The Sony NEX FS-100 Accessory Mounting Plate is now available! Why risk damaging your valuable camera body when there is a simple solution that offers additional protection and so 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. This is the ideal setup for mounting iris rods above your lens, a carry handle or a monitor mount. This plate allows easy access to all of the camera control buttons and installation takes less than one minute. Read the rest of this entry »

Why risk damaging your valuable camera body when there is a simple solution that  offers so many mounting options? The accessory plate mounts to the two existing 1/4-20 holes on the Sony F3 camera body, giving you all the mounting points you will likely ever need. This plate allows easy access to all of the camera control buttons. Installation takes less than one minute and the handle does not have to be removed to install it.  Read the rest of this entry »

After the introduction of the Sony F3 Top Mount Accessory Cheese Plate our customers asked us for even more mounting options. With the addition of this plate you can add many more accessories to the front of your F3 including top mounted iris rods, monitor mounting arms or even an additional small camera baseplate for a second camera. The extension plate mounts to the front two 1/4-20 holes on the Top Mount Accessory Cheese Plate and can only be used with this plate.  The plate has nine 1/4-20 and three 3/8-16 tapped holes for mounting your accessories. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Sony NEX FS-100 baseplate is now available. 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.  Read the rest of this entry »

This baseplate assembly provides a secure and solid mounting platform for large bodied cameras.  The tripod plate has enough mounting holes to attach to just about anything, including the offset mounting holes necessary for the ARRI bridge. Two mounting knobs, one on the front and the other on the rear, allow for secure camera mounting of the Sony PMW-F3 with or without tools, most other cameras use a single knob. The Quad Blocks provide vertical adjustment of the iris rods.  Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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.

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 top handle kit for the FS100 give you a great top handle and many mounting options. Why risk damaging your valuable camera body when there is a simple solution that offers additional protection and so 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. Read the rest of this entry »

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.