Zacuto Axis EVF Mount
Zacuto have just released a nice looking new product – The Axis, a 360-degree adjustable universal EVF mount.
The Axis is designed to mount via Z-Rails, which are the same fitting as NATO, SWAT, RED, PICATINNY, and WOODEN CAMERA rails. The Axis is compatible with any EVF via a 1/4 20″ screw.
Here’s what Zacuto say on The Axis:
“The Axis has three main pivoting points that can spin 360 degrees and are controlled independently by red tension levers. Release all three levers to completely reposition the mount or release just one to make single segment adjustments. This allows you to dial in the exact amount of tension on each segment to allow adjustment on the fly without the need to manipulate a lever. Just grab and move. These three independent rotating pivot points give you unlimited positioning options.
Attach your EVF with a ¼ 20 screw via the included quick release mount. This quick release EVF mount can slide on and off any of the four sides of the Axis EVF mount rail. No matter the position of the Axis Mount, the four-way Z-Rail keeps your EVF the right way up and in the perfect spot for you. It allows for cradling, under-slinging or standing of your EVF on the rail. The possibilities are endless and the adjustments are super-fast. The Axis can be installed or packed away in seconds.”
Below is a product video of The Axis, which like all Zacuto product videos provides perfect clarity on its features. I can relate with Steve’s dilemma, adjusting a magic arm is tricky one man job with a camera rig on your shoulder, especially when an expensive EVF is hanging off the opposite end. One hand configuration without the need for lever adjustment is a nice feature.
The Axis EVF Mount is available for $565.00 via B&H.
Derek McCabe August 13, 2013
It’s a metal bracket.. for $565!
I would consider one at $200-$225 range.
Steve Weiss October 16, 2013
Come on, this has over 60 parts to it and it is so far from a “metal bracket”. It has three fluid head chambers and has many more uses than an evf bracket. It’s for high mode, low mode, recoil and extender viewfinder positioning. Something that none of the other comparables do. It’s cheaper then all of it’s comparable competition. Watch the video.
Daniel M August 13, 2013
I love that people always complain about product prices. Go and find one of these for under $300. I guarantee you that you will be replacing it within a year of using it. Better yet, build your own. Invest your time and money into creating something similar and let’s see what you sell it for.
Tim August 13, 2013
I agree with Daniel.
Whilst Zacuto pricing positions it in a league of it’s own, so does the quality of their products.
I’ve used a fair few different rigs and few match up to the wuality of Zacuto.
Every non electrical product they make comes with a lifetime warranty.
Steve Weiss August 24, 2013
I’m sure this isn’t that comforting but we have been making a huge effort to find cost savings in every new product we are coming out with. We have found a way to get our supply costs down and our products are a lot cheaper these days. Our new follow focus has more uses and is at $500 on of the cheapest amongst our competitors. Same with our new side cage, tornado, and this product-the axis-is almost 1/2 of the price of competitive three axis EVF mounts on the market. This is a serious piece of engineering and took a long time to get just right, it’s not friction based, it’s oil based, kind of like three little fluid heads. If anyone would like to have me ship them a Axis and you can do a review on it for this forum, send me an email: steve@zacuto.com
Philip Fountain October 10, 2013
it looks ridiculous
Tim October 11, 2013
In what context?
Philip Fountain October 11, 2013
at 2:34 in the video… in that context
Tim October 11, 2013
Ah yes, I see your point.
Although both that hip height setup and high over head setup are more of an exercise for what the product is capable of doing, not a display of regular shooting positioning.
Steve Weiss October 16, 2013
Are you kidding me. This was the one application I made sure it did. Making it in handheld positioning was easy, making it go to the back was harder. Their is going to be an accessory piece coming soon to make this a full functioning eyepiece leveler where the EVF doesn’t move in tilts. Working from the back of a dolly or tripod is extremely common and the only comfortable way to shoot for long period of time without hunching over the camera. This is the bonus. P.S. the eyepiece leveler product on the way will have a universal mount so it will work with all tripods without having to tap the tripod head. This has been extremely difficult and I’m very excited about it.
Tim October 16, 2013
preaching to the converted. I’m a big fan of this product.
For me, the retention of tension whilst maintaining flexibility is one of it’s best selling points.
Leveler sounds great also.