Evan Donn
January 16th, 2008, 12:21 AM
Full credit for this goes to the B&H rep at their macworld booth (I didn't catch his name) who showed me this while I was checking out the camera - the Anton Bauer EgripZ (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/433005-REG/Anton_Bauer_EGRIPZ_EgripZ_Handheld_Camera_Support.html) completely eliminates the EX's balance problem and makes it much more manageable for handheld & one-handed work.
The trick is to attach the EgripZ and then bend the right handle down until it's pointing at the floor. Now when you grab the camera's grip with your right hand the EgripZ handle fits perfectly against your right wrist & forearm, completely eliminating the camera's tendency to roll to the left and taking the stress off your wrist. The second handle can be used to further stabilize the camera with your left hand but it isn't really necessary, so your left hand is free to operate focus and camera controls.
I have a Levelcam which I figured would help but only until I had to let go to focus - the EgripZ doesn't have that problem. For $60 I think it's a must-have if you plan to shoot handheld at all with the EX, and I'll definitely be adding one to my EX order at B&H.
The trick is to attach the EgripZ and then bend the right handle down until it's pointing at the floor. Now when you grab the camera's grip with your right hand the EgripZ handle fits perfectly against your right wrist & forearm, completely eliminating the camera's tendency to roll to the left and taking the stress off your wrist. The second handle can be used to further stabilize the camera with your left hand but it isn't really necessary, so your left hand is free to operate focus and camera controls.
I have a Levelcam which I figured would help but only until I had to let go to focus - the EgripZ doesn't have that problem. For $60 I think it's a must-have if you plan to shoot handheld at all with the EX, and I'll definitely be adding one to my EX order at B&H.