All of the following items are currently in production and available.

For ordering information, please contact me at:

Or by phone at (818) 769-9370 9:00am to 7:00 pm Pacific Time

*“Clamping” or “kip” handles in lieu of cap screws

are available upon request where applicable.

ANGLED “D” BRACKET $150.00 Ideal for low mode.  The 15° angle moves the sled slightly away from the arm, easing operation in low mode. For 5/8” posts only. Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel screws.

PANABONE $65.00 15mm to 5/8” 2 inch offset. Perfect for handheld or crane configurations when using Panavision™ cameras. Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel screws. *

XTENDABONE $65.00 15mm to 15mm 2 ¾ inch offset. Sometimes you just need a little extra reach. Great for HD Cameras! Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel screws.*

IRIS ROD WRENCH $30.00 Wrench designed for Panavision™ iris rod collars. Helps tighten rods when mounting motors to them. Or, conversely, easily loosens if over tightened. Red or blue anodized with black delrin. Black with white delrin.

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TG SLD-1OO BRACKET $150.00 Improved bracket for the CP SLD motors. 15mm clamp won’t slip on the rods. Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel screws. Screws have “ShearLock” T-Caps.

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BFD DOUBLE BRACKET $125.00 Allows two Bartech receivers to be hard mounted to Pro sleds.  This bracket can be used with a single receiver and allows a second to be mounted quickly. Black anodized aluminum with Stainless steel screws.

PRESTON MONITOR BRACKET $125.00 Allows mounting of an LCD TV on the Preston™ Transmitter. Compatible with the Hand Unit 3. Model 1 fits Casio EV6770 and similar TV’s. Model 2 fits Casio EV680 and other flat backed TV’s. Black anodized. Velcro included.  Also includes a Velcro safety strap. TV not included.

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Docking Stand Utility Bracket $60.00 Replaces the tool block on the Hill Docking Bracket™. The 3 position bracket has three 5/8” holes for arm posts and three holes for hex tools. The 4 position bracket has four holes for arm posts and two holes for hex tools. (Shown) Black Delrin with stainless steel screws.

TB-6 STABILIZING PLATE $60.00 This plate mounts between the monitor and the mounting bracket, spreading out torque and reducing potential vibration. NOTE: Older mounting brackets may require modification. Please call for details.

15mm UTILITY RODS 4”, 6” 8” - $12.50 10”, 12” - $15.00 Available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” lengths. Handy for use with offsets or XCS style Dovetail plates “Hard” anodized aluminum. Black only.

DOCKING STAND STABILIZER $75.00 For use with the Hill Docking Bracket™. Prevents the dock from rocking. Prevents the dock from being rotated on the stand’s riser when locked down. Stainless steel.

SHOTMAKER SPEEDRAIL WRENCH $25.00 Don’t forget your Grip crew! This wrench makes short work of the Speedrail knobs on the Shotmaker Black anodized aluminum

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Cinetape “EyeBrow” mount $65.00 Allows mounting of the Cinetape horns on Arri matteboxes while leaving room for the “eyebrow.” This new version has a 30° angle which keeps the horns flat to the plane of the lens. 3/8-16 threaded mount Black anodized aluminum

PRESTON™ MOTOR KIT $250.00 For DM1, DM2, DM1x Motors. Motor rods available in 15mm, 19mm, 5/8” and 1”(fits Panavision LRB) This improved version of the Preston™ bracket utilizes stainless steel threaded inserts to improve clamping power and reduces thread wear. Rods also available without clamp & rosette. $95.00 Please specify motor type when ordering!

CLIP-ON PRESTON™ MOTOR ROD $105.00 This unique Preston motor rod is a must have for anyone using the Preston™ system. Allows fast mounting of motors without the need to remove the mattebox, accessories or other motors mounted on the iris rods. This new version has improved clamping power. Available in 15mm, and 5/8” sizes.

MODULAR PRESTON MDR BRACKET $220.00 The bracket allows mounting of the MDR in various configurations on rods. Perfect for hand-held or crane work. The clamp can be mounted in 10 different positions on the MDR plate. The clamp fits 19mm rods making it great for the RED One camera system and can be reduced to 15mm or 5/8” with the optional bushings. (see below)

CANATRANS TRANSMITTER BRACKET $200.00 The bracket allows mounting of the Canatrans in various configurations on rods. Perfect for hand-held or crane work. The clamp can be mounted in 18 different positions on the transmitter plate allowing for many mounting options. The clamp fits 19mm rods making it great for the RED One camera system and can be reduced to 15mm or 5/8” with the optional bushings. (see below)

REDUCER BUSHINGS $32.00 Great addition to the Skipp’s Modular MDR Bracket, Canatrans Bracket or standard 19mm Preston™ Motor Rods. Red bushing: 19mm to 5/8” Blue bushing: 19mm to 15mm.

ARRI 235 UTILITY ROD $125.00 This handy rod mounts to the 235 handle, adding an extra position for mounting motors or accessories. Available in 15mm or 5/8” Black anodized aluminum with stainless steel pins and screw.

COMBO ROD $95.00 15mm rod with squared end and 3/8-16 threaded insert. Adds more options for mounting of motors and accessories on cameras such as the Arri 435 and 235. Black anodized aluminum

Stay tuned! We have other items in development…