Handheld Rig for high to low shots

[gary2yuk]

Ive looked through this forum at the different handheld rigs and cant seem to find something for my purpose which is:

something for handheld shots mostly at a low angle, but never shoulder high.

Basically, I shoot interviews with no cuts except to change tapes, all handheld, and right now, I grip the HVX handle with one hand and zoom/focus with the other. As you might have guessed, my right arm and grip get tired pretty easily and I was wondering if there were a rig to take off the weight some.

The multirig looks like it might work with the shoulder hook device, but if I need to go lower during a shot, it doesnt seem like that would work. It only seems to work at a fixed height.

any suggestions?

 

[danny]

The MultiRig in its stabilizerPlus mode can go from knee level to overhead level in a very smooth and easy way.

In shoulder mode, you can adjust the shoulder bar angle and lower the camera to below your chest or place the soulder bar under your arm and go low. the rig is very light and versatile.

 

[wgzn]

fig rig would do it...

 

[Bucknfl]

Monopod with a tilt head would be the cheapest and it works.

 

[Erik Olson]

I haven't pimped it here, but the HipShot is what many reality operators are using for shooting longer sit-down interviews. It might not satisfy the high-low requirement, but will definitely be a compliment to your kit if you're shooting longer-form.

It places 100% of the camera's weight onto your hip, still allowing a little movement if that's what "handheld" looks like for you. If you've ever cradled the camera under your arm, you know how well this operating position works. HipShot is the same, but without the fatigue.

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