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[quote author=marco link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#60 date=03/22/04 at 10:19:28]What's the difference between the DVRig Pro and the DVRig Pro XL?[/quote]
Hi All,
Just returned from a show in Italy.
The XL-1 Does not have an LCD and it has a side veiwfinder
All other handheald camcorders has an LCD and a centered viewfinder.
So on the XL-1 version, The camera is mounted next to the right shoulder to allow using the viewfinder.
It also has only one handle bar. Two handle bars are useful when the camera is in the middle. With the camera on the right side there is no use of the other handle.
As you can see at the site, You can operate in three ways.
And yes, Both models can be balanced for hands free.
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
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[quote author=marco link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#60 date=03/22/04 at 10:19:28]What's the difference between the DVRig Pro and the DVRig Pro XL?[/quote]
Hi All,
Just returned from a show in Italy.
The XL-1 Does not have an LCD and it has a side veiwfinder
All other handheald camcorders has an LCD and a centered viewfinder.
So on the XL-1 version, The camera is mounted next to the right shoulder to allow using the viewfinder.
It also has only one handle bar. Two handle bars are useful when the camera is in the middle. With the camera on the right side there is no use of the other handle.
As you can see at the site, You can operate in three ways.
And yes, Both models can be balanced for hands free.
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
danny
DVXuser Sponsor
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[quote author=MagicDVX link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#58 date=03/22/04 at 10:08:23]can you spin clockwise with this rig, like do a dutch without tilting your body?[/quote]
Yes, You can easily Dutch 90 degrees left or right.
Danny Natovich.
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[quote author=MagicDVX link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#58 date=03/22/04 at 10:08:23]can you spin clockwise with this rig, like do a dutch without tilting your body?[/quote]
Yes, You can easily Dutch 90 degrees left or right.
Danny Natovich.
danny
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[quote author=rbilsbor link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=25#48 date=03/18/04 at 10:40:09]Hi,
I'm a proud 100A owner that is not so proud of my shoulders--I've already had one shoulder surgery and I'm supposed to have another in the coming year, and I'm only 22--so I've obviously been searching for a good way to stop holding the camera in front of my body all the time. I've narrowed it down to two options--the DVRig Pro and the Tortlerig (http://www.16x9inc.com/easyrig/tortlerig.shtml). The Tortlerig works completely differently from the DVRig, and I'm wondering which is better for me--the Tortlerig has a free 7-day trial, does the DVRig Pro have anything similar? Does anyone have experience with both? Please let me know thoughts, opinions, etc. Thanks,
Ryan[/quote]
I might have a nice solution for your problem, Come see me at NAB.
You can have a DvRigPro. for a trial. Contact one of our US dealers or the importer Ste-Man. (Details in the site)
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
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[quote author=rbilsbor link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=25#48 date=03/18/04 at 10:40:09]Hi,
I'm a proud 100A owner that is not so proud of my shoulders--I've already had one shoulder surgery and I'm supposed to have another in the coming year, and I'm only 22--so I've obviously been searching for a good way to stop holding the camera in front of my body all the time. I've narrowed it down to two options--the DVRig Pro and the Tortlerig (http://www.16x9inc.com/easyrig/tortlerig.shtml). The Tortlerig works completely differently from the DVRig, and I'm wondering which is better for me--the Tortlerig has a free 7-day trial, does the DVRig Pro have anything similar? Does anyone have experience with both? Please let me know thoughts, opinions, etc. Thanks,
Ryan[/quote]
I might have a nice solution for your problem, Come see me at NAB.
You can have a DvRigPro. for a trial. Contact one of our US dealers or the importer Ste-Man. (Details in the site)
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
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Hey danny,
Since your around, let me ask a question -- Yeah, I ask questions once in a while
...
Can you guys make me a little longer center support? I'm having problems with mine as I shoot alot where I have to look waaaaay up and when I do a couple of things will usually happen.
1.) I pull the support off the top plug-in or out of the pouch.
2.) I pull the tubes so far apart the begin to stick a little and coming down it sort of grabs a bit and it shows up on the clip as a jitter.
Anyway, if you can let me know and about how much?
Thanks danny.
BTW - I'll look for you guys at NAB... You got a real winner here, but I suppose you already know that
-Rodger
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Hey danny,
Since your around, let me ask a question -- Yeah, I ask questions once in a while
...Can you guys make me a little longer center support? I'm having problems with mine as I shoot alot where I have to look waaaaay up and when I do a couple of things will usually happen.
1.) I pull the support off the top plug-in or out of the pouch.
2.) I pull the tubes so far apart the begin to stick a little and coming down it sort of grabs a bit and it shows up on the clip as a jitter.
Anyway, if you can let me know and about how much?
Thanks danny.
BTW - I'll look for you guys at NAB... You got a real winner here, but I suppose you already know that
-Rodger
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what would you guys recommend?
the Rig or GlideCam 4000 PRO?
if you had to choose only one
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what would you guys recommend?
the Rig or GlideCam 4000 PRO?
if you had to choose only one
danny
DVXuser Sponsor
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[quote author=Ivan Zdanov link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#68 date=03/24/04 at 12:37:51]what would you guys recommend?
the Rig or GlideCam 4000 PRO?
if you had to choose only one[/quote]
The GlideCam 4000 is a stabilizer for very short and special Steadicam like shots. Try holding two DVX-100 at half arm length for more then 2 minutes and you will understand the problem.
The DvRigPro. is for all day use. No fatigue.
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
Re: DVRig PRo Review
[quote author=Ivan Zdanov link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=50#68 date=03/24/04 at 12:37:51]what would you guys recommend?
the Rig or GlideCam 4000 PRO?
if you had to choose only one[/quote]
The GlideCam 4000 is a stabilizer for very short and special Steadicam like shots. Try holding two DVX-100 at half arm length for more then 2 minutes and you will understand the problem.
The DvRigPro. is for all day use. No fatigue.
Danny Natovich.
www.dvtec.tv
magicdavek
Well-known member
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So does that mean there ought to be a place for both in the toolbox? (Unfortunatly, the cost factor requires a choice).
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So does that mean there ought to be a place for both in the toolbox? (Unfortunatly, the cost factor requires a choice).
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Jarred,
I received the dvrig today and I had a difficult time balancing it and I began to doubt your review... then, after going through the messages... you indicated to someone... move the camcorder to the left to balance it... duh... post graduate beyond a masters doesn't help... the most simplistic and obvious move... didn't get it...until now... thanks... helping us who are just getting along...my work has been primarily in post production... but I wanted to capture some material as well... oh, well... dave
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Jarred,
I received the dvrig today and I had a difficult time balancing it and I began to doubt your review... then, after going through the messages... you indicated to someone... move the camcorder to the left to balance it... duh... post graduate beyond a masters doesn't help... the most simplistic and obvious move... didn't get it...until now... thanks... helping us who are just getting along...my work has been primarily in post production... but I wanted to capture some material as well... oh, well... dave
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Hi Dave,
Mail me and I will help you.
Danny Natovich
DvTec
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Hi Dave,
Mail me and I will help you.
Danny Natovich
DvTec
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heh heh yes indeed.. Have never used a Jib.. well maybe once or twice
Birds eye View, Todd Williams is also close to the mid 6' mark.
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heh heh yes indeed.. Have never used a Jib.. well maybe once or twice
Birds eye View, Todd Williams is also close to the mid 6' mark.
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I just used one for the 48 Hour Project that I borrowed from a friend. It's phenomenal.
I have a bad back and relatively little stamina--yet once I had the thing balanced, I was able to go all day with much, much less discomfort than I ever would have expected. This was even with a Panasonic 7" LCD monitor side-armed off the camera's hotshoe. With a Hoodman even. Once you get the feel of it--which takes almost no time at all--you feel like you're part of the camera, and your moves can be very smooth.
My only complaint is a little embarrassing. When I first strapped it all on, I couldn't find the little pocket for the spring arm on the belt. It was hiding out under my belly. So, those of us with dunlap's disease have to suck it in when we want to put the rod in place. And put up with a hell of a lot of laughing and pointing from our wives.
Although now that I think of it, I would like to see a little more security on the counterweights.
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I just used one for the 48 Hour Project that I borrowed from a friend. It's phenomenal.
I have a bad back and relatively little stamina--yet once I had the thing balanced, I was able to go all day with much, much less discomfort than I ever would have expected. This was even with a Panasonic 7" LCD monitor side-armed off the camera's hotshoe. With a Hoodman even. Once you get the feel of it--which takes almost no time at all--you feel like you're part of the camera, and your moves can be very smooth.
My only complaint is a little embarrassing. When I first strapped it all on, I couldn't find the little pocket for the spring arm on the belt. It was hiding out under my belly. So, those of us with dunlap's disease have to suck it in when we want to put the rod in place. And put up with a hell of a lot of laughing and pointing from our wives.
Although now that I think of it, I would like to see a little more security on the counterweights.
magicdavek
Well-known member
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[quote author=Aureliano link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=75#76 date=05/18/04 at 08:36:57]
My only complaint is a little embarrassing. When I first strapped it all on, I couldn't find the little pocket for the spring arm on the belt. It was hiding out under my belly. So, those of us with dunlap's disease have to suck it in when we want to put the rod in place. And put up with a hell of a lot of laughing and pointing from our wives.
[/quote]
I've got one word for you: Atkins.
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[quote author=Aureliano link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=75#76 date=05/18/04 at 08:36:57]
My only complaint is a little embarrassing. When I first strapped it all on, I couldn't find the little pocket for the spring arm on the belt. It was hiding out under my belly. So, those of us with dunlap's disease have to suck it in when we want to put the rod in place. And put up with a hell of a lot of laughing and pointing from our wives.
[/quote]
I've got one word for you: Atkins.
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Although now that I think of it, I would like to see a little more security on the counterweights.
You are right !
Starting June shipments, The weight is secured and screwed
to its cradle.
Danny Natovich.
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Although now that I think of it, I would like to see a little more security on the counterweights.
You are right !
Starting June shipments, The weight is secured and screwed
to its cradle.
Danny Natovich.
DVX100Shooter
Veteran
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I am not knocking the DVrig PRo because I am considering it but is it really worth $599.95? I saw one in a B&H summer 2004 catalog that is right next to it. It looks REAL Flimsy and they wanted almost $400 for that! I was like come on! Why would someone pay almost $400 for something that looks cheasy. Then there is this other shoulder support that looks a lot steadier and of solid material and they only want $89.95 for it! That cheasy one ought to be under $100 too! I will admit that the DVrig Pro has more to offer with both handles and the ability to be elevated to get a higher shot and ability to house a zoom controller on the handle so I can kinda see why the price is a bit higher...
Re: DVRig PRo Review
I am not knocking the DVrig PRo because I am considering it but is it really worth $599.95? I saw one in a B&H summer 2004 catalog that is right next to it. It looks REAL Flimsy and they wanted almost $400 for that! I was like come on! Why would someone pay almost $400 for something that looks cheasy. Then there is this other shoulder support that looks a lot steadier and of solid material and they only want $89.95 for it! That cheasy one ought to be under $100 too! I will admit that the DVrig Pro has more to offer with both handles and the ability to be elevated to get a higher shot and ability to house a zoom controller on the handle so I can kinda see why the price is a bit higher...