PC 60D Canon DSLR plate Arca-Swiss type

ProMediaGear is pumping out more products.  This here is a custom arca-swiss style plate for Canon 60D body (without Grip BG-E9, we already have a plate that fits that grip available at our store).

Canon 60d body features a hole designed for the BG-E9 to prevent the grip from twisting.  We use the same hole and put a pin onto our plate in exactly the same position.  This is more effective in stopping plate from twisting than lips contouring the body.

Video & DSLR ProMediaGear RIG

Big big news, rock bottom introductory price of about $400 for nicely configured rig.

We are introducing our first DSLR rig.  Based on the standard 15mm rods.  Featuring our DSLR quick release system based on Arca-Swiss type plates, using lightweight aircraft quality aluminum precision machined using latest CNC technologies.

Main Features/Accessories(included or optional):

• Aircraft Quality Aluminum, lightweight yet very strong, solid feel with no play
• In House Precision machined parts (Chicago USA), high quality, rivaling market leaders costing 400% more
• Arca-Swiss type plate/clamp quick release mechanism (your camera will not move or get loose ever)
• Adjustable shoulder mount
• Choice of adjustable handles or out of sight allen screws with hidden integrated wrench
• Hoodman or other viewfinder integration (in near future)
• Quick adjustment handles
• Noga LCD or other accessory attachment
• Ready for additional accessories, handles, microphones, lights, audio recorders
• Counter balance weight
• Custom Camera Plate (anti-twist) for more popular cameras on the market (additional brackets can be mounted directly to the plate) with easy battery access

Final Version will be FULL BLACK color 

Custom Made finish for Katana Gimbal Head

This is what we call shiny.  This is custom finish for our Katana Gimbal Head.  Polished Aluminum.  Shiny as heck.  We are only offering these now on custom basis.  Please inquire at www.ProMediaGear.com

Nikon D7000 MB-D11 grip plate is available for sale

We have just put out a flat pricing for most of our plates at under $40 you can purchase an arca-swiss compatible plate with free shipping in the US.  This is a great deal to get into an awesome system for fraction of competitors price and at the same quality components.  Actually the plate that fits MB-D10 is the same as MB-D11 although the contacts and the top part of the grip are different, overall shape of the grip is the same.  There are some knock offs being sold on ebay and if they follow the same guidelines they will probably fit too.

Video Link - Moose's first thoughts about Katana Gimbal Head

I wish I could have linked to the video directly.

Video Moose Peterson Katana/Wimberley Comparison

In any case.

Moose likes:

• Design - CNC construction, Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Rigid as heck
• Stability - Separate Tension/Locking mechanism, provides ultimate smoothness without any play
• Silky Smoothness - Real Ball Bearings

Doesn't like:

• Shininess - we will be coming out with matte finish
• Weight/size - We build it purposely to work with larger lenses, use hefty ball and over sized construction (if you're looking for smallest most portable Gimbal head then you might want to take a look at Tomahawk)
• Knob - Moose doesn't cover the part that we can move knobs to opposite side, provided it's not entirely like Wimberley where they are close together but you can still only use one hand to adjust them.  You can also swap for shorter knobs.

Katana provides you with customizable solution.

Tomahawk Gimbal in pre production stage

Tomahawk Gimbal is almost here. Our answer to the ball head gimbal attachment. What you need to make this work is: a very massive lens/camera combination, and robust ball head. We are working on our own ball head design and will have it in few months time. 
This will take anything you throw at it, within reason of course.  It will handle 600mm lens without a problem.  Made from Air Craft Quality Aluminum, meaning that its very light and very rigid.  This isn't a mere copy but something the industry hasn't seen yet.  We hope you'll enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed making it.

The benefits of this over a full featured Gimbal are that its much more mobile (smaller, lighter).  The drawback is that full Gimbal gives you better balancing, conventional mount with lens foot on the bottom, it is easier to install a lens onto full Gimbal like our Katana then Tomahawk because you install it onto the side.  With Tomahawk you're limited to center point of lens mount (which really isn't a big problem since that is where you want it to be) because you are mounting the Lens to the side (you'll need a rotating lens collar).  You also need a solid ball head which can hold the weight of the Tomahawk and Lens/Camera combination with separate panning option (most good ball heads feature separate panning).  Tomahawk tilts and ball head pans.

For added safety, safety stops will be installed by default on the Arca-Swiss type mounting plate. The plate has a 90degree rail system, mountable at 90degrees to the side of Ball Head or on top of Ball Head, depending on the distance from lens foot to lens center, whichever balances it better.

The plate is included and fully featured Tomahawk Gimbal will be selling for $295 with free shipping in Continental US.


Our flash brackets are compatible with both Tomahawk and Katana Gimbal heads.  The Guillotine flash bracket is recommended for Gimbal attachments because it can rotate flash in respect to camera sensor orientation.

Upcoming product updates

Wanted to talk to you about new things that are happening.

We are close to final stages of developing our own DSLR RIG.  Lightweight and based on standard 15mm rods.  Similar to all of our products it will be a CNC machined piece.  We took a different turn then most other established manufacturers, as we want to be a little different.  We will incorporate our arca-swiss type mounting mechanism as an upgrade.  Handles will be self tightening.  Everything will be very high quality as all our customers agree, and will also feature rock bottom industry pricing for such quality design. 

However and I we think you will welcome this.  We're not going to offer you lifetime accident warranty, because we don't think you should you pay higher price premium for someone else's negligence.





L-brackets are coming:
We're finishing design and machining of L-brackets for Canon 60D and Nikon D7000 DSLRs.  They will be 
two piece designs with optional cable box to hide away cables.  Made as always from T6061 lightweight aluminum and black anodized for scratch resistance.

New Product The Tomahawk Gimbal Attachment

Something new that we've recently been working on. The Tomahawk. It's the small Gimbal attachment to your ball head. Features industry first 90deg arca-swiss type rails. This allows you to mount it on top of ball head or on the side depending on the size of your lens. Pricing is not fully finalized yet but our target selling price is about $300 USD.

Nikon D300 D700 DSLR Arca-Swiss type plates available

Hi all, introducing new ProMediaGear Nikon plates for D300 & D700 body's and grips MB-D10.

The body plates feature a tight locking anti-twist pin, keeping plate compact and light.

The grip plates feature over sized lips to contour around the body to provide seamless integration.

Boomerang Flash Bracket - High Tech space age materials construction

 Hi, we have finally release to market our newest flash bracket, we are promoting it at $179, regular price would be $200.

The ProMediaGear Boomerang flash bracket is perfect choice for demanding photographer wanting to eliminate subject shadows.  The bracket is so small and lightweight that you hold your camera comfortably in the right hand as if no bracket was attached and operate the bracket with your left hand if you want to change flash position.  Our unique rotating system locks flash at 90degree position so that flash remains upright above the lens whenever you need it. 

With high precision manufacturing process and use of rotation bearings this bracket is virtually maintenance free.

• The Boomerang Flash Bracket is designed for full size, as well as medium size and DSLR cameras with or without optional Battery Pack (grip)
• Lightweight weighs less than 12oz-14oz (340-400grams) depending on configuration
• Rotates Flash 90degrees around lens, for portrait and landscape photography eliminating subject shadows
• Perfect for bounce flash photography as flash remains upright in portrait shooting
• Aircraft Quality Aluminum T6061, very light and strong
• CNC precision machined construction
• Rotation System uses precision bearings to provide smooth movement
• Compact design
• Quick release from camera body plate
• Works with variety of custom or universal camera plates available on our website
• Arca Swiss compatible body plate
• Uses custom anti-twis body plate eliminating play
• 1-year warranty
• 30-day Money back guarantee with free shipping in the U.S. (1 year manufacturers warranty)
• Made in U.S.A
• Free return shipping, buy it today and try it free for 30days, if you don’t like it simply contact us and we’ll refund all charges and pay for shipping back to us

What you will need?

• Flash cord appropriate for your camera make and model
• Specify Camera model you want to use this bracket with

 If you tried other flash brackets before and didn't like them, this is something so new, so revolutionary that you'll be asking yourself why haven't I seen this kind of bracket before.  This is not some high volume production, but a precision instrument, manufactured using CNC technology and space age quality metals.

(we are working on a version that will position the arm on opposite side of lens)

Sneak Peak at Boomerang Flash Bracket

This is all we want to reveal at this time.  This is the main articulating arm for our new rotating flash bracket.  This will be smaller and easier to operate than our Guillotine flash bracket.  It will keep the flash upward at all times, perfect if you are bouncing the flash or just want a fill light with shadows behind the subject, hence not visible in photos.  It will feature a secure locking lever.  It is estimated that it will weigh about 10-12oz.  Very light.  We will also make it work with our lineup of Arca-Swiss compatible body plates.  The Arm you see in the picture will also be available in quick release version.  The Arca-Swiss plate will stay on the body and ProMediaGear's Boomerang bracket will stow away for easy transport.  The picture is an Iphone capture.

ProMediaGear Guillotine Flash Bracket

ProMediaGear Guillotine Flash Bracket is perfect choice for demanding photographer, we offer free shipping, 30 day money back guarantee with FREE RETURN SHIPPING. Take no risk trying one out, if you like it keep it if not return to us.

Our Camera Flash Flip Guillotine Brackets feature:

* 30 day money back guarantee, with free shipping and free return shipping
* Made in USA (it makes a difference)
* Lightweight Aircraft quality aluminum, weighs only 15oz, while being sturdy, with high quality black anodized finish
* Tension adjustments for flash motion and rotation,
* Tension adjustment does not loosen joints
* Easy to rotate, flip with adjustable friction
* Flash Bracket system will stand up on table (with very heavy front lenses it may rest on the lens but should not tip over)

* Allows for unobstructed battery access
* Arca-Swiss compatible body plate, features anti twist lips custom molded for Canon 5D mark II body without grip
* Tripod (ball) head mountable with Arca-Swiss compatible heads
* 2 1/4"-20 threads in plate allow use of third party quick release plates or monopods
* Flash bracket can be removed from camera base plate for easy storage/travel



How to use it:

* While holding flash in left hand rotate the camera with right hand, flash will remain upright, or if needed rotate the flash with left hand for flash fill applications

For following Camera Models, custom flash bracket body plates (Arca-Swiss compatible) are available for select Canon, Nikon camera models, as well as universal:

Canon: 1D Mark III, IV, 1Ds, Mark II, II, 5D Mark II (with and without grip), 7D (with and without grip)
Nikon: D3 series
Others: Need to use Universal Bracket/Plate combination.