MCS ManCam Bundle

Images shown with optional T-handle pair, Mattebox, and Preview Monitor. Camera not included.

The Man Cam was inspired by the military. It treats the camera as if it were a machine gun and gives a very unique shooting style. This setup was developed by Shane while filming Navy SEALS during the production of Act of Valor. Like the Action Cam, the majority of camera accessory weight is moved off of the camera and into a custom backpack. Handles are configured so the camera rig can be gripped and easily supported in both hands. A preview monitor makes for easy shot composition without having to worry about an EVF against the face. The MCS ManCam was designed to be used with remote follow focus setups.

Note: The current MCS line was developed around the Canon 5D/7D by Shane Hurlbut over the last several years. This does NOT limit the system to these two cameras. The whole concept behind MCS is modularity. The camera becomes the least important piece of the puzzle. All you have to do to convert MCS to outfit a different camera platform is replace the cage and camera. We offer a full line of custom camera cages, both powered and non-powered, for current and future cameras.

Features

• The feel is half Steadicam/ half handheld
• New visual language of handheld
• Easy to boom up and down while walking
• Out of the box, camera moves like no other rig
• Weight balanced for a smooth shot
• Back Pack holds all of the battery and MDR support
• New 15mm Rod design, handles will never slip
• Quick release top iris rod system
• Revolutionary base plate design
• Optional Powered cage that has remote on/off with any DSLR
• Optional 3-stage 4 x 5 Mattebox & 138 Rota Pola slot with new ARF (Anti-reflection Tray) design
  • ARF (Anti-reflection Tray) prevents double reflection between filters as well as reflecting the sun off of filter into actors face when backlit
  • Eyebrow to eliminate flares

The Components

1 - Camera Cage (choose one)
     Powered (ony come with the 5D/7D Powered cage)
        2 Pin Power Connector
        Flexible IR rod
        Battery dongle (AC coupler)
     Non-powered
2 - 9" Black Rods
1 - Top Handle
1 - Top Clamp to Rods Adapter
1 - Top QR Clamp
1 - Top Dovetail
1 - Short interface Plate with 5D/7D Cage
     Rear stabilizer with all other cages
1 - V-Lock Baseplate
2 - 12" Stainless Steel Base Rods
2 - T-Handles
2 - T-Handle Clamps
2 - T-Handle Hybrid Rods
1 - Rail to Hotshoe Adapter
1 - Back Pack