C100: Anyone use Gini Rigs?

[Rain Man]

Just curious if anyone is using Gini Rigs equipment with their C100 - which rig did you purchase, how's it working, etc.

 

[Tim Nitsch]

I'm using some Gini Rig parts in my rig, mainly Rods, handles, and counter weight. I'm using the Berkey Systems Baseplate.

Over all I'm pretty pleased with the Gini Rig gear, nothing has broken even after a few years of less than gentle use.

 

[Rain Man]

I'm really trying to hunt a solid base plate for under $200. But one of the Gini base plates that come with their rigs suffice, I don't want to buy one separately.

 

[Rain Man]

Leaning towards this ikan base plate right now over the Zacuto Gorilla because the rods come out the back

http://www.adorama.com/IAELECPLATE.html

 

[jameshealey]

I'm using some Gini rigs components (Handles, rods, shoulder pad and counter weight) and it's all very solid. I wouldn't go with their baseplate with the C cameras though. The rods arent going to be close enough to the camera body. I have a Shape baseplate and I'm very happy with it and it's around 250$ I think.

 

[Erik Naso]

Leaning towards this ikan base plate right now over the Zacuto Gorilla because the rods come out the back

http://www.adorama.com/IAELECPLATE.html

Thats pretty much a Zacuto C100 C300 Studio Baseplate copy.

 

[indiawilds]

I find the Wooden Camera design better. http://woodencamera.com/Canon/View-All-Canon/Fixed-Base-C100-C300-C500.html

There are two screws plus two more inserts which will fit in the cavities underneath the C300 base and fit tightly. No chance of rotation. The ikan baseplate (linked below) has a chance to rotate.

Leaning towards this ikan base plate right now over the Zacuto Gorilla because the rods come out the back

http://www.adorama.com/IAELECPLATE.html

 

[Joe Stas]

I bought a Gini rig a few years ago. It was awful. Sold it a year later after struggling to get any of the brackets tight enough. Everything constantly coming loose and wobbling all over the place.