Alternative to Fig Rig? at DVinfo.net

Paul Grove · April 26th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Advice please ... I'm using an FX1e and want to invest in a support to aid movement shots.

Interested in the Fig Rig, but have come across this alternative in the UK ...

HAGUE Pro-Camframe

Any views / users out there?

Thanks!

Dave Blackhurst · April 26th, 2009, 12:42 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work, it operates on the same principle. Seen lots of "hardware store specials" people have made up with the same basic design.

I myself use a "mini" rig cobbled up from a couple flash brackets for my small cameras, and am happy with the results - the key is getting the center of gravity "outside" the camera a bit, and since we are all used to steering a car and keeping it straight/turning, the operation comes pretty naturally. I find it works quite well for moving shots once you practice a bit, but can get a bit tough if you try to "stand still" - the design lends itself to smoothing motion, but like many other steady concepts, can get a bit tough to hold in a static shot. Mainly a factor of arm fatigue.

Jo Ouwejan · April 26th, 2009, 01:26 PM

This alternative hase been "black stove enameled" and it is for sale. €150 excl. shipping off Holland.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/shoulder-...cular-rig.html

April 26th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#1
Paul Grove Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Liss, Hampshire, UK Posts: 67	Alternative to Fig Rig? Advice please ... I'm using an FX1e and want to invest in a support to aid movement shots. Interested in the Fig Rig, but have come across this alternative in the UK ... HAGUE Pro-Camframe Any views / users out there? Thanks!

April 26th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#2
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	I don't see why it wouldn't work, it operates on the same principle. Seen lots of "hardware store specials" people have made up with the same basic design. I myself use a "mini" rig cobbled up from a couple flash brackets for my small cameras, and am happy with the results - the key is getting the center of gravity "outside" the camera a bit, and since we are all used to steering a car and keeping it straight/turning, the operation comes pretty naturally. I find it works quite well for moving shots once you practice a bit, but can get a bit tough if you try to "stand still" - the design lends itself to smoothing motion, but like many other steady concepts, can get a bit tough to hold in a static shot. Mainly a factor of arm fatigue.

April 26th, 2009, 01:26 PM	#3
Jo Ouwejan Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Veenendaal, Holland Posts: 225	This alternative hase been "black stove enameled" and it is for sale. €150 excl. shipping off Holland. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/shoulder-...cular-rig.html