Walter Klassen – Hard Mount (Only)

Description

Walter Klassen – Hard Mount (Only)

The Walter Klassen Hard Mount (Only) is a versatile and robust mounting solution designed to rigidly connect a Steadicam arm (or similar camera support arm) to a fixed structure, rather than an operator’s body. This is crucial for achieving extremely stable and precise camera movements from platforms like vehicles, cranes, dollies, or any speed rail setup.

Walter Klassen is renowned for its high-quality, precision-engineered camera support equipment, and the Hard Mount is no exception. It’s built for demanding professional production environments where stability and adaptability are key. The “(Only)” in the name signifies that this product refers specifically to the core Hard Mount component, without the additional clamps, plates, or accessories that might come in a complete “Hard Mount Kit.”

The Walter Klassen Hard Mount is typically machined from durable 6000 series aluminum, anodized black, and assembled with stainless steel hardware, ensuring longevity and resistance to wear. Its standout feature is its tilting end block, which provides a significant 40-degree range of motion. This unique tilting capability allows operators to fine-tune the balance of their Steadicam rig directly at the mount, facilitating quick adjustments and maintaining optimal stability during complex shots, especially when the mounting surface might not be perfectly level or when adjusting for different shot compositions. While the mount itself is the core component, it is designed to interface with other standard rigging accessories like Mitchell plates or Doughty clamps (for speed rail attachment), which are typically sold separately or as part of a kit.

Key Features of the Walter Klassen Hard Mount (Only):

1. Rigid Mounting Solution: Provides a rock-solid, stable connection point for a Steadicam arm to various fixed structures, eliminating body-induced movements.
2. Unique Tilting End Block: Features a 40-degree range of tilt adjustment, allowing operators to precisely balance and level their Steadicam rig directly at the mount.
3. Durable Aluminum Construction: Precision-machined from high-grade 6000 series aluminum with stainless steel hardware for exceptional strength and longevity.
4. Versatile Application: Ideal for vehicle mounts, crane shots, dolly work, and any scenario requiring a fixed, stable platform for camera movement.
5. Mitchell Plate Compatibility: Designed to seamlessly pair with a Walter Klassen Mitchell Plate (sold separately) for quick and secure attachment to female Mitchell mounts.
6. Speed Rail Adaptability: Can be affixed to standard Speed Rail (often via a Doughty clamp, sold separately) in multiple mounting angles for flexible rigging.
7. Enhances Steadicam Versatility: Maximizes the utility of a Steadicam arm by enabling its use in situations where body-worn operation is impractical or insufficient for desired stability.