rawfa
Veteran
Here's another test: http://rapidshare.com/files/12897171/A1_Letus_Steady_Stick_2.wmv.html
XH A1 Shoulder Brace?
- Thread starter Kirock7
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------not quite...
The problem with many supports is that you can not easy make a low shot - holding the cam on its handle- and then bring it up again to a shoulder height. And indeed to a position where you have it in front for the eyepiece. Overall look with one eye and one eye thru the viewfinder, like Kirock7 describes.
--------Yes you can. the multirig is only 1.5 Kg 3 pounds.
The problem with the support sticks, (dvrigpro/multirig etc.) is that you need to connect them with a screw movement to the cam before you can use it, that makes it almost connected to the body. It's no click on/off system.
----------true but with a slight practice its very fast.
Now if you want to change fast from shoulder support to tripod,
------- you can permanently mount your tripod plate to the multi and slide the rig with the camera in and off the tripod head in seconds
or to a low walking shot that is costing you time. And if you walk handheld, where do you leave the non used parts?
---------there is a D ring on top of the holster that is used to store the "stick" you just lift the stick 2" and drop it. it will hang there for next use. in the dvrigpro you have the D ring and an elastic spring clip on the right bar to hold the stick when not in use.
You lose the 'free movements' the non-shoulder cam gives you. If so, why not buying a shouldercam? I wonder what is the best tool for the A1, you need to get used to all of them. The multirig seems close to perfect, but the screw on stick remains. How is that working for you Rawfa
---------you cant have everything and there are trade offs but over all for more then 80% of the time i find the multirig very helpful and less limiting then all other supports i have tried.
The problem with many supports is that you can not easy make a low shot - holding the cam on its handle- and then bring it up again to a shoulder height. And indeed to a position where you have it in front for the eyepiece. Overall look with one eye and one eye thru the viewfinder, like Kirock7 describes.
--------Yes you can. the multirig is only 1.5 Kg 3 pounds.
The problem with the support sticks, (dvrigpro/multirig etc.) is that you need to connect them with a screw movement to the cam before you can use it, that makes it almost connected to the body. It's no click on/off system.
----------true but with a slight practice its very fast.
Now if you want to change fast from shoulder support to tripod,
------- you can permanently mount your tripod plate to the multi and slide the rig with the camera in and off the tripod head in seconds
or to a low walking shot that is costing you time. And if you walk handheld, where do you leave the non used parts?
---------there is a D ring on top of the holster that is used to store the "stick" you just lift the stick 2" and drop it. it will hang there for next use. in the dvrigpro you have the D ring and an elastic spring clip on the right bar to hold the stick when not in use.
You lose the 'free movements' the non-shoulder cam gives you. If so, why not buying a shouldercam? I wonder what is the best tool for the A1, you need to get used to all of them. The multirig seems close to perfect, but the screw on stick remains. How is that working for you Rawfa
---------you cant have everything and there are trade offs but over all for more then 80% of the time i find the multirig very helpful and less limiting then all other supports i have tried.
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xray
Well-known member
Hi, please 'quote me' in a practical manner.
1) I did not mean weight (although 1,5 kg is a lot) but the 'ease' of movement with the cam only, close to the talent, it definetly is changed by adding the dvrigpro (tried that).
2. practice always need, but a click on system would be faster, I dont like screwsystems.
3. you leave the stick on the D-ring, that also makes movement more difficult, but it is some sort of solution, now I leave the dvrigpro next to the tripod, -to make free movement shots-, hope it remains there if I return.
As I said, multirig seems close to perfect, but handheld 'free' shooting is another style. Doing so with the A1 is heavy, with the HVX painfull heavy, and all palmcams need to shrink back in size for being real handheld (like it was).
1) I did not mean weight (although 1,5 kg is a lot) but the 'ease' of movement with the cam only, close to the talent, it definetly is changed by adding the dvrigpro (tried that).
2. practice always need, but a click on system would be faster, I dont like screwsystems.
3. you leave the stick on the D-ring, that also makes movement more difficult, but it is some sort of solution, now I leave the dvrigpro next to the tripod, -to make free movement shots-, hope it remains there if I return.
As I said, multirig seems close to perfect, but handheld 'free' shooting is another style. Doing so with the A1 is heavy, with the HVX painfull heavy, and all palmcams need to shrink back in size for being real handheld (like it was).
Kirock7
Member
Take a look at this offer on the DVMultiRig. Crazy, man! :shocked:?
Kirock7
Member
The Steady Stick is starting to look more and more like what I need, but I'm wondering if it would be possible to attach a comfortable lanyard to it... much like it's been done with the DVRig Junior
In fact the DVRig Junior looks an awful lot like the Steady Stick but is almost three times as much. I really don't see much difference except for the lanyard. Anyone care to comment?
In fact the DVRig Junior looks an awful lot like the Steady Stick but is almost three times as much. I really don't see much difference except for the lanyard. Anyone care to comment?
danny
DVXuser Sponsor
Kirock7 said:
The big difference is that the DVRigJunior has a fluid head on the tilt and roll axis and is supported by a shock absorbing spring loaded support pod. the result is that all your camera moves are fluent , never jerky and you are not stuck in one height, when you apply pressure on the camera the support pod adjusts its length accordingly. height can be locked same as the tilt and roll (dutch). We have few ExDemo units in stock. mail me if you like one.
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danny
DVXuser Sponsor
SamKam and Kirock7
An exdemo DVRigJunior is 200$ each+45$ shipping. If you guys can arrange it, Since you are both in the US, I can send one of you two units with only 1 shipping charge and you arange the split.
Mail me at natovich@inter.net.il or just place an order for the "special" at www.dvtec.tv/store
An exdemo DVRigJunior is 200$ each+45$ shipping. If you guys can arrange it, Since you are both in the US, I can send one of you two units with only 1 shipping charge and you arange the split.
Mail me at natovich@inter.net.il or just place an order for the "special" at www.dvtec.tv/store
xray
Well-known member
Hi Danny,
Just a thought: why two websites? I was on multirig store and suddenly on dvtec.tv I was afraid it was a scam...
If you are on http://www.dvtec.tv/store/
you see the message :
For DvMultiRig orders, Go to www.dvmultirig.com/store
I think it is not clear, and to trust something -for entering my Visa number- you need to do better. Try to make it as clear as you can get. I'm always afraid for phising sites.
best, xray
Just a thought: why two websites? I was on multirig store and suddenly on dvtec.tv I was afraid it was a scam...
If you are on http://www.dvtec.tv/store/
you see the message :
For DvMultiRig orders, Go to www.dvmultirig.com/store
I think it is not clear, and to trust something -for entering my Visa number- you need to do better. Try to make it as clear as you can get. I'm always afraid for phising sites.
best, xray