The Letus35 MCS Studio Cam Bundle for Canon 1D X and 1D Mark IV with Cineroid Metal EVF Mount was specifically developed for tripod-mounted shooting with an EVF. Integrating an EVF leveling system, this bundle permits the camera operator to tilt the camera up and down with minimal movement of the EVF. By keeping the viewfinder stationary, less head movement is necessary and a more simplistic and efficient workflow is possible. This entire design mimics the time-tested setup of a studio 35mm camera, but caters to the lightweight and more portable aspects of a DSLR setup.
The 1D X/1D Mark IV Cage, from which everything else attaches to, is CNC milled aluminum and hard anodized for durability. The cage design incorporates numerous 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 sockets across the entire cage for a large variety of accessory mounting options.
The EVF knuckle is compatible with the Cineroid Metal EVF and helps to mimic the feeling of a proper viewfinder, as with the use of a 35mm camera. The EVF is easily mounted to a quick release plate, providing simple attachment and removal from the entire knuckle. Precision alignment is possible with the use of an adjustable fluid drag pivot point, allowing tension adjustment as well as forward, backward, side-to-side, and up and down tilting movements.
Working in close collaboration with the EVF knuckle, the eyepiece leveler permits the EVF to remain relatively level while tilting the camera up and down when it is mounted to a tripod. The leveler attaches to the knuckle via the quick release bracket and allows you to obtain the best position for the EVF during use. The leveler is connected to the tripod using a base bracket that is threaded for the included O'Connor tripod head.
The V-mount baseplate acts as the foundation for the entire platform and serves as the connection between the camera and any other mount. It is machined from high grade aluminum and stainless steel that is hard anodized for even greater durability. The unique V-mount design permits a quick, intuitive system for mounting and integrates a safety pin to prevent accidental disengaging of the plate.
Also included is the MCS Camera Interface Plate. The camera interface plate attaches to the bottom of the camera and is the mounting platform for attaching your camera to the quick release base of the cage. Included with the 1D X/1D Mark IV Studio Cam bundle is the standard plate, which is designed for DSLR-sized cameras and provides support for a rear stabilizer. It is also machined from high grade aluminum and anodized for additional strength.
Other accessories included with the bundle are a dove tail, a quick release clamp, a clamp to rod adapter, 2 top/back handles, 2x 18" / 45.7cm stainless steel base rods, a pair of 9" / 22.9cm black rods, a rear stabilizer, 2 Anton Bauer compatible plates, and a standard counter weight. These pieces work together in establishing a strong camera rig system that provides a multitude of mounting options for accessories and other tools.