Shoulder Rig...straight or offset, monitor or no? at DVinfo.net

Patrick Janka · January 22nd, 2011, 03:08 PM

Hey, I'm still shopping for a shoulder rig for my cam. I'm wondering what you guys think of these options. If using a straight rig does flipping out the lcd put it in a straight line of sight? What about using the lcd on an offset rig? Do you prefer a monitor over the lcd?

Carlo Zanella · January 23rd, 2011, 10:34 AM

Unfortunately, when you hook up the HDMI port of the GH2 you lose the focus assist and most importantly 1:1 crop mode. When I use it with my Indisystem Bulldog set up, I just use the on board display...Good enough.

By the way, that rig from Indisystem is GREAt: light, feels very solid, well built, and unexpensive (even more versatil if you get their FF system).
Carlo Zanella
The Santa Fe TV Show

January 22nd, 2011, 03:08 PM	#1
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	Shoulder Rig...straight or offset, monitor or no? Hey, I'm still shopping for a shoulder rig for my cam. I'm wondering what you guys think of these options. If using a straight rig does flipping out the lcd put it in a straight line of sight? What about using the lcd on an offset rig? Do you prefer a monitor over the lcd?

January 23rd, 2011, 10:34 AM	#2
Carlo Zanella Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 216	GH2 with shoulder rig Unfortunately, when you hook up the HDMI port of the GH2 you lose the focus assist and most importantly 1:1 crop mode. When I use it with my Indisystem Bulldog set up, I just use the on board display...Good enough. By the way, that rig from Indisystem is GREAt: light, feels very solid, well built, and unexpensive (even more versatil if you get their FF system). Carlo Zanella The Santa Fe TV Show