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Supporting Storytellers Since 1968

Professional Grip Equipment That Won’t Fail When the Shot Matters

Inventor of Folding Leg C-Stand | Made in USA | Trusted Worldwide

Building a Truck Package?

Work with Matthews to configure the right setup.

We’ll coordinate with your local dealer — or connect you with a trusted partner who can fully support your build.

Why Matthews?

60 years. 3 Academy Awards. Made in Burbank, California. Matthews didn't just enter the grip equipment industry — we built it. From inventing the folding C-Stand to standardizing 5/8" Baby and 1-1/8" Junior pins and receivers that define modern production, we've earned the trust of major studios, rental houses, and professionals worldwide. Every piece is precision-engineered by craftspeople who understand that reliability isn't optional and your gear should last for decades.

Air Climber stand with pivot ring and rotating mast for safe transitions, available for rent in the US, Belgium, Canada, Dubai, and more

Air Climber

  • Works with any standard air compressor
  • Removeable 8 section mast for transport
  • Jr Receiver Top Mount w/Guying Plate
  • Outriggers with 14 inch (35.6cm) Reach
  • Leveling Jacks with Built-in Leveling Bubble
  • Safety Locking Collars with Tension Control Rotating Mast

Dinkum Systems

Dinkum Systems™ specializes in innovative tools that elevate filmmaking and audio capture, offering reliable solutions such as flexible arms, clamps, lens shades, and microphone mounts. The flagship product, the CINE lens shade, was originally developed to address lens flare on large film cameras without matte boxes. With the rise of high-definition and digital SLR cameras, the product range expanded to include the PRO lens shade for smaller HD video cameras and the FlexiMount™ microphone mount for mobile audio professionals. Now part of the Chimera family, Dinkum Systems continues to deliver dependable and adaptable tools that meet the diverse challenges faced by filmmakers and photographers on every shoot.