GH2 What is your rig?
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No pics at the moment. But I've been using the big Gorilla Pod with decent results. I'm looking for a new rig, probably an Express35 or Jag35, but I LOVE being able to instantly throw my camera on the ground with the GorillaPod to get low stable shots. I do a lot of fitness events, and so this is pretty important. Looking at some quick releases to work into my workflow, but don't think it will be the same.
Phenixone
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I don't have a rig yet (and that's why I started this thread, to get some ideas)
@tommyp - I am also thinking about those flash brackets, for the exact same reasons than you.
@peripatew - The Run N' Gun Trio looks really interesting. Like the Theevent from Redrock, only better and cheaper.
@tommyp - I am also thinking about those flash brackets, for the exact same reasons than you.
@peripatew - The Run N' Gun Trio looks really interesting. Like the Theevent from Redrock, only better and cheaper.
Chris@Express35 is a great guy. I've been having a conversation with him for quite some time now about rigs, and he has a lot of new products coming out soon. If you interested in a custom build, shoot him a message.
The run-n-gun trio is at the top of my list at the moment.
The run-n-gun trio is at the top of my list at the moment.
ed_lee83
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I have a few configurations for different situations:
CPM Film Tools Cubed 1.0 with H4N and Zacuto Z-Finder EVF:
"Jin Finance" follow focus by Ed-meister, on Flickr
Hand-held Bolex style anamorphic with Zacuto Z-finder EVF:
GH2 with Lomo 35mm anamorphic x Zacuto EVF by Ed-meister, on Flickr
My custom 'Tactical Rig' with remote video trigger:
IMGA0006 by Ed-meister, on Flickr
Phottix wide-angle matte box setup with Hector 9HD monitor:
CPM Film Tools Cubed 1.0 with H4N and Zacuto Z-Finder EVF:
"Jin Finance" follow focus by Ed-meister, on Flickr
Hand-held Bolex style anamorphic with Zacuto Z-finder EVF:
GH2 with Lomo 35mm anamorphic x Zacuto EVF by Ed-meister, on Flickr
My custom 'Tactical Rig' with remote video trigger:
IMGA0006 by Ed-meister, on Flickr
Phottix wide-angle matte box setup with Hector 9HD monitor:
Phenixone
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Bought the e-Flash Grip handle at B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/323729-USA/Sunpak_MCEF_FG_EA_E_Flash_Grip_and_Extension.html)
It's a good quality and cheap grip and comes with a Ball Head.
The great thing with having the mic on the right is that it balances the rig around the handle a bit more. (I'm looking into placing the wireless on the right as well.)
I already had the mics and the Lite Pannel. I used a stereo to 2 mono splitter and a sub mini adapter. Also make sure your XLR cable corrects the impedance of your mic (XLR is lower impedance than the GH2) (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/589872-REG/Pearstone_8111240_LMT100_Low_to.html)
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Chickenpusher
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My GH2 Rig
maranfilms
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I dont have a set rig, it changes every shoot depending on what and where i,m shooting. My avatar is probably the most common though.
wgzn
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i second that emotion. it all depends on what, how and where i'm shooting.
ive said this in a number of posts. but i've either owned or used about everything out there from a sub $100 cb105 up to a $3000+ zacuto rig and NONE of them is perfect.
as much as i enjoyed my beloved zacuto rig, and it was a pure joy to even touch, it just didnt suit the way i shoot. more often than not, i find myself simply using a monopod or fig rig.
one rig (or actually variety of rigs) i really enjoy is the ikan elements stuff. ikan has had their ups and downs and has produced better and worse stuff over the years, but i find myself REALLY liking the flexibility of their elements components. they have a couple of new "fly" rigs that would be a great place to start.
http://www.ikancorp.com/productlisting.php?id=115
and here is something i cobbled together with a bunch of random elements parts that ended up working really well for the way i personally work.
here it is:
what i like most about it is that the offset puts the camera right in front of my face. and the single centered grip gives good stability and frees up the left hand for focus or other twiddling...
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Jason Allen
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Pics coming soon, but my kit contains:
Camera/power:
-GH2 (stock firmware currently, considering trying the AVC-Intra hacks soon though)
-DC power coupling + Tekkeon MP3450i battery (I get about 9.5 continuous recording hours on a single charge in testing. So far I haven't needed THAT much endurance for a real world shoot!)
Monitoring:
-Marshall LCD51 (with Sony battery plate - standardizes my accessory batteries to one mount)
-BOSE AE-2 headphones, or cheapie Skull Candy earbuds if I'm packing light, or if it's hot out on location.
Lighting:
-Arri 300w fresnel
-2x Arri 150w fresnel
-Comer 1800 battery-powered LED light (uses Sony batteries. I call it my "ninja light" because it is quick to set up on location, runs cool enough to turn it off and throw it in a bag quickly, and has very high output power for its size and power consumption)
Audio:
-H4n recorder for split system sound/audio passthrough + Seskom cable
-2x Sony ECM-44B wired lavaliere mics
-Sennheisser ME-66 + K6 shotgun mic/preamp with a fishpole for location audio
Lenses that I use most often (I own many more):
-7-14mm f/4 Lumix
-20mm f/1.7 Lumix
-50mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS (strongly considering replacing this lens with either of Rokinon's 35mm lenses - the t/1.5 cine or f/1.4 photo version)
-85mm f/1.4 Vivitar (Rokinon optics)
Cables I keep with me:
-2', 6', and 12' HDMI cables
-2x 15' XLR cables
-AC cords, DC wall warts, and chargers for all devices
Grip gear:
-Jag35 bottom rods kit w/ 12" rails for mounting the H4n, Marshall monitor, and velcroing down cabling so connections don't get pulled while filming
-Manfrotto 577 quick release adapter (This standardizes all of my quick release plates across all equipment. I keep a 501PL plate on the camera, and use 501PL plates for mounting on my various tripods & monopods)
-Manfrotto 501HDV head on either Manfrotto 190XProB legs for airline travel, or on my Digital Juice slider dolly
-Manfrotto 504HD head on 546BK legs for field work not requiring airline travel
-Manfrotto 679B monopod with no head on it. Instead, I use another M577QR adapter to mount the rails quickly.
So far, I can comfortably fit everything I need for B-roll shooting (camera, monitor, H4n, chargers, cables, batteries) into a Domke F2 canvas bag, or if I'm rigged to the rails for more serious shooting, I can fit everything I need on set (tripods and lights excluded) into my Kata Capsule bag - which is still carry on sized.
Still trying to find a reasonably priced mattebox for my 4x4 filters (previously owned the Cinematics mattebox, but it was too heavy, bulky, and its screws kept coming loose).
I'm building this kit up with the intention of getting an AF100 in the near future, but I'm having a blast with the GH2!
Camera/power:
-GH2 (stock firmware currently, considering trying the AVC-Intra hacks soon though)
-DC power coupling + Tekkeon MP3450i battery (I get about 9.5 continuous recording hours on a single charge in testing. So far I haven't needed THAT much endurance for a real world shoot!)
Monitoring:
-Marshall LCD51 (with Sony battery plate - standardizes my accessory batteries to one mount)
-BOSE AE-2 headphones, or cheapie Skull Candy earbuds if I'm packing light, or if it's hot out on location.
Lighting:
-Arri 300w fresnel
-2x Arri 150w fresnel
-Comer 1800 battery-powered LED light (uses Sony batteries. I call it my "ninja light" because it is quick to set up on location, runs cool enough to turn it off and throw it in a bag quickly, and has very high output power for its size and power consumption)
Audio:
-H4n recorder for split system sound/audio passthrough + Seskom cable
-2x Sony ECM-44B wired lavaliere mics
-Sennheisser ME-66 + K6 shotgun mic/preamp with a fishpole for location audio
Lenses that I use most often (I own many more):
-7-14mm f/4 Lumix
-20mm f/1.7 Lumix
-50mm f/1.4 Nikkor AIS (strongly considering replacing this lens with either of Rokinon's 35mm lenses - the t/1.5 cine or f/1.4 photo version)
-85mm f/1.4 Vivitar (Rokinon optics)
Cables I keep with me:
-2', 6', and 12' HDMI cables
-2x 15' XLR cables
-AC cords, DC wall warts, and chargers for all devices
Grip gear:
-Jag35 bottom rods kit w/ 12" rails for mounting the H4n, Marshall monitor, and velcroing down cabling so connections don't get pulled while filming
-Manfrotto 577 quick release adapter (This standardizes all of my quick release plates across all equipment. I keep a 501PL plate on the camera, and use 501PL plates for mounting on my various tripods & monopods)
-Manfrotto 501HDV head on either Manfrotto 190XProB legs for airline travel, or on my Digital Juice slider dolly
-Manfrotto 504HD head on 546BK legs for field work not requiring airline travel
-Manfrotto 679B monopod with no head on it. Instead, I use another M577QR adapter to mount the rails quickly.
So far, I can comfortably fit everything I need for B-roll shooting (camera, monitor, H4n, chargers, cables, batteries) into a Domke F2 canvas bag, or if I'm rigged to the rails for more serious shooting, I can fit everything I need on set (tripods and lights excluded) into my Kata Capsule bag - which is still carry on sized.
Still trying to find a reasonably priced mattebox for my 4x4 filters (previously owned the Cinematics mattebox, but it was too heavy, bulky, and its screws kept coming loose).
I'm building this kit up with the intention of getting an AF100 in the near future, but I'm having a blast with the GH2!