http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:05:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/ http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/467533-score-another-dv-multirig.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:41:08 GMT Danny - I received the tripod bracket for the multirig pro, thank you very much for your help in what to order! Another victory for multirig - the build quality is great and the thought into the design shows (I esp. like the spring that pushes open the jaw so that does not have to be done... Danny - I received the tripod bracket for the multirig pro, thank you very much for your help in what to order! Another victory for multirig - the build quality is great and the thought into the design shows (I esp. like the spring that pushes open the jaw so that does not have to be done manually) ... looking forward to a lot of great use of this (esp b/c I can have my lanc controller on the multirig and then put it on the tripod without having to unmount everything from the rig and put it on the tripod).. thanks again... ]]> Dave Stern http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/467533-score-another-dv-multirig.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/467514-okay-need-some-education.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:34 GMT Alright, I am about to venture into the unfamiliar world of rails and shoulder mounts and I need some education. For several upcoming projects I have decided that I need to have a way of holding the camera for longer periods of time and still being mobile. The shoulder mount was the natural... Alright,

I am about to venture into the unfamiliar world of rails and shoulder mounts and I need some education.

For several upcoming projects I have decided that I need to have a way of holding the camera for longer periods of time and still being mobile. The shoulder mount was the natural choice. So I borrowed a friend's RedRock put my EX1 on it, and did some tests. Seemed to work well enough for my needs.

So here is where I need some education.

1. I looked at this unit, the Cavision unit, the Zacuto (out of my budget range), and have seen with Birns and Sawyer. I think I want to go with the rails setup so I can build out later with a 35mm adapter perhaps, but certainly a Mattebox, follow focus, and a battery module. I need the supplier to be in the US for this purchase. Is there any other unit I should be looking at? I looked at the Letus site but it looked just like the Red Rock for more money.

2. Stability. I took the unit on a walking tour in my building. Obviously, it was just a first time deal, but I walked the halls, elevator, stairs, etc. Seemed to handle fine, but I had some trouble keeping the horizon steady. Are there tricks to this or is it simply a matter of practice? Do you guys use a level of some kind? Not even sure how you'd see it if you're framing and working the camera.

3. Balance. I moved the camera back as far as I could. The viewfinder on the EX1 sits high and left so it made it hard to push the camera back too far and still see the viewfinder without craning the neck up. I know that if I get a mattebox I am going to have a unit that is rather front heavy. Am I destined to have an external monitor for the rig?


Anything else I should know? Order goes in Friday, so I need to get this right.

Thanks. ]]> Perrone Ford http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/467514-okay-need-some-education.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466931-best-shoulder-mount-sony-z1.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:03:41 GMT Hi, what's the best shoulder mount i could catch in EUROPE to use with a z1?

thx ]]> Marcus Martell http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466931-best-shoulder-mount-sony-z1.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466591-anyone-tried-shoulder-mount.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:06:53 GMT Found this searching for something else. http://www.vimeo.com/marcosventura Found this searching for something else.

http://www.vimeo.com/marcosventura ]]> Paul Cronin http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466591-anyone-tried-shoulder-mount.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466566-protech-st-7-sony-ex-3-matte-box.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:19:21 GMT I have just order a Protech ST-7 to use with my Sony EX-3. I am using the VF Gadgets Reinforced Plate (which will remain on the camera). Now I would love to get a Matte Box on this rig but not sure how? I’m not too keen hanging the box purely off the lens, so would ideally like to add rods. ... I have just order a Protech ST-7 to use with my Sony EX-3. I am using the VF Gadgets Reinforced Plate (which will remain on the camera). Now I would love to get a Matte Box on this rig but not sure how?

I’m not too keen hanging the box purely off the lens, so would ideally like to add rods. The question is how? Does anyone have any ideas or a solution?

I was thinking maybe placing the rods between the Reinforced Plate and the ST-7, but not worked out how it could all fit together and still be rock solid. ]]> Paul Inglis http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466566-protech-st-7-sony-ex-3-matte-box.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466450-microarm-redrock-eyespy.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:30:28 GMT I'm wanting to attach a Zoom recorder to the ES shoulder Kit. Is anyone using this setup? Is the long or short arm better. Do you need any other item to make it work or does the Arm just screw in to the basic unit? I don't have a chheeseplate and I'm hoping its not necessary. At first I was told I just need a micromount but the arms look more useful. Thanks. ]]> Peter Damo http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/shoulder-handheld-supports/466450-microarm-redrock-eyespy.html