C100: Bargain C100 Rig !

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BeeHop

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For those wanting an alternative to $1000 + rigs out there, there is a very doable alternative.

I made this rig for my C100 from various parts from eBay. It has a quick release baseplate, adjustable sliding position and weights for balance. The base plate is offset perfectly to align with my right eye.

Although this is not 'perfect' and nothing is, but for $300 I'm stoked ! In this business the expenditure can become overwhelming so I love to save when i can.

p.s I have not used the Zacuto C100 z-Finder Pro, but all i can say is this Kinotehnik LCDVF is another great cheaper alternative, well made product that just keeps impressing.

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Nice! I'm still looking for some reasonably priced shoulder rig options for the C100. Can you let us know the specific parts you used?
 
The shoulder pad so far has been fine: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOTGA-DP...raphic_Accessories&hash=item5d454d1f65&_uhb=1

A few of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DSLR-Coo...raphic_Accessories&hash=item3f24d73248&_uhb=1

I bought a cheaper version of this but this looks interesting http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOTGA-DP...raphic_Accessories&hash=item5d454334d0&_uhb=1

A couple of counter weights http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PSPRO-DS...efaultDomain_0&var&hash=item4177b33286&_uhb=1

Offset http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pro-Z-Cl...LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2390aa8a&_uhb=1

Rods http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carbon-F...LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2523e8b5&_uhb=1

Alot of the parts i bought dont appear to be on eBay anymore. They were from China, maybe they are restocking but the links above with get you under way :)
 
Hey BeeHop, does that baseplate take a long manfrotto plate? Can you share a link or a make and model?

Thanks,
 
Saf Suleyman said:
any sign of those rig pictures? anyone else got wonderful constructions to share?
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this is my franken rig

Genustech Baseplate (allows for follow optical center to be accessible for follow focuses.
Indisystems Pro Mattbox with a riser or in this case...lower(er) lol.
Indisystems Pro follow focus (being replaced soon JAG35's Sidekick Pro)
Generic 0.8mm Tread thing
Generic Lens Support
PicoDolly Articulating Arm
Atomos NinjaBlade
Canon 80-200 2.8L
and 504 head

Shoulder pads and weights are underneath the shelf of gear.
 
Thank you for this. I was looking at the Zacuto since I have one for my 5D but would like to know if anyone has tried the Zacuto and the Kinotehnik LCDVF and let us know what they think.
 
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