Which set of 15mm rod support should I get?

[Anchor Media Studio]

Hey guys, I just picked up a shoot35 r2 follow focus from a fellow dvx user and I'm trying to figure out which rail support system to get.

I have no desire to do run and gun stuff with this so I'm not looking for anything big. I just want to use my 7D and the R2 follow focus. Also, all my gear uses manfrotto 394 quick release plates so that I can just pull the 7D off and drop it onto whatever. Ideally I'd like to have the rods attached to a 394 plate.... as well as attach the 7D to the rods via 394 so that I can take part or both and drop them on my monopod, tripod, slider etc.

Any thoughts on what would serve the purpose best? In all honesty I hate the idea of having to use rods at all but I hadn't seen a really solid follow focus that didnt require them. I thought the shoot35 r2 was the best bang for my buck.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[pomoville]

If you're looking for something really cheap, I've noticed these popping up on eBay lately: http://cgi.ebay.com/CamRail-Railway-System-DSLR-Rig-Steady-Cam-/180645615488?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item2a0f515780#ht_2865wt_1141

They're probably fine, I guess. Otherwise, gini stuff is pretty nice: http://cgi.ebay.com/CamRail-Railway-System-DSLR-Rig-Steady-Cam-/180645615488?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item2a0f515780#ht_2865wt_1141

 

[yrpfilms]

I have the Jag35 Baseplate and Zacuto Rails. I really like them.

 

[Lee Saxon]

http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/pro...d=250&osCsid=9a9d6cbe910c52ed7b303bf72ece807c : it adjusts to fit several QR plates, you should check to make sure the 394 is included though

You can also screw a 394 plate into the top of a Zacuto Universal Baseplate, but it's pointless since it's no longer quick release at that point.