VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro/Sumo II at DVinfo.net

Ed Hecht · March 24th, 2011, 12:03 PM

I honestly can't remember how much I paid for this thing many years ago. As I am currently looking to get a new rig more geared toward HDSLRs, I have it on the auction block here:

VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro Shoulder Brace for Camcorders/DSLRs - eBay (item 130501135536 end time Mar-26-11 16:05:39 PDT)
Perhaps I haven't been able to locate the real bargains out there, but based on much pricier offerings from RedRock Micro and Zacuto, I am baffled by the lack of interest in this item. (This is my third listing, with not a single bid or even watcher in the first two.) I did a "How Much Is It Worth" check and found no info on eBay, which leads me to believe the ones listed there for $550 have been listed many more times than mine. I see B&H lists it at $472. So is it unrealistic to expect to get at least $200 for this (like new), or is Varizoom smoking crack on the MSRP? I currently have this unit kluged into a rig with parts from Sticky Pod and Hoodman that does suffice for now. You can see it here:
Ed Hecht's Digital Playground | Just another WordPress site
On a related note, does anyone have experience with this one?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734020-REG/Shape_wlb_SU3200_Sumo_II.html<br>
Other sub-$500 HDSLR rig recommendations gladly accepted. :)
Thanks, all.
Ed

Ed Hecht · March 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Well, the LSP Pro sold for $162. Underwhelming to say the least. Still looking for recommendations for a replacement rig (for my Rebel T2i). Anyone? Feel free to redirect me to another thread. Thanks!

Michael Anthony Hermogeno · March 29th, 2011, 11:25 PM

i have the Shape Spider I and based on that rig, i would think the Sumo would be an even more solid rig.

got mine from B&H and have no regrets at all... solid construction, and rigid in all the right ways...

Ed Hecht · March 30th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Thanks, Michael. I just needed a little tidbit of encouragement. Looks like some model from Shape will get my vote.

March 24th, 2011, 12:03 PM	#1
Ed Hecht Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 60	VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro/Sumo II I honestly can't remember how much I paid for this thing many years ago. As I am currently looking to get a new rig more geared toward HDSLRs, I have it on the auction block here: VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro Shoulder Brace for Camcorders/DSLRs - eBay (item 130501135536 end time Mar-26-11 16:05:39 PDT) Perhaps I haven't been able to locate the real bargains out there, but based on much pricier offerings from RedRock Micro and Zacuto, I am baffled by the lack of interest in this item. (This is my third listing, with not a single bid or even watcher in the first two.) I did a "How Much Is It Worth" check and found no info on eBay, which leads me to believe the ones listed there for $550 have been listed many more times than mine. I see B&H lists it at $472. So is it unrealistic to expect to get at least $200 for this (like new), or is Varizoom smoking crack on the MSRP? I currently have this unit kluged into a rig with parts from Sticky Pod and Hoodman that does suffice for now. You can see it here: Ed Hecht's Digital Playground \| Just another WordPress site On a related note, does anyone have experience with this one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734020-REG/Shape_wlb_SU3200_Sumo_II.html<br> Other sub-$500 HDSLR rig recommendations gladly accepted. :) Thanks, all. Ed

March 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#2
Ed Hecht Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 60	Re: VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro/Sumo II Well, the LSP Pro sold for $162. Underwhelming to say the least. Still looking for recommendations for a replacement rig (for my Rebel T2i). Anyone? Feel free to redirect me to another thread. Thanks!

March 29th, 2011, 11:25 PM	#3
Michael Anthony Hermogeno Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 31	Re: VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro/Sumo II i have the Shape Spider I and based on that rig, i would think the Sumo would be an even more solid rig. got mine from B&H and have no regrets at all... solid construction, and rigid in all the right ways...

March 30th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#4
Ed Hecht Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 60	Re: VariZoom VZ-LSP Pro/Sumo II Thanks, Michael. I just needed a little tidbit of encouragement. Looks like some model from Shape will get my vote.