19mm x 300mm Carbon Lens Rod

Description

19mm x 300mm Carbon Lens Rod

The 19mm x 300mm Carbon Lens Rod is a standard component in professional camera support systems, widely used in cinema, broadcast, and high-end photography setups. Its specific dimensions (19mm diameter and 300mm length) make it suitable for supporting various camera accessories while prioritizing lightness and rigidity.

Carbon fiber rods have become the material of choice for professional camera rigging due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to aluminum or steel. A 19mm rod is a heavier-duty standard, typically found on larger camera rigs or when supporting heavier lens accessories, ensuring stability and minimizing flex. The 300mm (approximately 11.8 inches) length provides ample space for a variety of accessory configurations.

Key Features:

• Carbon Fiber Construction:

  • Lightweight: Significantly lighter than equivalent aluminum or steel rods, crucial for reducing overall rig weight, especially for handheld, gimbal, or drone applications.
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Offers exceptional rigidity and load-bearing capacity despite its light mass, preventing flex or bending under the weight of heavy lenses, matte boxes, or follow focus systems.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Carbon fiber is naturally resistant to rust and corrosion, ensuring longevity in various environmental conditions.
  • Temperature Stability: Less prone to expansion or contraction with temperature changes compared to metals, maintaining precise alignment.

• 19mm Diameter Standard:

  • A robust industry standard for heavy-duty camera support.
  • Ensures compatibility with professional 19mm rod clamps, baseplates, matte boxes, and follow focus units from various manufacturers (e.g., Arri, RED, Wooden Camera, Tilta, Bright Tangerine, etc.).
  • Provides superior stability and reduces unwanted movement compared to smaller diameter rods.

• 300mm (11.8 inches) Length:

  • A versatile medium-to-long length, suitable for a wide range of camera setups.
  • Provides ample space to mount a full complement of lens accessories, including large cinema lenses, professional matte boxes, multiple follow focus motors, and lens support brackets.
  • Allows for proper weight distribution and balancing of front-heavy lens setups.

• Hollow Core (Typically): Most carbon fiber rods are hollow to further reduce weight without compromising significant strength, contributing to a lighter overall rig.

• Matte Finish (Common): Often features a non-reflective, matte finish to minimize glare and reflections on set, preventing unwanted light spill onto the lens.

Applications & Use Cases:

• Lens Support: Primarily used to support heavy cinema lenses, preventing stress on the camera’s lens mount.
• Matte Box Support: Provides the backbone for mounting professional matte boxes to control flare and hold filters.
• Follow Focus Integration: Serves as the mounting point for follow focus units and their respective motors.
• Accessory Mounting: Supports lens motors, wireless video transmitters, on-board monitors, battery plates, or other camera accessories mounted to the front of the rig.
• Rig Extension: Can be used in pairs to extend the length of a camera rig for specialized setups.

In summary, the 19mm x 300mm Carbon Lens Rod is a high-performance, essential component for building professional, stable, and lightweight camera rigs, ensuring precise support for critical lens accessories in demanding production environments.