Cine-Style Rigging Meets Tactile, Documentary-Style Control

The ARRI Master Grips combine absolute mechanical camera stabilization with high-performance lens control, transforming cinema rigs into agile, ergonomic handheld packages. For solo operators, cinematographers, and documentary filmmakers, the Master Grips bring the zoom, focus, and iris controls typically reserved for large crew workflows directly to the handgrips. By allowing the operator to adjust camera parameters and focus tracks without removing their hands from the grips, they provide unmatched stability and control during long, unpredictable takes.

Configurable Rockers and Wheels for Tailored Workflows

To suit different operating preferences, the Master Grips are available in four specialized versions: right-side and left-side configurations, utilizing either an integrated zoom rocker or a tactile thumbwheel. The rocker mechanism provides the precise, feathered input needed for smooth zoom adjustments, while the wheel offers the micro-adjustability required for accurate focus pulling or active iris tracking.

Collaborative Focus Override and Universal Compatibility

Built to integrate with ARRI's broader Electronic Control System (ECS), the Master Grips feature an override function that allows operators to instantly reclaim control of any lens axis from a wireless Hi-5 or WCU-4 hand unit. Beyond cine-style setups with external LBUS cforce mini or plus motors, the grips can control the internal iris motors of EF mount lenses directly, allowing operators to make smooth exposure adjustments while keeping the camera rock-solid.

Designed to Dominate the Most Demanding Sets

From freezing environments to scorching desert shoots, the Master Grips are engineered to perform flawlessly where lesser gear fails. Standard features include a clean, multi-lingual touchscreen display for mapping focus tracking, adjusting wheel sensitivity, and checking motor calibration on the fly. Built around standard steel ARRI rosettes, they mount easily to handgrip extensions, camera baseplates, and shoulder rigs, making them a crucial tool for fast-paced feature films, high-end commercial sets, and verite documentary projects.