Zacuto designs and manufactures professional-grade camera accessories, optical viewfinders, and ergonomic shoulder rigs for filmmakers and videographers worldwide.
Zacuto is a renowned manufacturer of professional-grade cinematography and filmmaking accessories, based in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by filmmakers for filmmakers, their products focus on achieving optimal balance, comfort, and usability for camera rigs of all sizes. The company is particularly famous for its high-quality Z-Finder optical viewfinders, ACT Recoil shoulder rigs, and precision-machined camera supports.
With a commitment to manufacturing entirely in the USA, Zacuto offers industry-leading equipment such as universal baseplates, smart device viewfinders, and custom electronic viewfinders (EVFs). Their innovative recoil rigs relocate the balance point, focusing, and monitoring forward to create a lighter, shorter, and properly balanced setup. Backed by excellent customer service and a lifetime warranty on many parts, Zacuto continues to be a trusted brand among professionals looking to enhance their video production workflow.
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To adjust the rod height, loosen both front Allen screws equally, slide the rods up or down to your desired position, and re-lock the screws.
In a Zacuto Recoil rig, the optimal balance point needs to be directly over your shoulder. The system adjusts for this by relocating focus, monitoring, and camera controls forward for a properly balanced and comfortable setup.
Do not wipe the anti-fog cover with a dry cloth or tissue. Instead, use a microfiber lens cloth or Kim Wipe soaked with water, gently wipe the cover, and let it air dry.
Yes, Zacuto offers a lifetime warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials for their products.
You can reach Zacuto customer service directly at +1-312-863-3456. Their support hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday.