Where to find grip and external light-weight display? at DVinfo.net

Tore B. Krudtaa · February 2nd, 2009, 03:40 AM

Hi.

Does anyone know where to get a light-weight grip to mount on the 5D MII.
I want the grip above the camera/lens.... for use when walking, running and holding camera low....
If possible would also be nice if the grip was extendable forward in some way, in order to make it easier to balance the camera and lens when using heavier lenses.

Together with that grip I would like to have a small, approx 3 inch display, mounted on top of the grip above, which make it possible to actually see what you shoot in the scenario above...... (if possible at all to use such a display)?

(To Canon: Why did you not make a flippable display on this 5D MII?)

Regards

Chris Hurd · February 2nd, 2009, 09:17 AM

The best one I've seen so far is Bruce Dorn's U-boat Commander:

iDC Photo Store - Specialty gear for the photographer

Jordan Oplinger · February 2nd, 2009, 02:05 PM

the proteus cage from cinevate looks pretty interesting.

Cinevate - Home of the Brevis35 • View topic - Announcing the Proteus Cage!

as well as the redrock DSLR packages

Redrock for video DSLRs

worth a look.

Tore B. Krudtaa · February 3rd, 2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks to both Chris Hurd and Jordan Oplinger.

For my usage the U-boat commander looks promising.

For others that might be interested I got a mail from this company:
HD Video Cameras, Rentals and Equipment at Zacuto.com
where they said this:
"We are working on a grip/handle. It will be ready by NAB." (for the 5D MKII that is)

Now the display!

As I have understood it, it is possible to connect a display to the camera using an HTC-100 HDMI cable.
If that is done then the live footage should be visible on that external display and the canon display should show nothing.
If the above is correct....
What is the max resolution on an external display (while shooting) using the HTC-100 cable?

Does anyone know where to get a light-weight 3 inch (+-) display usable for this kind of setup?

Regards

Dan Chung · February 3rd, 2009, 08:30 PM

For a very lightweight option maybe try a Kirk grip Kirk Exclusive Camera Supports with a 5dmkII L bracket which should allow you to put it over the top of the camera http://www.kirkphoto.com/bl5dmkiibig.jpg You'd have to check the height clearance with Kirk but it looks like it should work.

You could also try this at a poinch THE CAMERAFLIP - Tiffen.Com

Dan

February 2nd, 2009, 03:40 AM	#1
Tore B. Krudtaa New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17	Where to find grip and external light-weight display? Hi. Does anyone know where to get a light-weight grip to mount on the 5D MII. I want the grip above the camera/lens.... for use when walking, running and holding camera low.... If possible would also be nice if the grip was extendable forward in some way, in order to make it easier to balance the camera and lens when using heavier lenses. Together with that grip I would like to have a small, approx 3 inch display, mounted on top of the grip above, which make it possible to actually see what you shoot in the scenario above...... (if possible at all to use such a display)? (To Canon: Why did you not make a flippable display on this 5D MII?) Regards

February 2nd, 2009, 09:17 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	The best one I've seen so far is Bruce Dorn's U-boat Commander: iDC Photo Store - Specialty gear for the photographer __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 2nd, 2009, 02:05 PM	#3
Jordan Oplinger Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 35	the proteus cage from cinevate looks pretty interesting. Cinevate - Home of the Brevis35 • View topic - Announcing the Proteus Cage! as well as the redrock DSLR packages Redrock for video DSLRs worth a look.

February 3rd, 2009, 11:04 AM	#4
Tore B. Krudtaa New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17	Thanks to both Chris Hurd and Jordan Oplinger. For my usage the U-boat commander looks promising. For others that might be interested I got a mail from this company: HD Video Cameras, Rentals and Equipment at Zacuto.com where they said this: "We are working on a grip/handle. It will be ready by NAB." (for the 5D MKII that is) Now the display! As I have understood it, it is possible to connect a display to the camera using an HTC-100 HDMI cable. If that is done then the live footage should be visible on that external display and the canon display should show nothing. If the above is correct.... What is the max resolution on an external display (while shooting) using the HTC-100 cable? Does anyone know where to get a light-weight 3 inch (+-) display usable for this kind of setup? Regards

February 3rd, 2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	For a very lightweight option maybe try a Kirk grip Kirk Exclusive Camera Supports with a 5dmkII L bracket which should allow you to put it over the top of the camera http://www.kirkphoto.com/bl5dmkiibig.jpg You'd have to check the height clearance with Kirk but it looks like it should work. You could also try this at a poinch THE CAMERAFLIP - Tiffen.Com Dan