Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V at DVinfo.net

Olof Ekbergh · October 5th, 2012, 07:09 AM

I have just got the parts back from the anodizer, and everything is in stock at our WEBstore.
FS700 Shoulder Brace Kit: Westside A V Studios WEB Store

From lean to fully kitted out, this kit puts the weight of the camera right onto your shoulder. The best weight balance is when you use the brace with the optional cheese plate and an IDX or AB battery. Shouldering the FS700 requires the use of an EVF and we offer EVF Brackets for the Zacuto,(or other bottom mount EVFs) the Alphatron and the SmallHD DP4 (or other side mounted EVF models) Add ons include, a rear cheese plate for IDX or Anton Bauer battery plates, a side wing for wireless receivers or a Nano Flash and a MetaBones spacer for your Metabones adapter.

The handle extension makes this a very comfortable rig, and it is also nice on the sticks when the handle is in the rear position, the buttons are then very convenient.

We also offer IDX V-mount or AB Goldmount battery plates that will power the camera and accessories like external recorders, lights, EVF etc.

There are lots of photos on the site and are links to some more photos:
FS700_Lean Rig_Etc - Page 1
FS700_Kit_II - Page 1

If you have any questions contact me directly.

Christopher Young · November 15th, 2012, 07:56 AM

I will preface this with the statement that I'm in no way associated with Westside AV but...

Got mine super fast thanks to the lovely Sharyn at Westside AV, great communication. Fits the bill nicely. I didn't want a massive cage rig just something small, light and compact. Along with the VCT tripod wedge option it makes it a sanp to use on any of our Sony tripod plates. Also got the Alphatron EVF bracket. Another simple but solidly efficient piece of kit. Miles of adjustment which suits me being left eyed. Using just a couple of the supplied nylon washer / spacers gives a good friction drag on the EVF rotation point. The hand grip extension with the adjustable rosettes is one of the best bits of this kit. Along with the shoulder mount the hand grip extension makes the camera feel much more like a normal ENG style rig. As for value for money... very happy! Just waiting to see their upcoming bridgeplate and rail kit.

Chris Young
CYV Productions
Sydney

Neil McClure · November 19th, 2012, 04:23 PM

This may be a silly question but will this work with the FS100 as well?

Justin Molush · November 19th, 2012, 05:27 PM

Im curious as the the handle that is shown in the shots...

Is that a functional servo style rocker zoom handle that is attached to that 24-70 or is that mounted just for show/balance/eng style handling?

Chris Medico · November 19th, 2012, 06:23 PM

That is the handle that comes stock with the FS700.

Bill Kerrigan · November 20th, 2012, 07:42 AM

Wonderful design!
Looks very well balanced…

How does the EVF bracket attach to the FS700 top handle?
Doesn't the cold shoe on the handle get in the way?

______________________
Bill Kerrigan
DOP, director, teacher
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
http://fs700user.com

Olof Ekbergh · November 24th, 2012, 01:34 PM

Bill, the EVF mount sits on top off the handle, and you remove the shoe mount that came with the camera. Then there is a flat surface. There is another shoe mount on top of my EVF mount that is in the same place and more rugged than the original, it also has a locking screw.

BTW, I just finished my 15mm rail mount system that works with this kit, and the first batch is back from the anodizer so it is in stock.

I also have batteries from Swit in stock, that run the AF700 and AF100 and they also have a power tap that can run an EVF, more about that soon. And I have custom cables for them as well.

I will make a new post about it momentarily.

October 5th, 2012, 07:09 AM	#1
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V I have just got the parts back from the anodizer, and everything is in stock at our WEBstore. FS700 Shoulder Brace Kit: Westside A V Studios WEB Store From lean to fully kitted out, this kit puts the weight of the camera right onto your shoulder. The best weight balance is when you use the brace with the optional cheese plate and an IDX or AB battery. Shouldering the FS700 requires the use of an EVF and we offer EVF Brackets for the Zacuto,(or other bottom mount EVFs) the Alphatron and the SmallHD DP4 (or other side mounted EVF models) Add ons include, a rear cheese plate for IDX or Anton Bauer battery plates, a side wing for wireless receivers or a Nano Flash and a MetaBones spacer for your Metabones adapter. The handle extension makes this a very comfortable rig, and it is also nice on the sticks when the handle is in the rear position, the buttons are then very convenient. We also offer IDX V-mount or AB Goldmount battery plates that will power the camera and accessories like external recorders, lights, EVF etc. There are lots of photos on the site and are links to some more photos: FS700_Lean Rig_Etc - Page 1 FS700_Kit_II - Page 1 If you have any questions contact me directly. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/ Last edited by Olof Ekbergh; October 5th, 2012 at 08:05 AM.

November 15th, 2012, 07:56 AM	#2
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,566	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V I will preface this with the statement that I'm in no way associated with Westside AV but... Got mine super fast thanks to the lovely Sharyn at Westside AV, great communication. Fits the bill nicely. I didn't want a massive cage rig just something small, light and compact. Along with the VCT tripod wedge option it makes it a sanp to use on any of our Sony tripod plates. Also got the Alphatron EVF bracket. Another simple but solidly efficient piece of kit. Miles of adjustment which suits me being left eyed. Using just a couple of the supplied nylon washer / spacers gives a good friction drag on the EVF rotation point. The hand grip extension with the adjustable rosettes is one of the best bits of this kit. Along with the shoulder mount the hand grip extension makes the camera feel much more like a normal ENG style rig. As for value for money... very happy! Just waiting to see their upcoming bridgeplate and rail kit. Chris Young CYV Productions Sydney

November 19th, 2012, 04:23 PM	#3
Neil McClure Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 41	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V This may be a silly question but will this work with the FS100 as well? __________________ Neil McClure Canon C100, Panasonic GH3, Sony EX1, FCPx, Motion 5.1

November 19th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#4
Justin Molush Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 388	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V Im curious as the the handle that is shown in the shots... Is that a functional servo style rocker zoom handle that is attached to that 24-70 or is that mounted just for show/balance/eng style handling? __________________ Automotive Multimedia

November 19th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#5
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V That is the handle that comes stock with the FS700. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

November 20th, 2012, 07:42 AM	#6
Bill Kerrigan Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 92	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V Wonderful design! Looks very well balanced… How does the EVF bracket attach to the FS700 top handle? Doesn't the cold shoe on the handle get in the way? ______________________ Bill Kerrigan DOP, director, teacher Montreal, Quebec, Canada http://fs700user.com

November 24th, 2012, 01:34 PM	#7
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Re: Compact FS700 Shoulder Kit now in Stock at Westside A V Bill, the EVF mount sits on top off the handle, and you remove the shoe mount that came with the camera. Then there is a flat surface. There is another shoe mount on top of my EVF mount that is in the same place and more rugged than the original, it also has a locking screw. BTW, I just finished my 15mm rail mount system that works with this kit, and the first batch is back from the anodizer so it is in stock. I also have batteries from Swit in stock, that run the AF700 and AF100 and they also have a power tap that can run an EVF, more about that soon. And I have custom cables for them as well. I will make a new post about it momentarily. __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/