Recommend a shoulder support? at DVinfo.net

Robert Brandon · August 13th, 2007, 01:55 AM

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good shoulder stabilizer for the A1. Preferably one that will accept a Bogen 3273 Quick release. Thanks!

Jose Ortiz · August 13th, 2007, 05:49 AM

I'm using the media rig from Varizoom. Works awesome but is a little costly.
Check their website to see the different features. In a wedding I use this in combination with the glidecam and hand held. My wife uses the media rig for the entire day and 7 pounds of camera weight. She doesn't feel any sore.

Robert Brandon · August 13th, 2007, 06:03 AM

I was looking into that one. Will the bogen 3273 work with it? Also, can it be used easily one-handed? Thanks!

Michael Wisniewski · August 13th, 2007, 06:39 AM

Check out the DVTEC DV Multi Rig it's similar but a little different from the Varizoom DV Media Rig. I borrowed one from a friend and won't give it back until mine arrives in the mail :-) The DV Multi Rig works with quick release plates.

Michael Wisniewski · August 13th, 2007, 06:46 AM

Looks like the DVTEC DV Rig Pro is more comparable to the Varizoom Media Rig.

Paul Cronin · August 13th, 2007, 06:56 AM

DVtec DV Rig pro is a excellent unit. Loads of options and packs away small. I have one that I customized with a Kenyon KS-8 gyro for the Canon A1.

Jose Ortiz · August 13th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Yes works with the 3273 Bogen. I'm still thinking that the varizoom is more confortable.

Lou Bruno · August 13th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Check out the SPIDERBRACE. Do a Google search. Good Luck.

Bill Pryor · August 13th, 2007, 03:56 PM

I like this one from Birns & Sawyer:

http://www.birnsandsawyer.com/cgibin...der%20Supports

Robert Brandon · August 13th, 2007, 03:58 PM

Checked out the DVtec and its looks a little better than the varizoom, to me. My concern is, with the two-handed rigs, if you let go to use the lens, will it tilt to one side? Can you position the handles so that the right side is closer to the middle, or is the shoulder support bracket enough to keep it from moving?

Robert Brandon · August 13th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

I like this one from Birns & Sawyer:

http://www.birnsandsawyer.com/cgibin...der%20Supports

That one looks good too, but im not sure if the two handed rig is as adjustable llengthwise as the vari or dv. It is alot cheaper though!

Bill Pryor · August 13th, 2007, 07:45 PM

I should have posted that my interested is in the single handle one. I don't see why you'd want 2 handles. If you didn't see the single, scroll down.

Trent Humphrey · August 14th, 2007, 04:46 PM

in my opinion I have the spider brace and with a small bit of weight added to the back of it, it works amazingly well. www.spiderbrace.com its also cheap. I am looking forward to trying it on my xh a1 when it arrives.

Bill Koehler · August 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM

This review of the SpiderBrace may be of interest...

http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/...e.jsp?id=38293

Robert Brandon · August 18th, 2007, 06:13 AM

Does anyone know if the spiderbrace accepts quick release plates? Namely the bogen 3273?

August 13th, 2007, 01:55 AM	#1
Robert Brandon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 58	Recommend a shoulder support? Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good shoulder stabilizer for the A1. Preferably one that will accept a Bogen 3273 Quick release. Thanks!

August 13th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Check out the DVTEC DV Multi Rig it's similar but a little different from the Varizoom DV Media Rig. I borrowed one from a friend and won't give it back until mine arrives in the mail :-) The DV Multi Rig works with quick release plates. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 13th, 2007, 06:46 AM	#5
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Looks like the DVTEC DV Rig Pro is more comparable to the Varizoom Media Rig. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 13th, 2007, 06:56 AM	#6
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	DVtec DV Rig pro is a excellent unit. Loads of options and packs away small. I have one that I customized with a Kenyon KS-8 gyro for the Canon A1. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

August 13th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#8
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Check out the SPIDERBRACE. Do a Google search. Good Luck. __________________ Lou Bruno

August 13th, 2007, 05:49 AM	#2
Jose Ortiz Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 347	I'm using the media rig from Varizoom. Works awesome but is a little costly. Check their website to see the different features. In a wedding I use this in combination with the glidecam and hand held. My wife uses the media rig for the entire day and 7 pounds of camera weight. She doesn't feel any sore.

August 13th, 2007, 06:03 AM	#3
Robert Brandon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 58	I was looking into that one. Will the bogen 3273 work with it? Also, can it be used easily one-handed? Thanks!

August 13th, 2007, 07:11 AM	#7
Jose Ortiz Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 347	Yes works with the 3273 Bogen. I'm still thinking that the varizoom is more confortable.

August 13th, 2007, 03:56 PM	#9
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I like this one from Birns & Sawyer: http://www.birnsandsawyer.com/cgibin...der%20Supports

August 13th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#10
Robert Brandon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 58	Checked out the DVtec and its looks a little better than the varizoom, to me. My concern is, with the two-handed rigs, if you let go to use the lens, will it tilt to one side? Can you position the handles so that the right side is closer to the middle, or is the shoulder support bracket enough to keep it from moving?

August 13th, 2007, 07:45 PM	#12
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I should have posted that my interested is in the single handle one. I don't see why you'd want 2 handles. If you didn't see the single, scroll down.

August 14th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#13
Trent Humphrey Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 41	in my opinion I have the spider brace and with a small bit of weight added to the back of it, it works amazingly well. www.spiderbrace.com its also cheap. I am looking forward to trying it on my xh a1 when it arrives.

August 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#14
Bill Koehler Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Posts: 760	This review of the SpiderBrace may be of interest... http://dvformat.digitalmedianet.com/...e.jsp?id=38293

August 18th, 2007, 06:13 AM	#15
Robert Brandon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 58	Does anyone know if the spiderbrace accepts quick release plates? Namely the bogen 3273?