Pics of my Rig: XH-A1 + LEX

[tibobjerome]

Here are some pics of my rig. I have 2 setups exactly like this (twins). I use 2 rod systems not only for more flexibility when changing lenses in terms of Follow Focus and Matte Box adjustments, but that allows a more balanced weight disposition vis à vis the tripod head.

On one rod system, there's some kind of conflict between IndiFocus and the LEX rod support. Some have opted to even exclude the LEX rod support or to turn the LEX upside down. I used 2 rods systems to address that issue and for other benefits some of which are mentioned above.

Here are the main parts of my rig:

Canon XH-A1
Letus Extreme
18-lb capacity pro fluid head tripod
One 18-inch Cine Rod rails
One 10-inch Cine Rod rails
One Cine Jumbo HD Matte Box
One Lilliput 7" LCD monitor (not the touchscreen one)
One Varizoom 7" monitor sunhood
A 12-volt Battery pack
One Flex monitor Bracket
Canon FD lenses (the one in the pic is an 135mm)
Different filters that you will not be able to see in the pics.

Again, I have exactly 2 rigs like that. Here are the few pics.

Please, feel free to opine and to suggest. I am a newbie in the field. Thanks.

 

[Hobbes00]

do u do handheld with the system?

 

[tibobjerome]

do u do handheld with the system?

I haven't tried that yet since it's a new rig. But while building the rigs, I was conscious of that and adjusted the montage accordingly. I have 2 sets of IndiBraces, different camera stabalizers and long Jib/Cranes. They're all able to handle the total weight of the rig. Depending on conditions, I will use the possible minimum equipments on the mounts.

For example, on the Jib/Cranes or camera stabilizers, I'll be using just the camera, LEX and 20-35mm wide angle lenses with no Matte Box and no Follow Focus. The monitor will be set up at the base of the crane/stabilizer. So the weight will be minimal while the weight disposition will achieve balance/equilibrium at the base plate area (and I'll only need just one set of 10" rods).

And because (short) wide angle lenses will be used at the proper hyperfocal distance from the subject field of view, Focusing will not be an issue. Those will be special shots.