homemade shoulder support

[avr]

Hi few months ago i built a shoulder support for my DVX. I used aluminium and stainless steel. I used it in a short film and a doc.

I plan to sell it in ebay in few days so you´re interested you can ask before.
this is the link:

http://www.fo-video.com/fotocinevideo/dvsupport/dvsupport.htm

thanks

 

[Filmjunkie677]

That looks pretty hot. How much you plan on selling it for?

 

[avr]

I plan to open the bid with 150 USD. that were the cost of the materials.

regards

 

[marlenedegrood]

Your brace looks pretty similar to this
http://www.spiderbrace.com/ which is around $65. I'm sure your's is better but can you tell me the differences?

Thanks!
marlene

 

[danny]

Hi avr,

I am proud of my inspiration to your DIY...

Danny Natovich
www.dvtec.tv

 

[avr]

Your brace looks pretty similar to this
http://www.spiderbrace.com/ which is around $65. I'm sure your's is better but can you tell me the differences?

Thanks!
marlene

The support that I build is more adaptable, strong and you can add a lot og gadgets like a firestore, wireless UHF, battery, etc
The brace os spiderbrace.com looks like a 3 tubes welded with foam and is not configurable and adaptable to your body and your cam.

 

[avr]

Hi avr,

I am proud of my inspiration to your DIY...

Danny Natovich
www.dvtec.tv

Yes your products are great. You are right my shoulder support is inspired in the Dv rig but much more basic.

 

[DJ Lewis]

Looks awesome! Have you tested it with other cameras? And how do attach add-ons; will you be selling plates that slide into the grooves?

 

[avr]

Looks awesome! Have you tested it with other cameras? And how do attach add-ons; will you be selling plates that slide into the grooves?

I have tested with a Sony FX1 and a Canon XM1 and works very well. I have used for shorts films, very steady shoots to eyes level.
The manfrotto plates are easily attached to this support with two screws. I sell with this adapter.

Now the brace is in ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7604907315&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

[CineMark]

AVR, your brace seems to be very high quality.
that spider brace looks like a piece of junk —*no comparison!
nice work.

when will it be on ebay?

 

[marlenedegrood]

AVR, your brace seems to be very high quality.
that spider brace looks like a piece of junk —*no comparison!
nice work.

when will it be on ebay?

See the post above your question

 

[twocik23]

Looks nice. What did you use to bend and cut the metal for the shoulder?

 

[bilgami]

nice job avr i have the sb2 i hope it never breaks cuz of the modifications i made to it but if it ever did i figured id make a aluminium version but after seeing yours ill keep you mind if i ever need another brace.