This MCS Complete Bundle for Canon 1D X, 1D C, and Nikon D4 with SmallHD DP4 Mount from Letus35 is the complete Master Cinema Series (MCS) package and contains all the parts needed to configure your rig for handheld, shoulder mounted, or studio/tripod applications. The bundle includes the 1DX Cage, a V-Lock Baseplate, 12" and 18" stainless steel base rods, and two T-Handles with T-Handle to 15mm Rod Clamps. It also includes the Top Handle, Top Dovetail, Top Clamp to Rails / Rod Bracket, Top Quick Release Clamp, 8" Top Iris Rods, and a Rod to Cold Shoe Adapter. For shoulder mounting, a padded long weight and shoulder pad are included. The bundle also features a matte box, follow focus, two Anton Bauer Gold Mount plates, and an EVF knuckle with quick release plate for a SmallHD DP4. In addition, the MCS Back Pack is provided for carrying equipment and accessories.
Cage
- Designed for use with the Canon EOS-1D X, Canon EOS-1D C, and Nikon D4 DSLR cameras
- CNC milled from high-grade aluminum and is hard anodized for durability
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8" mounting holes along all sides for attaching camera accessories
- A mounting point is available for attaching the MCS V-Lock Baseplate
V-Lock Baseplate
- Designed to quickly convert from one setup to another
- Allows you to quick-release the cage with Top Handle from the baseplate and bottom rods
- Allows you to mount a V-wedge into the baseplate and quickly lock it in place
- Release button with safety pin
- O'Connor compatible tap-n-go plate for tripod mounting
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8" threads
Quick Release Top Handle
- The Top Dovetail, Top Quick Release Clamp, and Top Clamp to Rails / Rod Bracket work together to provide a quick-release system on top of the cage for the Top Handle and 8" rods
- Quickly attach and remove the handle and any optional rod accessories, such as a follow focus unit
- Stainless steel rosette pivot plate for rotating and locking the handle in 30° increments
T-Handles
- Attach to the 15mm rods via the T-Handle to 15mm Rod Clamps
- Mimic the feel of grabbing the matte box frame in a typical 35mm film camera setup
- 100% silicon grips
- Grip utilize hybrid rods, which are flattened on four sides to prevent them from spinning in the rod clamp
EVF Knuckle with SmallHD DP4 Mount
- Mimics the feel of viewfinders on 35mm film cameras
- Adjustable fluid drag pivot point allow you to precisely adjust tension
- EVF position can be adjusted forward, backward, side to side, and tilted up and down
- SmallHD DP4 quick release bracket included
Eyepiece Leveler
- Allows the EVF to remain relatively level while tilting the camera up and down when mounted on a tripod
- Attaches to the EVF knuckle via the quick release bracket
- Allows you to telescope the EVF in and out to obtain the best position
- Bass bracket attached to O'Connor tripod heads threaded for leveler use
Follow Focus
- Quick-release mount bracket
- Height adjustable
- Articulating arm with anti-slip rosette
- Reversible gear box
- Less than 1mm of backlash
Matte Box
- Top flag/eyebrow with thumbscrews
- Double-wide filter tray holds up to three 4 x 5.65 filters
- 138mm round filter tray
- Mounting bracket for 15mm rod support
- Aluminum construction
Additional Features
- 5.5 lb standard counter weight
- 5.45 lb padded long weight
- Shoulder pad made from genuine leather and memory foam for added comfort
- Rod to cold shoe adapter for attaching standard shoe mount devices to 15mm rods
- 2x Anton Bauer Gold Mount Plate
- 12" and 18" stainless steel rods
- Backpack for carrying camera accessories tethered to your main rig