Cavision shouldermount/mattebox package at DVinfo.net

Dennis Joseph · April 2nd, 2008, 11:09 AM

What do you guys think about this package?

http://www.cavision.com/pictures/EX1/EX1Front.htm

Bill Ravens · April 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM

I use it. I like it.

Link to a photo: http://www.dvinfo.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=859&c=2

Dennis Joseph · April 2nd, 2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Ravens

I use it. I like it.

Link to a photo: http://www.dvinfo.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=859&c=2

How much for that whole package , roughly? I sent cavasion an email for a price list and am still waiting. I'm thinking of getting the whole setup like the picture I attached.

Mike Marriage · April 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

The pistol grips take your hands away from the lens controls. For some people that may be a major issue, particularly on run and gun shoots.

Bill Ravens · April 2nd, 2008, 11:47 AM

I don't use the cavision pistolgrips. My handgrips are the stock grip on the right side and a screw on grip for the left side that allows me to reach the buttons and focus control on the left side.

The package is available from B&H. Just do a search at the B&H site for cavision.

Phil Bloom · April 2nd, 2008, 04:17 PM

the only problem with it is the shoulder support is very hard. create your own padding for it otherwise it hurts after a while! I had one for my z1 some time ago

Dennis Joseph · April 2nd, 2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Bloom

the only problem with it is the shoulder support is very hard. create your own padding for it otherwise it hurts after a while! I had one for my z1 some time ago

Looking at the picture initially that's what I thought too. Making the home made shoulder pad should'nt be too hard.

Bill Ravens · April 2nd, 2008, 06:36 PM

1/4 inch neoprene and contact cement...or double sided tape.

Dennis Joseph · April 3rd, 2008, 09:46 AM

http://varizoom.com/products/supports/vzDVMediaRig.html

I just got this link from a buddy of mine and this shoulder mount rig looks pretty darn good at a good price. Anybody have experience with Varizoom products?

Geoff Addis · April 3rd, 2008, 03:01 PM

Also, have a look at the PAG Orbitor. I have used it for quite long sessions of between 2-3 hours duration and have found it to be quite comfortable.. It gives me near tripod stability.

Geoff

Marc Faletti · April 3rd, 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Joseph

http://varizoom.com/products/supports/vzDVMediaRig.html

I just got this link from a buddy of mine and this shoulder mount rig looks pretty darn good at a good price. Anybody have experience with Varizoom products?

Yep. This is exactly what I use, and it distributes weight so well it still felt pretty good after 6 hours of running up and down football fields. Also held pretty steady in some big winds.

Highly recommended.

Zachary Fink · May 10th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Bill - Do you by chance use the Cavision mattebox / shoulder pad with a wide angle adapter? I'm wondering if it will fit over the Century Optics zoom-thrugh version at all, and if so, without vignetting. I'd like a matte box that fits the camera clean, and with a wide and/or telephoto adapter.

Also, will you give a bit more description to the left hand grip you mentioned above? I don't want to use pistol grips either.

Thanks,
Zac

Sean Seah · May 10th, 2008, 10:00 PM

I think the Redrock microshoulder mount may be a nice choice.

April 2nd, 2008, 11:09 AM	#1
Dennis Joseph Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 206	Cavision shouldermount/mattebox package What do you guys think about this package? http://www.cavision.com/pictures/EX1/EX1Front.htm Attached Thumbnails

April 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#4
Mike Marriage Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE of London, England Posts: 788	The pistol grips take your hands away from the lens controls. For some people that may be a major issue, particularly on run and gun shoots. __________________ www.mikemarriage.com

April 2nd, 2008, 04:17 PM	#6
Phil Bloom Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,939	the only problem with it is the shoulder support is very hard. create your own padding for it otherwise it hurts after a while! I had one for my z1 some time ago __________________ Philip Bloom Cinematographer, Director, Filmmaker www.philipbloom.net

April 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM	#2
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	I use it. I like it. Link to a photo: http://www.dvinfo.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=859&c=2

April 2nd, 2008, 11:47 AM	#5
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	I don't use the cavision pistolgrips. My handgrips are the stock grip on the right side and a screw on grip for the left side that allows me to reach the buttons and focus control on the left side. The package is available from B&H. Just do a search at the B&H site for cavision.

April 2nd, 2008, 06:36 PM	#8
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	1/4 inch neoprene and contact cement...or double sided tape.

April 3rd, 2008, 09:46 AM	#9
Dennis Joseph Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 206	http://varizoom.com/products/supports/vzDVMediaRig.html I just got this link from a buddy of mine and this shoulder mount rig looks pretty darn good at a good price. Anybody have experience with Varizoom products?

April 3rd, 2008, 03:01 PM	#10
Geoff Addis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 116	Also, have a look at the PAG Orbitor. I have used it for quite long sessions of between 2-3 hours duration and have found it to be quite comfortable.. It gives me near tripod stability. Geoff

May 10th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#12
Zachary Fink Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 134	Bill - Do you by chance use the Cavision mattebox / shoulder pad with a wide angle adapter? I'm wondering if it will fit over the Century Optics zoom-thrugh version at all, and if so, without vignetting. I'd like a matte box that fits the camera clean, and with a wide and/or telephoto adapter. Also, will you give a bit more description to the left hand grip you mentioned above? I don't want to use pistol grips either. Thanks, Zac

May 10th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#13
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	I think the Redrock microshoulder mount may be a nice choice.