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Walimex pro Aptaris Universal XL II

Item number: 20773
  • innovative Cage-System to make system and DSLR cameras suitable for accessories
  • adjustable in height and thus suitable for all common cameras, such as e.g. Panasonic GH-4, Nikon D800, Canon 5D Mark III, etc.
  • new and bigger handle with additional 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch tapped bores
  • eight new 1/4 inch tapped bores in the Top Plate to make it even more suitable for accessories
  • numerous fastening possibilities all around the Rig
  • height adjustable from 81 mm to 133 mm inside measurement
  • many possibilities for extensions and combinations
  • “Made in Germany”
  • made of extremely light and stable aircraft aluminium
Item description
Suitable for all common cameras
walimex pro Aptaris Universal XL Mk II provides you with even more possibilities. With its additional 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch tapped bores, accessories like a microphone or a filming light can be mounted even more flexibly. The new and bigger handle makes it even more comfortable to carry. Apart from that it comes with two 1/4 inch and four 3/8 inch tapped bores. The Universal XL Mk II matches all common cameras, such as e.g. Panasonic GH-4, Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mark III. In short, for all cameras whose flash shoe and tripod thread are positioned on one axis and do not exceed or fall short of the inside measurements of the cage. Aptaris is simply fastened to the camera by the flash shoe of the camera and the camera screw fitting (1/4-inch thread). The adjustability of the cage in height via four Allen screws is an absolute highlight. This makes the version suitable for a vast range of cameras. Two small hooks on the camera mount, which can be individually adapted to the camera, ensure absolutely skid-free mounting.

Highest flexibility in use
Due to its vast number of 1/4 inch threads on all sides as well as a 3/8 inch thread on the bottom side, a vast amount of accessories, like microphones or LED-lights, can be mounted, just as desired. The adjustable handle, which can be mounted at the top, the bottom or at the sides, just as required, provides additional flexibility in use. This enables also filming near ground level. Due to an adapter plate with Manfrotto PL 501 standard, you can also mount Aptaris on a Manfrotto tripod. Access to battery compartment, memory card etc. is in any case ensured.

Many possibilities for extensions and combinations
Aptaris is a system. This is why the cage can be extended with numerous accessories, like e.g. the Aptaris rod module or the shoulder support module. The rod module offers ample space for the attachment of additional accessories, like a Follow Focus and a Matte box With their diameter of 15mm the rods are industrial standard, thereby enabling combination with all common accessory parts. Due to the supplied quick-release plate, the rod module can be simply attached to the Aptaris system via a slide mechanism. With the Aptaris shoulder support module you convert the cage to a complete rig in almost no time at all - for even more flexibility, especially in mobile use. Aptaris can obviously also be extended at any time with e.g. hot shoe adapters or a separate L-angle.

Premium quality “Made in Germany”
Developed in cooperation with the German manufacturer SIX, Aptaris convinces with highest accuracy in workmanship, outstanding material properties and well thought-out engineering. Continuous quality inspections ensure premium quality and extreme longevity, even under highest loads in permanent use. This is supported by exceptional material properties: Aptaris is made of extremely light aircraft aluminium and stainless steel. With its weight of only 370 g, incl. the handle, Aptaris Universal XL is very comfortable in use and also very stable. Thanks to the black anodizing Aptaris additionally scores with its noble design.
Technical specification

General information

Cage Compatibility DSLR, CSC, Video camera
incl. handle Yes
rattle clamp No
system Cage
Width 104mm
Weight 406g
Height 155mm
Material Aviation aluminium
Product Color Black
Depth 72mm
Adjustable Height
Inside width max. 133mm
Inside width max. 81mm

Specifications

Depth 72mm
Made in Germany No
modular system Yes
Rod diameter 15mm

Packaging

Girth 606mm
Height of Packaging 78mm
Length of Packaging 202mm
Packaging Material Carton
Packaging with Euro Hole No
Weight incl. Packaging 660g
Width of Packaging 186mm
Included in delivery
  • 1x Aptaris Universal XL Mk II, 1x handle, long, with mini rail, 1x hot shoe adapter, 1x rod module plate, 1x angular Allen screwdriver, 7x screws, 2x stoppers, 1x L-angle, 1x hot shoe lock
Examples of Use