Zacuto Joins Pro Video Scene for Nikon D90 and Canon 5D Mark II

Written by Eric Reagan on October 29th, 2008 | 4 Comments


Zacuto is another (remember Redrock?) video accessory maker that has joined the trend of pimping out your DSLR for video use.  By the way, did you see the latest Canon videos?  The Reverie video is back, as well as a wedding video – both with the 5D Mark II.

Zacuto has got kits designed specifically for the new Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90.  Don’t expect them to go for the price of a nice tripod though (no prices listed yet for the DSLR mounts).  One of the other base model kits, the DOF Docu Baseplate Kit, goes for a meager $1216.  Granted, that may be a bargain in video world, but pulling in traditional photographers at those prices may be a tough sell.

It’ll be interesting to see how well these accessories are received among photographers (or budding videographers).  What do you think?  Is there a Zacuto mount on your Christmas list now?



4 Responses to “Zacuto Joins Pro Video Scene for Nikon D90 and Canon 5D Mark II”

  1. Pour Zacuto votre Reflex est aussi une Steadycam - Gizmodo - Tant d'amour pour ces fabuleux nouveaux gadgets, c'est surnaturel.

    [...] II et Nikon D90, mais nous n’avons aucune idée de son prix pour l’instant. [Zacuto via Photographybay] [...]

  2. Jomark Osabel

    I am filmmaker/videographer. Now I have more reason to buy the Canon 5d MKII and use for video projects using this bracket.

  3. Zacuto convierte DSLRs en económicas steadycams - Gizmodo ES - The gadgets weblog

    [...] no es una mala idea, porque aún no se conoce lo que puede llegar a costar. — Alberto Payo [Photography Bay] [...]

  4. Zacuto offering up Nikon D90 and Canon 5D Mark II mounts - SlashGear

    [...] And while they can be rather pricey, these Zacuto mounts for the Nikon D90 and the Canon 5D Mark II are a cut above, bringing the accessory maker into the world of professional [...]

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