Gini rigs

pinger007

They've got a really cheap deal on ebay right now for the Pro 10. Only $159.00 + $50.00 Shipping. I went ahead and picked one up yesterday. :)

pinger007

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thank-you-SJ-/280751159803?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3401399930535909981#ht_958wt_244

hishimaru

Thanks for the heads up @pinger007
I just got one as well.
Just waiting on answer if he can add a counter weight for some extra money

sohus

I have the same rig with counterweight and I love it. Very high quality stuff.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

2 only remain.
Yep, price is sweet.

jules

1 left.. I snapped one up... my first rig :) thanks for the tip @pinger007 @vitaliy

tonalt

I was able to set the FF with my Minolta 50mm. Just had to turn couple parts around.

Gini's follow focus seems to be re-designed: http://www.ebay.com/itm/focus-New-/280753258803

PerryWilson

so much for gini being cheap!!! $1100!?! jesus

TwitHerb

@PerryWilson,

That is just some weird game he plays with pricing. He hopes the uninformed will click the Buy Now button. I got my rig for right around $300 delivered; buy it now price was over $1000.

Are you located in Tampa too?

PerryWilson

im in fort myers... was just near tampa this last weekend... for halloween horro nights and in Palmetto at my fiances parents place

kazuo

Man, this offer is really great! I have a slightly different one, also Gini, no counterweight, i paid $279 for it. This offer is cheap cheap cheap

pinger007

Anyone know a place where I can get a cheap counter weight since the $159.00 deal didn't come with one and the cost to order one from gini is $55.00 + $50.00 shipping? Thanks.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

I highly doubt that you can get cheap counter weight, because shipping is usually quite high.

LPowell

@pinger007 - "Anyone know a place where I can get a cheap counter weight..."

http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Black-Vinyl-Coated-Weights/dp/B000QUFL30/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1318441955&sr=8-8

hishimaru

Regarding the counter weight. I bid on the $55 piece he had on auction. he's checking with UPS on how much the combined shipping will cost with the rig.
Will let you guys know when he gets back to me.

pinger007

@LPowell - Thanks a bunch. If I were to buy something like this, could I then just take it to a machine shop and have two 15mm holes drilled through it? Seems a lot cheaper than any other options...

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Yep, except that they are made from lead :-)
Normally you can get them in local shops for divers.

LPowell

@pinger007
Yes, the weights are easy to drill through since they're lead, sealed in a vinyl pouch. However, drilling into them exposes the lead, which could become an environmental hazard. Note that the weights come with two thin slots cut through them, which a thin nylon belt could be threaded through.

jaecjaec

@tonalt I sure hope they redesign it....the current model is pretty crappy....first generation stuff. Lots of backlash, can't change sides, very few adjustment....anyone interested I can put up my usual crappy video.

hishimaru

So after many days of sending messages and no replies, Gini finally sent me a revised invoice for the counterbalance. Shipping cost is around 18-20 dollars if combining with the rig.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Good news.

jules

my rig arrived today - took just 5 days. Looks great!

Novice question, but are the rod diameters/clamps etc all a standard size between rig manufacturers? ie can i easily add to the rig, or would i need to buy more gini products to do that (which is hard because you don't often see single parts)

hishimaru

Rod diameters should be industry standard AFAIK. 15mm I believe

cordvision

Hello Everybody
I moved from Switzerland to the U.S. a few years ago, and I'm working on getting my own small business up on its feet. I'm importing slightly customized rigs to the U.S. and I'm also working on my own accessories that get machined locally. If you are interested in a rig, and don't want to deal with overseas shipping and would prefer to have local support (if you are a U.S. resident), check my store here:

cordvision

Here are some pictures of the rigs :)

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