Cheap Filmcity Shoulder support Rig (FC-10W) or alternatives

glebnagorny

Hi,

I am planning to buy my first shoulder rig for GH2. I don't have much budget and I don't need anything fancy. Just something that would work without major issues with a possible upgrade to follow focus and matte box later on.

I found Filmcity Shoulder support Rig (FC-10W), which seems like a good option for a cheap price - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Filmcity-Shoulder-Support-Mount-Rig-For-DV-DSLR-camera-Follow-focus-matte-Box-/370723716620?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item5650dafe0c

There are some videos with it on youtube -

and

There is also an option with 1kg weight, which costs about £20 pounds more - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FILMCITY-Shoulder-Support-Mount-Rig-Rods-with-weights-For-DSLR-Video-Matte-box-/370722001848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5650c0d3b8 I could not find any cheaper solutions with weight, do you think it is worth extra 20£?

Does anyone have experience with it? What do you think about this rig? I am also considering alternatives, like "beginners rig" in CatchIT deals and Fotga rig (to which I can buy most of the parts separetely and which would be more expensive, starting with this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DP500-II-Rail-System-15mm-Rod-Rig-Baseplate-Support-DSLR-Camcorder-Mattebox-5D-2-/330794357528?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d04e15318 )

Thanks.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

About FilmCity rig. As far as I remember they copied CPM stuff. Check original also. Main disadvantage seems to be plastic. Plus Indian stuff is not very well regarded due to quality issues from time to time.

Advanced rig is much better option, especially due to handles.

Fotga is also good and factory is our partner. I hope to add their rigs soon.

glebnagorny

Thanks.

CPM rig is out of my budget. Might wait for Fotga rig then, perhaps you might know possible or approximate price for it?

IronFilm

Is there any sub $100 shoulder rig which comes close to this? It might not be ideal, but it appears to at least be the best in its class?

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