Zacuto Striker
The Zacuto Striker is a light DSLR camera support rig that takes the gunstock and Gorilla Plate of the Target Shooter and adds a handgrip for waist-level support. Offering infinite adjustability and three points of contact for enhanced stability, the Striker is ideal for no-fuss run-and-gun DSLR video production. The included Gorilla plate attaches to the camera using a standard 1/4"-20 mount, and is joined to the rest of the Striker via a 15mm rod (also included). With the gunstock pressed against your body and the handgrip adding support from below, you can adjust height and angle for the most comfortable fit, lending your DSLR the ergonomics and stability of a camcorder.
Note! The Striker cannot accommodate a follow focus or matte box, as it does not have a baseplate. If adding more weight to the front of the camera, we recommend one of the Cinema DSLR Kits with a shoulder pad and counterbalance weight.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (10)
- Easy to use (5)
- Lightweight (5)
- Locks in tight (5)
- Professional quality (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent films (6)
- Video (5)
- Home (3)
- In the studio (3)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (4), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent for handheld DSLR work!
Before getting the Striker I did all of my DSLR work with no support with the exception of a view finder. Adding the Striker helps smooth out your camera moves as well as lessening fatigue...Read complete review
Before getting the Striker I did all of my DSLR work with no support with the exception of a view finder. Adding the Striker helps smooth out your camera moves as well as lessening fatigue on your shoulders and neck in turn helping you keep the camera steady.
I look back at some of the footage I shot w/o the Striker and I see more shaking due to fatigue.
The quality of build on these things is great. Very solid and the locking levers are far superior to any type of screw mount system. It's very light and works perfectly with the Z-Finder pro.
It's easy to remove the camera from the Striker and go straight to a tripod with the help of the baseplate. I just recently shot a wedding and this was a tremendous benefit.
Zacuto's stuff is not cheap and you pay for what you get. A very well designed and built product.
I plan to add a follow focus to the Striker in the near future. Another benefit to Zacuto's stuff is the ability to build on top of what you have.
The only negative I've found so far is that people have no clue as to what you are doing with this contraption connected to a camera. I always have to explain that I'm shooting video.
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Most Liked Negative Review
OverPriced
No doubt it's a good product but too expensive.
This is just aluminum pipes and a couple of brackets with screws and plates. I paid the same price for Gitzo 2542 tripod whic...Read complete review
No doubt it's a good product but too expensive.
This is just aluminum pipes and a couple of brackets with screws and plates. I paid the same price for Gitzo 2542 tripod which is the top of quality and technology and can't be compared to this gear price wise.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
I use the striker for shooting model portfolios. It is compact and well made. Well worth the cost!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
I use this for my Canon cameras, events, red carpets, doc style shoots and its awesome. Not having a over the shoulder rig is great in tight corners as you have no back end to worry about. If it's a lens and camera, maybe a zoom strapped up it's awesome, not heavy.
This is much better than the redrock because of all the angles you can adjust the rig to. Worth every Penny.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
- EXPENSIVE
Best Uses
- Documentary Shooting
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
It has a high price tag but the free z-finder promotion bundling made me spend the funds. So far I love it. I could have probably gotten away with just the gunstock model but glad I have the option of the extra point of contact. Makes hand held shooting much easier!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Expansive
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
it gives what u expect..more stable images for video than handandle.
But is very expansive.
extremely well made, very light and easy to unmount and put inside ur bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
Great product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
very high priced but built well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
Cons
- expensive
Best Uses
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
OK, it's ridiculously expensive. But admittedly, it's really well built, holds the camera nicely, and helps deliver much much better video than just hand-holding your DSLR alone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
Think of it as LEGO parts for your DSLR. Great for taking stills or videos. Easy to put together or take apart. Great for traveling, very light and compact.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
Before getting the Striker I did all of my DSLR work with no support with the exception of a view finder. Adding the Striker helps smooth out your camera moves as well as lessening fatigue on your shoulders and neck in turn helping you keep the camera steady.
I look back at some of the footage I shot w/o the Striker and I see more shaking due to fatigue.
The quality of build on these things is great. Very solid and the locking levers are far superior to any type of screw mount system. It's very light and works perfectly with the Z-Finder pro.
It's easy to remove the camera from the Striker and go straight to a tripod with the help of the baseplate. I just recently shot a wedding and this was a tremendous benefit.
Zacuto's stuff is not cheap and you pay for what you get. A very well designed and built product.
I plan to add a follow focus to the Striker in the near future. Another benefit to Zacuto's stuff is the ability to build on top of what you have.
The only negative I've found so far is that people have no clue as to what you are doing with this contraption connected to a camera. I always have to explain that I'm shooting video.
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Adjust
- Jerky Movement
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
No doubt it's a good product but too expensive.
This is just aluminum pipes and a couple of brackets with screws and plates. I paid the same price for Gitzo 2542 tripod which is the top of quality and technology and can't be compared to this gear price wise.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
If you are using a DSLR handheld then this is what you need. I did a lot of research before I bought this product. I have to say that it was the best choice for me and what I do. There is a lot of flexibility with Zacuto. I like that I can add parts to fit my needs. If you have the money I would do it. Really nice design.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Zacuto Striker:
I love how nice and easy it is to adjust. I can get near monopod steady with this rig.
It is also way smaller than it appears on the pic.
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Shoe & Accessory Mounts
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- Original: $24.95
- Save: $2.49
- Price: $22.46
Brackets
- Price: $228.00
Note: The EVF Gorilla Plate Bracket can be used only with a Gorilla Plate or DSLR Baseplate.
What's in the Box
- Gorilla Plate
- Gunstock
- Handgrip
- 4 x 15mm Rods
- Lifetime Warranty
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