Discover the S GRIP PRO
Powerful and greatly versatile, the S GRIP PRO is the ultimate tool for camera control on your shoots.
Towards more comfort and better access to the camera
Originally called the Caman handle, the S GRIP PRO was designed and developed by Camille Cottagnoud, Swiss DoP with over 30 years of experience in documentary film.
This innovative product is intented to remove all constraints in terms of comfort and accessibility to camera functions and settings.
Handcrafted in our workshop in the Swiss Alps, the S GRIP PRO is the first control handle that allows you to use the five fingers of your hand to control the camera without having to take your hand off the grip.
Programmable control handle
We all have our way of filming, our shooting habits. That’s why we developed an app to customize the settings of the S GRIP PRO.
Simple of use, Caman App allows you to assign the camera functions of your choice to the buttons and the joystick.
Use button combinations to reach yet more camera functions and to not be limited anymore.
For seasoned users, there are advanced options to manage the behavior of certain camera functions.
Store your settings on your computer, then reuse or share them.
Pressure-sensitive buttons
Shooting requires finesse and precision. That’s why the buttons and the joystick on the S GRIP PRO respond to finger pressure.
Example with the zoom function: light pressure will trigger a slow zoom. Pressing harder will increase the zoom speed.
Adjust the sensitivity of each of the buttons and the joystick in Caman app.
A custom-made grip
Caman has designed a unique system to adjust the S GRIP PRO to the size of your hand.
Thus, your fingers find themselves perfectly aligned with the buttons, unlike conventional grips where the fingers have to find sometimes hard-to-access buttons.
To improve hand comfort, the S GRIP PRO has a silicone coating which also makes it resistant to rain and dust.
Caman technology
Camera functions react quite simply to orders given by a remote control or a button. We wanted to take it a step further by providing more possibilities.
We developed an electronic module that manages communication between the handle and the camera.
It is possible to activate certain options in the Caman App which allow you to modify how the camera reacts to certain functions, e.g. anti-false rec or more or less rapid repetitions of a function depending on the pressure of the finger.
The electronic module is currently compatible with cameras with a ø2.5mm jack input for remote control (LANC).
Discover Caman’s system of friction
Unlike standard systems that require unscrewing or disengaging the attachment point, the Caman friction system allows you to adjust the position of the handle with a simple gesture, fluidly, even during a shot.
The friction system is made possible thanks to two rosettes specially designed to slide against one another. Tighten the knob more or less hard to obtain the desired friction. Remove the rosettes and you have a classic Arri system without any friction.
The S GRIP PRO comes with a short mounting arm with standard Arri rosette and a multi-hole mounting plate. Both of these use friction.
It is also possible to use the S RIG ARM and its extension. With three points of friction, you can reposition your arm more freely. It is an ideal setting for filming camera on shoulder.
A multifunctional grip
The S GRIP PRO allows you to focus on the film, while your hand controls the camera.
Gain in reactivity and film more serenely thanks to easy access to numerous functions and the camera menu, without ever taking your eyes off the monitor.
The S GRIP PRO offers a good hold of the camera and better stability, thanks to its ergonomic shape and its fixing possibilities.
Whether filming handheld, on the shoulder or using stabilization systems, discover a new way of filming – simpler and more intuitive.
Technical specifications
Box contents
- Control handle
- Short mounting arm with standard Arri rosettes
- 18-hole mounting plate
- LANC electronic module
- Accessories
Sold separately
- S RIG ARM
- S RIG EXTENSION
Control handle
- 4 buttons (pressure sensors)
- 1 joystick (pressure sensor)
- 1 adjusting knob to alter button spacing
- IP66 coating in hypoallergenic silicone
- 1 handle-to-module 5-pin REAN connector
- 1 fixing point with standard Arri rosette
- 2 strap loops
- 1 hand strap
Approximate dimensions
106 x 115 x 210mm
Approximate weight
680g
Operating conditions
-20°C to +40°C
Humidity : max. 80% / Up to 100%, if punctual
Supply voltage
4.2 ~ 6.0V / Power supplied by the electronic module
Certifications
CE – IP66
EN 60529
EN 62368-1 + A11
EN 55024 + A1 / CISPR 24 EN 55032 / CISPR 32 Class B EN 55035 / CISPR 35
IEC 61000-6-2
EN/IEC 61000-6-3 + A1 + AC
Electronic module
- 1 command box
- 1 module-to-handle REAN cable
- 1 module-to-camera ø2.5mm 3-pin jack (LANC)
- 1 micro-USB input and 1 USB cable to connect to computer
- 1 EIAJ jack for external power supply (when necessary)
Approximate dimensions
64 x 40 x 20mm (without cables)
Approximate weight
120g
Operating conditions
0°C to +40°C
Humidity : max. 80%
Supply voltage
4.2 ~ 6.0V / Power supplied by camera via remote port or via USB port on a computer
Certifications
EN 62368-1 + A11
EN 55024 + A1 / CISPR 24 EN 55032 / CISPR 32 Class B
EN 55035 / CISPR 35
IEC 61000-6-2
EN/IEC 61000-6-3 + A1 + AC
Short mounting arm
- 1 black aluminium arm
- 1 tightening knob with ball bearing for fixing on standard Arri rosette with or without friction
- 1 tightening knob for fixing on standard Arri rosette
- 1 friction rosette
Approximate dimensions
65 x 32 x 24mm
Approximate weight
130g
Operating conditions
-40°C to +40°C
Humidity : max. 100%
Mounting plate
- 1 mounting plate (18 holes)
- 1 fixing screw (3/4”)
Approximate dimensions
100 x 52 x 40mm
Approximate weight
120g
Operating conditions
-40°C to +40°C
Humidity : max. 100%
S RIG ARM
- 1 mounting arm
- 2 adjustable clamping handles
- 2 friction rosettes
Approximate dimensions
160 x 32 x 12mm
Approximate weight
255g
S RIG EXTENSION
- 1 mounting arm
- 1 adjustable clamping handle
- 1 friction rosette
- 1 threaded rosette
Approximate dimensions
160 x 32 x 12mm
Approximate weight
185g