Clean’s Cable Catcher

Clean’s Cable Catcher, a throwback to the days of old.  Let me tell y’all about working with film cameras in the 1990’s. Every Panavision camera had a 2″ wide velcro strap on the carry handle where you absolutely had to keep the power cable. Power cable always went with the camera, no on-board batteries back then meant no alternatives. If you forgot the cable, you were in big trouble.

We don’t shoot film much anymore, but that discipline was right. When 1st AC Karla Mendoza asked Clean to bring this cable catcher back, he did.

The Clean’s Cable Catcher mounts to any camera handle, rod, or rail. Comes with mounting hardware, but you can also zip-tie it or use yer own. The metal mounting bar is solid enough for anything you’d put through it. Available in 1″ and 2″ widths, the 1″ is great for shoulder pad straps and thinner cables, the 2″ covers thicker power cables and larger straps.

At $35 it’s the cheapest thing on the site and one of the most useful. Watch it in action here.

Dimensions of Clean’s Cable Catcher:

4″ × 2″ × .5″ · Weight: .25 lb

Frequently Asked Questions about Clean’s Cable Catcher:

What’s the actual use case?
The primary use is keeping yer power cable with the camera, so when the camera moves, the cable moves with it and doesn’t get accidentally yanked or left behind. The 2″ version replicates the old Panavision velcro strap setup. The 1″ version also works well for keeping a shoulder pad strap tidy and routed cleanly through the plate area.

Which size should I get?
If you’re primarily using it for power cables, get the 2″. If it’s for shoulder pad straps or lighter cables, get the 1″. When in doubt, get both, at $35 each it’s not a hard decision.

How does it mount?
It comes with mounting hardware for attaching to a camera handle, rod, or rail. You can also zip-tie it in place or use yer own hardware, the metal mounting bar accommodates a range of attachment methods.

Is it compatible with all cameras?
It’s designed to work with any camera that has a handle, rod system, or rail, which covers virtually everything from a small mirrorless rig to a large studio camera. If there’s metal to mount to, the Cable Catcher works.

Does it come in different colors?
No, one color, one design. The simplicity is the point

Also useful on set

• The AC’s Driver, the screwdriver that actually fits Touch & Go plate screws.
• Touch & Go Plate, the plate with the built-in velcro channel.
• QRB, the base that makes the whole system work.