Rigs and related stuff

Another good and cheap rig, offer ended

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 01:03:06 +0000

Quite a progress, as for --- (all shipped!) you get quite good camera base, handel, five rods, thumbscrews are all metal.
Normally around $80 is lowest price for this baseplate only.

Link removed, as it is not actual.

Btw GreatPhoto ebay seller, is just bitch full of lies. Never buy anything from him.

If you want one and only first rig, I still think advanced rig from our deals is better, as it is offset and handles are much better.

Questions about camera rig bases.

Hunter5117 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:34:41 +0000

I am building my first rig and had ordered a Lanparte base through an Ebay supplier from China. Unfortunately it arrived damaged so today I sent it back. Now I am looking for another. Liked the Lanparte fine except was disappointed that the camera QR base would not accept Manfrotto camera plates. So I am looking at alternatives, mainly the Tilta. Question, will it accept the Manfrotto plates? Failing that, is there a base unit out there that is as rugged and flexible that does accept these plates, other than modding one with a Manfrotto QR base unit? Also, what is the group opinion on the Tilta vs the Lanparte?

Another question I have about the Tilta is the fastening mechanism for the cage arms to the base. All the pics I have seen show some sort of slotted fingers on the arms the fit into the base. How rugged is this connection, any chance of it coming apart and dropping your rig if you are holding by the top handle? Thanks.

My Run & Gun configuration

feha — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:05:35 +0000

I started this thread in order to present my/your Run & Gun configurations

I wish i had a Nokton 25mm, no funds yet ... :-) Please feel free to post your Run & Gun configuration(s)

Small and cool camera base, $62

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:27:09 +0000

Price: $62 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-DSLR-15mm-Rod-Support-Rail-System-Baseplate-Base-for-Follow-Focus-Mattebox-/120949380571

Continio Cage for the BMD Cinema Camera

kavadni — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:33:26 +0000

I have decided to preorder the Continio Cage http://www.viewfactor.net/products/blackmagic/contineo-bmc.html

Here is View Factor's blog announcement. http://www.viewfactor.net/products/blackmagic/contineo-bmc.html

I'll review when I get it.

It's $299 and for the cage and the rail block you see at the bottom. An additional rail block is $99 .. top rods.

I have had email discussion with the makers about attaching the BMD handles (which I have ordered) to the bottom of the rail block .. while the holes in the rail block are threaded, there is not a hole specifically for the guide pin on the handles. They said if they had put the guide pin hole in then you'd loose one of the mounting holes .. they may have an option for that. I can live with it if they can't provide a solution .. if it's on my full rig then I'll use the Lanparte handles .. also am not sure I'd want the BMD handles poking out the side if I'm on the tripod or using my DP6 .. I tend to need the handles under the camera when carrying a lot of weight.

I have been told it gives a perfect 85mm lens height from the rods. The BMCC itself appears to have the lens at it's dead centre. The Contigio is also symetrical so the a second rail block will give a perfect 170mm top rails to bottom rails.

I am hoping they will come up with a top handle, and I hope it will attach to both the top of the cage itself or to the top of their rod block.

And $10 to have your name engraved on it .. I trying to get that added to my order.

It is probably the sleekest cage I ever seen. I've spent a lot of time thinking about what a BMD cage should be .. it's so clever the way they have avoided adding any width .. I nver thought of that.

I am not concerned about protecting the camera, only with holding rigid.

GH2 HDMI lock and antitwist plate

Tobsen — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:15:05 +0000

I found this on oliviatech.com. Looks pretty solid. Maybe some of you could use one of these:

http://oliviatech.com/hdmi-lock-anti-twist-plate-for-panasonic-gh2

Ebay Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130736384251#ht_500wt_1008

Rig and FF for less than $150 shipped

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:19:45 +0000

3 x Silicon Rubber Handle
1 x Shoulder Pad
4 x Standard 15mm Rods (180mm/180mm/280mm/240mm)
2 x Connect Block
1 x C-shape Rig
1 x Quick Lock Follow Focus

Available at:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Follow-Focus-Camera-Rig-Set-Shoulder-Support-Kit-for-DSLR-EOS-60D-1D-1-4-5DII-/150860491351

Rig idea - no sound guy

Rambo — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:28:18 +0000

What do you sound guys think, good idea/bad idea???

I never have a sound guy but sometimes i have a host who interviews off camera beside me so the audio only needs to come from the talent/interviewee.

Japanese GHOST 001 GH2 Cage

oscillian — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:02:40 +0000

http://tkysstd.com/wp/?p=91 In Nihogno, but Google does a god job making it into Engrish!

GH2 Camera Strap

Hakosuka — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:07:10 +0000

Hi does anyone know of any camera straps that don't require you to use the detachable mount things? A strap that will just go through the holes on each side of the camera? With the normal strap mounts they flap about and make a lot of sound, they also look very cheap. Ideally I think I'd need a a strap with a loop hole but I can't find one so I was wondering if anyone else is in the same situation?

Thanks,

Josh

Update on my DIY rig...

wedphoto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:10:17 +0000

Well ive updated my rig with a Sony Clm v55 monitor and discovered a few things and wanted to share with you all :)

the old diy video

D-Focus GH2 Cage

oscillian — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:58:59 +0000

New cage from D-Focus coming in about a month from now. 300$-ish.

Small and light one hand rig

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:39:13 +0000

It is small and light. Gut for run and gun.
As I understand same parts had been used in ed lee rig.

Canada seller ($89, with free worldwide shipping)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Aputure-MagicRig-/380325093649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item588d246111

Note. Contact seller and mention this site name and you'll get DHL shipping worldwide for free.

Links

Company site - http://www.aputure.com/blog/2011/03/15/announcing-magicrig-version-1/

Beginners Cheap Rig

xavieramelio — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:07:53 +0000

Got yesterday the "cheap rig" from Vitaliy's catch deals. I am very happy with it, great quality for the price, for those who were doubting if the base can be mounted on a tripod, answer is yes it does as long as you do not need to adjust hight of the camera, a future you can do with the base out of the tripod. Since I plan to use it with the "matte box for beginners" from the same manufacturer and I can adjust the hight of the matte box they go perfect together. Everything looks very sturdy, all metal, shoulder pad very confortable but not as handsome as the rest of the rig. In fact the only plastic part is the top of the shoulder pad, but it looks durable. Here a pic with my "matte box for beginners" sorry for the bad picture.

Cable lock clamps. Make your rig organized :-)

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:56:32 +0000

Available:

About to replace my rig

daftvinz — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:54:09 +0000

Just a sample,

shot this with this cinecity rig

which has been an average rig, with a bit of independent movement of the camera. Looking at replacing it with the Lanparte rig, has anyone got feedback on that rig?

Small gun style rig

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:40:49 +0000

Price: US $129.98 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shoulder-Support-Rig-Mount-Kit-DSLR-Camcorder-Canon-60D-5D-Mark-III-Fuji-X-pro1-/150828439536

My New Upgradeable GH2 Cage From Berkey System

tvpglabs — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:04:40 +0000

What do you guys think? I have a detailed write up on how it came to be and more pics on my blog: http://tvpglabs.com/2012/06/08/my-new-upgradeable-gh2-cage-from-berkey-system/

Get us a deal for CAR MOUNT PLZ

jokerzd2 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:02:03 +0000

Can you make a deal for this mount http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camtree-G-51-Car-suction-Mount-cup-steadycam-for-Canon-Sony-Nikon-dslr-camera-/270980686584?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item3f17b522f8#ht_7720wt_900

For $150 or less with shipping?

Please?

Please help identify this rig

saltherring — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:25:18 +0000

I am trying to figure out what rig this is posted here. It may be a Redrock Micro and if so, what make/model is it? They don't have anything like it on their website at the moment.

Also, if anyone knows of similar rigs where the main rod can be adjusted and set below the shoulder (seems most of them being made are simply straight rods parallel to the shoulder). I also like that the handles are closer together rather than so far apart as is the case with most models.

Thanks!

GH2 Centre Of Lens To Base Dimensions

jakef — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:59:15 +0000

Does anyone know if there is a standardised distance between the centre of the sensor/lens and camera base between the Panasonic GH2 and other DSLR's such as Nikon D800, 5D, 60D and other MFT cameras, to allow a baseplate to be more universal to achieve the industry 85mm rod distance. I measured the GH2 to be 35mm. What are the others?

Interesting stuff: Rig from India

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:52:44 +0000

So, we can see some progress from Indian manufacturers. :-)

Current auction price: $340

http://cgi.ebay.com/DSLR-Shoulder-Rig-pad-Free-Follow-Focus-Gears-Cra-nk-/370532239690

BIN price: $350

http://cgi.ebay.com/DSLR-Rig-w-free-Follow-Focus-and-viewfinder-DSLR-/370532054000

Can be good as start point for usable rig.

On sale: Gini rig

feha — Sun, 20 May 2012 07:10:57 +0000

Gini rig on sale: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/110881061073 Current bid 200 Euro. Used just once as i have now many of them, so i decided to sell one.

GH3/GH2/GH1 Cage CNC Solid Block Aluminium Development

jakef — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:07:12 +0000

Firstly I would like to thank everyone's input regarding the GH2 as well as details about cage requirements throughout Personal View. VK I like that you say things as it is... also all developers thank you and well done with the "The Great Camera Shootout" results!

I'm currently finalising Cad drawings for the Cage, my idea is to make a cage that would complement the GH2 visually as well as being practical in a profesional environment.

I know we would like all bells and wistles (anything can be made or added) but please keep in mind that i need to keep the cost down as so far machining time looks to be around one hour per cage plus black hard anodising plus included accesories ie; HDMI clamp . Saying that i would like to price it realistically. So far i'm very exited, the Cage looks very professional. I will attach pics as soon as i finish drawings sometime next week. If all goes well we could have a batch of 25 in a 2-3 weeks.

A bit about me, I've enjoyed building film equipment as much as i have using a camera. Thus far i've build and tweaked various rigs ie; stabliser, motorised timelapse slider, follow focus rig. I've also played around with converting bolex lenses for Micro 43, some 8mm lenses do work with the GH2 EX Tele Conv Mode with great results. I started using the GF1 when the hack talks was still on another forum, and i'm now using a GH2. I am passionate about seeing professional equipment becoming more accessible for all filmakers to focus on creativity to tell their stories.

I am based near Richmond in the UK where the cage will be made.

I appreciate any input regarding this venture.

Cheap ball join handles for rig

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:21:54 +0000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outlet-CRAZY-CLEAR-SALES-Ball-Joint-Articulating-Handgrip-for-15mm-dslr-rig-/110879245514

Please, note that this is not old Lanparte handles, despite they look similar.
They are also produced in CHina, but by different company.

Shoulder Rigs - ProAim RIG-277 / indiRAILSpro XVsm

ronmen — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:38 +0000

Does anyone have any experience with the ProAim stuff or the indiRails products? What is the quality like?

I'm looking to put together a straight-through shoulder rig for my GH2 that has the same footprint as a traditional shoulder cam (think VariCam). I want to be able to build it with a mic pre-amp and a couple of radio receivers on the back and a matte box on the front to go straight from my shoulder to sticks. I'm using Canon FD lenses which are fairly heavy so I will probably need to counterweight at the back with either weights or eventually a power system. Oh yeah, and I want to keep the cost down which puts the Lanparte and other big names out of range for me. I was hoping to keep the cost below $300 (I already have the matte box and don't need follow focus). Any advice? ( I know - dangerous question on a forum, hah).

Feedback on Rigs

boo — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:59:14 +0000

I guess these would be considered lower cost of the quality high end rigs. Would like to get your personal feedback on any of these or alternatives if I missed a company. I am looking for a complete rig my AF100 and GH2. Thank you!

Cheap DSLR rig

spike08 — Sat, 14 May 2011 07:33:33 +0000

Hi everybody!

I'm new in dslr world. I just bought a GH2 and I'm looking for a cheap dslr rig solution.

and as suggested by Vitality indisystem and gini stuff

Experience with these rigs?
Other solutions?

Thank you in advance

Recommendations on longer handles for a shoulder rig?

5thwall — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:37:16 +0000

(reposted from another topic)

Anyone have any recommendations on cheap extended handles? I'm looking at these and some others, like Jag35's, but hoping to spend less. Thinking I want to get something with handles that swivel. Thx!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trusmt-Double-hand-grip-kit-fix-with-dia-15mm-rods-/270955751862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1638a9b6#ht_500wt_970

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trusmt-Double-hand-grip-kit-T-Support-B-rig-support-by-dia-15mm-rods-/290697659672?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aeee4518#ht_2474wt_1025

http://jag35.com/products/handles-2/extendedhandles.html

Easom Halo Cage

Sangye — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:15:32 +0000

I recently sold my 7D and most of my equipment and switched to a Panasonic GH2. The Easom Halo cage is one of the only things I kept, because of its exceptional design, quality and functionality. Attached is a photo of the new rig.

www.easom.com

Complete gear list:

Panasonic GH2 (Sedna AQ1 Firmware Hack)
Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95 Lens
MIR-24M 35mm f/2.0 Lens
Pentax Super Takumar 55mm f/2.0 Lens
LCW Fader Variable Neutral Density Filter
Røde VideoMic Directional Microphone
64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro 95Mb/s SDXC
Varavon EX Supporter Viewfinder
D|Focus V2 Follow Focus
FilmCity Matte Box
8.4V 5100mAH External Battery
Easom Aerospace Halo Cage
Fotga DP500 Quick Release Baseplate
Ravelli AVTP Tripod & Fluid Drag Head