What do you think of this shoulder rig? at DVinfo.net

Patrick Janka · December 30th, 2010, 09:55 PM

https://dslrindiespecialists.com/Pro...%2cProductName

Is the price fair? I'd probably add a counter weight, which they charge about $150 for. Seems a bit steep. Is it a good idea to get an external monitor separately when buying a rig, or just take the one they include? I've looked at the Jag35, Cavision, and others, but none seem to be as complete as this one. I'm looking for a rig that will mount to a tripod, follow focus, monitor, counter weight, and matte box. This one seems to be solidly built. Thanks!

Robert Bridgens · December 31st, 2010, 10:59 AM

Hi Patrick, you could build a much better rig for half of that price. The one you have linked does not look very customisable

I would get a Gini rig. He usually accepts around $300 for best offer on something like this.

DSLR RIG G K-17 on eBay (end time 06-Jan-11 04:46:20 GMT)

That monitor looks like a lilliput 669 unit which can be had for very little $$.

That Matte box looks like one of the cheap Indian ones from eBay.

Then get a D|focus FF from JAG35 fro $120.

Much better, more versatile setup for much less money.

Patrick Janka · January 8th, 2011, 12:14 PM

I'm not fond of that shoulder rig because I don't want it offset, there's no room for a counter weight in the back, and the articulating arm is on the wrong side. I think I will piece it together, though, like you suggested. Right now this is what I'm thinking:

1.) Jag 35 Straight Rig: Straight Rig | Jag35.com or Jag 35 Express HD In-Line Rig: http://express35.com/shoulder-rig-hd-in-line/1398/

2.) Jag 35 D|Focus v3: Follow Focus | Express35.com

3.) PROAIM Matte Box: PROAIM MB-600 Matte Box Without Rail System 4:3 & 16:9 ASPECT RATIO for all dv / hdv cameras

4.) I haven't decided on a monitor yet, but that Lilliput 669 doesn't seem to be HD. It *supports* 1920x1080, but its native res is 800x480. Doesn't that mean it will be stretched, and thus not ideal for accurately monitoring and pulling focus? What are other good options?

Thanks.

Lee Mullen · January 9th, 2011, 12:44 AM

Get the Lilliput 668 its HD.

Chris Duczynski · January 9th, 2011, 02:05 AM

The 668 supports HD - it's not HD - big difference.

Lee Mullen · January 10th, 2011, 03:54 AM

Even with an HDMI input?

Greg Fiske · January 10th, 2011, 10:28 AM

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December 30th, 2010, 09:55 PM	#1
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	What do you think of this shoulder rig? https://dslrindiespecialists.com/Pro...%2cProductName Is the price fair? I'd probably add a counter weight, which they charge about $150 for. Seems a bit steep. Is it a good idea to get an external monitor separately when buying a rig, or just take the one they include? I've looked at the Jag35, Cavision, and others, but none seem to be as complete as this one. I'm looking for a rig that will mount to a tripod, follow focus, monitor, counter weight, and matte box. This one seems to be solidly built. Thanks!

December 31st, 2010, 10:59 AM	#2
Robert Bridgens Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London UK Posts: 25	Hi Patrick, you could build a much better rig for half of that price. The one you have linked does not look very customisable I would get a Gini rig. He usually accepts around $300 for best offer on something like this. DSLR RIG G K-17 on eBay (end time 06-Jan-11 04:46:20 GMT) That monitor looks like a lilliput 669 unit which can be had for very little $$. That Matte box looks like one of the cheap Indian ones from eBay. Then get a D\|focus FF from JAG35 fro $120. Much better, more versatile setup for much less money. __________________ 5DmkII, 1DmkIV, GoPro HD - No idea how to use them for video!

January 8th, 2011, 12:14 PM	#3
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	I'm not fond of that shoulder rig because I don't want it offset, there's no room for a counter weight in the back, and the articulating arm is on the wrong side. I think I will piece it together, though, like you suggested. Right now this is what I'm thinking: 1.) Jag 35 Straight Rig: Straight Rig \| Jag35.com or Jag 35 Express HD In-Line Rig: http://express35.com/shoulder-rig-hd-in-line/1398/ 2.) Jag 35 D\|Focus v3: Follow Focus \| Express35.com 3.) PROAIM Matte Box: PROAIM MB-600 Matte Box Without Rail System 4:3 & 16:9 ASPECT RATIO for all dv / hdv cameras 4.) I haven't decided on a monitor yet, but that Lilliput 669 doesn't seem to be HD. It supports 1920x1080, but its native res is 800x480. Doesn't that mean it will be stretched, and thus not ideal for accurately monitoring and pulling focus? What are other good options? Thanks. Last edited by Patrick Janka; January 8th, 2011 at 03:59 PM.

January 9th, 2011, 12:44 AM	#4
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Get the Lilliput 668 its HD.

January 9th, 2011, 02:05 AM	#5
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	The 668 supports HD - it's not HD - big difference.

January 10th, 2011, 03:54 AM	#6
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Even with an HDMI input?

January 10th, 2011, 10:28 AM	#7
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Also check out, handyfilmtools.com