Using a third-party grip instead of the one supplied by the camera manufacturer is often a treat that you won’t want to miss out on. This is especially true if you choose a wooden grip. Currently, CAMVATE has such a wooden handgrip on sale. Let’s take a closer look at the grip, which is also equipped with a LANC start/stop trigger. I personally use a SHAPE Single Right Telescopic Wooden Handle Grip (see my Gear Guides Recommended Kit here) and it’s a great piece of gear, but to be honest, it’s pretty expensive. The CAMVATE Wooden Hand Grip has a few drawbacks, but it also has a great advantage. Let’s dive in. Image credit: CAMVATE CAMVATE Wooden Hand Grip The SHAPE arm/grip combo comes in right or left versions, and of course, it not only comes with the grip itself but also a telescoping arm that fits an ARRI rosette to quickly adjust it to your liking. That’s cool, but it also lacks the LANC start/stop trigger that the CAMVATE has. However, the CAMVATE Wooden Hand Grip is only available for the right hand and does not have an articulating arm. Image credit: CAMVATE The trigger connects to the host camera via a 3.5mm jack and the list of compatible cameras goes as follows: Blackmagic Design: URSA MINI / MPCC FDH / BMMC / BMPC / BMMCC 4K / BMMSC / BMMCC Sony: FS5 / FS7 / Z280 ZCAM: E2C / E2M4 / E2F6 / E2S6 Other cameras which use the LANC protocol might be compatible as well. The unit itself is made out of solid Brazilwood and aluminum, it mounts onto a camera cage rig via its standard ARRI rosette male M6 thread screw that allows 360° rotation. Image credit: CAMVATE The net weight is 230.2g and the package consists of the handgrip itself, a coiled adapter cable, and an Allen wrench. Pricing and availability The CAMVATE Wooden Hand Grip costs $120, but if you buy it before Dec 25th, you can save $20 by entering this CineD coupon code at checkout: GFCNWT0N For a hundred bucks, this wooden grip seems very decent, and personally, I would always prefer an ergonomic wooden grip over a traditional rubber grip. Link: CAMVATE What do you think? Do you use wooden hand grips? Share your experiences in the comments below! The post CAMVATE Wooden Hand Grip with LANC Trigger – $20 Discount appeared first on CineD.
