Any one using the dvrigpro? at DVinfo.net

Joe Carney · July 25th, 2004, 10:53 AM

This had a lot of press earlier, but doesn't seem to have many takers. The only review I've seen is over at another site, and was wondering if any one here was using one for day to day work?

The only thing that seems wrong from looking at the pictures is the possibility of the rear weight swinging out to grab something.

Ken Tanaka · July 25th, 2004, 09:35 PM

I have one, Joe. I also have a review 90% complete (sidelined due to other demands). It's the finest shoulder brace I've used. No, the rear weight does not "swing out".

Joe Carney · July 27th, 2004, 01:59 PM

Thanks, I'll look forward to your review.

Ken Tanaka · July 27th, 2004, 02:23 PM

Meanwhile, you might be interested in the tail end of this thread.

Chris McKee · July 29th, 2004, 02:49 AM

Question, Ken...
Is the Dvrig Pro suitable for a xl1s?

Ken Tanaka · July 29th, 2004, 10:51 AM

Answer: DvTec, the DV Rig Pro's manufacturer, has a model specifically for the XL1. The difference is that the XL1's body is configured so differently that the standard brace cannot accommodate it.

You can see more of the DVRigPro XL here. I have not personally tried this model but it looks very promising.

Matt Irwin · July 29th, 2004, 02:57 PM

Check out Cinetech's Hipcam (www.cinetechonline.com) designed specifically for an XL. I tried on out at CineGear and it is INCREDIBLE. Totally modular, light, and very stable.

Jonah Lee Walker · August 10th, 2004, 06:39 PM

I am really interested in reading your review. I have been reading about this rig, and am really interested in how well this rig works.

Jacques Mersereau · August 12th, 2004, 07:34 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Irwin : Check out Cinetech's Hipcam (www.cinetechonline.com) designed specifically for an XL. I tried on out at CineGear and it is INCREDIBLE. Totally modular, light, and very stable. -->>>

For $2100 less you might want to check out the marzpak™.
You can get all kinds of angles (braces give you the same old shoulder shot)
and your hands are free to operate the camera's controls.
That's important imo.

www.marztech.com

Dennis Parker · August 31st, 2004, 07:05 AM

Ken could you put up a link to your review when you finish it?

Thanks!

Ken Tanaka · August 31st, 2004, 09:39 AM

Will do.

Joe Carney · September 4th, 2004, 06:50 PM

Ken I found one problem with the dvcrigpro (my son just got one). If you have a large gut like me, it interferes with normal operation. Guess I have finally go on a diet.

Ken Tanaka · September 4th, 2004, 08:44 PM

Actually I believe the vendor offers a longer waistband for the more generously-figured operators.

Joe Carney · September 5th, 2004, 04:11 PM

waist band fit, but my beer gut pushed against the support rod. Had to suck it up. Nice sturdy well made unit though.

July 25th, 2004, 10:53 AM	#1
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Any one using the dvrigpro? This had a lot of press earlier, but doesn't seem to have many takers. The only review I've seen is over at another site, and was wondering if any one here was using one for day to day work? The only thing that seems wrong from looking at the pictures is the possibility of the rear weight swinging out to grab something.

July 25th, 2004, 09:35 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I have one, Joe. I also have a review 90% complete (sidelined due to other demands). It's the finest shoulder brace I've used. No, the rear weight does not "swing out". __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 27th, 2004, 02:23 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Meanwhile, you might be interested in the tail end of this thread. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 29th, 2004, 10:51 AM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Answer: DvTec, the DV Rig Pro's manufacturer, has a model specifically for the XL1. The difference is that the XL1's body is configured so differently that the standard brace cannot accommodate it. You can see more of the DVRigPro XL here. I have not personally tried this model but it looks very promising. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 10th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#8
Jonah Lee Walker New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 19	I am really interested in reading your review. I have been reading about this rig, and am really interested in how well this rig works. __________________ -Jonah Lee

July 27th, 2004, 01:59 PM	#3
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Thanks, I'll look forward to your review.

July 29th, 2004, 02:49 AM	#5
Chris McKee Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 47	Question, Ken... Is the Dvrig Pro suitable for a xl1s?

July 29th, 2004, 02:57 PM	#7
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	Check out Cinetech's Hipcam (www.cinetechonline.com) designed specifically for an XL. I tried on out at CineGear and it is INCREDIBLE. Totally modular, light, and very stable.

August 12th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#9
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Irwin : Check out Cinetech's Hipcam (www.cinetechonline.com) designed specifically for an XL. I tried on out at CineGear and it is INCREDIBLE. Totally modular, light, and very stable. -->>> For $2100 less you might want to check out the marzpak™. You can get all kinds of angles (braces give you the same old shoulder shot) and your hands are free to operate the camera's controls. That's important imo. www.marztech.com __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

August 31st, 2004, 07:05 AM	#10
Dennis Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 58	Ken could you put up a link to your review when you finish it? Thanks!

August 31st, 2004, 09:39 AM	#11
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Will do. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

September 4th, 2004, 06:50 PM	#12
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Ken I found one problem with the dvcrigpro (my son just got one). If you have a large gut like me, it interferes with normal operation. Guess I have finally go on a diet.

September 4th, 2004, 08:44 PM	#13
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Actually I believe the vendor offers a longer waistband for the more generously-figured operators. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

September 5th, 2004, 04:11 PM	#14
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	waist band fit, but my beer gut pushed against the support rod. Had to suck it up. Nice sturdy well made unit though.