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The VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

The VSB1, A New Style of Video Camera Should Brace.
Plus, It offers two shoulder mount positions

The VSB1 video camera shoulder brace is ideal for the Sony Z1U, Z7, V1U, FX1, FX7, PD170, EX1, VX2100, A1U, Canon GL-2, XH-A1,Panasonic HVX200 and virtually all other hand held video cameras.

VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

Designed and Manufactured at
Studio 1 Productions in the USA
Video Shoulder Brace -- $199.95
Item # VSB1
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The VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

The VSB1 video camera shoulder brace was designed for handheld video cameras such as the Z7U, Z1U, FX7, etc. Since these video cameras were not designed to rest on your shoulder, it's hard for most people to get use to holding the camera out in front of you and keep it steady. This is especially true of some of the newer small AVCHD video cameras.

The idea behind the VSB1 video camera shoulder brace, is to allow you to hold the video camera with your right hand, while resting the padded shoulder brace on your shoulder to help stabilize the camera.

This configuration allows you to have your right-hand on the camera's grip where it's supposed to go, giving you access to the camera's zoom and record functions.

Your left hand is then used to adjust the focus or other camera controls and to provide further stabilize the camera. As shown in the picture to the top right, this videographer is placing their left hand under the camera to balance the weight of the camera, while being able to adjust the focus. The photo below shows the videographer using his left hand to support the camera.

A few people have commented that with heavier video cameras, such as the EX1, when you hand hold them they feel like they are pulling to the left. With the VSB1 you can eliminate this by configuring it to rest on your left shoulder. Click Here for Directions to reverse mount the VSB1. This way when you hold the video camera with your right hand, when it leans left the shoulder brace will support it.

Unlike other shoulder braces, the VSB1 has been designed so you can mount the camera on a tripod without removing the shoulder brace. You can go from tripod -- to handheld instantly. Simply attach your quick release tripod plate to the VSB1 using the tripod mounting holes. These mounting holes work with most tripod mounting plates. (The distance between the tripod mounting hole and the camera mount hole is 3 3/4".) You are also free to connect the tripod plate to any of the threaded holes on the right side if you so choose.

The VSB1 is fully adjustable, so you can shoot using the camera's viewfinder or LCD monitor. You can move the camera from side to side, which is ideal for people who shoot using their left eye. Plus, you can adjust the position of the camera forwards or backwards to fit each individual.

The extra holes can also be use to mount other accessories, such as lights or shotgun microphones, as shown in the demo video above.

The VSB1 video shoulder brace requires no tools to assemble. There are just 4 thumb screws, two to attach the U-Bracket to the shoulder bar and two nylon thumb screws to attach the accessory box. If you need some type of printed instructions, click here and print the page.

The VSB1 has an accessory box for external batteries, mic receivers, or counter weights.

Why would you want to add counter weights? Two reasons: First, it's not the weight of the camera the matters for comfort, it's where the center of gravity is located that makes the difference between comfortable shooting and early fatigue. And second, a heavier camera/mount combo provides more mass and therefore more stability.

The bottom of the accessory box is open, with 4 nylon rods going across the bottom of the box to prevent your wireless mic receiver or battery from falling out. The open bottom allows you to run cables out the bottom and prevents dirt or dust from collecting in the accessory box.

The accessory box inside dimensions are:
2 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"

There is no tools need to assemble the VSB1. We are using thumb screws for the camera positioning and nylon thumb screws to attached the accessory box. The nylon thumb screws can be put on finger tight and they won't work loose.

It's a simple solution for an experienced professional shooter who wants to get the best looking video and comfortable hand-held shooting at the same time.

The VSB1 weights less than 40 oz. and it made from Aircraft grade Aluminum. The padded part of the shoulder brace is approx. 1/2" thick providing a very comfortable fit.

Should you need them, here are the Assembly Instructions for the VSB1 Video Shoulder Brace (Click Here)

To reverse mount the shoulder brace, click here for instructions.

Tip: Adding Weights.
Several people have asked us what kind of weights to use in the accessory box. We recommend diving weights. Check your yellow pages for any dive shops in your area. The weights are lead and easy to drill through. By adding a hole in the weight you can secure it to the accessory box or just lay it in the bottom.

Tip: When I use the VSB1 my camera is so heavy that it leans to the left when I am holding the camera.
The solution is simple. Follow the directions (Click Here) to reverse mount the VSB1. This way the shoulder bar will rest on your left shoulder and thus keeping the camera from leaning to the left.

Tip:
The strap on the camera where you put your hand through to hold the camera should fit as tight as a glove. This give you better support of the camera.

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Introducing the VSB1
Video Camera Shoulder Brace

VSB-1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

VSB1 Demo Videos
Demo Video are up to 25 megs in size.
Please be patient while the video loads and begins playing,
Windows Media Demo loads fastest.

VSB1 Demo Video
VSB1 Demo

VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace
VSB1 - Video Camera Shoulder Brace

VSB1 Video Camera Should Brace

VSB1 Video Shoudler Brace

VSB1 Video Shoulder Brace


The VSB1 comes with an Accessory Box
as a standard feature.

We have had customers ask us for an additional accessory box. It attaches to the existing box. This way you have room for more accessories such as wireless mics, hard disk recorders, batteries, etc. See below.

VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

Additional Accessory Box for VSB1 -- $59.95
Item # VSB1Box
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VSB1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace

VSB1 Camer Shoulder Brace

Comments:
"I have used your VSB1 shoulder brace for about 2 weeks now with my Z1U and I really like it. Before I starting using it, even with holding the camera with two hands, I would still get some camera movement with my shots. Since I started using the brace, my shots are a lot steadier. Also, I have my Bogen quick release plated mounting to the VSB1 so I can just snap it on and off my tripod with ease. It's a very good product, I am very please with it." Peter Wickham, Lincoln, NE

"Hey, just wanted give you some feedback on the VSB1. I am using it with my Sony FX7 and it works great. I really like the way you can keep you hand on the camera's zoom rocker with this brace. This is one of thing that sold me on your shoulder brace. It's very well made, with a very solid feel to it, worth every penny." Douglas Cantel, Seattle, WA

"Got my VSB1 video shoulder brace about two weeks ago and I have to say you have a winner here. I am using the Panasonic SD1, which is a small AVCHD video camera. It's so small, that I found it hard to handhold and keep the video steady. I decided to try the VSB1 and wow, what a difference it made. Thanks" Mario Vazquez, Internet Email

"I just finished putting the VSB1 through it's paces with the Sony PMW-EX1. This is a well made shoulder brace for this camera. It took me a couple of days to get use to shooting with the brace. But, now it's hard to imagine shooting without it. I like how I can break it down and put it in a carry luggage bag for airline travel. It's a great product, I am going to order another one today." Kent Mason, Internet Email

"I got my brace in a few days ago. It took me a while to get use to it, but I love it. I have a hard disk recorder in the accessory box and I like having the weight of it moved off of the camera. I hope you are going to offer additional boxes, as I want to put my wireless receiver back there. I see there are mounting holes for one, is this something you are going to be offering?" Sarah Haney, North Hills, CA.

Yes, we have add-on accessory boxes available. See above

The VSB-1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace is Manufactured by Studio 1 Productions

Patents on the VSB-1 have been applied for.

While the VSB-1 Video Camera Shoulder Brace is designed for today's hand held video cameras.

 

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