Fs100 rig

For 500 pounds, that is a seriously too high IMO. For that price, you could get much better.

For much less, a GINI rig looks way better than that and costs about 3 times less.
 
The RJ Rig is too cheap looking and more for a DSLR than an FS100.

Not too sure as for rigs. I had a bunch of pieces from various older rigs and just pieced together something and it works great. Rig for FS100 definately has to be more sturdy than DSLR. Also, I find it helps to have a long quick release plate attached to the bottom of your FS100 verses a standard size plate.

For cheaper rigs, Gini is definately pretty good. I would add a quick release plate also. Somthing like this

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554151-REG/Manfrotto_357_357_Pro_Quick_Release.html

http://stores.ebay.com/GINI-RIGS-HDSLR-RIGS
 
I think for budget Follow focus, the ONLY 2 decent brands that's I've seen are TrussMT and Gini. They're both good for the price with very little backlash.

For Budget equipment, I would avoid the entire package deals with Rig and Follow Focus unless it's put out by either TrussMT or Gini. Most of the budget stuff kind of sucks, ESPECIALLY Follow Focus.

I'm sure other people have something to add.
 
For something solid, comfortable, adaptable and robust, I've got a Half Inch Rails T60 for my FS100:

http://halfinchrails.com/rigs-and-kits/t60-camera-rig

and since decked it out with EVF, V-lock power, PIX220. You WILL need an EVF on something like a Noga arm with the FS.

It breaks down into 2-3 parts which fit in the tripod bag, so it goes out and gets used. The most expensive kit is the stuff you don't use. This one's not about 'show' - it's about delivering steady hand-held shots and being able to move from tripod to shoulder and back again on a whim when at a location I may have to fly to. But rigs are very, very personal items. What works for you may not work for me and vice versa.
 
Nice, thanks for replys!

I think Extreme 17 ir good, but it could be hard to shooting, too many small parts, its like transformers, but Halfnchrails have good parts and i think quality too, but its expensive, because need more than T60 set, for example - arm upside.

I'm confused now, meybe that one what i post upside ''DSLR Kit A/B follow...'' is not so bad, i know follow focus will be crap and soon as possible must change it, but otherwise it looks workfull.
 
I had a CPM rig, despite being composite its bulky and was heavier than my Redrock equivalent. The rods squeak when the rig flexes too, and since its plastic it does flex. I briefly had one with my 5d2, I wouldn't use it with the FS. I've been through tons of rig parts and for me I've kept parts from various rigs and cobbled together pieces that work for me. No single mfr has a kit or components that fill all my needs, so I've been acquiring parts that fit what I want to do. The thumb screws on Gini wouldn't cinch down enough to keep the rods from moving, so I ditched his rig as well.

I agree with Gene Can Sing, the Trustmt FF is a good budget option, I have one and its been great. The only drawback is the rod clamp isn't as smooth as something from Redrock (can you tell I like Redrock's stuff?) but it definitely gets the job done and for just $100 there's nothing major to complain about. I also like the Manfrotto QR, you can put them on your tripod, monopod, steadicam and so on and not have to switch baseplates on the camera, makes life a lot easier if you have more than one place to mount the camera. I have all three and the Manfrotto plate makes life a lot easier as I can just pop the camera off one device and onto the next in seconds.

its tough because you can't really try anything out before you buy, so you're flying blind. Check the return policies before buying so you can get it in hand and see if it works.
 
Trust me, you WANT all those small part for the Gini Rig. Why? Because it's a rig that you can build anyway you want. You can make it a small rig, or make it a large rig. Gini's parts are top quality.

I shot very, very minimal. I have a shoulder rig, but I hardly use it because I like to just shoot with the camera and a modified shortened Loupe lots of time. I love the handheld look. BUT, having a bunch of spare parts around allows you to just build a bunch of different stuff when you need to. I find that many of the spare parts I've acquired over the years have come in handy in a bunch of situations.

Like I said, if you don't like his configuration, just make it how you want and keep the spare parts in the closet for another day. Gini Rigs are like a huge lego set. They come with way too much but you can make it how you want.

But if you go that route, DON'T pay the listed price. Make an OFFER and you will get it for much cheaper.
 
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