Hi,

I visited http://www.dvmultirig.com/store/ and I can there's 3 different models of the multirig (MultiRig Stabilizer, MultiRig Stabilizer Plus, MultiRigPro), but it is not clear to me what comes with each different model. I mean, I can see the pictures but since I have no idea what all those accessories are I can't really tell which rig does what. Can anyone enlighten me here? I've read a lot of good reviews about this product that got me interested, but I'd like to know more. Also, I could not find any footage any where (any one?).

Rafael,
Below you will see what comes with each package.

MultiRig Stabilizer:
1x Dual grip system
1x hot shoe acc. adaptor
1x 3/8 mic adaptor

MultiRig Stabilizer Plus:
1x Dual grip system
1x hot shoe acc. adaptor
1x 3/8 mic adaptor
1x shock absorbing support pod
1x Spring clip holster


MultiRigPro:
1x Triple (3) grip system (with shoulder mode)
1x back bar
1x Camera Plate bracket
1x Acc. plate bracket
1x Acc plate
1x shock absorbing support pod
1x Spring clip holster
1x hot shoe acc. adaptor
1x 3/8 mic adaptor

for additional info, see here:
http://www.dvmultirig.com/id7.html

I shoot event video, which means that I am on the move constantly and need something that enables me to move, get creative moving camera shots, frame and reframe my shots, and stay steady for long periods of time.

I would personally recommend the MultiRig Pro which is what I am using.
You will be able to shoot in any mode you can think of, fatigue free all day long. I own a DVRig Pro, as well as tripods and monopods, but can't tell you the last time I used either my monopod or DVRig Pro since picking up my MultiRig.

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Michael,
I'm leaning towards the multirig pro, amd had a few of questions. I shoot with a Canon XLH1 and a Sony FX1, and do events, weddings etc. Most of what I do Is chaotic, pressured, run and gun...you know-little set up time. I've ben using a "steady stick' which isn't bad, but useless if you're moving.Any ways...
1- It looks like the "pro" version come with all of the addl accessories except the right angle camera bracket and some kind of 1/" adaptor. What would those be used for? Since the stuff comes from Israel, I'd like to order anything addl that I'd need.Did you order their belt also?
2- I use a Frezzi light in dark situations, but might also want to go with the Marshall or Varizoom hdv on cam monitor on my H1. If I leave the Frezzi on the camera shoe, would it practical to mount the monitor on the multi rig?
3- I assume that the multirig would work well with either camera, correct?
Thanks again for posting all of that helpfull info. You've helped me in making a decision.
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Michael,
I'm leaning towards the multirig pro, amd had a few of questions. I shoot with a Canon XLH1 and a Sony FX1, and do events, weddings etc. Most of what I do Is chaotic, pressured, run and gun...you know-little set up time. I've ben using a "steady stick' which isn't bad, but useless if you're moving.Any ways...
1- It looks like the "pro" version come with all of the addl accessories except the right angle camera bracket and some kind of 1/" adaptor. What would those be used for? Since the stuff comes from Israel, I'd like to order anything addl that I'd need.Did you order their belt also?
2- I use a Frezzi light in dark situations, but might also want to go with the Marshall or Varizoom hdv on cam monitor on my H1. If I leave the Frezzi on the camera shoe, would it practical to mount the monitor on the multi rig?
3- I assume that the multirig would work well with either camera, correct?
Thanks again for posting all of that helpfull info. You've helped me in making a decision.
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Bruce here are some answers to your questions.

1. The right angle bracket is used for attaching your tripod QR plate to. It attaches to the center arm, which you fold under which is how you mount the entire rig on your tripod. The 1" adaptor is used for lengthening the arm if needed for additional accessories or lengthening the handle for LANC controls.

2. The Multi Rig should work with pretty much any camera from XL1 to FX1 to HC1.

3. You can leave a camera light attached to your setup at all times, as I use a PAG C6 light system which is even larger than your Frezzi.

I am attaching a link to my website showing my MultiRig fully loaded up in different configurations.
These pictures were taken with my VX2100 (which I have two of), but have since added a PD170 to use as my main camera, so my overall scale and setup is smaller than what's pictured. I no longer need the additional Beachtek XLR on the bottom of the camera (use PD170's built in XLR's), and now just mount my shotgun, light and wireless all on my camera, freeing the Multi Rig up for endless configurations.
I no longer need the use of the 1" arm extender. Although in your case you may want to use it for an external monitor if you still find the need for one.

All in all I use my MultiRig for an entire days wedding shoot, from:
1. Bridal Prep (small scale setup with no light or wireless hooked up in FigRig mode)
2. setup shots (scening moving camera shots of church and outside, aas well as cake and such shoits at reception)
3. processional shots (I take shots up the isle then place rig on preset tripod for lockdown shooting. I shoot with two cameras one in back for wide cutaway shots operated by my wife.)
4. Limo shots (inside the car or Limo if possible
5. Reception shots (Bridal party intros in pod supported handheld mode leading into first dance, toasts etc.) I place the rig on a tripod in between shts during dinner and just film head table and guests, and sometimes for dancing, although most of that is all handheld as well.

After 8+ hours of shooting, the only thing hurting on me is my feet!

Anyway here's the link to the pictures:
http://lvproductions.net/equiptmentsetup.htm

Michael,
Thanks for the info.Btw, do you use their belt or did you get something else?
Also, I bought a couple of these manfrotto qr set ups so that I could quicly change either of my caneras from tripod to mono pos to steady stick. I assume I could use the one on my steady stick with the multi rig, right?
here's the link
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FJMh0y459X!667978239!1166625825309?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=manfrotto+577&image.x=7&image.y=7

Other than that, It looks like I'm ready to order the rig.
Thanks again
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Michael,
Thanks for the info.Btw, do you use their belt or did you get something else?
Also, I bought a couple of these manfrotto qr set ups so that I could quicly change either of my caneras from tripod to mono pos to steady stick. I assume I could use the one on my steady stick with the multi rig, right?
here's the link
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=FJMh0y459X!667978239!1166625825309?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=manfrotto+577&image.x=7&image.y=7

Other than that, It looks like I'm ready to order the rig.
Thanks again
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Bruce you can use any QR plate that you like.

But I will say this, that you will find that you will only need the Multi Rig and a tripod.
The MultiRig screws into the bottom of your camera, so there's no way to quickly release the camera for other applications. But you can mount the entire rig where ever you like, preferably a tripod.

Trust me when I say that you will be using the MultiRig exclusively and maybe your tripod occasionally. And, you will wind up selling your Steadystick and monopod. I sold my monopods and am getting ready to sell my DVRig Pro (also from DVTec), as I haven't used them in almost a years time now.

[QUOTE=Michael Liebergot]The MultiRig screws into the bottom of your camera, so there's no way to quickly release the camera for other applications.

I don't have the MultiRig in front of me ( order has been placed!) , but I would think you could add a QR assembly btw the camera & multi rig if you wanted to seperate in a hurry.
I'm leaning towards Michael's technique of adding QR between tripod & multirig. Just leave the multirig attached to camera at all times. Only question is about level of stabilty with camera/multirig attached to pod.
Does the camera tend to jiggle when multirig is collapsed/attached to pod, is it less stable than just camera mounted to tripod?

chris li/bethesda MD DP

[QUOTE=Michael Liebergot]The MultiRig screws into the bottom of your camera, so there's no way to quickly release the camera for other applications.

I don't have the MultiRig in front of me ( order has been placed!) , but I would think you could add a QR assembly btw the camera & multi rig if you wanted to seperate in a hurry.
I'm leaning towards Michael's technique of adding QR between tripod & multirig. Just leave the multirig attached to camera at all times. Only question is about level of stabilty with camera/multirig attached to pod.
Does the camera tend to jiggle when multirig is collapsed/attached to pod, is it less stable than just camera mounted to tripod?

chris li/bethesda MD DP

All in all is stays pretty stable with no jiggle at all. the only thing you may want to do is make sure that the QR bracket is tightened down as much as possible.
That seemed to correct any sway that I might have been experiencing.

Chris and Bruce,

Your Multirigs are on there way to you.

Bruce, You don't need to pay extra for the tripod bracket, It is included.
and you can use any belt you have with the spring clip holster.

Michael, Thanks for your support and patience with these guys....

danny,
I look forward to getting the multirig.
Michael,
Thanks again for the patience and help.
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Hi Danny,

It will be great if there is a quick release between the pod and the bracket. I have used the rig in two weddings and the screw thread shows some wearing already.

I am amazed at how light the rig is.

Paul,

Thanks for your comment. Let me know when you will have any stability or safety problems with it and I will take care of it.

Hi,

I visited http://www.dvmultirig.com/store/ and I can there's 3 different models of the multirig (MultiRig Stabilizer, MultiRig Stabilizer Plus, MultiRigPro), but it is not clear to me what comes with each different model. I mean, I can see the pictures but since I have no idea what all those accessories are I can't really tell which rig does what. Can anyone enlighten me here? I've read a lot of good reviews about this product that got me interested, but I'd like to know more. Also, I could not find any footage any where (any one?).

Same for me. Looking for a solution now but unfortunately the website is all but user friendly.
Its great that one can find a lot of photos, thats how I get some feel how the thingy works.
However, I think a marketing person would be required to redesign the website in order to guide Rig naive people (these are all the potential customers...) and give clear sight about how these rigs would satisfy their needs, before they navigate to some competitor website.
I can see some signs of versatility, but no idea which model comes with belt support or even with a vest kind of design.
Its not clear whether the cam could pan and tilt mounted on the rig, on the pics it seems a rigid system, that allows only body movements rather than having a ball head like stuff under the camera....

Sigh...anyone here can help and explain all these? (I may add that local support in my country is zero, the distributor has no idea about the product - I will order from the UK once I will get convinced here).

Hi Zsolt,

In your country Panaudio have stock and knowledge about the MultiRigs.

However, There are three basic configurations: see http://www.dvmultirig.com/id7.html
MultiRig Stabilizer- Is a dual grip stabilizer similar in performance to the Manfrotto "Fig Rig". It is supplied with 2 acc. holders and can be quick mounted to you tripod with no additional acc. It is foldable to a very small size and can fit in your camera bag with the camera mounted on it.

The Grips and arms can be easily adjusted to any angle for comfort and easy camera balance.

MultiRig Stabilizer Plus - Same as above with the addition of the spring loaded
shock absorbing support pod and a holster for your own belt. The "Flexi Tip" at the top of the pod, allowing free tilt, roll and combined camera moves. The support pod is taking most of the load from your arms and you can really "Fly" with it. It is not a gimble stabilizer !

MultirigPro - same as above with the addition of a third arm, and an acc. plate. This model can be used as any of the above Stabilizers or as a shoulder brace support, with or without the support pod. Again the arms and grips can be moved to any position or folded away when you use manual Focus or Zoom. Special bracket for QR tripod mounting, 3/8 acc holder, Hot Shoe acc holder are included.

For orders, check our dealer in your country or order direct from our web store.

Let me know if you need more info.

Hi Danny,

thanks for the info. Could you please also tell me which model comes with belt support?
Does the system allow the cam pan and tilt mounted on the rig, as on the pics it seems a rigid system, that allows only body movements. I cant see a joint under the camera that would allow pan and tilt. So in fact it looks that the op has to turn his body or bend over in case of pan or tilt.
Is that correct?

Zsolt,
The firring that connects the support pod to the rig is flexible and lets you tilt and pan quite a bit. Or if you prefer you can tilt and pan with your body.
Bruce yarock
www.yarock.com

I meamy "fiitting", not "firring".
Bruce S,. yarock

Zsolt,
The firring that connects the support pod to the rig is flexible and lets you tilt and pan quite a bit. Or if you prefer you can tilt and pan with your body.
Bruce yarock
www.yarock.com

In the stabilizerPlus config. you can pan,tilt and roll with out moving your body. In the MultiRig pro shoulder brace confiq. you have to follow the camera with your body otherwise the shoulder brace will not lean on your shoulder !

To second Bruce, the conection between the pod to the mount is flexible so is the support pod itself !
and yes, the unit is suplied with a spring clip holster to fit any standard or athletic belt.

Same for me. Looking for a solution now but unfortunately the website is all but user friendly.
Its great that one can find a lot of photos, thats how I get some feel how the thingy works.
However, I think a marketing person would be required to redesign the website in order to guide Rig naive people (these are all the potential customers...) and give clear sight about how these rigs would satisfy their needs, before they navigate to some competitor website.


I cannot agree more with these comments.

Danny,

if I have not read the many posts on this forum I would never find your products nor knowing what they are for. Your site needs more descriptions and photos. Gather your replies on this forum in a FAQ will help as well. An introduction video will be perfect! Why bury your products when they can shine?

I really hope that you can develop a quick release addon that we can put between the bracket and the pod.

Thank you guys ! I will give your comments full attention.

Working with the DVmultirig.
Can you shoot in full manual mode (Canon A1) with the support pod attached ? One hand on focus the other on the zoom? Not holding the handles? Fold the grip handles away so they do not interfere with the manual handling? Can you shoot with the DVmultirig the same way you can with the DVrig junior ?

Looking at the pictures on the DVmultirig website, there are only 2 picts that shows a shooting situation where one hand is making manual focus (the left grip is folded away, the other hand is holding the right grip). All other pictures show me shooters that are keeping both hands on the two grips, I presume shooting in full 'auto-consumercam mode'. You can however attach a remote zoom/focus controller on the handle to have control again.

I want a support that gives me the possibility to:
1) look through the viewfinder -that is camera height below shoulder line-
2) support the camera weight with freedom to move
3) fold both grips away so I can use the zoomrocker with right- and focus/zoom/iris with the left hand. Without interfering the manual camera operation.
4) And also the obvious 'auto mode' with hands on grips in Fig rig style or classic mode.

DVrig junior gives me 1 to 3, can DVmultirig give me all?

Working with the DVmultirig.
Can you shoot in full manual mode (Canon A1) with the support pod attached ? One hand on focus the other on the zoom? Not holding the handles? Fold the grip handles away so they do not interfere with the manual handling? Can you shoot with the DVmultirig the same way you can with the DVrig junior ?

Looking at the pictures on the DVmultirig website, there are only 2 picts that shows a shooting situation where one hand is making manual focus (the left grip is folded away, the other hand is holding the right grip). All other pictures show me shooters that are keeping both hands on the two grips, I presume shooting in full 'auto-consumercam mode'. You can however attach a remote zoom/focus controller on the handle to have control again.

I want a support that gives me the possibility to:
1) look through the viewfinder -that is camera height below shoulder line-
2) support the camera weight with freedom to move
3) fold both grips away so I can use the zoomrocker with right- and focus/zoom/iris with the left hand. Without interfering the manual camera operation.
4) And also the obvious 'auto mode' with hands on grips in Fig rig style or classic mode.

DVrig junior gives me 1 to 3, can DVmultirig give me all?
Ray, you can shoot in any manner that you wish.

All of the handles can be pulled in if you prefer for full handheld mode using the suspension pod only. The only thing you can't do it turn the center handle (would be the right grip if in shoulder mode), all the way in, but slightly off to the side (or straight forward), as the support pod screws into the bottom of that arm.

You can configure the MultiRig in any configuration of any device that you see on DVTecs site.
I would recommend using a LANC remote, as this way your hands are really never on the camera (except when needed) and you can focus on just shooting. And if you do use a LANC, then use it on the left handle, as this handle will always be used in any configuration that you will need to shoot with (Fig Rig, Handheld, support handheld, shoudler mode etc.). You will have greater control and stability withought worrying about camera giggles when adjustng your zoom or focus. The Iris is the only thing you would have to adjust.

You will also get steadier shots using the MultiRig in support handheld or support fig rig mode, minus the shoulder configuration. As you are basically getting the camera away from your body preventing any body movements or shakes (Your body is always moving). And the 2 section support pod absorbs most of the small camera vibrations that you may have.
Of course if you stumble, it will show up in the video.

I want a support that gives me the possibility to:
1) look through the viewfinder -that is camera height below shoulder line-
2) support the camera weight with freedom to move
3) fold both grips away so I can use the zoomrocker with right- and focus/zoom/iris with the left hand. Without interfering the manual camera operation.
4) And also the obvious 'auto mode' with hands on grips in Fig rig style or classic mode.

DVrig junior gives me 1 to 3, can DVmultirig give me all?

To sum up Michaels post, It is yes, to all your needs and more.. The two grip + support pod position (Stabilizer Plus) is some thing that you have to expirience to understand, Isn't it so Michael ?

To sum up Michaels post, It is yes, to all your needs and more.. The two grip + support pod position (Stabilizer Plus) is some thing that you have to expirience to understand, Isn't it so Michael ?

Danny, that's and understatement.
It's like my camera is flying.

Thanks for answering. Without spending to much time on this side subject, I just don't like Lanc for moving, remote work. For studio ok, for steadycam or figrig ok, but I want my hands on the cam, switch A/B white balance, change focus on the lens. I want a horizontal rocker for zoom so I can lay two fingers on it with pressure to make creep slow- and multifast zooms with it. Its hard to learn an old fox new tricks. I never worked with AF lenses or OIS, but on the Canon A1 shake and stumble is all flatten out.

That's why I want a support that makes a palmsize camera feels like a shoulder cam. And I know I am going to hate that Lanc, the manual lens 'feel' is already so so as it is. So, I'm searching for a mount that supports, but leaves the cam controls where they are and does not interfere with it. All what gives more is an extra to explore, I believe you that new possibilities are there when you start working with it. The best would be to find a multirig to try out.

Thanks for answering. Without spending to much time on this side subject, I just don't like Lanc for moving, remote work. For studio ok, for steadycam or figrig ok, but I want my hands on the cam, switch A/B white balance, change focus on the lens. I want a horizontal rocker for zoom so I can lay two fingers on it with pressure to make creep slow- and multifast zooms with it. Its hard to learn an old fox new tricks. I never worked with AF lenses or OIS, but on the Canon A1 shake and stumble is all flatten out.

That's why I want a support that makes a palmsize camera feels like a shoulder cam. And I know I am going to hate that Lanc, the manual lens 'feel' is already so so as it is. So, I'm searching for a mount that supports, but leaves the cam controls where they are and does not interfere with it. All what gives more is an extra to explore, I believe you that new possibilities are there when you start working with it. The best would be to find a multirig to try out.

In some situations, mostly day exteriors, going AF is not bad and in fact is the the best way.

I understand your problem, It is difficult to decide.
You can order both, a JuniorRig and a MultiRig, test them for couple of weeks
and send back one of them for full refund. All you risk is 15$ mail charge.

test them for couple of weeks
and send back one of them for full refund. All you risk is 15$ mail charge.

And the VAT that you will never get back in this case. For a $445 thingy it is close to $100 in most EU countries. You may pay customs tax, too.

Before it is forgotten again.

Thanks for answering. Without spending to much time on this side subject, I just don't like Lanc for moving, remote work.

Raymond, you cannot avoid using Lanc with a rig like this. Imagine when you hold both handles in your hands, then on the run you have to adjust something. You will move one hand to the cam, even if you are a magician, this will be seen in the picture as some sort of a shake.

On the other hand it is not at all easy to mount certain lanc controllers to work with the multirig. For my Zoe I had to place a piece of hard plastic between the controller and the handle, as the zoom rocker was blocked by the soft cover of the handle, making smooth zooms impossible. I tried not to cut from the cover material, being uncertain whats underneath.

For my Zoe I had to place a piece of hard plastic between the controller and the handle, as the zoom rocker was blocked by the soft cover of the handle, making smooth zooms impossible. I tried not to cut from the cover material, being uncertain whats underneath.

Yes this is a good solution for the Zoe on a foam handle. Some users are cuting the foam and mounting the Zoe straight on the Aluminum tube.

Danny

Two questions:

I've owned the DVRig Jr for some time and use it with my Z1U. Does the pod that came with it fit with the MultiRig Stabilizer? In other words, if I buy the MultiRig Stabilizer do I essentially own a MultiRig Stabilizer Plus?

I own the Manfrotto 521 Pro Lanc remote. Will it fit on the Stabilizer handle without modification?

Thanks

Danny

Two questions:

I've owned the DVRig Jr for some time and use it with my Z1U. Does the pod that came with it fit with the MultiRig Stabilizer? In other words, if I buy the MultiRig Stabilizer do I essentially own a MultiRig Stabilizer Plus?
No, its a diferent support pod. however, when you order the MultiRig Stabilizer
ask for a free Jr adaptor and you will get an adptor to nonvert your Jr pod to
into a Multi Pod.
I own the Manfrotto 521 Pro Lanc remote. Will it fit on the Stabilizer handle without modification?
No problems with the Mnafrotto 521

Raymond, you cannot avoid using Lanc with a rig like this. Imagine when you hold both handles in your hands, then on the run you have to adjust something. You will move one hand to the cam, even if you are a magician, this will be seen in the picture as some sort of a shake.

On the other hand it is not at all easy to mount certain lanc controllers to work with the multirig.

Hi Zsolt,
That is why I asked in the thirst place, with the JR -that is highly portable when not in use- I think you can. All I want, is a shooting situation that is like a shoulder cam. Support for the weight, make switching between tripod- and shoulder use and free-hand low shot fast and easy. I use those cam placed buttons during the shoot a lot! You have to.

I prefer manual or directlens controllers, or a horizontal placed remote. And I like to use the viewfinder. Those LCD screens work hard in full sun (even WITH sunscreen).

A simple question, everything it can do more is a bonus. As you know I'm going for quality, not so sure to go with the multirig. But my wristpain is asking for a solution.

[QUOTE=Danny Natovich;620718]No, its a diferent support pod. however, when you order the MultiRig Stabilizer
ask for a free Jr adaptor and you will get an adptor to nonvert your Jr pod to
into a Multi Pod.

I was in The DV Shop in Toronto today checking out the Multi Stabilizer. The Jr adaptor in stock would not work with my DVRig Jr pod. Has that Jr pod been updated since I bought it? If not, is there another Jr adaptor I should be ordering? I want to use the pod I own with the Mult Stabilizer.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Danny Natovich;620718]No, its a diferent support pod. however, when you order the MultiRig Stabilizer
ask for a free Jr adaptor and you will get an adptor to nonvert your Jr pod to
into a Multi Pod.

I was in The DV Shop in Toronto today checking out the Multi Stabilizer. The Jr adaptor in stock would not work with my DVRig Jr pod. Has that Jr pod been updated since I bought it? If not, is there another Jr adaptor I should be ordering? I want to use the pod I own with the Mult Stabilizer.

Thanks

Mark,

Terry from the DVSHOP mailed me and you will have a solution from him.