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SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System

  • Price: $175.12
  • B&H # SHROD2
  • Mfr# ROD2

Product Highlights

  • Avoids Additional Weight on the Lens
  • Has a PAPARAZZI Riser/Sliding Rod Block
  • Has 2 15mm Aluminum Rods

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The Shape 15mm Rod Riser System is a rod riser system used as an accessory for matteboxes, a 35mm lens adaptor, and follow focus mechanisms. It avoids additional weight on the lens by supporting the weight of these accessories.

The 15mm Rod Riser System is made up of a PAPARAZZI riser, sliding rod block, and two 15mm aluminum rods.

Avoids additional weight on the lens by supporting the weight of matteboxes, a 35mm lens adaptor, and follow focus mechanisms
Made up of a PAPARAZZI riser, a sliding rock block, and two 15mm aluminum rods
Measures 8" (20.3cm) in length

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SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System
 
4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

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        5.0

        Great Product for small cost

        By The Big Guy

        from Philadelphia, PA

        About Me Aspiring Film Maker

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Stability

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Movies
          • Stabilization

          Comments about SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System:

          Was just the price I was hoping for. Great product!

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          5.0

          A foundation to build on

          By Graphic designer turned videographer

          from St. Louis, MO

          About Me Tech Savvy

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          Pros

          • Good Stability

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              Comments about SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System:

              This is a very sturdy, adaptable foundation that holds a DSLR camera, follow-focus unit, a bracket for an external monitor--and also allowed me to add an extra set of rods on the back to hold audio gear (mixer/preamps and audio recorder). All of this goes nearly on a tripod. I use a Manfrotto Quick Release plate to mount the camera to the Shape riser. Works well, solid. The equipment is very clean and professional; things tighten down securely with no problems. It is not petite but I like the solidity and being able to bring multiple pieces of equipment together into one package with a good form factor.

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              2.0

              It does the job.

              By Johnny C.

              from Toronto, ON

              About Me Indi filmmaker, Video Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use

              Cons

              • Lacks Functionality
              • Limited Compatibility
              • Poor Design
              • Pricey / Poor Value

              Best Uses

              • Independent Films

              Comments about SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System:

              I bought this product for a DSLR rig. It does the job to hold follow focus and matte box. The metal parts are in good quality.[...] (I'm still waiting for the replacement knob coming) The biggest draw back is that no 3/8" screw capability. In order to put a video camera on it, I had to buy a Manfrotto 577 quick release system putting on top of it. It got 2 starts due to the price, as a DSLR riser/base plate, I gotta admit it's cheaper than Zacuto, Redrock or Letus. You definitely want to have other choice if you had bigger budget for a riser.

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              5.0

              Works for me

              By Ron Elliot

              from Jersy City, NJ

              About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Highly Compatible
              • Improves Performance
              • Professional Quality

              Cons

              • Bulky

              Best Uses

              • Complex Projects
              • Home Movies
              • Independent Films
              • In The Studio

              Comments about SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System:

              this product works well for me for DSLR cinematography, and most of all is price right. I cant see spending 3x the price for a name... a little bulky but well worth it

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              4.0

              Really well made, versatile product

              By Tony

              from Bay Area

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                    Comments about SHAPE 15mm Rod Riser System:

                    Bought this to mount a cheap follow focus (DeFocus) for the 7d. I didn't want to go down the Zacuto / Redrock Micro path where the rig cost more than the lens and camera combined. What I found with the Shape piece is that you don't have to. Really solid construction with plenty of holes for adding arms, battery holders, or whatever craziness I may choose. Shape has a bunch of stuff that you can add, and after seeing the quality of this I wouldn't hesitate to try.
                    Good stuff.

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