Kessler has just released a new version of their popular isolator plate: the Kessler KillShock Mini. This shock absorber device is made for mounting handheld gimbals directly on your car – or any moving vehicle – and to absorb all the bumps of the road. Let’s take a closer look at it.
Kessler KillShock
In 2018, Kessler introduced the KillShock isolator plate to the market. If you are not familiar with what the Kessler KillShock is and what it is used for, it is two plates that are attached to wires. Then, you mount the KillShock on a moving vehicle, and you connect your camera/gimbal on top of it. The cables will absorb the bumps/cracks/shocks of the road and give you much smoother footage than a traditional car mount system.
The original Kessler KillShock. Image credit: Kessler
This type of rig is useful if you are trying to follow a fast-moving subject on a road (and even off-road). It will remove all the micro-vibrations from your moving shots. Otherwise, the Kessler KillShock is made to stabilize heavy camera setups and gimbals, like a MoVi Pro with a RED/ARRI camera and a cinema lens.
To make their product more versatile, Kessler just released a new version for smaller cameras and handheld gimbals: the Kessler KillShock Mini.
Image credit: Kessler
Kessler KillShock Mini
The Kessler KillShock Mini does the same thing as the original KillShock, except that it is made for smaller/lighter setups. At the bottom, there is an 8″ suction cup base so that you can mount it on a car, a bike, a boat, and so on. On top of the KillShock Mini, you can attach whatever handheld gimbal you have at your disposal, including the Ronin S, Moza Air, Movi M5, and Zhiyun-Tech gimbals. Also, you can mount your DSLR/Mirrorless and compact video cameras to the KillShock Mini directly.
The top plate of the Kessler KillShock Mini. Image credit: Kessler
On the bottom plate, there are four 1″ tether points for ratchet strap tie-downs. These tether points, combined with the holes to attach carabiner safety wires, ensure that the KillShock Mini won’t go anywhere once it is mounted on a vehicle. Also, there are four built-in handles to position the KillShock Mini wherever you want it quickly.
Image credit: Kessler
Pricing and Availability
The Kessler KillShock Mini is available now and retails for $699/736.98€. It comes with four Shock Module Blocks with Blue Light Duty shock modules pre-installed. You can buy optional Red Medium Duty Shock Module Blocks for heavier payloads, as well as a third cable per shock module via the Fine-Tuning Kit Add-On.
What do you think of the Kessler KillShock Mini? Do you often shoot with car-mounted camera setups? Let us know in the comments below!
I browsed the current deals on our partners’ websites and have selected the best offers currently available which I think could be interesting for you. Some offers are only available at the American store B&H, others are only available at the European store CVP, and some are available globally with both our partners. By shopping at our partners’ stores, you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed.
This year we decided to divide the Black Friday deals into three posts, which we will publish in the next days before Friday November 29:
B&H Buy link: Aputure Light Storm C300d LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate 
B&H Buy link: Atomos Ninja Inferno 7″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor 
Bright tangerine has a couple more interesting deals going on for Black friday. For example Misfit Atom Pola+ for a better price with free clamp-on rings or free Misfit Atom Matte Box with select left field cages. Find out more about their Black friday offer, which ends on December 3rd, directly on Bright Tangerine website.
B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S 
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On B&H the HDMI discounted version is base only.
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Teradek is a leader in the field of wireless image transmission. The company has some very interesting Black friday deals. Starting off with the massive $1,500 discount on the new Teradek Bolt 4K 750 TX/RX set and Deluxe kit.
B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 4K 750 video kit 
Wooden camera is having a Black friday sale on their site, which is valid on the entire order between November 25th and December 2nd. All the gear is 15% off, for orders over $500 the discount is 20% and for orders over $1,500 the discount is 25%. They also offer free ground shipping on all U.S. Orders.
CVP Buy link: Zacuto Gratical Eye EVF 
B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Canon C200 
B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7 II 
B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal 
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