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“Really Thoughtfully Designed”: Dave May ACS on the C400 Range
Since its debut at IBC 2024, the Canon C400 has become the new staple of camera operators around the world – and we’ve worked to create a range of accessories to help elevate the camera into the “Swiss-Army-Knife” system for any shooting scenario. With our latest components launched and kits now available to pre-order, our C400 series is already popular among top industry talent.
Dave May is an Australian Cinematographer Society (ACS) accredited cinematographer and a Canon Masters ambassador. His work is diverse: covering a broad range of subjects from concert films for artists like Thom Yorke and Underworld, to documentaries like Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) and Stuff the British Stole (ABC/CBC).
For his latest project, May constructed a lightweight and versatile C400 rig; using the dedicated C400 Top Plate, D-Style Master Handle and our 15mm Rod Bracket in order to ensure minimal heft and maximum compatibility.
Canon C400 Top Plate Filler Piece
$49
Canon C400 Top Plate
$125
D-Style Master Handle
$239
15mm 3/8″ Anti-Twist Rod Mount
$87
He provided us with a review, having built his C400 rig out with these accessories.
“Bright Tangerine make my favourite camera accessories, and I’ve loved using their products on my cameras over the years. Simply, the Bright Tangerine accessories I’m using for my C400 and C500 MK II expand their functionality while keeping the weight down and form factor compact – which is one of the big advantages of these cameras.
Bright Tangerine products are really thoughtfully designed, and I love that the C400 Top Plate can be mounted as individual pieces (left, right, front) instead of one solid plate, and the D-Style Handle is really sturdy and comfortable with lots of great mounting points. I also like having the Rod Mount on the top plate as it allows me to mount a follow-focus without needing to build the camera out too much.”
– Dave May ACS
On the note of compiling a compact rig, May is also a fan of our flagship Misfit Atom matte box, which is approaching its tenth anniversary on the market.
“I also use a Misfit Atom Clamp-On Matte Box which has been the perfect compliment to my Atlas Mercury set as it neatly fits their 95mm front diameter with the appropriate ring. It’s very compact and it keeps the build small and light.”
– Dave May ACS
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