Do it yourself camera rail system? at DVinfo.net

Tyler Franco · April 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM

Anyone know where I may find some ideas to create a "Do it yourself" camera rail system I'm looking to create something quick and in a pinch to hold a follow focus unit I picked up from eBay.

Thanks!

Chris Swanberg · April 3rd, 2009, 11:09 PM

Try in the "Support your camera forum"... Here is a start:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/dolly-tra...39-slider.html

Oops, just realized you meant support rails.... sorry, nevermind. Probably the section to look in though.

Tyler Franco · April 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM

I did see that forum, but wasn't sure it was the appropriate place to post since it seemed like it was for sliders and dollies. I'm looking for ideas on how to build the stationary rails that go under a camera and hold matte box, follow focus, etc.

Thanks!

Giroud Francois · April 4th, 2009, 03:27 AM

since you get the mattebox from ebay, continue for the remaining.
look ebay for "universal rod support", there is indian guy selling copy of CAVISION support for about 100$, add the quick release plate for $45 , and you are ready.

April 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Tyler Franco Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 172	Do it yourself camera rail system? Anyone know where I may find some ideas to create a "Do it yourself" camera rail system I'm looking to create something quick and in a pinch to hold a follow focus unit I picked up from eBay. Thanks!

April 3rd, 2009, 11:09 PM	#2
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Try in the "Support your camera forum"... Here is a start: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/dolly-tra...39-slider.html Oops, just realized you meant support rails.... sorry, nevermind. Probably the section to look in though.

April 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM	#3
Tyler Franco Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 172	I did see that forum, but wasn't sure it was the appropriate place to post since it seemed like it was for sliders and dollies. I'm looking for ideas on how to build the stationary rails that go under a camera and hold matte box, follow focus, etc. Thanks!

April 4th, 2009, 03:27 AM	#4
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	since you get the mattebox from ebay, continue for the remaining. look ebay for "universal rod support", there is indian guy selling copy of CAVISION support for about 100$, add the quick release plate for $45 , and you are ready.