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Zero Gravity Tripod Head- NEW FROM VARIZOOM

VariZoom's new patent pending Zero Gravity is already a two time best of show winner at NAB2008 with two national publications: DV magazine's Black Diamond award and Videography magazine's Vidy award.

VariZoom's unique approach to this tripod head allows the user to exactly balance the camera's centre of gravity so the operator can adjust cameras pan and tilt to any position without having to tighten the drag control. Front heavy troubles are over!

Specifications

Max. Load Capacity Cameras up to 25lbs - 11kg
Bowl Size 100mm

 

PRICE £465.00 inc + CARRIAGE

 

 

 

 

VZ-ROCK-EX Mini Series Lens Control for Sony PMW-EX1

Pressure-sensitive zoom rocker provides precise zoom control

Low profile record/pause button

Video return button plays back the last 5 seconds of recorded material

Compact design housing with clamp

 

 

 

 

 

VZ-ROCK-EX PRICE £235.00 INC + CARRIAGE

 

 

VZ-PRO-EX Pro Series Lens Control for Sony PMW-EX1

Pressure-sensitive zoom rocker provides precise zoom control

Large, safely-located record/pause button

Video return button plays back the last 5 seconds of recorded material

Rubber-foam grip for comfort

Heavy-duty aluminium housing and quick-release clamp

VZ-PRO-EX PRICE £295.00 INC + CARRIAGE

VZ-PG-EX Pistol Grip Series Lens Control for Sony PMW-EX1

Pressure-sensitive zoom rocker precise zoom control

Red record/pause button

Video return button plays back the last 5 seconds of recorded material

Rubber-foam grip with a ‘pistol grip’ curve for ergonomic comfort

Heavy-duty, quick-release aluminium swivel clamp for angular adjustment of handle position

 

LIMITED UK STOCK - PHONE BEFORE ORDERING

VZ-PG-EX PRICE £370.00 INC + CARRIAGE

 

 

 

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DV Media Rig Support

VariZoom is happy to announce the latest addition to our comprehensive line of Shoulder Support Systems. The new DV Media Rig Support is the top of the line in shoulder support systems. With its precision machining, shock absorbing support pod and adjustable shoulder mounts along with the first ever adjustable weight distribution system…the DV Media Rig Pro Support is the ultimate in Camera Support Gear.

Adjustable Shoulder Support Rig w/ Adjustable Weight Distribution
FEATURES::
Lightweight Compact Design
Adjustable Rear Weight Distribution
Adjustable Shoulder Support
Full Tilt capabilities
On Board Adjustable Accessory Adapter
Non Skid Shoulder Pad
Extended Handles Allows Room for Zoom/Focus Controls
Comfort Grip Handles for Easy Control
Rapid Release Camera Plate for Quick Camera Swaps
Completely Adjustable Side to Side and Front to Back Axis
Two Stage Adjustable Shock Absorbing Support pod (not shown in picture)
Adjustable Belt with Holster (not shown in picture)

Specifications::
Weight* 6.8 lbs
Full Width 12.5"
Full Height 11”
Full Length 23”
Pod Min. Length 16.5"
Pod Max. Length 31"
Compatibility Camcorders up to 7 lbs.


Includes
Dual Stage Suspension Pod
Rapid Release Camera Mounting Plate
Adjustable Belt w/ Holster

* Packed Weight is 9.5 lbs
Packed Dimensions 20x16x7

The new DV Media Rig has replaced the VariZoom DVRig-Pro which has been discontinued to make room for the latest innovation in Support Systems.

VZ-DV Media Rig - PRICE £510.00 inc + carriage

VZ - Rock PZFI - Zoom/Focus/Iris control for PANASONIC HVX200 & DVX100B ONLY

Specifically designed for Panasonic HVX200 and DVX100B this is the first and only zoom, focus, and iris control. This powerful combination offers precise control over these three camera functions. Operator may switch between auto and manual control for either focus or iris at anytime. Works on all camera supports, stabilizers, tripods, & jibs.

The Rock PZZFI utilizes a pressure-sensitive, side-to-side rocker switch like broadcast zoom controls. This rocker has a greater range of motion for a finer degree of zoom control than the throttle style zoom controls. Adjust the exposure or focus with a finger, smooth and quiet knobs provide easy operation while you compose your shots. Independent focus/iris knobs allow for two people to operate together for critical focus during moving shots or crane moves, imagine the possibilities! The body switches click into position, letting you watch the picture, not your hands.

  • Wide-sweep variable rocker for smooth, sustainable zooms
  • Low profile record/pause button
  • Unique dual knob adjustment
  • Body switches for manual/auto modes

VZ - Rock PZFI -  PRICE £220.00 inc + carriage

VZ - PFI - Focus/Iris control for PANASONIC HVX200 & DVX100B ONLY

Specifically designed for Panasonic HVX200 and DVX100B cameras, the affordable and versatile PFI offers precision focus and iris control. Operator may switch between auto and manual at anytime. Works on all camera supports, stabilizers, tripods, & jibs.

A stylish, lightweight body houses our unique dual knob adjustment system, which allows you to ease into proper focus and exposure in either direction. Independent focus/iris knobs allow for two people to operate together for critical focus during moving shots or crane moves, imagine the possibilities! The body switches click into position, letting you watch the picture, not your hands. The VZ-PFI is completely intuitive and smooth, requiring no setup, power, or operator skill. This unique miniature control is a perfect compliment to a Panasonic Zoom controller.

  • Smooth and quiet knobs provide ultra-fine adjustment
  • Body switches ensure confidence in manual/auto mode selection

 VZ - PFI - PRICE £150.00 inc + carriage

 

VZ-LSP VariZoom hands free camera support, the digital videographer has a perfect combination if fitted with a lens controller.

The VZ-LSP is an incredible product that you will take pride in owning and utilizing. Assembled with over 20 individual precision-machined parts, the VZ-LSP is truly a work of art that is appreciated by professionals all over the world. Unlike many of the similar products on the market, the LSP has a genuinely refined ergonomic design based on many years of field service and customer feedback.

Shoot fatigue free all day with camcorders up to 8 pounds. The VZ-LSP provides for ten adjustable fittings for an endless variety of body types. The VZ-LSP is tough, lightweight and made to last a lifetime. Add a VariZoom controller and you have a powerful acquisition tool. Guaranteed best or your money back!

  • Shoulder and abdomen support carry the weight of the camera, eliminated stress and fatigue

  • Adjustments include: angle of shoulder pad, position of camcorder platform, angle of handle, length and angle of abdomen support, and angle of abdomen pad – fits nearly any height or girth

  • Lightweight, compact folding design for great portability

  • Handle is compatible with all VariZoom controllers. VZ-PG-L w/ deluxe clamp allows for direct replacement of handle

  • w/ PG-L controller. This item is a support ONLY - lens controller is extra

 

VZ-LSP

What it’s for...   The VZ-LSP is designed specifically for the popular "prosumer" camcorders which are smaller than traditional shoulder-mount cameras, including the Sony VX-1000, DSR-200, TRV-900; and Canon’s XL1 & GL1.

How it works...   The VZ-LSP insures a stable shooting platform by providing three points of body contact: shoulder, hand and abdomen. The LSP may also be configured with or without the support depending on shooter preference.

Where it connects...   Attach your camcorder to the shoulder brace camera platform using the camera's tripod mounting receiver with the included knurled screw. Then position the camera platform (forward, back, up or down) so that the viewfinder or LCD monitor meets the eye comfortably. -

VZ-LSP - Price£370.00 inc + carriage

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The VZ-Rock:

The VZ-Rock features a unique variable speed rocker control allows user to maintain the slowest crawl or gradually ramp up speed and then decrease speed gradually all in one smooth motion! Because your thumb never leaves the speed control you have quick response time and smooth actions to zoom in, zoom out, zoom faster or zoom slower. Simply push to the right to zoom in (telephoto) and push to left side to zoom out (wide). No shaking the camera or time lost fumbling to find the right button to zoom in or zoom out.

A low profile record button ("R") avoids accidental activation. And finally, the Wake up from standby button ("ON") Your camera manufacturer wisely created this safety feature to protect your camera. VariZoom controls respects this feature and utilizes it to the videographers greatest advantage. The purpose of this critical safety feature is to prevent damage to your cameras tape heads and the tape itself. When a camera is in pause mode the tape is still engaged with the spinning recording heads of the camera. Because the tape is not moving when in pause mode the heads will be spinning in place on the tape. The standby safety mode activates the tape transport to disengage the tape from the recording heads. This of course eliminates wear and tear on your camera and your tape.

Sometimes you can wait for hours with the camera in standby mode. When you get ready to shoot again just press the "wake up from stand-by button" and then the tape re-engages the recording heads and remains in pause until the record button is pushed.

The intuitive rocker focus control provides you with smooth ergonomic control. Place your thumb in centre of the rocker and move thumb forward to focus near or shift your thumb back to focus far. This is the only rocker control of it's kind that DOES NOT! share the rocker for both zoom and focus. Separate controls for zoom and focus is essential for quick active response times. No time will be lost switching back and forth with a shared control.

Shuttle Search Control! Surf through your tape with the new Frame Forward (F+) and Frame Reverse (F-) shuttle buttons. Press this button once and it surfs through your tape one frame at a time. Or, jog through your tape by pressing and holding the button down.

On-Screen Data Control! Turn your on-screen data in your view finder on and off (DATA)! Works much like your "display" button on your camcorder.

And Finally, Auto Focus (A) Turn your focus control from auto focus to manual and back again with the VZ-Rock!
(This feature not available on certain camera models)

                 VZ-Rock - £185.00 inc + carriage

                     

Varizoom VZ-Rock DVX  Our unique variable speed Rocker Zoom thumb control allows user to maintain the slowest crawl or gradually ramp up speed and then decrease speed gradually all in one smooth motion! Because your thumb never leaves the speed control you have quick response time and smooth actions to zoom in, zoom out, zoom faster or zoom slower. Simply push forward to zoom in (telephoto) and pull back to zoom out (wide). No shaking the camera or time lost fumbling to find the right button to zoom in or zoom out.
A low profile record button ("R") avoids accidental activation

Features

  • Maintain Slow Crawls Easily with Rocker Zoom!

  • Precision variable-speed control over camera zooms. Ramp up from slow to fast and then slower again in a single move with our custom designed "rocker" style zoom.

  • 40 inches of cable is built in to the unit.

  • Heavy-duty clamping system allows operator exceptional control over tripod and camera functions simultaneously with one hand.

  • Designed for the discriminating shooter -- run your camcorder without having to touch it. No more undesired noise from fingers bumping the microphone and lens, etc.

  • Assembled with top quality components and the highest degree of care and craftsmanship.

VZ-Rock-DVX - for Panasonic AGDVX100 & AG-DVC60/30 - £185.00 inc + carriage only

Stealth

 

VariZoom VZ-Stealth Zoom for all mini-DV & Hi8 camcorders with a LANC jack

Unique Features Include...   

 Our unique variable speed zoom thumb control allows user to maintain the slowest crawl or gradually ramp up speed and then decrease speed gradually all in one smooth motion! Because your thumb never leaves the speed control you have quick response time and smooth actions to zoom in, zoom out, zoom faster or zoom slower. Simply push forward to zoom in (telephoto) and pull back to zoom out (wide). No shaking the camera or time lost fumbling to find the right button to zoom in or zoom out. 

Our intuitive rocker focus control provides you with smooth ergonomic control. Place your thumb in centre of the rocker and move thumb forward to focus near or shift your thumb back to focus far.

 

A low profile record button ("R") avoids accidental activation. And finally, the Wake up from standby button ("ON") Your camera manufacturer wisely created this safety feature to protect your camera. VariZoom controls respects this feature and utilizes it to the Videographers greatest advantage. The purpose of this critical safety feature is to prevent damage to your cameras tape heads and the tape itself. When a camera is in pause mode the tape is still engaged with the spinning recording heads of the camera. Because the tape is not moving when in pause mode the heads will be spinning in place on the tape. The standby safety mode activates the tape transport to disengage the tape from the recording heads. This of course eliminates wear and tear on your camera and your tape.

Stealth

When National Geographic uses our VariZoom's on their wildlife shots they sometimes wait for hours with the camera in standby mode. When they get ready to shoot again they press our "wake up from stand-by button" and then the tape re-engages the recording heads and remains in pause until the record button is pushed. Works with all of today's popular Mini-DV - Hi8 - Digital 8 Camcorders connects direct into the LANC jack (Control-L)

VZ-Stealth - mini LANC zoom & focus controller Price £150.00 inc + carriage

 

The VZ-Stealth-LX is similar to the VZ-Stealth but in addition has extra features which include shuttle search control for frame advance or reverse, on screen data control and auto focus on/off

VZ-Stealth LX - Fully featured LANC zoom & focus controller £170.00 inc + carriage

Stealth

VZ-Stealth DVX  The VZ-Stealth-DVX is designed to operate with the Panasonic AG-DVX100 and AG-DVC60/30 Camcorders. It features a thumb operated pressure sensitive T-Bar for variable speed zoom control and has a low profile record/pause button with recording LED indicator.

The VZ-Stealth DVX features a unique variable speed zoom thumb control allows user to maintain the slowest crawl or gradually ramp up speed and then decrease speed gradually all in one smooth motion! Because your thumb never leaves the speed control you have quick response time and smooth actions to zoom in, zoom out, zoom faster or zoom slower.
Simply push forward to zoom in (telephoto) and pull back to zoom out (wide). No shaking the camera or time lost fumbling to find the right button to zoom in or zoom out.
  • Maintain Slow Crawls Easily!
  • Precision variable-speed control over camera zooms. Ramp up from slow to fast and then slower again in a single move with our custom designed "throttle" style zoom.
  • 40 inches of cable is built in to the unit.
  • Heavy-duty clamping system allows operator exceptional control over tripod and camera functions simultaneously with one hand.
  • Designed for prosumer shooters -- run your camcorder without having to touch it. No more undesired noise from fingers bumping the microphone and lens, etc.
  • Assembled with top quality components and the highest degree of care and craftsmanship.
  • VZ-Stealth DVX - for Panasonic AG-DVX100 & AG-DVC60/30 camcorders zoom & focus controller £150.00 inc+ carriage

     

     

     

    All New Steady System:  The FlowPod

    For All Camcorders up to 9lbs.     

    Introducing the FlowPod. VariZoom's newest addition to our high quality line of support gear for mini-DV videographers. This uniquely styled device is the most versatile piece of support gear on the market. Designed to work perfectly with or without a VariZoom control, the FlowPod merges our popular StealthPod monopod with this patent pending stabilizing system.  Our unique multi-purpose handle features a telescoping pin that can either be locked inline for use as a monopod or unlocked to allow free floating action shots. The slim design allows for ease of use in the tightest of shooting situations.   For All Camcorders UP TO 4 KG NB this item does NOT come with a monitor or Varizoom lens controller.

    Weight 3.95 lb. -  Min Height 28.5"  - Max Height 54" -  Counter Weights Steel, 3 x 0.3 lb each - Camera Weight Range 1-9 lbs (not recommended for for Canon XL2) -  Construction Aluminium.

    FlowPod professional stabiliser & monopod for cameras up to 4KG comprises: telescoping monopod  - balancing plate & locking pivoting foam handle grip

    VZ-FP - £385.00 inc + carriage

    FlowPod kit included:

    telescoping monopod - balancing plate - locking pivoting foam handle grip - and carry case

    VZ-FPC -£399.00 inc + carriage

    FlowPod kit included:

     telescoping monopod - balancing plate - locking pivoting foam handle grip - low mode and carry case

    VZ-FPK - £470.00 inc + carriage

     

    This Flow Pod low mode attachment allows you to film at "street" level

    VZ-LF - Low Kit For FLOW POD £67.00 inc

      VZ-FP CASE  Flow Pod Case  £22.00inc

    PLEASE CALL FOR THIS ITEM

    All prices shown are inclusive and are plus carriage only

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    VZ-Ultralite    The Ultralite is a compact stabilizer solution for field use for small cameras 1-3 kilo's. It comes complete with a quick release plate allowing you to quickly detach your camera to mount it directly on to a tripod if desired. The pedestal base can be used to set the unit down when not in use. This is ideal for panning or still shots and the beauty of this is that no tools are required to assemble this new hand held stabilizer.

    LOCKING GIMBLE
    The gimbal handle can rotate and tilt in just about any direction and still give a sense of floating. The gimbal knob allows you to lock it in place for a single hand operation. The fore and aft knob locks the camera in to view shoot high or low.

    QUICK RELEASE
    This mount allows you to quickly detach your camera to mount it directly on to a tripod if desired, or just to store your camera. The best part is once you balance the camera, you'll never have to balance it again! Simply release the camera for portability or quick handheld shots.

    PEDESTAL BASE PLATE
    The Ultralite is a compact solution for field use for small cameras 2-7 pounds. The pedestal base can be used to set the unit down when not in use. This is ideal for panning or still shots positioned on any table top. The pedestal base allows continued shooting in between action shots without requiring an additional tripod.

     VZ-Ultralite - Price £355.00 inc + carriage

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    CARRIAGE CHARGE £8.50

    VariZoom has created another must have accessory for the Canon XL1 user that also uses the new 16X XL manual lens. Leverage the full advantages of the new Canon 16x XL manual lens for the XL2 with VariZoom's VZ-FCX manual focus control! The new VZ-FCX manual focus control is the answer to manual zoom control without the need of handling the lens which causes camera shakes. As the perfect compliment to VariZoom's proven line of DV camcorder zoom controls, the VZ-FCX provides smooth and precise focus control for the Canon 16x XL manual lens from your tripod pan handle, overcoming the limitations of this superb manual-focus lens. Just clamp the VZ-FCX control head to the focus ring on the lens barrel, and mount the handle on your tripod. When combined with a VariZoom VZ-Pro-L zoom control, suddenly you're in a brand new league with studio-style remote focus and zoom. With the Canon 16x XL manual lens and VariZoom's Lens Controls, you can focus on higher production values and increased business!

    VZ-FC-X - Price: £370.00 inc + carriage

     

    VZ-PG-L

    Professional Lens Controller for popular DV camcorders

    VZ-PG-L  Pistol grip controller for all DV and Hi8 camcorders with LANC-C jack. Easy quick release clamp

     - pause record - rocker zoom control - manual focus - zoom control speed dial.

    VZ-PG-L - Price £275.00 inc + carriage

     

    VZ-Pro-L

    VZ-Pro-L  Pistol grip controller for all DV and Hi8 camcorders with LANC-C jack.

     Easy quick release clamp - pause record - rocker zoom control - manual focus - zoom control speed dial.

     Controls record start/stop and wake up from standby tripod clamp and LANC-C cable

    VZ-Pro-L - Price £250.00 inc + carriage

    VZ-Pro-C

     

    VZ-Pro-C VariZoom Pro for 8 pin Canon lenses

    VZ-Pro F VariZoom Pro for Fujinon lenses with 8 pin connectors

    PLEASE STATE CANON OR FUJINON ON YOUR ORDER

    VZ-Pro-F & C - Price  £295.00 inc + carriage

    VZ-PG-C

     

    VZ-PG-F VariZoom PG for Canon lenses

    VZ-PG-F VariZoom PG for Fujinon lenses with 8 pin connectors

    VZ-PF-F12 VariZoom PG for Fujinon lenses with 12 pin connectors

    PLEASE STATE 8 OR 12 PIN

    VZ-PG-F - Price £370.00 inc + carriage

     

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