Hey everyone,

I am in the market for a shoulder rig for the NX5, i want a unit that can support a matte box down the road and contain the functionality of a rail system. I found this on Ebay, let me know your thoughts or if there are better alternatives..

PROAIM DV DSLR SHOULDER Mount RIG 190 Steadycam Stabilization System Rod Support | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROAIM-DV-DSLR-SHOULDER-Mount-RIG-190-Steadycam-Stabilization-System-Rod-Support-/190667598965?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2c64acac75#ht_5472wt_1339)

The only thing that i would change on this system, would be the placement of the handles, since i won't have a matte box on it yet, the handles are placed way to far ahead. does anyone know if it is possible if i can mount the handles onto the main rods? instead of adding on that extra bracket that extends the unit.

Let me know your thoughts,
Mike

I'm a fan of the Gini Rigs.
Solid machining and parts. He has a bunch of different configs . . . don't buy it now, be patient and bid low
I got one with a follow focus for $300.
I've found that the 'backweight' at the rear is fairly important for a good stable shot.


Gini Shoulder Rig for Video / Filmmaking Support Stabilizer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gini-Shoulder-Rig-for-Video-Filmmaking-Support-Stabilizer-/150800990476?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231c70810c#ht_500wt_1165)

Thanks Mike, I was considering building a shoulder mount rail system from scratch, from bits and pieces bought off ebay. That Proaim listing shows me everything I need!

I'll add it up, and see whether the Proaim looks cheaper.

Personally, I'm not after a 2 handed model though.

hey I'm not sure if this is any help, but i have this system from proaim, not really sure as to how good it is yet as it hasn't been tortured enough yet!!!
It's probably ok to start out with :)
heres a pic of the screen on the DSLR rig

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j60/sceolaing/rig_2.jpg[/QUOTE]

regards

R