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Brian Wheatley · July 4th, 2006, 06:44 AM

Anyone got any useful tips on using varicams DVrig pro when attached to a Canon XL H1? I've recently bought one and found it very useful for a long days shooting (over 11 hours! off and on).

I was very impressed with the balance but feel for £400 it could have been a better experience so any usage tips on rigs would be appreciated.

Cheers

Brian Wheatley
The Multi Media Market
email: multimediamarket@btinternet.com
07887 655728

Graham Bernard · July 4th, 2006, 07:58 AM

DOn't have your camera -sulk! - but:

* I've exerted my prodigious muscular body in ever so slightly bending OUTWARDS the down-handles

* Got a Frotti 521Pro lanc on one of the handles.

* Have fixed my cabling in a loom that now is cable tied to the chassis - I hate cables!

* Have a RAM support for my LCD monitor

* PAG light battery velcroed to rear

* I mostly use it with both springs released

* Bought the frotti tripod converter shoe - easy switch from DVrig to Miller tripod

* In terms of position I have used it with the downward option slung low so I'm mostly looking OVER the camera - HENCE the monitor - FAB!!!

. .and yes, it is a remarkable piece of kit. I've videoed all day with this set up and could have gone another 12 hours!

Grazie

Brian Wheatley · July 7th, 2006, 06:09 AM

Playing around with the Rig I've discovered if you have someone else pressing down on your shoulder you get a much better feel and balance. So, unless you can attach a human to your right shoulder blade I guess I'll be buying some weights to add to the rig!

;)

Graham Bernard · July 7th, 2006, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Wheatley

I guess I'll be buying some weights to add to the rig!

;)

Well, mine came with a counterbalance. Not BIG, I grant you that, but why not consider some useful opportunity to fix a lighting battery?

Brian Wheatley · July 7th, 2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Bernard

Well, mine came with a counterbalance. Not BIG, I grant you that, but why not consider some useful opportunity to fix a lighting battery?

Mine came with a weight aswell - not planning on adding a light at the moment - might use a bag of frozen peas....keep me cool in this hot weather!

July 4th, 2006, 06:44 AM	#1
Brian Wheatley New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 16	DVrig Pro Tips Anyone got any useful tips on using varicams DVrig pro when attached to a Canon XL H1? I've recently bought one and found it very useful for a long days shooting (over 11 hours! off and on). I was very impressed with the balance but feel for £400 it could have been a better experience so any usage tips on rigs would be appreciated. Cheers Brian Wheatley The Multi Media Market email: multimediamarket@btinternet.com 07887 655728

July 7th, 2006, 06:09 AM	#3
Brian Wheatley New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 16	Weights at the back Playing around with the Rig I've discovered if you have someone else pressing down on your shoulder you get a much better feel and balance. So, unless you can attach a human to your right shoulder blade I guess I'll be buying some weights to add to the rig! ;)

July 4th, 2006, 07:58 AM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	DOn't have your camera -sulk! - but: * I've exerted my prodigious muscular body in ever so slightly bending OUTWARDS the down-handles * Got a Frotti 521Pro lanc on one of the handles. * Have fixed my cabling in a loom that now is cable tied to the chassis - I hate cables! * Have a RAM support for my LCD monitor * PAG light battery velcroed to rear * I mostly use it with both springs released * Bought the frotti tripod converter shoe - easy switch from DVrig to Miller tripod * In terms of position I have used it with the downward option slung low so I'm mostly looking OVER the camera - HENCE the monitor - FAB!!! . .and yes, it is a remarkable piece of kit. I've videoed all day with this set up and could have gone another 12 hours! Grazie