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Gini rigs
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  • pinger007pinger007
    @ cordvision

    what about counter balance weights? Didn't see any on your website...
  • cordvisioncordvision
    that is actually one thing I'm working on. Shipping costs are prohibitive, so I decided to manufacture some locally. Stay tuned :)
  • pinger007pinger007
    @ cordvision

    Hit me up once you have them available. What's the estimated price? Will the 25% discount be viable?

    Thanks.
  • cordvisioncordvision
    That will still take awhile. The project is in its infant stages, and I don't have a price estimate yet. I'll let you know as soon as it's ready, but don't hold out for it since there's no shipping date as of now.
  • kazuokazuo
    I would grab one if I was looking for one! Cheap! I picked up a Gini some months ago. It's very sturdy, and the material they use is first class!
  • TheMonkTheMonk
    @cordvision

    Do you have inline/straight versions of your rigs?
  • cordvisioncordvision
    @TheMonk
    You could just configure it that way. How far away "behind" the rig are you planing on having the shoulder pad? I just configured a basic straight rig, is that what you are thinking off? (sorry for the crappy pic).
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  • wedphotowedphoto
    Here is the pic of my rig. It can be made just using tent polls $15 and plug wire clamps $10 and legos as a follow focus. I use this one when im running and gunning. I also have a blue one i use to cover wedding ceremonies in just a stationary position and its larger. The Lego follow focus is smooth and reliable.

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  • fehafeha
    Have any one tried new follow focus from Gini ?
    "New follow focus, 0.8 gear Custom made gear box"
    Any experience ?
  • julesjules
    I have Gini Rig, but dislike the shoulder pad. I remember someone saying there was a replacement that most get.. can anyone point me in its direction?!
  • GabelGabel
    This one is very popular:
    http://www.lanparte.com/En/Productview.asp?SID=53&ID=56

    I use this, cheap and very comfy! Just be careful not to rip it when you put it on:
    http://www.cinegearpro.com/soft-shoulder-pad.html
  • tonalttonalt

    Gini has many new interesting products: http://search.ebay.com/?sass=gini-2011&ht=-1

    Especially the new cages looks interesting and a rig that has shoulder bad with mount holes.

    I think prices are very reasonable, especially for the cages.

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  • EeeCeeGeeEeeCeeGee

    I've got a gini rig and was looking for a new shoulderpad. thanks for the alternatives above

  • GeppettoGeppetto

    Seems like Gini Rigs is working on a more complete site.

  • fehafeha

    I got my rig , cage and iFocus ... Fantastic quality ... Soon will make a video review

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  • Brian202020Brian202020

    @feha

    Who makes the lens gear on you lens in that photo?

  • fehafeha

    @Brian202020 I bought them here: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/200646723609

  • Brian202020Brian202020

    Ok thanks, I thought the it was a lens gear that had gears 360 degrees around. I didn't notice the blue part in the photo.

  • fehafeha

    @Brian202020 these lens gears are huge, i really do not recommend as the bolt is huge ... else they work great, but will try to find other type of lens gears ...

  • tonalttonalt

    @feha Oh man, that cage is so tempting. Are you able to change battery with that? Today was the first real shooting day with Gini rig, couldn't be happier. However I find that silicone shoulder pad could be more comfortable. Ordered different one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370498200477 let's hope it's better...

    I have also that rubber lens gear and i think it sucks ass! Slips all the time. I'd say stick with the plastic ones like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lens-Gear-Ring-70-5mm-Follow-Focus-Mod-0-8-New-/270760783632

    The fit wasn't perfect for my lens (50mm Minolta). But I added silicone wrist strapt like this http://www.dealextreme.com/p/basketball-star-silicone-bracelet-wrist-strap-yaoming-11-2-pack-white-24049 and now the fit is perfect and doesn't slip.

  • fehafeha

    @tonalt no you can't change the battery, I added a quick release plate (manfrotto), so i can shift and remove GH2 very fast ... also that shoulder pad you ordered is not good, plastic and uncomfortable (i had one) ... I plan to buy this one: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/180705190416

  • mauritsmaurits

    @feha Looks tempting, nice set! I see in your images that the cage has upright/vertical tubes on three corners, not on all four. Is it possible to move the one on the front right side to the back? Because I have several lenses where the follow focus (same one as yours) gear needs to be positioned really close to the camera body. The way it is configured now, that front tube would obstruct that.

  • fehafeha

    @maurits

    yes it is possible, as the tubes are made in two sections, i removed the back one to get place for lcd ... , top sections is about 1/4 th of the tube length (rods standard) ... So you can remove any but not both on the same side ... they are four in total ... Added some more pictures ... I will make a review but for now have only one video camera (GH2) ...

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  • mauritsmaurits

    @feha Much obliged, thanks! That is exactly what I needed to know... I am planning to do a small video review on the simpler TrusMT matte box, but like you you I only have one camera that does video. I did put my 4x5" view camera on the rig as a demo camera, but that looked kind of stupid... :)

  • fehafeha

    I will be ordering a Cinematics matte box, the forum deal ... Just wonder how it would fit, as this iFocus is a big one and my 50mm canon can be to short ...

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