Hand Held Shoulder Rig at DVinfo.net

Ben Hurst · September 25th, 2006, 04:42 PM

Does anyone know if someone makes a hand held rig for the HVX? Something that has a shoulder mount and some hand grips? Anyone want to make me one?

Scott Auerbach · September 25th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Hurst

Does anyone know if someone makes a hand held rig for the HVX? Something that has a shoulder mount and some hand grips? Anyone want to make me one?

I can definitely NOT recommend the Birns & Sawyer shoulder mount. I bought one, and have hated it every moment.

David Saraceno · September 26th, 2006, 09:32 AM

http://www.dvtec.tv/id27.html

DVRigPro

Gareth Watkins · September 26th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Hi there

I've just ordered a Cavision unit for my Z1, would no doubt fit the HVX as well...

I'll let you know what I think when it arrives.

Regards

Gareth

Niels Neeskens · September 26th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Love the Dvrigpro!!

Ned Soltz · September 26th, 2006, 11:30 AM

I love my DVRIG Pro. You can search the archives at www.lafcpug.org or www.kenstone.net for my review. I am also very impressed with the DV MultiRig and might even consider that a better all-around product. You can also check out the photos of it in use with the HVX. I'm the middle-aged guy holding the HVX.

Ned Soltz

Jason Burkhimer · September 26th, 2006, 11:38 AM

go the cheap route!

http://www.spiderbrace.com/

Ben Hurst · September 27th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Thanks Guys. Got some good options to look at now. Much appreciated.

Marcus Marchesseault · September 27th, 2006, 11:44 AM

How about a rig like that for people with 35mm adapters and/or matteboxes? A support rig with integrated 15mm rods on the front would be perfect.

Robert Lane · September 27th, 2006, 10:53 PM

DVTEC who makes the DV Rig Pro also makes a QR plate/rod adapter which should easily allow use of any 35mm lens adapter w/mattebox. They've got a well thought-out system in place.

Jim Martin · September 28th, 2006, 01:58 PM

To be fair, Scott, I'm sorry our shoulder mount didn't work for you.....We have sold many of our 2 handle and 1 handle shoulder mounts over the years and your reaction is in a very small minority....not everything works for everyone.

Jim Martin

Bill Pryor · September 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Probably the most versatile thing is Zacuto's rig.

http://www.zacuto.com/camera_support_2.jpg

It would, no doubt, also be the most expensive.

Robert Lane · September 28th, 2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

Probably the most versatile thing is Zacuto's rig.

http://www.zacuto.com/camera_support_2.jpg

It would, no doubt, also be the most expensive.

I'd love to second this one but it's not yet released. I do own the Zacuto system and plan to try this when it becomes available; it is however significanlty more expensive than the DV Rig Pro, especially if you don't already own the Zacuto Base Plate as the starter.

However let me say this to anyone considering getting a rail/accessory system for their HVX - or any other DV form-factor camera: By far, the Zacuto system is the most versatile and configurable of any system currently on the market. You can literally make it as simple or complex as you need it to be and, with add-on's like the upcoming camera support system, there will always be new things you can add on to it.

Did I mention they are in the beta phase of their own 35mm lens adapter system? Once that becomes available, they will literally have the market cornered on the most complete, well thought out and bulletproof camera-accessory packages, period.

My 2 cents.

Bill Pryor · September 28th, 2006, 04:19 PM

I went to Chicago for that Sony XDCAM HD/Apple seminar last month, and it was very cool. That night I ended up at a local documentary film festival, and Zacuto was there in full force, with several fully pimped-out HVX200 packages. Their stuff is beautifully designed and well thought out. I want one of everything they make!

September 25th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#1
Ben Hurst New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 22	Hand Held Shoulder Rig Does anyone know if someone makes a hand held rig for the HVX? Something that has a shoulder mount and some hand grips? Anyone want to make me one?

September 27th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#10
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	DVTEC who makes the DV Rig Pro also makes a QR plate/rod adapter which should easily allow use of any 35mm lens adapter w/mattebox. They've got a well thought-out system in place. __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

September 28th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#11
Jim Martin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burbank, CA 91502 Posts: 949	B&s Shoulder Mount To be fair, Scott, I'm sorry our shoulder mount didn't work for you.....We have sold many of our 2 handle and 1 handle shoulder mounts over the years and your reaction is in a very small minority....not everything works for everyone. Jim Martin

September 26th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#3
David Saraceno Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inland Northwest Posts: 490	http://www.dvtec.tv/id27.html DVRigPro

September 26th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#4
Gareth Watkins Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: France Posts: 578	Hi there I've just ordered a Cavision unit for my Z1, would no doubt fit the HVX as well... I'll let you know what I think when it arrives. Regards Gareth

September 26th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#5
Niels Neeskens Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Almelo Posts: 177	Love the Dvrigpro!!

September 26th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#6
Ned Soltz Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Teaneck, NJ Posts: 659	I love my DVRIG Pro. You can search the archives at www.lafcpug.org or www.kenstone.net for my review. I am also very impressed with the DV MultiRig and might even consider that a better all-around product. You can also check out the photos of it in use with the HVX. I'm the middle-aged guy holding the HVX. Ned Soltz

September 26th, 2006, 11:38 AM	#7
Jason Burkhimer Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 220	go the cheap route! http://www.spiderbrace.com/

September 27th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#8
Ben Hurst New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 22	Thanks Guys. Got some good options to look at now. Much appreciated.

September 27th, 2006, 11:44 AM	#9
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	How about a rig like that for people with 35mm adapters and/or matteboxes? A support rig with integrated 15mm rods on the front would be perfect.

September 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#12
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Probably the most versatile thing is Zacuto's rig. http://www.zacuto.com/camera_support_2.jpg It would, no doubt, also be the most expensive.

September 28th, 2006, 04:19 PM	#14
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I went to Chicago for that Sony XDCAM HD/Apple seminar last month, and it was very cool. That night I ended up at a local documentary film festival, and Zacuto was there in full force, with several fully pimped-out HVX200 packages. Their stuff is beautifully designed and well thought out. I want one of everything they make!