With this setup, the factory control handle can be pivoted, tilted, rotated and moved fore and aft for your comfort. Range of movement is 8 inches fore and aft and rotationally from the side rosette. Includes one 18 inch extension cord for the handle. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cross Clamp provides a light-weight yet solid means for creating cages, handle mounts, and more. When used in conjunction with any of our camera base plates, or rail blocks, the user can create cages, secondary handles, or anything else you can dream up.

The new VersaPlate gives users of the ability to easily mount battery packs, wireless mic brackets and many other accessories just about anywhere on your rig. Mounting hole patterns are repeated on both sides allowing mounting of a battery plate on one side and a wireless receiver holder on the other. The mounting hole patterns are clearly marked for each brand so you don't have to mess around trying to find the correct holes.  Side holes are provided for adding the BEC-ABSPU Side Plate. Read the rest of this entry »

15 mm diameter carbon fiber tube. One 20 inch tube weighs just 36 grams or 1.25 ounce. Wow, that's light. The tubing is centerless ground to our specs for excellent fit and is very strong. Ends are capped. Made in USA. Rods sold individually. Currently sold out, more in stock around 4-28-13.

This frame allows you to quickly and easily switch your Sony PMW-F3  between tripod mount and handheld use.  When the camera is being used on a tripod, this frame allows the shoulder pad to drop down out of the way, behind the rear of the camera.  When you want to switch to handheld mode, you simply loosen two knobs on our mount, turn the assembly 180 degrees and tighten the knobs.  It fits right under our Sony F3 Camera Baseplate.  It works great with our shoulder pads which are available in several configurations to suit your needs.   Works with any camera mounted to our F3/AF baseplate with rear rods.

This versatile Flange Mount can be used to mount a variety of items such as  accesories to a counterweight or even the F3 Accesory Mounting Plate. The 1/2-13 tapped hole in the center can be used to mount any of our Extension Rods or the Accessory Mounting Post 1/2-13 to 1/4-20. These have many other uses and can be mounted to anything that has our standard 10-32 tapped holes on 1" centers.

Import CineCity shoulder pad. Fits our Sony F3 shoulder pad frame. Pad only, shoulder pad frame sold separately. Currently sold out.

Our Standard Rods are light weight and very strong. Made of 15mm diameter black anodized aluminum and are available in 2, 3, 4, 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20 and 24 inch lengths. Rods sold individually.

Threaded 15mm rods add versatility to any rig.  Tube is 6061 Aluminum and centerless ground to ensure perfect roundness. Rods are available in 3", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 12", 16", 18" and 20 " lengths. A standard 1/2-13 female thread on both ends offers compatibility with rods from many other manufacturers. Rods are sold individually.

Rod Extensions are a convenient way to add to your rig. They are available in 3, 4, 6 and 9 inch lengths and are ideal for handle extensions or adding a counterweight to an existing rig.

Compatible with most other brands of rods with 1/2-13 threads.

Use this Nylon Cap screw to protect your threaded rods or create a safety stop at the end of a rod. Knurled finish allows you to simply screw it onto the end of any rod by hand. The thread  is 1/2-13 and works with all Berkey System threaded rods. It also works with other manufacturers rods that have a 1/2-13 thread. This cap screw weighs next to nothing at just 4 grams. Color is black. Quantity is one.

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.

Use this Nylon Cap screw to protect your threaded rods or create a safety stop at the end of a rod. Knurled finish allows you to simply screw it onto the end of any rod by hand. The thread is 1/2-13 and works with all Berkey System threaded rods. It also work with other manufacturers rods that have a 1/2-13 thread. This cap screw weighs next to nothing at just 4 grams. Color is black. Sold in packs of four.

Just in time for the release of the incredibly cool Sony NEX FS-700. Shipping now! 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. Read the rest of this entry »

We've had quite a few customers asking for the Shorty grip assembly so we've added it to the line. The grip measures 3 inches long and the overall length is 5.25 inches long. The Delrin end cap ensures the the grip is firmly located and will not flex. The spud block allows it to be mounted on any 15 mm tube. It's a solid little grip. Weight is 98 grams.

Our 3 inch wide shoulder pad with an Ultralight 60 rail block attached. Padded with 3/4 inch closed cell neoprene rubber that stay put on your shoulder. The plate has many 1/4-20 and 10-32 tapped holes to allow the user to add additional accessories.  This setup is great for running longer rails off the back of the shoulder pad to add counterweights and battery packs. Currently out of stock, expected to be available again on 6-1-13.

We've had quite a few customers asking for the Shorty grip assembly so we've added it to the line. Mount this grip on the end of any 15 mm tube The rubber grip portion measures 3 inches long and the overall length is 3.5 inches long. The Delrin end cap ensures the the grip is firmly located at the end of the tube and will not flex.  It's a solid little grip. Hex key included.

Now you can put a small cheeseplate anywhere you want. Cheeseplate is tapped with 1/4-20's on with RED spacing. The spud end fits in any 15 mm female clamp or block.

The new Sony NEX FS-700 baseplate is available now. Developed specifically for the FS-700, this is the big brother to our standard FS-700 2x4 baseplate. The 3X6 inch bottom plate gives a solid footprint and allows the use of Arri bridge plates. 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. Read the rest of this entry »

Gain control of your controls! Here's the simplest way to relocate you factory Sony handle for the FS-700. With the 15 mm Right Angle Block, the Rosette Spud and the 18 inch extension cable you can now relocate your Sony control handle to the front rails of your rig and be able to utilize the factory on/off and zoom controls from a useable position.  Kit includes one Rosette Spud, one 15 mm Right Angle Block and one 18 inch Extension Cable.

Use this Rosette Spud to relocate your Sony FS-700 factory handle allowing you to use the factory on/off and zoom controls. To use, simply screw the Rosette Spud onto your factory handle and using any combination of our blocks and rods (sold separately) and place the handle just where you like it. You can now run your factory grip ENG style out front or on top or anywhere else you might like it. Includes one 18 inch extension cable.

If you want to mount accessories on the rosette on the side of your FS-700 we have the solution - the Rosette Spud. This rosette has a counter-bored hole through the center allowing you to fasten it to the side of the camera on the Sony factory rosette. From there you can add just about any of our 15 mm based blocks (sold separately). Includes one 1/4-20 X 3/4 fastener.

Top mounted dual handle set up. One Shorty handgrip and one standard handgrip make this one versatile grip set-up. Can be mounted in either direction. Center of grip is 3 inches above mounting position to allow the flip up monitor to move freely. There are nine tapped 1/4-20 holes on the sides of the handle mount so you can add additional components if you like. Mounting hole spacing is 36 mm. Two 1/4-20 fasteners included.

It's a handle. Two screws mount it to any 36 mm spaced holes. Mounting fasteners included.