My 5D Rig Config at DVinfo.net

Ryan Gordon · September 28th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Hey guys I was hoping some of you could let me know your opinions on some of the gear I'm about to invest in, Here goes....

(I'm using a 5D Mk ii)

Some things that are essential to my rig is that it must have:

i. Dual Handgrips
ii. An Offset Shoulder Pad
iii. Ability to be mounted on a Tripod
iv. 15mm Diameter Rods
v. Cost no more than about $550

Following my own requirements- Here is what I've got:

-Priced at $90 -- I'm looking to getting RedRock micro's rods, they look really comparable to Cinevate's CF rods (Which don't come in the length I want anyway!).

-I love Cinevate's offset shoulder pad

but its $330! So I think the next best thing is Cavision's Shoulder Pad

-As for the handles, again... I like Cinevate's for $210.

--RedRock has 2 Handles for $100 and I would also get the extension rods
on both sides to make them stick out from the rails more. So $170 all together from RedRock. Any opinions on the Cinevate handles vs the RedRocks??

-For a baseplate I guess I would buy the Cavision Reversed Baseplate which is about $100. It includes tripod plate threads on the bottom too which is essential in my rig.

All together that would come out to roughly $520 for the setup with the Cinevate handles included. If I went with the RedRock Handles it would cost about $480.

There are tons of prepackaged kits out there although I haven't seen one that I really like in my price range though.

Let me know if you guys know of any that are similar to mine or have ANY suggestions.

Thanks everyone,
Ryan

Don Miller · September 28th, 2009, 03:53 PM

There is a small company that makes less expensive rods, but I've lost the link. I thought it was something like Indie Systems. They also had a good price on a matte box.

Travis Binkle · September 29th, 2009, 04:41 PM

For about $300 to $350 more you could have this thing complete with viewfinder and follow focus. I'm not sure about the hand grips on these, but that's a pretty good price for what you get compared to most if the DSLR "kit" rigs available.

They also have this for just under $500

I too, have been looking for a good complete rig, but have been trying to piece parts together to make a more affordable one. Redrock & Cinevate's look great, but I'm not sure I want to pay close to $2000 for them. The Cavision options seem to be at the right price point.

September 28th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#1
Ryan Gordon Tourist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1	My 5D Rig Config Hey guys I was hoping some of you could let me know your opinions on some of the gear I'm about to invest in, Here goes.... (I'm using a 5D Mk ii) Some things that are essential to my rig is that it must have: i. Dual Handgrips ii. An Offset Shoulder Pad iii. Ability to be mounted on a Tripod iv. 15mm Diameter Rods v. Cost no more than about $550 Following my own requirements- Here is what I've got: -Priced at $90 -- I'm looking to getting RedRock micro's rods, they look really comparable to Cinevate's CF rods (Which don't come in the length I want anyway!). -I love Cinevate's offset shoulder pad but its $330! So I think the next best thing is Cavision's Shoulder Pad -As for the handles, again... I like Cinevate's for $210. --RedRock has 2 Handles for $100 and I would also get the extension rods on both sides to make them stick out from the rails more. So $170 all together from RedRock. Any opinions on the Cinevate handles vs the RedRocks?? -For a baseplate I guess I would buy the Cavision Reversed Baseplate which is about $100. It includes tripod plate threads on the bottom too which is essential in my rig. All together that would come out to roughly $520 for the setup with the Cinevate handles included. If I went with the RedRock Handles it would cost about $480. There are tons of prepackaged kits out there although I haven't seen one that I really like in my price range though. Let me know if you guys know of any that are similar to mine or have ANY suggestions. Thanks everyone, Ryan

September 28th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#2
Don Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	There is a small company that makes less expensive rods, but I've lost the link. I thought it was something like Indie Systems. They also had a good price on a matte box.

September 29th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#3
Travis Binkle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 84	For about $300 to $350 more you could have this thing complete with viewfinder and follow focus. I'm not sure about the hand grips on these, but that's a pretty good price for what you get compared to most if the DSLR "kit" rigs available. They also have this for just under $500 I too, have been looking for a good complete rig, but have been trying to piece parts together to make a more affordable one. Redrock & Cinevate's look great, but I'm not sure I want to pay close to $2000 for them. The Cavision options seem to be at the right price point.