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Nice to see the rig... But way too many pics to scroll through, especially via my iphone. We don't need to see image after image of the lens and camera. Just a couple of rig pics would suffice.
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Said I'd join this board so here goes.
So, here's what I've been up to in the pictures: -7D body w/ 70-200mm Sigma -Zacuto Z-Finder -Rode NTG-3 Mic hooked into Zoom H4n via XLR -Headphone splitter to feed audio from Zoom to headphones and into the camera for reference audio (still need to figure out how to get this working ALL the time) -And my favorite, Genus GMB/A rod system w/ cinevate universal rod mount for the Zoom (+$2.60 in Ace Hardware trinkets) I actually put the rod system on backwards, so instead of supporting the lens, it acts as a mount for the Zoom and other equipment. I've also found that if I mount the camera slightly off-axis to the Genus plate, I'm able to use the rods as a shoulder mount while still being able to see through the Z-Finder. I have 4 points of contact that way: hand on lens, hand on body, Z-Finder on eye and rods on shoulder (just like Zacuto says we should do it!). It works rather well in my opinion, as it gets rid of the jitters apparent in non-IS lenses. And, if I stop my heart for a few seconds I can actually get some steady shots with the 200mm zoom :) Tripod is a bit weak for this setup: it's a stand-in as my proper one is in the car. I've yet to try the mounted blimp... |
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This is my simple DIY steady bar which I'm finding I'm leaving on all the time. Aslo a DIY loupe.
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lookin good boys!!
also on the discussion end...the "LCDVF" magnetic viewfinder is great....i used double sided 3m grey tape and use a very sharp knife to make it exact like it came, took off the coating and used that, much stronger... goes on and off... also for those who are going cavision, its a great setup! |
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Cool thread!
I guess there are as many ways to build your rig as there are people to build them. Here's mine. It's DIY and a lot of tweaking and refining to get it to this point. Made mostly out of aluminum with some stainless steel bits. The Viewfinder is DIY as well. It's part aluminum and acrylic. The whole thing sits on my shoulder hands free. |
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lookin good boys!
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Here's one I posted a while back, though there have been a few changes with the advent of Magic Lantern.
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Corey CLAi - RED San Francisco www.video-production-san-francisco.us |
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I love the look of this rig |
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Keep posting pics guys:) |
Looks comfortable but don't those front and back brackets limit range of motion a lot? How's packing it up for transport?
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It fits like a glove. Fully adjustable for whoever's operating.
I was seeing how compact I could get it without just having a bag full of parts and this is what I came up with real quick. Compact mode. oh yeah and...Transformer mode:) |
So amazing. Love the "grim reaper scythe" carry handle in your first configuration too, Erik. Very cool DIY rig.
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looks really good!
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Here's mine. The 7D is mounted with a Manfrotto 394 Quick Release plate onto the older style Cinevate adjustable height mount with carbon fiber rails. Also present is the older style Cinevate Matte box (height adjustable), and a Rode Video Mic. Yes, that is a heavy duty cable zip tie that you see around the lens used as a focus lever (don't knock it til you try it). When changing lenses, I can either loosen and slide the mattebox foward or slide the cam back. No need to talk about rebalancing with a tiny rig like this.
What would I like to add soon: -Cinevate Durus follow focus -Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 2.5x |
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Here's the info:
The shoulder mount is from Shape and there are several models to choose from: Shape WLB - Camera supports I have the Spider II, which has an adjustable camera platform. This is important for me because I also use this support with the EX1. If you don't need that then you save even more. The LCD viewfinder is here: LCD Viewfinder System for Sony HDR-TG1 The swing away support for the viewfinder is here: LCD Viewfinder Plate Connection Piece with Swing Away Function The Rod Support and Quick Release is here: Cavision Rods Support System for Mini-DV with Quick Release - Reversed Version The Matte Box is here: OK, this one requires a little explanation. I got this off of eBay, its a knockoff from India and it was so cheap, $240 that I thought I would take a chance on it. Out of everything that I ordered, it arrived first, the build quality is surprisingly good and it bolted up to everything else perfectly. |
Take a look at this one....
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I mostly made everything.
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Soon ill be posting my setup; my friend and I have access to a milling machine, and we are designing a matte box, rails, cage, risers, etc. all in CAD. Should be able to have a prototype in a month maybe sooner heres a screenshot of the cad mattebox http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs394...._4522539_n.jpg http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs374...._8178494_n.jpg |
My New Rig
I just joined here as I am new to the DSLR world of filmmaking. I have spent the last decade making my living working with film and HD cameras, and all I can say is, I am loving it.
Here are some pics of the new rig, it is almost complete, just waiting on my Follow Focus to arrive, as well as my 1.5ft mini hdmi cable. Just thought I would share. The Rig is the UlTRAcompact from Indiesystem, in case anyone was wondering, and it is a great piece of equipment for a great price. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0001.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0007.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0008.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0013.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0019.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0018.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0024.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0031.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0038.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0042.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36...t/IMG_0043.jpg |
I was debating getting the ultracompact or the bigger one. why did you choose the ultracompact? where is the matte box from? nice looking rig by the way!
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I love that it is compact and versatile. it is easy to put on the tri pod and take off, and that is a bonus for me, plus I prefer the smaller handles, as opposed to the one on the bigger model. It is the perfect weight with my accessories. Heavy enough to use the DSLR and make it less shaky, but not too much weight. The mattebox is actually from one of those indian websites, I read negative and positive stuff, but man, I like it, especially for the money. I have no problem suggesting it. Here is the link to the mattebox: Matte box - V-11 Mattebox with French Flag & Front Adjuster (Without Rod Support); mattebox |
my Updated Rig
Got a uni-strut and top handle kit for my rig. Here's the update.
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...-dslr-rig.html |
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whats the best monitor to get thats also priced well? if i have monitor with max resolution at 800x600 or 1024x768 wouldnt that be bad because of the canon 7d being 1920x1080?
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someone correct me if i'm wrong but the HDMI resolution of the 7D is 1620 x 910 i believe.
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Here is mine.. (:
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I have been shopping around and decided to go with the indisystem ultracompact package. I was skeptical at first from looking at their bare site but I really needed a rig asap for a Saturday shoot. I ordered last night, but then read people's posts saying it can take up to 10 days. This morning I called Indisystem and they gave me free 1 day shipping. They probably gave me it because the matte box I ordered as well was back ordered... but hey, I'll take the free 1 day shipping upgrade any day.
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my rig, front heavy but i like it.
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