What Vocas does

Vocas Systems B.V. is a privately held Dutch manufacturer of professional camera accessories, headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands, with operations dating to 1994 (firmographic founding year 1989). The company designs, develops, and produces mechanical and optical-mechanical accessories for cinema and broadcast cameras, including matte boxes (MB-216, MB-256, MB-260, MB-436, MB-455), follow focus systems (MFC-1 through MFC-6), universal shoulder base plates (the flagship USBP-15 MKII with proprietary quick-release dovetail sliding system), 5-axis diopter holders, the EL-40 eyepiece loupe, and a broad catalog of support, rig, and adapter components. Products are sold as one-time hardware purchases with no subscription or rental component, priced from approximately €29 for small accessories to over €3,100 for complete matte box kits, with professional bundles ranging from €890 to €2,500+. Vocas holds a registered patent on its Vocas Eyebrows externally operated matte box flare-reduction system, and emphasizes tool-free reconfiguration, 100% playless follow focus operation, and modular interoperability across its product lines.

The company serves professional cinematographers, camera operators, and broadcast/news production crews, with camera-specific kits pre-configured for Sony, Canon, RED, ARRI, Blackmagic Design, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Kinefinity, Sigma, Z CAM, Freefly, and Grass Valley camera systems. Distribution is dual-channel: direct e-commerce through vocas.com with free EU shipping above €500, complemented by a global authorized dealer network. The go-to-market motion is sales-led B2B/B2C with a content and social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The business is founder-led by a former cameraman, operates with 11-50 employees, has not raised external funding, and is not subject to disclosed M&A, leadership, or restructuring activity in the available record.

Name

Vocas

Legal name

Vocas Systems B.V.

Website

https://vocas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vocas Systems B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of professional camera accessories, including matte boxes, follow focus systems, shoulder baseplates, and rigging components, sold to cinematographers, broadcast operators, and filmmakers through direct e-commerce and a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Camera Accessories

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Tripods, Mounts & Supports (Tripods, Monopods, Clamps, Action Mounts) (CRACAPAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE), Video Camera & Production Gear Retail (Camcorders, Cinema Cameras, Rigs) (CRACAHAB), Production Equipment & Technical Services (Camera/Lighting/Grip, Virtual Production) (MPAAAMAH)

Keywords

• Camera accessories
• Matte boxes
• Follow focus systems
• Camera rigging
• Cinema camera supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Camera Accessories Hardware Sales: Direct sales of professional camera rigging accessories including matte boxes, follow focus systems, base plates, lens adapters, and camera-specific kits. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. Revenue generated through direct online sales and dealer network sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vocas designs and manufactures professional camera accessories for film and video production, including matte boxes, follow focus systems, base plates, shoulder rigs, eyepiece loupes, diopter holders, and pre-configured camera-specific kits for cinema cameras from Sony, Canon, RED, ARRI, Blackmagic Design, and other manufacturers. Products are designed and made in the Netherlands with a focus on modular interoperability, ergonomic shoulder mounting, and rapid tool-free reconfiguration between shooting setups.

Product overview

Vocas is a Dutch manufacturer of innovative, high-quality camera accessories for professional film and video production. The product portfolio centers on camera-specific kits for Sony, Canon, RED, ARRI, Blackmagic Design, and other cinema camera brands, combined with a comprehensive range of modular accessories including follow focus systems (MFC-1 through MFC-6), matte boxes (MB-216, MB-256, MB-260, MB-436, MB-455), supports and rigs, and specialized tools like the EL-40 eyepiece loupe and 5-axis diopter holders. The flagship USBP-15 MKII universal shoulder baseplate anchors the Vocas Sliding System, enabling rapid camera rebalancing without tools. Products are designed and manufactured in the Netherlands with a focus on durability, versatility, and professional ergonomics. Kits bundle complementary accessories for different use cases (Production, Essential, Run & Gun, ENG configurations), while EX DEMO offerings provide discounted access to demo and pre-owned equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camera-Specific Kits Pre-configured accessory kits designed specifically for cinema cameras from Sony, Canon, RED, ARRI, Blackmagic Design, and other manufacturers. Each kit contains mounting hardware, plates, and accessories for professional camera setups.
• Follow Focus Systems Professional follow focus systems including MFC-1(B), MFC-2, MFC-3, and MFC-6 models featuring 100% playless operation, reversible rotation direction, and modular accessory options for different lens configurations. Target customers are professional camera operators requiring precise focus pulls.
• Matte Boxes Professional matte boxes (MB-216, MB-256, MB-260, MB-436, MB-455) for controlling light entering the lens, featuring patented Vocas Eyebrows for flare reduction, top bar mounting support, swing-away options, and clip-on functionality.
• Supports and Rigs Camera supports and rigs that connect directly to cameras, providing 15mm or 19mm rails for accessory mounting and shoulder-mounted configurations. Includes base plates, rail supports, sliding systems, and flexible rig options.
• Universal Shoulder Base Plate USBP-15 MKII Flagship height-adjustable universal shoulder baseplate with unique quick release balancing system; anchors the Vocas Sliding System enabling rapid tool-free balance adjustment and switching between 15mm, 19mm, gimbal, Steadicam, and drone setups.
• Diopter Holders 5-axis adjustable diopter holders allowing precise positioning of diopters for creative focus and depth-of-field effects; supports letterbox, strip, and split diopter configurations with integrated flare reduction and shot repeatability.
• EL-40 Eyepiece Loupe Precision eyepiece loupe that converts compatible camera LCDs into sunlight-proof, magnified viewfinders. Features magnetic quick-release mounting, signature red focus ring for diopter adjustment, flip-up touchscreen access, and M52 diopter filter compatibility.
• Directors Viewfinder Ergonomic mounting solutions for using compact cameras with heavy lenses as director's viewfinders. Available in L-Mount and E-Mount configurations for comfortable handling during composition and planning.
• Accessory Kits (Production, Essential, Basic, Run & Gun, ENG, Cage, Handheld, Matte Box, Top Handgrip) Pre-curated accessory bundles combining complementary Vocas products at discounted prices. Categories include camera-specific production kits, cage kits, follow focus kits, handheld kits, matte box kits, and top handgrip kits.
• EX DEMO Products Factory demo and previously used products available at discounted prices (15-40% off). All ex-demo items are inspected and carry the same warranty and service as new products.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EpartmentminorOthersEpartment is the design and development partner responsible for the Vocas website design and development. Website URL eppartment.nl indicates a web development agency relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shape WLB: Shape (Shape WLB) manufactures camera supports, rigs, follow focus units, and matte boxes for professional video and cinema production. It is a direct peer serving the same professional cinematographer customer with comparable modular camera rigging products.
• Wooden Camera: Wooden Camera manufactures professional camera accessories including matte boxes, follow focus systems, base plates, and rigging for cinema cameras (RED, ARRI, Sony, Canon). It is a direct peer with overlapping product lines and customer base in the professional film and broadcast accessory market.
• SmallRig: SmallRig is one of the largest third-party camera accessory manufacturers, offering cages, handles, baseplates, matte boxes, and rigging solutions for Sony, Canon, RED, Blackmagic and other cinema cameras. It directly competes with Vocas across Vocas' core product categories and camera-brand coverage.
• Tilta: Tilta designs and manufactures camera cages, rigs, matte boxes, follow focus systems, and shoulder supports for professional cinema and mirrorless cameras. Like Vocas, Tilta targets the same professional cinematographer segment with modular, camera-specific accessory ecosystems.
• Zacuto: Zacuto designs and manufactures camera rigs, matte boxes, follow focus systems, and shoulder mounts for professional videographers and filmmakers. The company serves the same professional cinema customer segment as Vocas, with similar premium-priced rigging products.

Broad incumbents

• RED Digital Cinema: RED Digital Cinema manufactures professional cinema cameras (Komodo, V-Raptor) and offers some first-party accessories. As a broader incumbent in professional cinema, RED overlaps with Vocas in the camera-specific kit category while also being a major third-party camera brand Vocas supports.
• ARRI: ARRI is a leading cinema camera manufacturer (ALEXA, AMIRA) that also offers first-party camera accessories, matte boxes, and rigging. As a broader incumbent, ARRI competes with Vocas in camera-specific accessories for the cameras it manufactures, while also being a key camera platform that Vocas supports with kits.
• Manfrotto: Manfrotto (Vitec Group) manufactures tripods, supports, lighting, and camera accessories broadly across consumer and professional segments. While not a direct Vocas competitor in matte boxes or follow focus, Manfrotto competes in adjacent camera support categories.

Regional players

• Lanparte: Lanparte manufactures camera cages, rigs, matte boxes, and follow focus systems primarily serving the Asian and budget professional video market. It is a comparable player in camera rigging, though with stronger presence in Asia and price-competitive positioning versus Vocas' premium Dutch-made products.

Emerging players

• Freefly Systems: Freefly Systems makes camera gimbals, drones (ALTA), and stabilization systems that Vocas' Sliding System explicitly supports for tool-free switching. Freefly represents both a complementary integration partner and a partial competitor in stabilization accessories for cinema cameras.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCM4xQDfbRWr4auIqhyqQ2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/vocasproducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vocas-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/vocasnl
• Xx.com/vocasnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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