T2i Which shoulder rig to buy?

[brandondull]

I am looking to buy a shoulder rig. My price range is up to a grand. Here is my perspective on my options:

CPM FILM TOOLS:

DSLR Flyer Shoulder Rig - $480.00

Sidewinder Basic Offset Shoulder - $650.00


I basically want an offset shoulder rig thats why I listed CPM Film Tools because I have an LCDVF Loupe. I heard JAG35.com was good. RedRock Micro is out of my price range. I don't like Indisystems because I heard their service was slow and their rigs look to bulky/heavy for me. To whatever rig someone can suggest I want to buy a follow focus as well. Any suggestions?

 

[jambredz]

get any and buy additional stuff. Steve has discounts for dvxusers and they seem to always be upgrading orders to some kinda special stuff. get 3lbs counterweight. heres my rig in action

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1624902021408&set=t.671855371&theater


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1624900661374&set=t.671855371&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1624896141261&set=t.671855371&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1624894861229&set=t.671855371&theater

Well thats one configuration. I have extra parts to make it into 2 other configurations depending on that i am shooting

 

[brandondull]

Any other feedback?

 

[Seth Hampton]

http://www.genustech.tv/

Genus makes a nice kit. Its farily affordable as well.

 

[brandondull]

@Jambredz Can you post your pictures? I don't Have a Facebook.

@Seth Can you give me feedback on my options I listed?

 

[jordy2324]

Here's a thread I started about "cheaper" shoulder rigs $100-$500 range, I think..... http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthrea...shoulder-stabilizers.-Which-one-is-best/page7

And one for stedicams.... http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthrea...p-thread-for-all-things-Steadicam.&highlight=

hope this helps

 

[brandondull]

Can anyone give feedback to what I have listed?

 

[Chris Johnston]

cheapo? or ok?

 

[brandondull]

Any feedback on CPM FILM TOOLS shoulder rigs?

 

[brandondull]

I am looking at a few shoulder rigs and I am trying to find out which is best fit for me.

DSLR Flyer Shoulder Rig

Sidewinder Basic Offset Shoulder

Bulldog Shoulder Shooter Kit


I have a Canon T2i with battery grip & loupe. As far as lenses I have an 18-55mm Zoom Lens, 55-250mm Zoom Lens, 8mm fisheye, 35mm prime lens, & 50 prime lens. I am looking to buy the rode video mic as well to add to what ever rig you think is right. I was leaning more towards an offset one so I could use the loupe but I need more professional advice.. Also if your coming out with any new products should I just wait? I am very interested in a follow focus - I was wondering if you could tell me which one to get for whatever rig you think is right. I mostly shoot music videos.

 

[muroshi]

Did you look on those gini-rigs?

 

[brandondull]

Did you look on those gini-rigs?

I don't understand?

 

[brandondull]

Okay I have made up my mind and I am going with the DSLR Flyer Rig. What brand follow focus should I get?

 

[JoHA]

This is the current deal that Steve has going with the Flyer rig.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?234802-CPM-Film-Tools-Flyer-Rig

I would grab it before the month special is over.

 

[brandondull]

What brand follow focus should I get?

 

[jambredz]

here you go

 

[brandondull]

Thats a nice rig. I just ordered the DSLR FLYER RIG from CPM FILM TOOLS. It should be here by Monday!

 

[recordingwhiz]

FF prices vary even more than shoulder rigs. what is your price range?

 

[brandondull]

FF prices vary even more than shoulder rigs. what is your price range?

Just name the a few companies & we will go from there.

 

[jambredz]

if i was getting one i'd wait on redrocks version 3 coming out soon. Shoot35 is also good.