LeftField Sony BURANO System – Expert Documentary Kit (BUD 1-Axis VCT-14)
Original price was: $2,798.$2,238.40Current price is: $2,238.40.
Transform your Sony BURANO into a professional documentary powerhouse with the LeftField Expert Kit. This comprehensive kit equips you with everything needed to capture stunning visuals with precise control and exceptional comfort.
Immerse yourself in the filming experience with the KASBAH Ātman VCT-14 shoulder rig, designed for comfortable filming sessions. Find your balance with the sliding top handle and top plate, while enjoying a seamless viewing experience with the upgraded monitor support system. Paired with the straight loupe adapter, the user experience is unparalleled.
- The KASBAH Ātman shoulder rig features a sliding pad for balance and is compatible with mounting on VCT-14 plates.
- Effortlessly mount top handles and accessories with swift-release convenience through dovetail plates.
- The quick-release BUD-compatible bottom plate allows seamless switching between handheld, tripod, and gimbal modes.
- The straight loupe adapter streamlines rigging requirements, supported by a stable 19mm rod support system.
- Versatile accessory mounting options include NATO rails and cheeseplate, alongside ARRI pin-lock standard threads and ARRI standard rosettes.
Description
Transform your Sony BURANO into a professional documentary powerhouse with the Expert Kit. Equipped with everything you need to capture every moment, ensuring you stay in the action and never miss a shot.
Prepared with the KASBAH Ātman shoulder rig, configured for VCT-14 tripod adapter plates. This setup is tailored for comfortable filming sessions, featuring a straight loupe adapter and an enhanced monitor support system for effortless positioning. Improving ergonomics and usability to enhance the filming experience significantly.
Complete Comfort for Extended Filming
Filming documentaries often involves long shooting days, and maintaining comfort is essential for optimal performance. The ergonomically designed KASBAH Ātman shoulder rig minimises strain on your shoulders and back, allowing you to film for extended periods without discomfort.
The adjustable shoulder pad further enhances comfort by enabling you to personalise the fit to your body. This customisation ensures optimal positioning for both comfort and control, allowing you to focus on capturing your story without physical limitations.
Seamless Workflow and Efficiency:
Saving valuable time during production is crucial, especially in fast-paced documentary filmmaking environments. The VCT-14 mount lets you dock onto any VCT-14 tripod adapter plate. This quick and secure system enables you to efficiently transition between shots and adapt to different filming scenarios without encountering unnecessary delays.
The kit includes a front-mounted 15mm rod clamp that can be adjusted for height, offering a versatile base for potential future upgrades.This allows you to add various accessories like matte boxes, lens supports and focus motors as your filming needs evolve. This adaptable design ensures your kit can grow alongside your documentary filmmaking journey.
Secure and Efficient Integration
Perfect integration with your camera is essential for seamless operation. This kit is designed specifically for the Sony BURANO, ensuring a flawless fit and secure attachment. This eliminates compatibility concerns and allows you to focus on capturing your story, not wrestling with equipment that doesn’t fit properly.
Furthermore, the kit includes a variety of accessory mounting options, including a cold shoe adapter, NATO side rails & cheeseplate, ARRI rosettes and ARRI pin-lock standard threaded points. This versatility allows you to mount essential accessories like microphones, monitors, wireless transmitters, ensuring you have the tools readily available to capture compelling documentary footage in any situation.
Reinforced Monitor Mount Solutions
This kit comes with the 19mm Monitor Support System, providing a sturdy and reliable setup for positioning your monitor. The monitor is securely held in place by the Axl NATO monitor holder, ensuring stable support and smooth rotation without any risk of dropping.
Flexible & Modular
Designed with a modular structure offering a selection of base, monitor support and handle options, this system is suitable for a range of shooting scenarios including handheld shooting, studio setups, solo operation, small crews, gimbals, and drones. Its versatility makes it the most adaptable and flexible solution on the market, ensuring seamless integration into any production setup.
Quick-Release Functionality
The bottom plate uses the ARRI BUD platform, offering rapid-release functionalities, enabling seamless transitions between various setups such as tripod, handheld, and gimbal. The quick-release attribute boosts efficiency on set, preserving precious time during shifts.
Fine-Tuned Balance
The system features sliding top and bottom components, allowing users to finely tune the balance with precision. Whether your camera setup is large or small, with various lens choices and handle options, you can attain optimal results by effectively balancing your rig.
Rigid and Stable Construction
With a core cage that remains connected to the camera, you can detach baseplates and shoulder rigs without dismantling the entire setup. This method enhances rigidity and stability, reducing strain on the camera while providing an efficient rigging solution.
Wide Compatibility
With ARRI pin-lock standard threads, NATO standard rails, and compatibility with both 15mm and 19mm rods, this system effortlessly meshes with current equipment. Its versatility suits rental houses, facilitating easy connections with other camera accessories.
Dovetails for Quick-Release
Featuring dovetails for swift release, you can effortlessly switch between tripod, handheld, and gimbal setups. This feature boosts workflow efficiency on set, guaranteeing smooth transitions between various shooting modes.
Capture Your Vision with Confidence
With the LeftField Sony BURANO – Expert Documentary Kit, you’ll have the tools and comfort you need to transform your vision into captivating documentary footage. Take control of your storytelling and capture the world around you with exceptional detail and professionalism.
Assembly
To assemble the Expert Doco Kit, start by connecting the bottom and top plates. Then, proceed with installing the side plates and the floating NATO rail.
Next, build the monitor support section. Begin by attaching the 19mm front rod mount to the MAP M4 points on the top plate. Subsequently, mount the 19mm rod and double NATO rail.
Prepare the monitor by mounting it onto the holder and then onto the Axl mount. When installing the straight loupe adapter, first remove the 90-degree adapter from the loupe using a T8 driver.
To assemble the shoulder rig, start by fitting the shoulder pad onto the rig before securing the VCT-14 mount.
Complete the setup by personalising your dovetail plates and cheeseplates with your preferred accessories.
Ensure you have 3mm and 4mm hex keys, a flathead screwdriver, and a T8 driver on hand.
Compatibility
While the LeftField Sony BURANO – Expert Documentary Kit (VCT-14) is designed specifically for the Sony BURANO camera, the system has been designed to be compatible with a number of industry-standards.
The shoulder rig is designed for easy mounting on any VCT-14 tripod adapter plate, and the bottom plate adheres to the ARRI BUD standard, as seen on the BUD-1 & BUD-3, facilitating compatibility with various platforms such as our BUD 15mm LWS baseplate, universal BUD plates, and more.
For attaching accessories directly, we use ARRI pin-lock standard threads at all threaded points and NATO standard rails consistently. The MAP M4 points are uniformly spaced 20mm apart.
Part of the LeftField System
The LeftField Sony BURANO – Expert Documentary Kit (VCT-14) offers a robust package for your handheld documentary filmmaking. To enhance its capabilities, consider integrating a range of compatible accessories such as KASBAH hand grips, dovetail plates, and more.
By embracing the modularity of the LeftField System, you can seamlessly integrate components that match your evolving needs, unlocking the full potential of your documentary storytelling journey.
Zero Compromises
For anyone looking to benefit from UK manufactured products then this is the right choice for you. The B4004.0045 – LeftField Sony BURANO – Expert Documentary Kit (BUD One-Axis VCT-14) is manufactured in the UK and that guarantees quality and excellence. In addition, you can also access our customer support where we are on hand to answer any queries you might have.
Warranty
24 Months
Additional information
Weight | 2.5 kg |
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Dimensions | 70 × 70 × 70 cm |