SHAPE Baseplate Cage Follow Focus For Sony PXW-FX9 Professional Video Camcorder

The SHAPE Baseplate Cage Follow Focus For Sony PXW-FX9 Professional Video Camcorder is an excellent rigging solution for one of the most versatile camcorders in the industry. This rigging kit includes the following items:

• A shoulder mount baseplate with 15mm rod system
• A form fitting side plate with Arri rosette
• A top plate, a rear insert plate
• A rosette handle with black push-button
• A follow focus pro.

The baseplate includes an integrated shoulder mount that allows you to convert your tripod-mounted camera into a handheld shoulder rig. The rear insert plate attaches to the rear of the camera to support it on the baseplate. The 15mm rods allow you to mount additional accessories like a matte box and follow focus. The push-button handle attaches to the baseplate and can rotate using the rosette joints for the most comfortable position.

Sony FX9 V-lock quick release baseplate

The FX9 baseplate is designed to match the Sony FX9 optical center. The bracket system with magnet let you swivel the baseplate to the left for an easy access to the camera screws. It is designed with 2 standard Arri rosettes for handles or accessories mount. The quick release adapter plate is compatible with most VCT tripod plate and there is also a protective rubber pads on top of the plate to protect your camera. Two 15 mm lightweight rod blocs can be fixed to the front and rear of the baseplate, allowing you to install more camera accessories. The safety ratchet knobs are built in a way to apply an optimal pressure to the rods. The thick shoulder pad produces maximum comfort and is made of gel padding and slip-free material. The baseplate is also designed with a sophisticated tool box to store your extra screws and Allen key. Quick access to your extra screws and Allen key can be a time saver, even more so, when you are in the middle of a shoot. The shoulder plate is equipped with 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 threaded holes allowing extra screws to be stored and there is a magnet at the back to attach your Allen key.

Sony FX9 camera cage

Add accessories and handheld functionality to your Sony PXW-FX9 camera with this kit made of CNC aluminum. It includes a form fitting side plate with Arri rosette , a top plate and a rear insert plate connecting together to protect your camera. The kit features several 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes with anti rotating holes. The top plate is also designed to fit the native Sony FX9 handle.

Sony FX9 rear insert plate

The rear insert plate is a CNC aluminum support plate compatible with the Sony FX9 camera. The plate mounts to the camera body via three M4 mounting screws. The center of the plate is designed with (3) 3/8-16 and (3) 1/4-20 threaded holes for tripod mount. The large surface of the plate also provides necessary support when the camera is mount to a tripod or a shoulder mount.

Follow Focus Pro

Manufactured in sleek black aluminum anodized, this special edition professional follow focus unit combines sleek look with trusted engineering and a classic design. The SHAPE Follow Focus Pro is an industry workhorse and has already proven itself on countless tough shoots all over the world, so you needn’t worry about it letting you down. SHAPE engineering is internationally renowned and there is one of the most robust motion picture accessories ever built. It mounts on 15 mm rods and features an adjustable arm which puts the gear at the optimal position for the lens, no matter what the diameter is. The unit snaps onto 15 mm rods, allowing for quick attachment, removal, and repositioning. Two 0.8 pitch gears come included and give you a choice of either 28 teeth or 43 teeth - depending on the throw distance of the lens. Additional features include two adjustable hard stops, removable marking disc, and an industry standard accessory port for using optional whips and cranks. While the Follow Focus Pro contains the essentials for pulling focus on any type of project production, the choice of either 15 mm rod adaptors means that you can SHAPE the system to meet your particular requirements.

15 mm 8" rods

Pair of 15 mm rods 8" long that fit studio and LWS 15 mm rod clamps, allowing you to use available rod mounted accessories. The rods are machined from hollow aluminum tubes and feature chamfered ends that make it easier to insert into 15 mm rod clamps, even if the rod isn't perfectly aligned or is at a slight angle to the rod clamp.

15 mm 4" rods

This pair of SHAPE 15 mm Aluminum Rods (4") connect into your camera rig, extend it, and let you add various SHAPE and third-party accessories compatible with 15 mm rods. With these two rods and with a few fundamental accessories, you can most certainly even begin building your own rig from scratch. The rods are each 15 mm in diameter, 4 inches long, hollow, non-threaded, and made of reliable aluminum coated with a clear finish.