Product Features For DSLR/Mirrorless & Video Cameras Stable Shoulder-Mounted Shooting Rig Quick Handle with Rod Bloc and Push-button Push, adjust, release, and then its lock Pair of 15 mm 6” Male-Female rods Pair of 15 mm 8” Female-Female rods Adjustable shoulder pad and back Pad In the Box (1) PAPARAZZI RISER BRIDGE WITH 15MM ROD BLOC SYSTEM (1 PAIR) OF RUBBER QUICK HANDLE WITH ROD BLOC AND PUSH-BUTTON (1) COMPOSITE ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER PAD (SHPAD2) (1) BACK PAD (1) MALE SCREW KNOB ¼-20 (2) 15MM MALE-FEMALE RODS 6" (2) 15MM FEMALE-FEMALE RODS 8" Overview Description The SHAPE composite grip is designed to be compatible with DSLR/Mirrorless & Video Cameras. The easy-to-use ergonomic design is simple to adjust and customize according to your specific needs. It enables a fast transition from tripod to shoulder in one simple click. The front rods are used to attach accessories such as a matte box, a SHAPE follow focus as well as many other 15 mm industry standard accessories. Each support module can be assembled or disassembled easily for travel. Quick handle rod bloc (HAND5) The SHAPE Quick handle rod bloc is a professional video stabilization accessory with 2 camera handle grips, each providing an individual rotation angle of 360°. You can attach the handle to the camera platform using a simple screw knob. A simple Push-Button located at the articulation allows easy attachment and removal. Combined with the anodized aluminum rod bloc, the quick handle offers composite camera support for all 15 mm rods. You can achieve precise positioning by sliding the Quick Handle along the rods and tightening the small red knob located on the Rod Bloc. The rod bloc is designed with 2 screw-threaded holes allowing the mounting of the Quick Handle. SHAPE is well known for its patented Push-button handle, now used by so many professionals in the industry. The technology was developped to give filmakers quick and easy adjustment. By simply pressing the button, you are allowed a 360-degree rotation to place the handle in the best position for your use. Push, adjust, release, and then its lock. Double sliding 15 mm rod bloc (RODSUP3) The SHAPE Double Sliding Rod Block allows you to add a 2nd level of 15 mm rods for setting up additional accessories such as follow focus mechanisms, 35 mm lens adaptors, and matte boxes. The Double Sliding Rod Block is fabricated from anodized aluminum and provides an adjustable vertical position. You can use the Double Sliding Rod Block with all SHAPE 15 mm rods. Pair of rod 15 mm male-female rod (4") (2ROD15MF4) This pair of 4" black 15 mm Extensions Rods features one male end and one female end, each with 1/2"-13 threading. The rods are composed of lightweight anodized aluminum for strength and durability. Standard 15 mm rod for a camera support system Lightweight anodized aluminum for strength and durability Both extremities of the rods are threaded (1/2"-13) Telescopic support arm 15 mm rod bloc (ARM2) The Telescopic Support Arm with Rod Bloc from SHAPE is a variable length support arm designed to stabilize a shoulder rig while keeping the user mobile. The unit consists of an aluminum telescopic arm, Rod Bloc, and multi-function shoe which can be independently adjusted to the user’s preference. It can be adjusted at two points, from a minimum length of 14" to a maximum of 20". The top end of the rod is capped by an adjustable single-knob joint which supports and positions the CNC machined aluminum Rod Bloc—the attachment points for a shoulder-mounted rig. At the arm’s base is an internal spring designed to provide added control when tilting vertically, allowing the user to capture a more stable image while in motion. The bottom end of the telescopic arm is fitted with SHAPE’s multi-function shoe—a cup-style base designed to rest against the user’s torso or in a support belt for additional stability. If needed, the shoe may be removed so that the arm may be used as a boom, providing a connection point for a monitor, microphone, light, and more. The support cup at the end of the arm rests on the SHAPE Belt rather than directly on the operator. Composite adjustable shoulder pad (SHPAD2) The SHAPE adjustable shoulder pad is padded for superior comfort and is made of slip-free material. The screw knob allows to attach SHAPE counter-weight (PAD1, PADCW1). By adding extra male-female rods at the back, you can also attach a counter-weight behind the same rods. This way, your body can easily supports the weight of the camera and its accessories. The shoulder pad is also the perfect solution for switching rapidly from shoulder to tripod without having to remove the shoulder pad. It can remain on the camera rig permanently and it is designed with a 15 mm sliding rod block camera screw knob (1/4-20) for adjustment. Back pad (PAD1) The back pad (PAD1) features a powder coated anodized aluminum plate and arm which are attached to a thick padding on the side facing the user. It is compatible with the SHAPE Mini Composite Shoulder Pad (SHPAD3, SHPAD2, SHPAD1) and can be attach or remove easily from your rig via a 1/4-20 camera screw knob. Additionally, the back pad’s position can be adjusted to the user’s preference – up to 2" vertically and 360° horizontally. The bottom of the back pad is designed with (2) 1/4-20 threaded holes, allowing to attach other accessories or counterweights. Paparazzi riser 15 mm rod system (ROD2) Use the SHAPE Paparazzi Riser/15 mm Rod System as a base to attach accessories to your DSLR or small camcorder. This system displaces the weight of accessories from the camera to the rods/riser. The Paparazzi riser adds 2" to the camera height while its mounting-screw slot allows for up to 4" of front-to-back adjustment. The 15 mm rod system offers thumbscrew-locking 8" rods with Allen key vertical adjustment (up to 1.375"). This riser/rod system can work with various on-camera accessories such as a lens support, matte box, lens adapter, or follow focus. The Paparazzi Riser from SHAPE is a 2" fixed-height camera riser offering either parallel or perpendicular camera support. The riser’s top surface includes a 4" sliding screw slot that enables the camera to be adjusted front-to-back or side-to-side, depending on the riser’s orientation. This Paparazzi Riser features several 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes. The hole located on the base is used to attach the riser to a camera support, while the front and rear holes can be used to attach various accessories such as a sliding rod block. Pair of rod 15 mm female-female rod (8 in) (2ROD15FF8) The SHAPE pair of 15 mm 8" female-female rods are anodized aluminum rods with 1/2"-13 threaded female extremities. The rods are 8" (203mm) long and have a diameter of 0.59" (15 mm). It is compatible with 15 mm 4" or 6" male-female rods, rod bloc, and sliding rod Bloc.
