dslr rig comparison
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NURBS
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Hi Vince top handle from old Panasonic ENG camera (model 800).
Base body its done! :happy:
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Ron Rodenmeyer
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Very nice compact rig. I like it a lot. Is there room for a follow focus?
What zoom lens is that? Tokina I think...but what mount and can you control the aperture?
Ron
What zoom lens is that? Tokina I think...but what mount and can you control the aperture?
Ron
Martti Ekstrand
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2 x Tripod Connector, 15mm rods and lens gears from Shoot35.
323 Quick Release Adapter from http://www.manfrotto.com.
Follow focus, handles and grip rods from Redrock Micro. (Would get the Shoot35 CINEfocus now but it wasn't available when I needed one.)
Kestrel Mattebox from True Lens Services. (Connector to the Rods clamp handmade from a aluminium L-profile.)
A Hama Rubber Lens Hood Telematic S flipped backwards as a long donut to stop stray light in combo with Cokin P Adaptor rings. This to deal with the axial movement on my FDs when focusing.
RS-4 R-Strap from BlackRapid so I can let go of the rig and let it hang comfortably when I shooting hand held.
Then I use a set of ND filters from Formatt Filters (not shown here).
323 Quick Release Adapter from http://www.manfrotto.com.
Follow focus, handles and grip rods from Redrock Micro. (Would get the Shoot35 CINEfocus now but it wasn't available when I needed one.)
Kestrel Mattebox from True Lens Services. (Connector to the Rods clamp handmade from a aluminium L-profile.)
A Hama Rubber Lens Hood Telematic S flipped backwards as a long donut to stop stray light in combo with Cokin P Adaptor rings. This to deal with the axial movement on my FDs when focusing.
RS-4 R-Strap from BlackRapid so I can let go of the rig and let it hang comfortably when I shooting hand held.
Then I use a set of ND filters from Formatt Filters (not shown here).
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Wow, how did I miss this? Looks good. It looks a whole lot like something my friend put together. I suppose great minds think alike!
andrzejkra
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nantnee
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Here is another alternative.
http://halorig.com/index.php/halo-rig-d-rig-video-camera-stabilizer-shop
The mini-halo rig is pretty awesome. There is plenty of threading on the top to mount mics/lights/monitors/etc. And you're able to set it on the ground!
http://halorig.com/index.php/halo-rig-d-rig-video-camera-stabilizer-shop
The mini-halo rig is pretty awesome. There is plenty of threading on the top to mount mics/lights/monitors/etc. And you're able to set it on the ground!
I am looking for a handheld rig, don't want shoulder support. I've been looking at all the handheld rigs posted in this forum and in general I think most are overpriced, even for pros. One that looks very good for what I want and isn't expensive is the Manfrotto Fig Rig:
Someone with time and tools could DIY one based on a car or truck steering wheel.
Rieni
Peter J. DeCrescenzo
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I finally finished fabricating a combination of various bits that resulted in the correct orientation of my GH1 camera & lens exactly centered vertically & horizontally in relation to a Vocas/Century matte box I bought years ago to use with the full-size broadcast cam I sold late last year.
To adapt the small GH1 to a matte box designed for a much larger video camcorder I made a special bracket out of aluminum square U-channel, drilled & tapped several holes, and added two SLIK quick release plates: A small one (DQ-10) to mount the cam to the bracket & a larger one (DQ-20) to mount the entire matte box assembly to a mini-slider dolly or tripod.
Today I made one last required modification to the bracket under the camera: I cut a rounded slot in it so I could access the set screw that secures the rails to the matte box plate (see close-up).
The matte box & rails can now work with lenses of various sizes & shapes (I currently own the Lumix f1.7 20mm, an old Nikon f1.2 55mm, and the kit 14-140mm zoom). I also have an extra set of longer 15mm-dia. tubular rails I can swap-in if I use a very long lens. As you know, aside from shading the lens, the matte box allows me to use 4"x4" filters (I own a few), but since they're expensive they can be rented, too.
Last week I finally received the 77mm Fader ND I ordered from LightCraft Workshop via eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fader-ND-Filter...ewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item20ae329f45
Last week also I received a "french flag" for the matte box from these guys in India via eBay (_much_ cheaper than ordering it from a US supplier). It's a perfect fit.:
http://www.thecinecity.com/tcc/product.php?productid=197&cat=248&page=2
Now that I have this rig working I'll buy one more of the larger-size SLIK DQ-20 quick release plates that matches the larger one in this rig so I can quickly swap the camera & matte box between the 32" mini-slider dolly tracks I built last month and my other tripod. I'll probably leave the 2nd QR plate mounted on that tripod permanently.
The "Zaza" DIY mini-slider dolly cost me approx. $125 in parts; info of course is in this thread on DVXuser:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=145701&highlight=zaza
The mic set-up in the photo is just a serving suggestion. An external audio recorder or wireless mic receiver can be mounted on the handle/bracket instead of the shotgun mic if required. (The handle/bracket was $13 from Adorama in NYC.)
Later I'll probably add a relatively inexpensive follow-focus for use with manual lenses once I decide which one to get.
Anyway, glad that's done. Now I gotta get out and do some shooting. :cheesy:
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To adapt the small GH1 to a matte box designed for a much larger video camcorder I made a special bracket out of aluminum square U-channel, drilled & tapped several holes, and added two SLIK quick release plates: A small one (DQ-10) to mount the cam to the bracket & a larger one (DQ-20) to mount the entire matte box assembly to a mini-slider dolly or tripod.
Today I made one last required modification to the bracket under the camera: I cut a rounded slot in it so I could access the set screw that secures the rails to the matte box plate (see close-up).
The matte box & rails can now work with lenses of various sizes & shapes (I currently own the Lumix f1.7 20mm, an old Nikon f1.2 55mm, and the kit 14-140mm zoom). I also have an extra set of longer 15mm-dia. tubular rails I can swap-in if I use a very long lens. As you know, aside from shading the lens, the matte box allows me to use 4"x4" filters (I own a few), but since they're expensive they can be rented, too.
Last week I finally received the 77mm Fader ND I ordered from LightCraft Workshop via eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fader-ND-Filter...ewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item20ae329f45
Last week also I received a "french flag" for the matte box from these guys in India via eBay (_much_ cheaper than ordering it from a US supplier). It's a perfect fit.:
http://www.thecinecity.com/tcc/product.php?productid=197&cat=248&page=2
Now that I have this rig working I'll buy one more of the larger-size SLIK DQ-20 quick release plates that matches the larger one in this rig so I can quickly swap the camera & matte box between the 32" mini-slider dolly tracks I built last month and my other tripod. I'll probably leave the 2nd QR plate mounted on that tripod permanently.
The "Zaza" DIY mini-slider dolly cost me approx. $125 in parts; info of course is in this thread on DVXuser:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=145701&highlight=zaza
The mic set-up in the photo is just a serving suggestion. An external audio recorder or wireless mic receiver can be mounted on the handle/bracket instead of the shotgun mic if required. (The handle/bracket was $13 from Adorama in NYC.)
Later I'll probably add a relatively inexpensive follow-focus for use with manual lenses once I decide which one to get.
Anyway, glad that's done. Now I gotta get out and do some shooting. :cheesy:
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