Ideal for tabletop and product photography, this 8" MICROgrip Rod from Matthews, with 1/4"-20 male to 1/4"-20 female ends, is part of a broad range of products developed around the MICROgrip head, which provides all features of its 2-1/2" counterpart in a smaller form factor. The threaded rod can be joined with matching 1/4"-20 threaded rods to create various lengths. Other accessories in the system include weighted bases, clips, scrims, flags, and sandbags.

MICROgrip Tabletop System    1/4"-20 Male to 1/4"-20 Female Threads    8" Length

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the video codec and bitrate recording options for open gate 3:2 PAR 5.8K?

A: The Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX has two 3:2 Opengate 6K video recording modes. [6K] 5952x3968 (3:2) 29.97p, 200Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (H.265/HEVC, LPCM) 23.98p, 200Mbps (4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP) (H.265/HEVC, LPCM)

Q: 2. What is the main difference between S5II and S5IIX? Is it worth to wait for SIIX?

A: Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera offers many additional features for videos (mainly direct USB-C recordings, different formats etc.) and if you are a videographer, it's worth the wait.

Q: 3. Is this the imperial or metric version of the lens?

A: The DZOFilm DZO 20-70mm T2.9 MFT Parfocal Cine Lens BH #DZ2070T29 • MFR #DZO-6226611A features both metric and imperial measurements.

Q: 4. Does it have a clean HDMI out?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera can provide a clean HDMI output.

Q: 5. Can I use Cannon 50mm 1.8 lens with this camera?

A: If it is a Canon EF lens you can use this adapter on the Panasonic S5IIX camera. Viltrox Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Leica L-Mount Camera Pro Lens Adapter https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725878-REG/viltrox_ef_l_pro_lens_mount.html

Q: 6. Considering using this in a broadcast situation but noticed a lag in the HDMI out on the non "x" version. Wondering if they plan on not having that on this version?

A: The full specifications of the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera (B&H# PADCS5M2X) firmware having yet to be published as of this time (January, 2023), we are not yet able to determine the amount of HDMI lag in this version of the camera. However, it will typically be greater than that of broadcast cameras, and definitely more than zero.

Q: 7. anyone know how to fix moire / banding / flicker? trying the synchroscan/shutter angle/adjust, but still gettin it in most shots

A: Flicker can be reduced on the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera by changing the shutter speed. Page 403 in the manual discuses how to do do that.

Q: 8. Do you set the T stops manually with the BMPCC4K?

A: Yes, the DZOFilm DZO 20-70mm T2.9 MFT Parfocal Cine Lens is a manual lens and the aperture will be set manually and not electronically with the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.

Q: 9. Does the s5iix allow use of sigma 18-35 in full frame mode? S5 does not. It automatically switches to crop mode.

A: The Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera will default to crop mode when using an adapted Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens.

Q: 10. is this a good lens for astrophotography?

A: Depending on the level of astrophotography you are engaging in, this is a fine, parfocal lens and it allows for some very impressive zooming capabilities. Just be mindful to consider the T2.9-T22 aperture and make sure that those specs are consistent with the type of imaging you are aspiring to achieve.