The Classic Cool-Rig with Top Handle & Counterweight from Cool-Lux is a compact shoulder mount solution designed for large and mid-size cameras. At its core, it features the multi-purpose SHIFT Baseplate and comes complete with a hand-finished walnut handgrip, telescoping top handle, and rod-mount counterweight.
At the press of a button, the SHIFT Baseplate releases a flip-out chest support bar that helps balance the rig. When the bar is released, a soft and durable shoulder pad is also made available. When you fold it back up, it provides 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded tripod mount holes. The resting position of the bar is adjustable to different body types.
The SHIFT Baseplate offers front and rear 15mm rod ports with 1.9" of vertical adjustment on both sets, and it comes with 8" and 4" pairs of carbon fiber 15mm rods. The camera plate is adjustable 4.5" along a dovetail for balancing your camera.
The counterweight features three 1.5 lb stackable weight plates and comes out to 4.7 lb total with the rod bridge included. It also offers two 1/4"-20 and one 3/8"-16 threaded holes for mounting additional accessories.
The top handle has a NATO rail and clamp design and can be secured to the rod bridge of the counterweight. The handle itself telescopes out up to 4.5".
The walnut handgrip comes on a single rod clamp and is adjustable via a rosette adapter secured to the clamp.
The Cool-Lux SHIFT Baseplate is a multi-purpose shoulder mount rig designed for large and mid-size cameras. Attach a handgrip, and you have a full solution. Different handgrips (telescoping and walnut) are available from Cool-Lux. But, you can also upgrade it with cheeseplates and counterweights from Cool-Lux, for standard, cine, and ENG applications.
At the press of a button, the SHIFT Baseplate releases a flip-out chest support bar that helps balance the rig. When the bar is released, a soft and durable shoulder pad is also made available. When you fold it back up, it provides 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded tripod mount holes. The resting position of the bar is adjustable to different body types.
The SHIFT Baseplate offers front and rear 15mm rod ports with 1.9" of vertical adjustment on both sets, and it comes with 8" and 4" pairs of carbon fiber 15mm rods. The camera plate is adjustable 4.5" along a dovetail for properly balancing your camera.
- Compact shoulder rig for large and mid-size cameras
- Flip-out chest support bar
- Front and rear rod ports with 1.9" of vertical adjustment
- 8" and 4" carbon fiber 15mm rods
- Soft, durable, silicone foam shoulder pad
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mount holes
- 4.5" of sliding dovetail camera plate travel
- Upgradeable with handgrips, cheeseplates, and counterweights from Cool-Lux
The Cool-Lux Walnut Grip is milled from a solid block of walnut wood, sanded smooth and hand-rubbed with an oil finish. It features a single 15mm rod adapter compatible with most camera rigs, and is adjustable along a rosette adapter to the position most comfortable for you.
- Organic natural wood feel
- Elegant ergonomic design
- Milled from solid walnut, hand-sanded and sealed with hand-rubbed tung oil finish
- Rosette connection for dialing in a comfortable wrist position
The Cool-Lux Top Handle comes with a NATO rail that can be secured to any support accessory with two 1/4"-20 threaded holes spaced 0.9 to 2" apart, such as many rod bridges and cheese plates. It can be adjusted left and right along the NATO rail, and also telescopes out up to an additional 4.5". It's made of silicone rubber and features a uniform grip geometry.
The Cool-Lux Counterweight features three stackable 1.5 lb weights and comes out to a total of 4.7 lb with the rod bridge included. The rod bridge offers one 3/8"-16 and two 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes for additionally attaching top handles, cheese plates, and other accessories. The weights are milled from solid carbon steel and coated with a durable nickel plated finish. The rod bridge is milled from aluminum.
