My Best Way to Hold DVrig Pro

eddavid

eddavid

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I've had the DV Rig Pro and DVX100 for about 6 months now.
I love the thing.

And I did a shoot with the DV Rig Pro, the DVX100, and the Mini35 lens adapter last weekend.

This week I just did three days of test shooting the device with all seperate factors.

Here's my conclusion.
To get the steadiest shot possible:

1. Use the support pod
2. Put your left hand on the bar, push forward as hard as you can. Make sure the weight is pushing forward on the back of the rig.
3. With the right hand, push down on the camera on the top handle.

By doing this you are stablizing the camera down and the weigt is moving it forward.

I have my test footage on the mean streets of NYC of this that I will try to upload later tonight to show how nice and steady it can make it.
 
Hey thanx for the awesome tip! Today is "Delivery Day" for me. My brand new DVX and DV Rig Pro will be waiting for me when I get home today!!!! I think your trick will be the first thing I try. Can't wait to see the footage.
 
Well done eddavid,

What is the total weight of the setup you use w/ the 35 adaptor ?

Do you use the pod locked ?

It is possible and easy to hand bend the shoulder brace to get more counter support to
the "Push Farward" technique.

Danny Natovich
DvTec
 
Thanks Danny!

I think the weight of the mini 35 setup was somewhere around 35-40 lbs. (80 kg for you metric system folk) It was really pretty heavy.

I don't use the pod locked, but that actually could provide additional support so I'll try it.

Thanks for the tip, Danny!
Ed
 
I was just looking for info. about this and here you are.

I'm a 5'1" 105 lb. woman. Do you have a sense from trying it out whether it'd work for me? Is there a place in the SF Bay Area where I could get my hands on one to try it out before buying it?

And has anyone tried the Jr. versus the Pro version?

Thank you!
D.E.
 
divineye said:
I was just looking for info. about this and here you are.

I'm a 5'1" 105 lb. woman. Do you have a sense from trying it out whether it'd work for me? Is there a place in the SF Bay Area where I could get my hands on one to try it out before buying it?

And has anyone tried the Jr. versus the Pro version?

Thank you!
D.E.
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You can talk to the guys at Varizoom.com, They will help you.

If you need a compact support, the DvRigJunior is great.

Danny.
 
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