ZACUTO SALES - SOUTH AUSTRALIA  
 

Zacuto is an innovative company based in the USA specialising in the manufacture of accessories for Film, HD Video & HDSLR cameras. Designed for independent filmmakers by independent filmmakers, Zacuto create customized camera packages & products which come with a lifetime guarantee.  Built to standards higher then German engineering quality, every aspect of the design & production is checked that it meets extremely high tolerances.

 

Whatever Zacuto products you see showcased here, or whilst searching Zacuto’s website, it’s likely Picture Hire Australia has in stock.  If what you’re after is not in stock we can access it quickly.

 

To obtain a quote or to see our range of HDSLR accessories call our office on 08 8364 2411 or email Pete Hall on pete@picturehire.com.
The Z-Finder Pro 3.0x or 02.5x is one of Zacuto’s Optical Viewfinders that allows HDSLR cameras to have the correct form factor for video. It offers 3.0x or 2.5x focusable magnification, a 40mm diameter Anti-Fog lens, an eyecup preventing extraneous light leakage, a diopter & a field of view perfectly matched to 3” LCD screens. If you need extra focal length you can use the Z-Finder Extender Frames. These are semi-permanently stackable frames that attach to the skirt of the Z-Finder Pro & extends the Z-Finder glass further way from the LCD screen for people who are farsighted.
   
The DSLR Baseplate is Zacuto's adjustable & expandable baseplate. It comes with a pair of 3.5” male/female rods in order to mount a follow focus &/or matte box; rod extensions may be necessary for long lenses. The baseplate mounts to your camera using a ¼ 20” screw. The baseplate has multiple ½” 13 threads on all sides; (1) ½” 13 thread on both the left & right side, (4) ½” 13 threads on the front (2 on the top and 2 on the bottom) and (2) ½” 13 threads on the back . The multiple 1/2” 13 threads allow you to mount rods on all sides of the baseplate allowing you to create your perfect rig.
   
The Single Action kit is a tripod only kit with a follow focus unit but can easily be upgraded to a shoulder mounted rig. This kit works on any HDSLR camera with or without battery grips as it is highly adjustable in height. The DSLR baseplate attaches to your tripod plate using the standard tripod plate screws, (2) ¼ 20” & (1) 3/8 16”. Your camera can also be quickly released from the rig by turning the red knob then pulling up on your camera. The camera quick release plate stays mounted to your camera so you can quickly switch between using the camera as part of a rig or on its own.
   
The Target Shooter is Zacuto's lightest kit. It has three points of contact by having both hands on the camera & the gunstock in your chest. The entire kit is infinitely adjustable. You can add a fourth point of contact by adding a Z-Finder.

The Gorilla Plate, included with the Target Shooter, attaches to the bottom of your camera using the standard tripod screw hole. The Gorilla plate has a 15mm hole in the bottom which allows you to attach the main rod for the Target Shooter. The rig can be freed from the Gorilla plate by flipping the red lever. A tripod plate can be installed on the Gorilla plate for quickly moving from handheld to tripod by.
   
The Gorilla Plate is used in both of our Gorilla Kits (Striker & Target Shooter) & must be used with the Z-Finder Pro. The Gorilla plate attaches to your camera using the standard tripod screw hole. You can also mount your tripod plate underneath the Gorilla plate so you can quickly go from handheld to tripod use. For mounting the Gorilla plate to the tripod, it has (2) ¼ 20” screw holes and a locking pin hole. The Z-Finder frame attaches to the Gorilla plate using two thumb screws. The frame can be removed by loosening the thumb screws & pulling up on the frame. A Gorilla Plate & Frame is included with the Z-Finder Pro.
   
The Fast Draw is a shoulder mounted handheld system that uses Zacuto's DSLR Baseplate. This kit works on any DSLR camera with or without battery grips as it is infinitely adjustable in height. The baseplate attaches to your tripod plate using the standard tripod plate screws, (2) ¼ 20” and (1) 3/8 16”. Your camera can also be quickly released from the rig by turning the red knob then pulling up on your camera. The camera quick release plate stays mounted to your camera so you can quickly switch between using the camera as part of a rig or on its own. You can easily add the optional Z-Finder Pro by attaching the Z-Finder Mounting Frame (included with the Z-Finder Pro) to the camera quick release plate using two thumb screws.
   
The Zacuto DSLR Z-Cage allows you to have a small, stable, & portable mounting solution for your DSLR & all of the accessories used with it. The Z-Cage allows you to gain a better form factor for holding the camera in your hands, giving you more stability when shooting & lots of options & space for all of your additional accessories such as an HD monitor, audio recorder etc. The Z-Cage uses the DSLR Baseplate & DSLR Handles.
 
   
The Peacemaker is the perfect DSLR Tripod Kit. It includes the DSLR Baseplate, Z-Focus with ZipGear Prime Lens Kit, monitor mounting arm & our double mount system for mounting pro batteries. The Peacemaker works on any DSLR camera with or without battery grips as it is highly adjustable in height. The baseplate attaches to your tripod plate using the standard tripod plate screws, (2) ¼ 20” and (1) 3/8 16”. Your camera can also be quickly released from the rig by turning the red knob then pulling up on your camera. The camera quick release plate stays mounted to your camera so you can quickly switch between using the camera as part of a rig or on its own. Easily add the optional Z-Finder Pro.
   
The Flippable Reversible Z-Focus is an extremely accurate follow focus for 15mm lightweight rods. The mechanism utilizes a set of gears that connect to & spin the focus ring or Zacuto zip gear on the camera lens. The white disk allows the focus puller to create distance marks for repeatable focus pulls. This Z-Focus has a new flippable design so you can quickly remove the follow focus & flip it from the operator to the assistant side in seconds. It also has a reversible feature which allows you to quickly reverse the direction of the follow focus drive unit so it rotates in the opposite direction which is useful when focusing Nikon lenses.
   
Zacuto Universal ZipGear 1 Stop (fits any lens), 1 13.5" adjustable gear, 1 stop housing. Works on any camera, prime or zoom lens. Just wrap the gear around the lens, cut to size, press on gear locking housing & tighten. Install stop housing to stop at infinity. Installation takes one minute. Also available in a kit of four.