The Zacuto Q-Release is the new standard for mounting a shoulder pad to the baseplate of a HD video camera package. The Q-Release allows you to mount a shoulder pad underneath your camera for better camera system balance when using a DOF (Depth of Field) adapter or have camera package lengths up to 36 inches. It allows you to move the center of gravity forward. It also has a handy quick release to mount and un-mount quickly without having to remove other gear on the rods.

The Zacuto Q-Release is used in conjunction with owners existing Zacuto Baseplate & Zacuto Shoulder pad and offers the following advantages:

• Adjustable center of gravity forward for best balance
• Can be used with DOF adapter
• Can shorten camera package length buy 1 foot by moving center of balance forward.
• Quick Release for easy mount or un-mount with a flip of the lever
• Rock solid and comfortable

"With Q-Release virtually any camera can be operated comfortably - with just the right balance - for tireless all-day use," stated Zacuto Marketing Director Steve Weiss. See Q-Release and the whole line of Zacuto products at NAB booth C11413.

Zacuto Q-Release is now available for $175 at Zacuto's online store. http://store.zacuto.com/product.php?productid=195&cat=0&page=1.