Shoulder brace system for NX5 at DVinfo.net

Olof Ekbergh · December 4th, 2010, 11:06 AM

This system has been available for the EX cameras now for almost a year. It is very popular.

Yesterday John brought over his NX5U, and we tested the fit of the system. We were both very happy that it fits perfectly.

This solves the problem of long time hand held shooting. It makes you much steadier as well.

The system also allows for mounting Wireless receivers and batteries and it makes a big flat base for the NXcam that will accept VCT-14 wedges or any tripod quick release.

There are also optional arms for holding a NanoFlash or whatever your need.

The long shoulder brace comes off quickly as does the short one. The large shoulder Brace pivots to align you with the viewfinder or the LCD, with or without HoodLoop.

The HoodLoop seen in the photos makes the LCD a very good viewfinder and balances the camera very nicely, this can be used with only the short shoulder brace or with a counter weight, a battery to run a light or even the whole camera and other accessories works very well. I can set up an AntonBauer Goldmount plate or an IDX V-mount plate on the brace as well.

For more information go to my website, I will be updating it specifically for the NXcam today.
Westside A V Studios WEB Store

Or contact me directly:
olof@westsideav.com
603.383.9283

John Snyder · December 5th, 2010, 04:48 PM

After spending a day shooting with West Side AV Studios shoulder brace I have to say that I am very pleased.

The engineering and workmanship are solid, well thought out and affordable. It takes an experienced shooter to develop gear that really works. Thanks Olof!

I am looking forward to rigging up the Cine Arm and bracket for my monitor.

Dan Asseff · December 5th, 2010, 07:51 PM

John,

Is that your NX5 above?

Dan
Forever Moments Video Productions

Olof Ekbergh · December 6th, 2010, 03:35 PM

Yes that is John's camera.

Here are a few more we shot today.

We also customized the HoodLoop to fit the NX5 perfectly. You can see the fit in the photos below.

We also added a 2 1/2 lb weight to the back of the shoulder brace. I do this sometimes for shooters that don't use large batteries. This balances the NX5 really well, no front heaviness at all. And the HoodLoop makes a great view finder.

Dan Asseff · December 6th, 2010, 09:51 PM

Olof,

Wow that looks great. Let me know when you get more HoodLoops in. I will definitely take one. I wonder why i'm not getting email notifications from this site anymore.Olof your system makes me want one of your shoulder braces, top notch.

Dan
Forever Moments Video Productions

John Snyder · December 7th, 2010, 03:00 PM

Dan,

Meeting Olof was a wonderful surprise thank to DVinfo.net. I just stumbled upon his post in this forum and was lucky enough to find that he lived nearby.

That said, I am really pleased with the modifications that we made to my rig. I have a shoot tomorrow and plan to really put it to the test - with confidence.

The Hoodman modification is perfect.

John

Dan Asseff · December 7th, 2010, 05:34 PM

John,

Keep us posted on the Hoodman Loop and how it preformed on your shoot. How much better would you say
it looks compared to the view finder. Welcome to the forum by the way.

Dan
Forever Moments Video Productions

December 4th, 2010, 11:06 AM	#1
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Shoulder brace system for NX5 This system has been available for the EX cameras now for almost a year. It is very popular. Yesterday John brought over his NX5U, and we tested the fit of the system. We were both very happy that it fits perfectly. This solves the problem of long time hand held shooting. It makes you much steadier as well. The system also allows for mounting Wireless receivers and batteries and it makes a big flat base for the NXcam that will accept VCT-14 wedges or any tripod quick release. There are also optional arms for holding a NanoFlash or whatever your need. The long shoulder brace comes off quickly as does the short one. The large shoulder Brace pivots to align you with the viewfinder or the LCD, with or without HoodLoop. The HoodLoop seen in the photos makes the LCD a very good viewfinder and balances the camera very nicely, this can be used with only the short shoulder brace or with a counter weight, a battery to run a light or even the whole camera and other accessories works very well. I can set up an AntonBauer Goldmount plate or an IDX V-mount plate on the brace as well. For more information go to my website, I will be updating it specifically for the NXcam today. Westside A V Studios WEB Store Or contact me directly: olof@westsideav.com 603.383.9283 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/

December 5th, 2010, 04:48 PM	#2
John Snyder New Boot Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Thomaston, Maine Posts: 19	West Side AV Studios - a great, affordable shoulder brace After spending a day shooting with West Side AV Studios shoulder brace I have to say that I am very pleased. The engineering and workmanship are solid, well thought out and affordable. It takes an experienced shooter to develop gear that really works. Thanks Olof! I am looking forward to rigging up the Cine Arm and bracket for my monitor.

December 6th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#4
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	Yes that is John's camera. Here are a few more we shot today. We also customized the HoodLoop to fit the NX5 perfectly. You can see the fit in the photos below. We also added a 2 1/2 lb weight to the back of the shoulder brace. I do this sometimes for shooters that don't use large batteries. This balances the NX5 really well, no front heaviness at all. And the HoodLoop makes a great view finder. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Olof Ekbergh • olof@WestsideAV.com Westside A V Studios • http://www.WestsideAVstore.com/

December 6th, 2010, 09:51 PM	#5
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	Olof, Wow that looks great. Let me know when you get more HoodLoops in. I will definitely take one. I wonder why i'm not getting email notifications from this site anymore.Olof your system makes me want one of your shoulder braces, top notch. Dan Forever Moments Video Productions Last edited by Dan Asseff; December 7th, 2010 at 07:28 AM.

December 7th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#6
John Snyder New Boot Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Thomaston, Maine Posts: 19	NX5U Shoulder brace and Hoodman Dan, Meeting Olof was a wonderful surprise thank to DVinfo.net. I just stumbled upon his post in this forum and was lucky enough to find that he lived nearby. That said, I am really pleased with the modifications that we made to my rig. I have a shoot tomorrow and plan to really put it to the test - with confidence. The Hoodman modification is perfect. John

December 5th, 2010, 07:51 PM	#3
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	John, Is that your NX5 above? Dan Forever Moments Video Productions

December 7th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#7
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	John, Keep us posted on the Hoodman Loop and how it preformed on your shoot. How much better would you say it looks compared to the view finder. Welcome to the forum by the way. Dan Forever Moments Video Productions