Thoughts on this shoulder rig? at DVinfo.net

Mike Butir · April 24th, 2012, 02:23 PM

Hey everyone,

I am in the market for a shoulder rig for the NX5, i want a unit that can support a matte box down the road and contain the functionality of a rail system. I found this on Ebay, let me know your thoughts or if there are better alternatives..

PROAIM DV DSLR SHOULDER Mount RIG 190 Steadycam Stabilization System Rod Support | eBay

The only thing that i would change on this system, would be the placement of the handles, since i won't have a matte box on it yet, the handles are placed way to far ahead. does anyone know if it is possible if i can mount the handles onto the main rods? instead of adding on that extra bracket that extends the unit.

Let me know your thoughts,
Mike

Mark Ahrens · April 24th, 2012, 04:45 PM

I'm a fan of the Gini Rigs.
Solid machining and parts. He has a bunch of different configs . . . don't buy it now, be patient and bid low
I got one with a follow focus for $300.
I've found that the 'backweight' at the rear is fairly important for a good stable shot.

Gini Shoulder Rig for Video / Filmmaking Support Stabilizer | eBay

Ryan Jones · April 24th, 2012, 07:34 PM

Thanks Mike, I was considering building a shoulder mount rail system from scratch, from bits and pieces bought off ebay. That Proaim listing shows me everything I need!

I'll add it up, and see whether the Proaim looks cheaper.

Personally, I'm not after a 2 handed model though.

Rob Cantwell · April 24th, 2012, 08:01 PM

hey I'm not sure if this is any help, but i have this system from proaim, not really sure as to how good it is yet as it hasn't been tortured enough yet!!!
It's probably ok to start out with :)
heres a pic of the screen on the DSLR rig

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...aing/rig_2.jpg[/QUOTE]

regards

R

April 24th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#1
Mike Butir Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 102	Thoughts on this shoulder rig? Hey everyone, I am in the market for a shoulder rig for the NX5, i want a unit that can support a matte box down the road and contain the functionality of a rail system. I found this on Ebay, let me know your thoughts or if there are better alternatives.. PROAIM DV DSLR SHOULDER Mount RIG 190 Steadycam Stabilization System Rod Support \| eBay The only thing that i would change on this system, would be the placement of the handles, since i won't have a matte box on it yet, the handles are placed way to far ahead. does anyone know if it is possible if i can mount the handles onto the main rods? instead of adding on that extra bracket that extends the unit. Let me know your thoughts, Mike

April 24th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#2
Mark Ahrens Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 239	Re: Thoughts on this shoulder rig? I'm a fan of the Gini Rigs. Solid machining and parts. He has a bunch of different configs . . . don't buy it now, be patient and bid low I got one with a follow focus for $300. I've found that the 'backweight' at the rear is fairly important for a good stable shot. Gini Shoulder Rig for Video / Filmmaking Support Stabilizer \| eBay __________________ Mark Ahrens www.heritagefilms.net

April 24th, 2012, 07:34 PM	#3
Ryan Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 124	Re: Thoughts on this shoulder rig? Thanks Mike, I was considering building a shoulder mount rail system from scratch, from bits and pieces bought off ebay. That Proaim listing shows me everything I need! I'll add it up, and see whether the Proaim looks cheaper. Personally, I'm not after a 2 handed model though.

April 24th, 2012, 08:01 PM	#4
Rob Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tipperary, Ireland Posts: 624	Re: Thoughts on this shoulder rig? hey I'm not sure if this is any help, but i have this system from proaim, not really sure as to how good it is yet as it hasn't been tortured enough yet!!! It's probably ok to start out with :) heres a pic of the screen on the DSLR rig http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...aing/rig_2.jpg[/QUOTE] regards R