At first something simple and inexpensive, like the EasyBrace ($50 plus shipping) Easy Brace or the SpiderBrace 2 (Combo) for about $100 shipped www.spiderbrace.com

I use the SpiderBrace 2 (Combo)

Avoid the temptation to "pimp" up a "rig", staying "simple" lets you go for pure function

Thanks for all the info Bruce.

I have one last question, I own a Rebel T1I in addition to the 7D I just got. If I used both for a short narrative, would I be able to mix and match the footage without loss of quality?