Questions about Redrock gear for 7D

Also Perry said:
If you type Shouldermount Offset on the Redrock Shopping site search it will show up... it off sets the cam so it is in front of your face... I use a Zacuto Z-Finder and I can't see into it unless I offset the cam it also helps if you are planning on just using the LCD by itself here is a link... http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.472981/it.A/id.765/.f?sc=2&category=2700
and here is what the rig looks like and this is exactly that my rig will look once my cam gets here I use the Z-finder and Zoom H4n this is the exact rig as I have except for the sony wireless mic and battery on the back...http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2009/09/27/tv-cameraman-matt-jasper-unboxes-and-rigs-up-his-new-7d/
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Jean Dantes said:
Do you guys think that I'll need a "microBalance counterbalance add-on weight" (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.472981/it.A/id.900/.f?sc=2&category=2700), or would the "microBalance counterweight Starter Kit" (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl;j...b3z0?c=472981&it=A&id=1045&sc=2&category=2700) be enough to balance a 7D + Sigma 30mm F1.4?
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That will be two pounds of counterbalance. Then you can always add the add on weight later. So, I'd say go with the starter kit and see how that works for you.
 
Thanks for the replies :)

Ahhh I see. But to use the "Shouldermount Offset", I will need the DSLR Baseplate, right?

Yeah, I think I'll get the starterkit and see how it feels before ordering anymore weights.
 
Jean Dantes said:
Thanks for the replies :)

Ahhh I see. But to use the "Shouldermount Offset", I will need the DSLR Baseplate, right?

Yeah, I think I'll get the starterkit and see how it feels before ordering anymore weights.
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No u dont need the DSLR base plate if your are going with the deluxe shoulder mount
 
Jean Dantes said:
However, now I'm wondering, do I need the "Shouldermount Offset" in order to use the Hoodman HoodLoupe correctly?
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I think comfortably would be the correct term here. I'm pretty sure it is possible to use the loupe without the offset, but you will be bending your neck at a pretty awkward/uncomfortable angle.

My question is, would the offset rails work better or worse than the offset riser for the 7D?
 
not the offset riser is too high(unless you have an unusually long neck) and like 711 said it is a comfort issue... Otherwise you will have a stiff neck plus you will be looking at your screen at an angle... which for me is a huge annoyance... I would just buy the offset that I linked earlier its only $85 but it may be just me in the sense that I would spend 85 to not have a cricked neck and also have leveling issues because I am looking at my LCD crooked you dont need the four link offset just the Three that I showed
 
Haha, it's funny, when I originally typed that message, I was going to use the word "comfortably" and not "correctly"! lol

I'd pay $85 for comfort! Do you guys think the 3 thing's I've chosen (in post #25), plus the Shouldermount Offset, is enough for a decent 7D shoulder rig?

Thanks again for your opinions and feedback, much appreciated!
 
I asked this earlier on but it got lost in the flood:

Anyone have opinions on the Captain Stubling? I shoot a lot of handheld, run and gun and it seems a reasonable solution, from the pictures, has a follow focus, spreads the centre of gravity etc.

But then it could be another expensive rig that does little, so please would people offer opinions.

Oh and I also noted there's very few videos out there shot on it, which is weird!
 
711 said:
I had tried looking around, but where can we find 15mm rod baseplate type pieces that don't break the bank?

Edit: Also, I was looking for a new piece to attach my shoulder mount to my tripod. The tripod mount on the shoulder piece doesn't balance my rig too well.
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I think you're going to have to define "break the bank" for your own personal budget.

Cheapest thing I can think of is combining this:
http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=176

with this (use two for extra security):
http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=68

What you end up with is a tripod mount for your rails that can be moved back and forth for balancing and attached to a quick release plate so you can easily take on/off for different shots. Very helpful for event-type shooters where you have typically very limited time and no second chances. The less time you spend fussing about with your equipment, the more time you have to shoot.

By the way, if you're thinking these bits of metal are overpriced, remember that what you're really buying is a decrease in setup time which, depending on who you are, might be worth a lot.
 
meauounji said:
By the way, if you're thinking these bits of metal are overpriced, remember that what you're really buying is a decrease in setup time which, depending on who you are, might be worth a lot.
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Definitely. I hear you on that. I don't shoot commercially yet, so film is still a hobby for me, not a profession, and therefore, all the little trinkets add up quickly. Thanks for the link to the cinevate gear, I will definitely look into that.
 
microshoulderMount Deluxe Bundle - $395.00

microBalance counterweight Starter Kit - $130.00

microShoulderMount offset kit - $85.00

HoodLoupe 3.0, HoodEYE 3.0, & Cinema Strap - $115.00

TOTAL: $725.00

Now that I look at it like that, my mind starts pushing me back towards the indiSYSTEM indiRAILSpro DSLRsm (http://www.indifocus.com/products_indirailsprodslr.htm) for $369.00 (which would be $484.00 with the HoodLoupe).

...dammit. I'm gonna rob a bank, who's with me? ;)
 
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