dv multirig belt usage at DVinfo.net

Dave Stern · October 30th, 2008, 07:06 AM

guys, question, I will buy the dv multirig (based on the # of positive comments here; for an XH A1)... one question, for those of you using this with the velcro (optional but stock) belt, how do you like it? I am more used to belts with the clip like the engrig belt (like a clip on a backpack waist belt), but wanted some feedback.

- Do you find the end of the belt to curl outward over time so that the belt has trouble staying 'closed'?
- Do you like the belt better or the same as a clip-style belt?
- Do you find you can size (adjust) it easily?
- Is the belt too wide to use it with any other belt items (e.g. battery or other items with a belt clip)?
- Etc.

thanks for any feedback!

Don Bloom · October 30th, 2008, 09:41 AM

For me the only issue with the belt is I have to put my cell phone in my pocket instead of my pants belt. The multirig belt is squarely on top of the phone and I can't get it as tight as I'd like too but that's a very minor point.
When I used a Bescor battery to power my AB Ultralite I put the battery on the Multirig belt using the belt loop that is on the battery so it was a none starter for me. Now with the LP Micro I don't worry about it of course.
All in all I'd say the belt works very well.
Don

Dave Stern · October 30th, 2008, 12:23 PM

don, thanks, appreciate it .. any others? (and this is only 1/2 a bump b/c I really did want to say thanks).

Stewart Menelaws · November 1st, 2008, 05:21 AM

Hi Dave - I use the Eng Rig with the velcro waist belt and find it very quick to use, and so far it is lasting very well. Here is a link to a review we did when we purchased it.

I also found Danny to be very helpful and gives a very good service.

http://www.studioscotland.com/engrig_review.htm

Regards, Stu
www.studioscotland.com

Dave Stern · November 2nd, 2008, 01:05 PM

Stu, thanks as well and interesting review. ok, time for me to order this so I can move on with life (!) .. thanks again

Dave Stern · November 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM

I just received my dv mulitirig pro and I have to say the build quality looks very good ... when you take a look at the unit, the thought that went into it as well as the build quality of the unit is clear ... looking forward to using it...

October 30th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#1
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	dv multirig belt usage guys, question, I will buy the dv multirig (based on the # of positive comments here; for an XH A1)... one question, for those of you using this with the velcro (optional but stock) belt, how do you like it? I am more used to belts with the clip like the engrig belt (like a clip on a backpack waist belt), but wanted some feedback. - Do you find the end of the belt to curl outward over time so that the belt has trouble staying 'closed'? - Do you like the belt better or the same as a clip-style belt? - Do you find you can size (adjust) it easily? - Is the belt too wide to use it with any other belt items (e.g. battery or other items with a belt clip)? - Etc. thanks for any feedback!

October 30th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	For me the only issue with the belt is I have to put my cell phone in my pocket instead of my pants belt. The multirig belt is squarely on top of the phone and I can't get it as tight as I'd like too but that's a very minor point. When I used a Bescor battery to power my AB Ultralite I put the battery on the Multirig belt using the belt loop that is on the battery so it was a none starter for me. Now with the LP Micro I don't worry about it of course. All in all I'd say the belt works very well. Don

October 30th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#3
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	don, thanks, appreciate it .. any others? (and this is only 1/2 a bump b/c I really did want to say thanks).

November 1st, 2008, 05:21 AM	#4
Stewart Menelaws Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scotland (UK) Posts: 219	Hi Dave - I use the Eng Rig with the velcro waist belt and find it very quick to use, and so far it is lasting very well. Here is a link to a review we did when we purchased it. I also found Danny to be very helpful and gives a very good service. http://www.studioscotland.com/engrig_review.htm Regards, Stu www.studioscotland.com

November 2nd, 2008, 01:05 PM	#5
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	Stu, thanks as well and interesting review. ok, time for me to order this so I can move on with life (!) .. thanks again

November 6th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#6
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	I just received my dv mulitirig pro and I have to say the build quality looks very good ... when you take a look at the unit, the thought that went into it as well as the build quality of the unit is clear ... looking forward to using it...