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Edelkrone Pocket Rig
  • last_SHIFTlast_SHIFT
    http://www.slashgear.com/edelkrone-pocket-rig-helps-to-stabilize-your-dslr-for-better-photos-31191944/

    So this is the kind of stuff I've been looking for - discreet, run & gun, light,...I'm sure they will charge about $500 for it - maybe we can 'appropriate' this design for our Design Your Own Gear contest?





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  • TheMonkTheMonk
    Like the concept.

    +1 for it being added to the contest =)
  • brandonmrshbrandonmrsh
    by appropriate you mean steal, right? Yeah that sounds about right.

    go back to china.
  • rockroadpixrockroadpix
    If it's worth a damn, quality material-speaking, it will run about $650-700.
  • astrabanastraban
    It's already out. Cost 390€/528$ without shipping... (edit : free shipping)

    http://www.edelkrone.com/store/pocketseries.html

    Gotta love their design.
  • RRRRRRRR
    Looks good but the baseplate could be more functional... Smaller, or fitted with battery hatch access.
  • last_SHIFTlast_SHIFT
    @brandonmrsh

    All the deals on the front page that Vitaliy works hard for our members to get are from China - along with at least 75% of all other gear.

    Go back to your cave.
  • brandonmrshbrandonmrsh
    and they are entirely stolen from manufacturers who spent their hard work and money developing them.

    THANKS CHINA.
  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev
    @brandonmrsh

    I think that you have logic problems.
    As far as I know none of them are stolen in any way.
  • wedphotowedphoto
    I really like this pocket rig. Very functional and you dont have to worry about lugging around anything to heavy.
  • Donnie88Donnie88
    Here's their latest video:



    I'd like to like it...but haven't seen enough footage to know if it's as good as it seems. Time will tell.
  • rockroadpixrockroadpix
    The thought of having rods tucked away in a baseplate is somewhat interesting. The price aint too bad either.
  • brianlucebrianluce
    Here's a rundown. Some of their rigs go over the topic ala bi polar rigs.





  • Donnie88Donnie88
    Here's the first video of the use of their Pocket Rig:


    I would still like to see more results.
  • astrabanastraban
    Videos won't tell you much about any kind of rig (even more slow mo vids...), but more about the skills of the user... I've seen better vids handheld than ones done with $$$$ rigs*. You need to find your style of shooting, the gears you will use beside the cam, and the impact you want to have in your environment (incognito or hollywood pro wannabe?)

    * Besides, there last vid w/ the pricey (~1300€) modula rig makes me salivate...

  • disneytoydisneytoy
    Any pictures with a GH-2 on it? Hard to tell with the larger canons. Gread idea, But too expensive for flip out rails and a base plate.
  • disneytoydisneytoy
    Could not find specs, dimensions, rod lengths?
  • last_SHIFTlast_SHIFT

    Well, looks like a huge price drop has happened:

    http://www.edelkrone.com/amazing-has-happened/

    Pocket Rig for $300 - much more reasonable. FYI - a Zacuto Target Shooter is $475, and much much less flexible in terms of features.

  • affykayeaffykaye

    for 300 this seems like an amazing deal..might just have to jump on this

  • fetzufetzu

    I'm also considering getting one after that huge price drop. But as it would be for a nex-5n, I'm thinking the whole think might not be so ergonomic after all

  • last_SHIFTlast_SHIFT

    For build quality/design/features it's a great deal IMHO - exactly what I'm looking for. I'm currently using a Wondlan 1.3 which is also quite good for what it is. However, having a fordable little R&G rig like this would be great - love the retractable rods. Though it would be quite funny seeing this on a tall DSLR ala IDX/D4 :-p . Let's see other 'pricey' gear companies rise to the occasion and knock 40% off of their entire line - so whether I buy it or not, this is a good step in the right direction.

  • mythmakermythmaker

    When I first saw the Pocket Rig I thought "ooooh... nice!" until I saw the price for it... But for $300? So tempted! Does anyone know if this is a longterm price drop or just a short term deal to build brand loyalty?

  • JspatzJspatz

    US customers have to order from smallhd.com. $329 w free shipping. I just ordered.

  • jasonpjasonp

    I have been using one of the 2011 NAB prototypes for the last 6-7 months..Great stuff..and for 300$? steal.. ;)

  • Donnie88Donnie88

    jasonp- Any footage of using it? And what situations is it more ideal in?

  • jasonpjasonp

    Well, I think their design speaks for itself and so do their videos.. :) Usually running and gunning and an excellent, diverse base plate..The prototype is bit different though, e.g. it has 4 x 1/4" and 3 x 3/8" (!) threads under it, allowing to connect more stuff (extra handle, monitor arm, etc ) when used as a baseplate in offset position , it also has screwable rods, velcro, etc..

    I'll try posting some configurations tomorrow, but I'm currently traveling, so not many photos. You can check their "early" videos to get an idea..The only missing feature in my version is the foldable end (which allows to stabilize it on your belt)

    I usually just use one handle (or no handle) on the right rod (a "roded" handle works better in order to keep your right hand lower), a light follow focus like the RJ (using my shoot35 for handheld work was impossible, too heavy and eventually messing with the balance), and either my lcdvf or a friends evf. Like I said, I'll try posting some photos :)

    It also serves well as a small monopod.

    The only thing I don't like is their pricing policy..low prices are cool, but what about the people that bought it 2 weeks ago? They thought they got a deal but in reality they got screwed..not cool.. I bought the prototype because it was supposed to be cheaper (420$+shipping) but I can't accuse them of not getting the price of a prototype right, half a year ago, with a different design..it's understandable :)

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