DVRig PRo Review

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It does seem a little overpriced, I bought mine for $585 at EVS. I think that if the price went to $499 they would sell way more of them. However, is it worth the price. Definatly, I love it, can't work without it. I did a shoot recently where I felt that I wouldn't need the "pro" and didn't bring it with me. Boy was I wrong. That thing will go with me everywhere now.
 
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[quote author=scharky link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=75#80 date=06/10/04 at 12:07:20]It does seem a little overpriced, I bought mine for $585 at EVS.  I think that if the price went to $499 they would sell way more of them.  However, is it worth the price.  Definatly, I love it, can't work without it.  I did a shoot recently where I felt that I wouldn't need the "pro" and didn't bring it with me.  Boy was I wrong.  That thing will go with me everywhere now.[/quote]
 
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[quote author=scharky link=board=Links;num=1078340982;start=75#80 date=06/10/04 at 12:07:20]It does seem a little overpriced, I bought mine for $585 at EVS.  I think that if the price went to $499 they would sell way more of them.  However, is it worth the price.  Definatly, I love it, can't work without it.  I did a shoot recently where I felt that I wouldn't need the "pro" and didn't bring it with me.  Boy was I wrong.  That thing will go with me everywhere now.[/quote]

Thanks for your honesty.

Danny Natovich
www.dvtec.tv
 
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I don't know what goes into making these. However, if the price were a bit lower, like $400 or so, it would be so superior to those "cheesier" ones that they would sell so many, they'd corner the market.

It's kind of like a post in another thread on this site about the DVX itself. Given it's unique capabilities, Panasonic could have made the DVX100 cost $8000 - sell far fewer, but a much bigger profit per camera. However, they chose to make their profit by selling many of them at a lower profit per camera. Now when one considers whether to buy a GL2 or VX2100 or a DVX100A, the choice becomes - hey go cheaper and get halfway decent stuff, or pay a little more and get top shelf. The DV Rig Pro is top shelf, but is priced so much higher than the $100-$200 shoulder supports, there's a real choice of cost vs. functionality. However, if the DV Rig Pro cost $400, I wouldn't think twice - I'd go for the top shelf. It would be a streach, but I could justify it. But at $600, it's just too out of reach for most of us. Too bad because I'd love one.
 
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Hi All,

If Jarred, Or one of you will organize an order for at least 10 DvRigPro. units I will give DVX users.com members a special offer.

Contact me direct to:

natovich@inter.net.il

Danny Natovich

www.dvtec.tv
 
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Aw Man! I just bought one last week! at the dvxuser/evsonline discount.. how much better of a price are we talking? By the way, I LOVE my DVRig Pro! I just shot a live performance of a band friday with it then took it on a camping trip (wow did i get some looks too!) but it performed amazingly! I will get some footage up as soon as I can.

Vince
 
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I'm a first time poster...just because of this offer ;D..LOL

count me in for one....

Keith
 
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I'm interested. If the price is right I would like to buy one this week.

Thanks!
 
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What was the DVXuser/Evsonline discount for the DVrig Pro? How much was it and is it still going on? I just want to cover all my bases when it comes to discounts! LOL!
 
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I think I paid 569 through evsonline. I can't remember the guys name, Rush was out of town... I'll check my reciept when I get home from work.

Vince
 
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Theres a great Camera Crane and Stabilizers that are cheaper than Promax. I think it's the same items. I hope this helps you.

www.cameracranes.us
 
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I noticed that the version for the XL-1 only has one hand grip. I am not sure if it comes like that or you can take them off once you get it. Anyone know? When I get mine, I am thinking about taking the left grip off and getting a zoe zoom controller then use my left hand to focus. I guess I could just leave it on there and still use my left hand to focus!
 
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I'd be interested in that group discount (depending on how much). Last night, I used my DVX for my first event situation. I bought a monopod (cheap - $40) and hated it. From reading the posts here, I'm assuming that the DVRigPro gives a near tripod steadiness, right? I know I was not happy what I got out of the monopod, but maybe I haven't worked with it enough. It was an hour long ceremony, and I found myself, when possible, leaning against a wall with the handle of the tripod head attached to the top of the monopod resting on my collarbone to keep things steady. I'm used to using a tripod, and was frustrated with the monopod. I WANT A DVRIGPRO. But I really can't justify $600 right now (as I said, $400 - I'd be willing to make that streatch-but I don't know what goes into making those things, so I don't even know if that is reasonable).
 
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