GH2 Run n Gun rig

MAR-10

MAR-10

Active member
I'm so stoked, I've finally put together a rig that shoots GREAT images, is light and requires (almost)no set-up.
I just take the camera out of the bag and start shooting.
I can go from shoulder to tripod or dolly in no time.
Compared to my HVX/RRmicroM2/Marshall monitor/V-Battery setup, I can produce the thing in half the time.

I just love my GH2!
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Questions...

Questions...

Hi,

It looks good can you please provide us with more details. What are the parts of the rig and if possible a few tricks and comments.

thanks
 
Hi HFB,
Here's a descrption I wrote on my FB page:

I don't have the pictures here with me so here's the link where you can see close up pictures of each parts:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/east-2-west/run-n-gun/160050920724110

Panasonic Lumix GH2 DSLR

I found that the GH2 offered the best video quality (no Aliasing and little Moiré) with the most built-in tools (Histogram, Focus Assist, etc...) and you can run it for hours without over heating.


Novoflex FD Mount Adapter
Zeiss 25mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm
Lumix 14-140 Zoom

I've had my Zeiss prime lens kit for about 5 years now and I LOVE them.
I can quickly select the right lens and adjust the amount of depth of field for the shot.


Tiffen and Hoyas 72mm Filters

I have a huge collection of 72mm filters from a old film camera I use to have.
To achieve a lesser "video" look, I use a 1/2 ProMist ALL THE TIME.
To keep control of my Depth-of-Field I must have another control to the amount of light coming into the camera without using my Aperture or Shutter speed - (Because I'm shooting at 24fps, I want my shutter to be at 1/50 which is very close to the 35mm film 180˚ shutter angle)
I use ND filters to achieve this.
My favourite one is a HOYAS fader ND, which can be dialled to the exact required setting.

So I have the ProMist and Fader ND mounted permanently on a 72mm hood.
I've fitted my lenses with a 72mm step up rings.
Changing a lens is now very quick: unscrew the hood (filters), change lens and screw the hood back on.


REDROCK MICRO Follow Focus

This is a must to pull and push focus effectively.
To speed up the set-up, I have focus rings attached to all my lenses.


REDROCK MICRO Hand grip, Clamp, Rail and Base Plate

I already owned these except for the clamp, so it was an easy choice.
I must say that the DSLR Clamp is GREAT. Removing the camera from the rig to change the battery is very fast and easy.




SMALL HD Monitor and Hood

An external monitor is essential to properly focus on a rig like this.
The great thing about this monitor is that it's light and can be mounted on any sides.
I chose to mount it on the camera's hot shoe.
The thin battery mounted on the back of the monitor will run for 4 hours.


DV RIG PRO Shoulder Mount

I've owned this for over 10 years but the shoulder pad is great so I changed a few screws to make it fit on this rig and the result is perfect.


MANFROTTO Small Tripod

Because the rig is small, I am able to use a very light tripod and head


GLIDETRACK Hybrid HD 2M Slider

Mounted with the same head as the tripod I can quickly move the rig from one to the other using the same plate.



The most awesome feature of this rig is that it fits in my Kata bag... fully assembled!
There you have it, THE PERFECT RUN N GUN RIG
 
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