Just noticed a new 519 price for the DvRigPro at
EvsOnline.com

Yeah - I noticed that too. Do they know something that we don't? I've been tempted to pick one up for weddings, and now the temptation is even greater.

Hmm....

I just bought one and I love it! The DvRigPro works for DVX100A etc. They have a specific one for the XL series from Canon. It is called the DvRigXL....I think.

Did you pick up a lanc controlller for it as well? I've been wondering if I need to have one. Could you make easy adjustments with focus and zoom without too much trouble. I guess what I'm asking is if you can make one-handed adjustments without throwing the thing way out of balance.

Thanks

Yes I picked up the controller. I ordered a Zoe-DVX For Panasonice DVX 100/100a. The other contender was a Manfrotto 521P. However the Zoe controller has more features for the same price. You can preset the amount of zoom with the Zoe. I did a search and read a few reviews and decided the Zoe was the best deal.

The Zoe is not very good on the soft foam grips of the DvRigPro. it
gets stuck.

I wraped the grip with a thin piece of plastic about the size of the Zoe and attached it over the plastic so the zoom rocker will not touch the foam grip. It works great now.

I purchased the Zoe because of the features and also found that it was awkward trying to zoom while holding the rig. However, it doesn't affect focus which you have to set on automatic or still do manually. I'm adding this for Ron's benefit because he asked if I felt the zoom control was necessary. What is your opinion?

Any controler is half of the DvRigPro fun.

I usually operate focus with the "push auto"

In situations when I have to do manual focus by the focus ring, I screw out the left grip so it will not be on my way.

Thanks for the tip. I wouldn't have thought of screwing out the grip.

Another important DvRigPro isue is adjusting the back weight
as low as possible and flat on your back.

The Manufacturer advised bending the shoulder brace to fit your
back. Another trick is to insert a piece of soft nylon tube (hose)into the sleave located under the brace. This will compnsate for the shoulder slop.

I keep in touch with Danny from DVTEC he is responsive and helpfull. info@dvtec.tv

I just checked the evs website and the DVRigPro is now only 499.95. Does anyone know why it keeps dropping? Maybe a new model? I've been really thinking about getting one and now it seems like the right time...unless there is a better one coming out.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

When this thread started, I immediately checked B & H and they were at $499.95, so perhaps EVS dropped it to match them.

<<<-- Originally posted by Ron Quizon : I just checked the evs website and the DVRigPro is now only 499.95. Does anyone know why it keeps dropping? Maybe a new model? I've been really thinking about getting one and now it seems like the right time...unless there is a better one coming out.

Any thoughts?

Thanks -->>>
This close to NAB it's always smart to wait and see what's coming next. Unless you need gear right away.

i so hope this price reflects in europe! whilst its $500 for you guys (say about £270 converted) the only prices i've seen here are close to £400 (nearly $800!)

its currently the rig i'm most interested in as it'll add stability and comfort (whereas something like the glidecam will only add stability, and thats after learning to use the thing!). i'm a big fan of walking shots so need *something* :) maybe i'll just buy something cheap for the time being until i have the funds... making something myself is sure to end in death of camera as it slides off the rig :P

If I was you I would order one from EVS, with shipping you can still save a bundle.

any idea what the weight of it is roughly? its as much customs charging import duty that hurts.. i had to order a mic from B&H because they didn't sell the variation over here (no shoe mount on ours!) and it cost as much as it would've cost over here after shipping and customs. major headache :(

exchange rate is good at the moment tho, i'll have to see how finances are :) reading the steadicam flyer review is making me jealous tho :D

James, I saw a price drop by PEC in the UK.

price i'm seeing here is £370 on their website, which is pretty much the same as i've seen it around other places last month.. unless they haven't updated the shop part and i'm reading the wrong part ?

Here's something interesting...

The DVRigPro is now back up to 579.97 at evsonline.com. I wonder what happened. In either case, it is still 499.99 at B&H so I ordered one before they ended up changing their pricing back as well.

I've been eyeing these and the extra $80 could be used to help pay for a remote. From the sounds of it, hopefully I did the right thing in buying one.

Hi Ron,

This is Tom McKay from VariZoom we are the Dv Rig distributor. You made a good choice ordering the DV Rig at that low price. I am fairly certain the price will be back up about another $70- $80-- next week.

Also FYI the VariZoom Rock works just fine on the foam grip as does the Stealth.

We have two versions of the Rock one that is made from ABS and the other is all aluminum.

If you would like to try a demo unit in Aluminum or ABS I can loan you one to see how you like it. There is a picture of the ABS version on our site and also an aluminum LE version somewhere on the DVinfo.net site.


Here is the dvinfo.net link:

http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/camaccs/vzrock.php

Tom