Please help me design a rig for my GH2 at DVinfo.net

Jeff Hinson · September 8th, 2012, 04:53 AM

Well...Ive been through a lot of cameras, accessories and wasted a lot of money learning...oh well its only money.
Ive decided the GH2 and GH3 will fit my needs, both for movies and stills.
I'd like to get more into narrative filming/music videos and want to design a rig that is adequate , but not break the bank.

Ive seen some nice rigs on the forums, but it's hard to know which "parts" to purchase and sooo many options.
this one looks great....> http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/panasoni...allhd-dp6.html

My rig would include..
GH2
Rode mic
Zoom recorder
7" marshall monitor or my loupe
I need advice on..
Rails
Follow focus unit
Matt box
Quick release to go off tripod when needed.

If you know of a vendor with a complete KIT available..please let me know.
Pics appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff

Donald McPherson · September 8th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Have you checked out Frugal Filmmaker at facebook.

Jeff Hinson · September 9th, 2012, 02:06 AM

thanks Don...will check it out.

Patrick Janka · September 9th, 2012, 12:15 PM

I really like Jag35's line of stuff. You can basically customize any of their rigs. I'd start with one of their shoulder rigs, and add anything you feel necessary. I used to have their straight rig with a Jag35 monitor, but took off the rails and ordered new rails and an offset bar to bring the camera to my face. Now I just monitor through the EVF. The monitor was bulky, low res, and too bright and distracting to use when filming live events. They have a tripod plate that allows you to quickly attach and remove the rig to a tripod. I'd add a follow focus. I have one with a gear that goes around the lens. Their gearless follow focus looks really nice, but for my offset rig, it would be a little out of reach to keep one hand on a handle while using my fingers to rotate the knob, as I do now.

Shoulder Rig
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Follow Focus
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Sareesh Sudhakaran · September 9th, 2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Hinson

Ive decided the GH2 and GH3 will fit my needs, both for movies and stills.
I'd like to get more into narrative filming/music videos and want to design a rig that is adequate , but not break the bank.

Here's a discussion from not too long ago: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/general-...rtscenter.html

I've also put together a rigging guide, not for the GH2, but it should help nonetheless: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/general-...ma-camera.html

Jeff Hinson · September 10th, 2012, 08:23 AM

Thanks @ PATRICK & SAREESH,

So many good choices out there...will check them all.

Jeff

September 8th, 2012, 04:53 AM	#1
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Please help me design a rig for my GH2 Well...Ive been through a lot of cameras, accessories and wasted a lot of money learning...oh well its only money. Ive decided the GH2 and GH3 will fit my needs, both for movies and stills. I'd like to get more into narrative filming/music videos and want to design a rig that is adequate , but not break the bank. Ive seen some nice rigs on the forums, but it's hard to know which "parts" to purchase and sooo many options. this one looks great....> http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/panasoni...allhd-dp6.html My rig would include.. GH2 Rode mic Zoom recorder 7" marshall monitor or my loupe I need advice on.. Rails Follow focus unit Matt box Quick release to go off tripod when needed. If you know of a vendor with a complete KIT available..please let me know. Pics appreciated. Thanks, Jeff __________________ Pana GH2, Canon XA10, Lenses 14-140 kit, 25mm f1.4 Pana,Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 ,50mm Pentax http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/members/...on-albums.html

September 8th, 2012, 02:31 PM	#2
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Please help me design a rig for my GH2 Have you checked out Frugal Filmmaker at facebook.

September 9th, 2012, 02:06 AM	#3
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Re: Please help me design a rig for my GH2 thanks Don...will check it out. __________________ Pana GH2, Canon XA10, Lenses 14-140 kit, 25mm f1.4 Pana,Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 ,50mm Pentax http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/members/...on-albums.html

September 9th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#4
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	Re: Please help me design a rig for my GH2 I really like Jag35's line of stuff. You can basically customize any of their rigs. I'd start with one of their shoulder rigs, and add anything you feel necessary. I used to have their straight rig with a Jag35 monitor, but took off the rails and ordered new rails and an offset bar to bring the camera to my face. Now I just monitor through the EVF. The monitor was bulky, low res, and too bright and distracting to use when filming live events. They have a tripod plate that allows you to quickly attach and remove the rig to a tripod. I'd add a follow focus. I have one with a gear that goes around the lens. Their gearless follow focus looks really nice, but for my offset rig, it would be a little out of reach to keep one hand on a handle while using my fingers to rotate the knob, as I do now. Shoulder Rig Jag35.com \| Products \| Shoulder Rig Pro Jag35.com \| Products \| Full Shoulder Rig Follow Focus Jag35.com \| Products \| SideKick Follow Focus

September 10th, 2012, 08:23 AM	#6
Jeff Hinson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Down South, IN Posts: 422	Re: Please help me design a rig for my GH2 Thanks @ PATRICK & SAREESH, So many good choices out there...will check them all. Jeff __________________ Pana GH2, Canon XA10, Lenses 14-140 kit, 25mm f1.4 Pana,Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 ,50mm Pentax http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/members/...on-albums.html