Which Shoulder Rig For the GH2? at DVinfo.net

Patrick Janka · December 24th, 2010, 01:33 AM

I had put the one GH2 my local camera shop had in stock on hold, and today pulled the trigger. Still trying to figure out how to operate the thing. I'm planning on getting a shoulder rig for it. Any you suggest? Possibly something that doesn't hinder the ability to replace batteries while on the rig. Also, I'd like to be able to directly mount the whole rig onto a tripod without taking the camera off. Do you guys prefer to use two grips or a single grip? I'm wondering if having two grips will make it more difficult to balance the rig if the left hand spends most of the time operating the follow focus. Do you guys prefer an offset rig with Z-finder or an lcd monitor with a straight rig? How do you find pulling focus off the lcd? Most likely I'd like a rig with a separated weight on the tail end, follow focus, matte box, and most importantly the ability to attach a Zoom H4N. What's the best way to mount one of those on? Sorry for the million questions. Thanks!!

Carlo Zanella · December 25th, 2010, 01:03 PM

I posted some pictures in my post named: "My new GH2 Shoulder Rig"

Hope this helps.

Carlo Zanella
The Santa Fe TV Show

Jim Forrest · December 26th, 2010, 08:32 AM

One of the more affordable ones.

indiSYSTEM - ULTRAcompact

David Carter · December 26th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Opteka CXS-1 Video Shoulder Stabilizer Support System

I just bought one of these for my Gh1 - its not arrived yet but its one of the cheaper/ non mass produced options I saw out there.

Patrick Janka · December 31st, 2010, 12:33 AM

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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 24th, 2010, 01:33 AM	#1
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	Which Shoulder Rig For the GH2? I had put the one GH2 my local camera shop had in stock on hold, and today pulled the trigger. Still trying to figure out how to operate the thing. I'm planning on getting a shoulder rig for it. Any you suggest? Possibly something that doesn't hinder the ability to replace batteries while on the rig. Also, I'd like to be able to directly mount the whole rig onto a tripod without taking the camera off. Do you guys prefer to use two grips or a single grip? I'm wondering if having two grips will make it more difficult to balance the rig if the left hand spends most of the time operating the follow focus. Do you guys prefer an offset rig with Z-finder or an lcd monitor with a straight rig? How do you find pulling focus off the lcd? Most likely I'd like a rig with a separated weight on the tail end, follow focus, matte box, and most importantly the ability to attach a Zoom H4N. What's the best way to mount one of those on? Sorry for the million questions. Thanks!!

December 25th, 2010, 01:03 PM	#2
Carlo Zanella Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 216	Look at the pictures of my post I posted some pictures in my post named: "My new GH2 Shoulder Rig" Hope this helps. Carlo Zanella The Santa Fe TV Show

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December 26th, 2010, 08:32 AM	#3
Jim Forrest Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington DC Posts: 368	One of the more affordable ones. indiSYSTEM - ULTRAcompact

December 26th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#4
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	Opteka CXS-1 Video Shoulder Stabilizer Support System I just bought one of these for my Gh1 - its not arrived yet but its one of the cheaper/ non mass produced options I saw out there.

December 31st, 2010, 12:33 AM	#5
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	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!