Zacuto Zamerican Z-Rail Large Arm
Key Features
- Integrated Z-Rail (NATO Rail) clamp allows quick-release attachment and versatile sliding adjustments.
- Features a powerful single-lever locking mechanism for simultaneously securing all articulation points.
- Provides extended reach and higher weight capacity for larger or heavier camera accessories.
- Offers dual mounting threads (1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16) ensuring broad compatibility with various gear.
- Constructed from durable, precision-machined aluminum for exceptional strength and longevity.
- Includes a built-in 15mm rod port, providing a versatile alternative mounting option to a Z-Rail.
Description
Zacuto Zamerican Z-Rail Large Arm
The Zacuto Zamerican Z-Rail Large Arm is a robust and highly versatile articulated arm designed to securely mount and precisely position heavier or larger accessories further away from the camera body or rigging. As a larger variant in Zacuto’s “Zamerican” line, it shares the hallmark features of the series, including a powerful single-point locking mechanism and integration with Zacuto’s proprietary Z-Rail (NATO Rail) mounting system.
This arm is often favored by cinematographers and camera assistants for mounting external field monitors (7-inch or larger), larger wireless video receivers, or other substantial accessories that require significant reach or precise placement on a professional camera rig.
The Zacuto Zamerican Z-Rail Large Arm features a sophisticated single-lever locking mechanism that simultaneously engages and tightens all of its articulation points. Typically, this involves two robust ball joints and a central pivot point, allowing for a wide range of motion and secure positioning once locked.
One end of the arm is equipped with a Z-Rail (NATO Rail) clamp, which provides a quick-release mounting solution and allows for rapid sliding adjustments along any standard NATO rail. This clamp often also incorporates a 15mm rod port, offering an alternative direct mount onto a 15mm support rod. The other end of the arm typically features both 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded studs (sometimes reversible or convertible) for attaching a broad array of accessories.
Constructed from precision-machined, high-grade aluminum, the large arm is built for heavy-duty applications, ensuring exceptional durability and a high load capacity. Its increased length provides greater flexibility in positioning accessories further from the camera, which can be crucial for achieving optimal viewing angles or clearing other rig components.
Key Features of the Zacuto Zamerican Z-Rail Large Arm:
- Integrated Z-Rail (NATO Rail) Clamp: Allows for quick-release attachment and versatile sliding adjustment along any standard NATO rail.
- Powerful Single-Lever Locking: Provides simultaneous and extremely secure locking of all arm articulation points with one robust lever
- Extended Reach & Weight Capacity: Its larger size offers greater reach for positioning accessories and supports heavier loads compared to smaller arms.
- Dual Mounting Threads: Features both 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded studs for wide compatibility with various professional camera accessories.
- Durable Aluminum Construction: Precision machined from high-grade aluminum, ensuring exceptional strength, stability, and longevity for demanding use.
- Built-in 15mm Rod Port: Offers an alternative direct mounting option, allowing the arm to attach directly to a standard 15mm support rod.
- Quick & Precise Positioning: Facilitates rapid and fine-tuned adjustments for optimal placement of monitors, lights, and other larger accessories.