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Going Dutch for serious support Vocas kit is renowned
for its intelligent design, robust engineering and long-term reliability W hen filmmakers talk about kit, it’s easy to overlook the support gear. However, a great rig transforms the shooting experience – and that’s exactly where Vocas excels. Designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, Vocas has earned a reputation for intelligent engineering, practical design and great durability. It’s no surprise that four Vocas products have been shortlisted in this year’s Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards. The MB-260 Matte Box is up for best lens accessory. While over in the support section for camera rigs, the Lightweight Base Plate, Compact Top Handle and Essential Kit for Canon C400 have been shortlisted. First line of defence The MB-260 Matte Box shows everything Vocas does well and helps improve your images. Filmmakers need flexibility, and the MB-260 delivers exactly that through a highly modular design that can grow alongside production needs. The system can be configured as a lightweight clip-on matte box, mounted on standard 15mm rods or fitted with a swing-away bracket for rapid lens changes. It also supports both 4x4in and 4x5.65in filters. Multiple flag options and a wide range of accessories allow the matte box to be tailored to almost any shooting scenario, and help to control flare, protect image contrast and accept specialist filters. Where stability begins The Lightweight Base Plate proves that professional rigging doesn’t need to be heavy. Designed to fit most cameras, this works equally well with compact mirrorless cameras and cinema bodies. It keeps rigs manageable while maintaining the strength needed for
The Vocas edge The MB-260 Matte Box (above), Lightweight Base Plate (below) and C400 Essential Kit (bottom) are all shortlisted for awards
shooting handheld or from a tripod. A dedicated cheese plate adds multiple mounting points while reinforcing support for PL lens adapters. The kit also includes a viewfinder bracket with an extended Nato rail, preventing unwanted movement and ensuring that horizons remain level. An adjustable handgrip extender serves to improve operating comfort while a USB-C extension cable completes the package. To transform the C400 into a shoulder- mounted camera, it’s a complete solution. Carry with confidence Sometimes, the simplest accessories make the biggest difference. The Vocas Compact Top Handle weighs just 145g but adds a huge amount of functionality. Designed for small and medium-sized cameras, it features multiple 1 ∕ 4in-20 and 3 ∕ 8in-16 mounting points, dual coldshoes and a 15mm accessory socket. It provides a strong and elegant mounting solution without adding unnecessary weight. Built for the long haul What links all four products is Vocas’ philosophy of practical engineering, created to solve real-world production challenges, and that’s why it remains one of the most trusted names in professional filmmaking support gear. Please vote for Vocas by heading to promoviemaker.net .
daily professional use. Height-adjustable 15mm rods guarantee proper alignment with matte boxes, follow focus systems and lens motors, while the comfortable shoulder pad helps reduce fatigue. The shoulder pad is attached magnetically, the rails are quick to adjust and the base includes multiple mounting points for tripod systems and quick-release plates. Transform your C400 Canon’s EOS C400 is a capable cinema camera, but Vocas has taken its usability even further. The Essential Kit combines the most popular accessories all into one integrated package. At its core is a Universal Shoulder Base Plate that allows optimal balance whether
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