By site editor Dan Chung:
Rig maker Tilta have sent us details of their new Sony FS7 setups which will go on sale very soon. These aim to transform the camera into a full cinema rigs and at first glance make the FS7 look quite a lot like a much more expensive F65.
The core of the FS7 rig is a VCT compatible baseplate. It looks similar to others now on the market, following the contours of the FS7’s original built-in shoulder pad but offering a larger, more comfortable surface. What is more unique about the Tilta is a front and top plate that wrap right around the front of the camera but still leaves the original Sony handgrip and controls in place. There is also a nice looking lens bracket that can secure a PL mount lens adapter.
Another part of the kit that may interest FS7 owners, even if they don’t buy the other parts, is Tilta’s new FS-T01 V-lock battery plate. This attaches to the rear of the camera in the same place that Sony’s own XDCA-FS7 v-lock extension pack would otherwise go. If you don’t want or need the additional ProRes recording, RAW SDI output and other connections, but still prefer a larger battery for longer run times and better balance then this looks like a great option.
I believe the balancing the camera on your shoulder is massively important for long days of factual shooting. If you are going to add lots of metal parts to your rig that make it very front heavy then you should be looking to move the centre of gravity forward – like Zacuto do with their VCT plate, or adding a lot of weight at the rear to keep the setup balance. If you choose the latter option then the Tilta battery plate could be very handy.
Keep a lookout at Tilta dealers or on the company’s website for more info and availability.
Below is the detail of kit options from Tilta:
KIT 1(ES-T15):
SONY FS7 quick release baseplate (BS-T10)(SONY VCT-U14 plate ) Front bracket (PL mount support adaptor included)
Top handle plate, 15mm*200mm rod*2
weight:720g
KIT 2(ES-T15-A): SONY FS7 quick release baseplate (BS-T10)(SONY VCT-U14 plate ) Front bracket (PL mount support adaptor included) Top handle plate, 15mm*200mm rod*2, 4*4 lightweight matte box, 15mm follow focus with hard stops.
KIT 3(ES-T15-B): SONY FS7 quick release baseplate(BS-T10)(SONY VCT-U14 plate ) Front bracket (PL mount support adaptor included) Top handle plate, 19mm baseplate&12’’dovetail plate (19mm*450mm rod*2 included) (TT-C06/07), 4*5.6 carbon fiber matte box(MB-T04), single sided cinema follow focus(FF-T05).
KIT 4 (ES-T15-C) SONY FS7 quick release baseplate (BS-T10)(SONY VCT-U14 plate ) Front bracket (PL mount support adaptor included) Top handle plate, 19mm baseplate&12’’dovetail plate (19mm*450mm rod*2 included)(TT-C06/07), 6*6 carbon fiber matte box(MB-T06), dual cinema follow focus(FF-T04).
Accessories:
Model No.: BS-T10
SONY FS7 quick release baseplate BS-T10(SONY VCT-U14 plate ),15mm*200mm rod*2 ,
Weight:325g
Model No.:FS-T01
V-lock battery plate FS-T01 (can be attached to the rear of the camera
Weight: 200g
