The Gearseat has been officially announced at IBC 2025. It is being touted as a smart, secure solution for mounting your camera rig inside any car with ISOFIX. It was built for camera operators, by camera operators.
The Gearseat lets you mount your fully rigged camera directly into the back seat, so you don’t need to dismantle it, put it in a case, or stack it in the boot (trunk for you Americans). The idea is you just lock it in, drive, and shoot.
Two Dutch brothers, Chris and Ivo Reichgelt, set out to create a smarter way for filmmakers to bring their gear on the road. The result is The Gearseat.
The Gearseat connects directly to the ISOFIX/LATCH mount found in nearly every modern car (and many older ones). From this rock-solid base, you can attach the quick-release plate you already use: VCT-14, ARRI dovetail, Touch & Go, and more.
Key features
- Universal compatibility: works with all major quick release plates (VCT-14, ARRI
- dovetail, Touch & Go, etc.).
- ISOFIX/LATCH base: locks into a system built into nearly every car worldwide.
- Quick setup: mount or remove your camera in seconds.
- Safe and stable: keeps your gear secure during transport.
- Compact and portable: easy to swap between cars.
- Build to last: We’ve designed it so it’ll last forever.
It’s engineered for speed, strength, and reliability. Just click, lock, and you’re ready to roll.
Your camera travels securely and with the same confidence as you do.
Because it works with the plates and rigs you already trust, The Gearseat fits seamlessly into your workflow.
The Gearseat is the professional way to transport your rig. Fast, secure, and always ready. Once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to drive without it.
The Gearseat is a useful new tool that helps you transport your camera safer and faster. By mounting the quick release of your choice to The Gearseat it makes for a perfect stable base for your camera. The Gearseat utilises the ISOFIX/LATCH connection in your car to keep your camera safe and steady during transport.
Two Dutch brothers, Chris and Ivo Reichgelt, share more than a family name. As full-time cameramen, they spend their days behind the lens, working with rigs of every size and configuration. With years of experience in the field, they know exactly what filmmakers need when it comes to moving and protecting their equipment. From this idea, The Gearseat was born.
At its core, The Gearseat is a professional mounting system that transforms the car into a secure companion for your gear. It locks directly into the ISOFIX/LATCH connection. This connection, originally designed for child safety seats, is engineered to handle force, movement, and impact, making it the perfect foundation for a rock-solid base.
On top of this base, filmmakers can mount the quick release plate they already prefer: VCT-14, ARRI dovetail, Touch & Go, or others.
Designed and assembled in the Netherlands, The Gearseat is built with care and precision. Every detail reflects the goal that Chris and Ivo set out with from the start: to create a tool that feels universal, trustworthy, and ready for the demands of modern filmmaking.
Technical specifications
- Dimensions: 38cm x 33cm x 5cm
- Weight: 3.8kg
- Materials: Steel, Plastic (carbon reinforced)
Pricing & Availability
The Gearseat is now open for pre-order with an exclusive 15% launch discount. During the IBC 2025, everyone will receive a show-only offer of 20%. First units will ship in Q4 2025
The regular price is €435 (before the current discount). You can also get a version that comes with the VCT-14 plate for €595.
The Gearseat looks like a decent solution for those shooters who are doing documentaries, news, wildlife, etc, when they are hopping between locations and don’t want to break a camera down.
For years, what I have actually been doing is to place a camera on a cine saddle and then wrap the seatbelt around the camera and lock it in. This way, nothing moves, and it stays secure. The Gearseat looks to be a different solution for the same problem.
