DSLR Rig Configurations - Help?

[TimB]

Hi all,

I've run into a slight issue with my DSLR rig. Perhaps out of naivity, I purchased the Jag35 Straight Shoulder Rig, not knowing how long it would take me to save up for a monitor, which this rig is designed for.

So now, without a monitor, I am faced with the issue that my Canon 60D is uncomfortably close to my face with the articulating screen, making it uncomfortable to shoot when I have my 18-135mm Lens attached. (see image)



My current setup, as seen above is;

Jag35 Straight Shoulder Rig
ProAim MatteBox
D|Focus Follow Focus
Shoot35 Tripod Plate

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can "improve" the position on the camera, without investing in rails etc to make it an offset rig.

**Please note that the Shoulder Pad is as far back as it can possibly go, as there is only enough space after it for the counter weight((

Thankyou

 

[MarcoPolo]

This is your ticket:

http://store.redrockmicro.com/Catalog/microShoulderMountClamps/microMount

Mount it on the rod between your left hand grip and the straight rod for your camera + accessories. I used this setup with the same Jag35 hand grip and an old 7" SD monitor. It worked very well for me.