C200: The Perfect Shoulder Rig for R'n'G v0.1A

[laverdir]

Preparing to shoot 24h in a day of an artist and first time I have a need to configure my C200 to fit on the shoulder (title is tribute to jcs).

In combination with 18-80 and ZSG-C10, I just don't see what's the whine about the camera not being shoulder-mount friendly. In just 4,8 kg.

1050 g can be shaved off by de-attaching top handle unit HDU-2, camera grip GR-V1, replacing BP-A60 with BP-A30 and removing mic with cables.

My only complaint is no real tactile feedback from One shot AF button on ZSG-C10. I'm never sure if it is pressed or not and then using unnecessary force to be sure.

Camera sits quite nicely on the shoulder, right arm on the ZSG-C10, left arm on display.

Tracking function assigned to display button (2) on display.

For focusing, left index finger for selecting focus points and engaging tracking, right index finger for One Shoot AF button on ZSG-C10.

I never understood complaints about 1Dx MkII focusing procedure being better. You select focusing point and engage it when you want, so you can prepare and always be one step ahead.

















For outdoors, just add EVF via SDI or HDMI port.



Blasphemy!

 

[JPNola]

Customizing is such fun!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[laverdir]

No problem.

Main goal was, beside full functionality, to be light.

It wouldn't be non stop 24 h shoot, but interview during typical daily routines of an artist.

When fully stripped, 8 lbs on the shoulder is piece of cake.

 

[puredrifting]

What arm is that for the touchscreen and where is that touchscreen mounted to? Is that the 1/4" on the bottom of the CN E 18-80?

No shoulder pad/baseplate? That would hurt after a few hours.

As far as your right hand position, I need the extension arm and Shape extension cable for the handgrip,
that's an awkward place for me to leave my right hand for long stretches, too high and close to my body, I fond lower and away from by body a bit to be less fatiguing, but we're all shaped differently. Used to do it with F900 and B4 kinds of lenses
but the overall length and shape of those cameras and lenses was better than the C200 and the 18-80.

Rock on, looks like a good, lightweight setup.

 

[laverdir]

Thanks puredrifting, arm is three axis joint part of LA-V1 LCD Attachment unit screwed in the standard Canon foot which comes with ZSG-C10.

It's not that heavy to have impact on the shoulder, but, from experience with violins, I do have prepared neoprene pad that adds 0,5 cm to the height.

Added height and weight is the reason why I wanted to avoid base plates, third party arms, extension cables etc.

I'm relative short - 5'10" and position of the right arm is perfect for me. Like a position to hold violin, but with 'other' hand.

BP-A60 is just enough counter weight for balance and I could screw additional weights from old Merlin to the back of the top handle HDU-2, but there is no need and would rise the center of gravity too high.

Have tested the setup in 'quiet time' during yesterday's different shoot and it's quite liberating.

 

[puredrifting]

Thanks puredrifting, arm is three axis joint part of LA-V1 LCD Attachment unit screwed in the standard Canon foot which comes with ZSG-C10.

It's not that heavy to have impact on the shoulder, but, from experience with violins, I do have prepared neoprene pad that adds 0,5 cm to the height.

Added height and weight is the reason why I wanted to avoid base plates, third party arms, extension cables etc.

I'm relative short - 5'10" and position of the right arm is perfect for me. Like a position to hold violin, but with 'other' hand.

BP-A60 is just enough counter weight for balance and I could screw additional weights from old Merlin to the back of the top handle HDU-2, but there is no need and would rise the center of gravity too high.

Have tested the setup in 'quiet time' during yesterday's different shoot and it's quite liberating.

Nice. I'd love to hear your feedback after the shoot. I find that anytime I shoot any rig for huge, extended time blocks, things that irritate my body crop up that normally wouldn't on a "normal" shoot.