FREEFLY MOVI Rod Mount Adapter

Description

FREEFLY MōVI Rod Mount Adapter

The FREEFLY MōVI Rod Mount Adapter is a versatile and essential accessory designed to seamlessly integrate standard 15mm or 19mm camera support rods onto Freefly MōVI gimbal stabilizers. This adapter expands the mounting capabilities of the gimbal, allowing operators to attach a wide range of rod-based cinema accessories directly to the MōVI, optimizing camera builds and weight distribution.

In professional cinematography, 15mm LWS (Lightweight Support) and 19mm rods are universal standards for mounting lens accessories, power distribution, and other rigging components. The MōVI Rod Mount Adapter bridges the gap between the compact design of the MōVI gimbal and the modularity offered by rod systems.

Key features and benefits of the FREEFLY MōVI Rod Mount Adapter include:

• Standard Rod Compatibility: Designed to accept either 15mm LWS rods (the more common standard for lightweight camera setups) or sometimes 19mm rods (for heavier, studio-grade setups), depending on the specific adapter model. This allows for broad compatibility with existing cinema accessories.
• Secure MōVI Integration: The adapter is engineered to mount securely onto the MōVI gimbal’s camera stage, crossbar, or designated accessory ports. This ensures a stable and rigid platform for the rods and any attached accessories, preventing slippage or unwanted movement during dynamic gimbal operation.
• Versatile Accessory Mounting: Once rods are installed, they provide a robust framework for attaching crucial camera accessories such as:
• Matte Boxes: For lens filtration and flare control.
• Follow Focus Motors: For precise remote focus pulling.
• Lens Supports: To protect lens mounts, especially with heavy or long lenses.
• Wireless Video Transmitters/Receivers: For clean monitoring feeds.
• Battery Plates & Power Distribution Modules: For efficient power solutions.
• Camera Handle Extensions or Grips.
• Optimized Weight Distribution: By allowing accessories to be mounted directly to the MōVI’s frame via rods, the adapter helps distribute weight more effectively, which is critical for maintaining gimbal balance, reducing motor strain, and extending battery life.
• Durable Construction: Machined from high-grade, resilient materials (e.g., aerospace-grade aluminum), ensuring robustness and longevity to withstand the demands of professional film sets.
• Enhanced Rigging Options: Expands the creative and technical possibilities by enabling a more comprehensive and stable camera build on the gimbal than would be possible with hot shoe mounts or limited accessory ports alone.

The FREEFLY MōVI Rod Mount Adapter is an indispensable MōVI accessory for any professional cinematographer aiming to build a fully capable and optimized camera package on their Freefly MōVI Pro, MōVI XL, or MōVI Carbon system. It transforms the gimbal into a more versatile rigging platform, facilitating seamless integration with a wide array of cinema camera accessories.