GH4 cage advice

[Lindquist]

I want to get the varavon cage but its a little expensive, I have also seen this camtree cage for gh4 thats similar to the varavon cage but it comes with rails and its $300+.

http://www.amazon.com/DSLR-Camera-H...UTF8&qid=1418949022&sr=8-5&keywords=dslr+cage

That cage would be fine , But I hate the handle , Is there anyway I would be able to get the similar handle as the Varavon or the Camtree Cage?
or should I just get the varavon cage? I also concerned with how good the handle connects to the cage if its sturdy enough to film skateboarding ect.


Thanks.

 

[Bruce Foreman]

Here's another option, looks more solid built than the one linked to in your query.

Be sure and watch BOTH videos on the page.

http://www.photographyandcinema.com.../products/gearbox-video-camera-accessory-cage

I have the "basic" version, GB-1 with no rails - no handle for $95. With rails $135, with rails and handle $180. I find the "basic" version quite srurdy and flexible, but I go for a more minimalist configuration. I ordered some shoe mounts from amazon but rarely use them.

 

[Lindquist]

dont really like that cage too much. I see that varavon sells just the handle seperatly for $50. So if i got the knock off cage for $100-120 and then that handle I should be set ? Hopefully if fits and can get tightened down good.
I also saw new CamTree Cage like the varavon but its expensive.