Thanks!

Has any one put something similar together with cheaper parts?

Compared to competition it differs with design with goal to provide as many mounting possibilities as possible, while keeping weight small.

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Includes 15mm rails and lens support.

Simple Base

Includes 15mm rails and lens support.

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Just wondering if this would work with a GH2. The long slot on the bottom allows the screw to slide from side to side. It looks like it might work with a GH2.

Here is a review with a good view of the bottom of the unit:

http://dslrvideoshooter.com/episode-29-alzo-transformer-dslr-camera-rig/

Would it be possible to use this with the Fotga rail system? I wonder if there is a way to secure the top of the GH2 to to the top rail?

Tilta complete rig

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New Map Rigs

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Complete solution with rig, FF and MB

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 -

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.

I currently have Gini handles and Gini follow focus.

While I think them are both top notch build quality, them are betty heavy. I want to have more balanced rig.

Any suggestions especially for good and light front handles? I would appreciate if you could give the weight of the handles.

I'm especially interested about weight of Tilta and Lanparte handles.

Full video review coming later ...

This cage is made by our forum member: @jakef

I am on the lookout for a rig, particularly some sort of collapsible yet rugged reliable shoulder mount for the GH2.

And a decent Tripod. I want to take this hiking and trekking on a journey which will take around 2 months.

So I need it to be lightweight, rugged and sturdy.

Suggestions?

Price: $30 with shipping

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=271084231099&_osacat=0&_ssn=tinyheaven&afsrc=1&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=Rod+Rail+Support+&_sacat=0

I decided to make my own counterweight and it turned out to be pretty straight forward. What you need:

1x 15mm Rod Clamp ($15) (I used one from a Gini Lens support, which already has pre-drilled screw wholes)

1x Project Box (ca. $5) (you can buy them on eBay, Radio Shack, or any other store that carries electronics etc. Preferably it has at least one side made off metal)

1x Weighs (ca. $7) (I got some led for cheap from ebay)

2x Screws ($.20) (I found screws that perfectly fit the pre-drilled wholes of the 15mm Gini rod clamp)

All you have to do, is to drill two wholes trough the project box so you can attach the Rod Clamp and you are pretty much done. Fill the box with as much weight as you need, and make sure to stuff the remaining space with some padding so nothing moves. I used bubble wrap, but you could use paper, foam or anything else that is similar.

As you can see, it is a cheap, simple, yet flexible solution and even looks decent...

I'm looking for a sturdy and somewhat weighted shoulder rig with versatility in regards to being attached and removed quickly from a tripod and room for attaching other accessories such as a follow focus, on-board monitor and perhaps hdmi splitter or maybe a microphone on an articulating arm.

I've worked with Jag-35 and I'm almost tempted to get a field runner they have for almost $500 but maybe there's something better I can work with that is more sturdy and reliable.

First off i replaced the aluminium rods with longer stainless steel ones. Next up comes a pair of blocks for the shoulder pad and a tripod mount. The section behind the pad is reserved for the battery which should be delivered any day.

Then i will get some sort of follow focus. Im looking for a good quality/price product. There are already some follow focus designs for 3d printing, but im kinda sceptic about the gears.

I was also thinking about 3d printing out a filter holder until i get a matte box. And for a while, i've been thinking about making a ring light for the 15mm rail system.

http://stores.ebay.com/bushidoproductions

http://www.xfactor1.com/index.html

This video doesn't help re a universal solution; like most, it simply encourages buyers to buy an entire matching set of devices. But at least it gets the one camera > many devices message across.

Does anyone know of a solid DSLR system where you could ideally buy, say, Several Base Plates (AKA clamps) with (1) camera plate?

That way, we'd have a camera plate on our camera, which stays on. There's a tripod waiting with a base plate assembly already attached; also a stabiliser, a shoulder rig and a triangle dolly - all with base-plates ready for truly quick attaching of the camera.

Now, is that too much to ask, without buying a plethora of camera plates/base plate sets, each in its own blister pack?

As you can see in the last picture, it was necessary to grind down to just about where the QR slides in, and the section I grinded down is loose now, but even if that section comes off, it's not really necessary for holding the camera in place, it just wouldn't slide smoothly from both sides any more. This is something I'm willing to give up to be able to change batteries without disassembling!!!

What I lost in beauty, I gained in functionality :)

I will report back with my experience once the product arrives. For more information check the link below:

LanParte Complete Professional HDDSLR Indie Filmmaker Kit

Compatible with the Panasonic GH2?

Here is some info about a new cage. Similar to Rewo and Gini cage.

I have just had built a GH2 cage with the help of the engineer from Panavision New Zealand. I have made 1 of version 1 (that had a hotshoe mount) and improved it to version 2 which I have made 4 of. Im keeping 2 but have 2 to sell. I have made a few products before, one of which was the PIX240 Video Assist Bracket by DVANZ. I have sold all 40 of them. See http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150928803712977&set=a.10150928803697977.522345.105987732976&type=1&theater

If people are interested in a DVANZ GH2 cage, Version 2, then you can purchase these from me. They are flatpack, include the top handle and the Hoga right angle audio adapter. If I get more interest I can make some more. I just got sick of waiting for the Rewo cage so I built my own. To recover costs, im asking for US$400 per cage plus $40 shipping, payable via Paypal. If someone wanted 2, then shipping would be $60.

I hope you like the cage. 2 rubber strips at the base and 4 rubber recessed points that hold the camera very stable. Annodised alloy with 1/4" threads everywhere and 2 x 3/8" on top too.

Cheers,

Nigel

http://www.idcphotovideo.com/store/system-zero-camera-plate-with-system-rod-adapter-panasonic-gh2

If you find other images of the GH2 specific plate, it has an anti-twist lip at the leading edge .. and batteriy door opens

Many use diving weights, but better options exist.

Price: $20

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-CBW-1-Counterbalance-Shoulder-Support/dp/B005S1D4J0/