Comments on: My under 350$ video rig (video) http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/ Blog about News, Tips and tutorial about HDSLR cameras Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: SerJAh http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-5177 SerJAh Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:16:15 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-5177 Dude, i appreciate you're sharing your secrets with people. And, by the way, Marry CHRISTmas! Dude, i appreciate you’re sharing your secrets with people.
And, by the way, Marry CHRISTmas!

]]> By: admin http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-3227 admin Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:25:39 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-3227 In my case, it went straight from processing to my door without any intermediary states. Give them a few more days and it should be at your door. In my case, it went straight from processing to my door without any intermediary states. Give them a few more days and it should be at your door.

]]> By: 5d user http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-3222 5d user Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:29:02 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-3222 How long it took to get that lens gear set from dvcity? I made my order 23th day and it still says "processing". Last update on my order was 24th day. I emailed them yesterday but havent got reply yet. How long it took to get that lens gear set from dvcity? I made my order 23th day and it still says “processing”. Last update on my order was 24th day. I emailed them yesterday but havent got reply yet.

]]> By: 5d user http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2706 5d user Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:56:17 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2706 But that Cinevate block has threads in both sides, so I could install the Manfrotto to the upside and the tripod mount plate to the downside like you have, but instead of installing them to that indislider brick, I would install them to that Cinevate block. Or am I missing something? I'm also going to make something like this to get the top handle: http://www.idcphotography.com/kart/index.php?p=product&id=103&parent=0 That's too expensive for what it is and I wouldn't be using those side handles, so I'm going to make that myself. That will make the camera go a little bit higher too. Would it be too much of trouble if you take a picture from both sides of your rig when the camera and FF is installed? I would see how much the FF will take space. But that Cinevate block has threads in both sides, so I could install the Manfrotto to the upside and the tripod mount plate to the downside like you have, but instead of installing them to that indislider brick, I would install them to that Cinevate block. Or am I missing something?

I’m also going to make something like this to get the top handle:

http://www.idcphotography.com/kart/index.php?p=product&id=103&parent=0

That’s too expensive for what it is and I wouldn’t be using those side handles, so I’m going to make that myself. That will make the camera go a little bit higher too.

Would it be too much of trouble if you take a picture from both sides of your rig when the camera and FF is installed? I would see how much the FF will take space.

]]> By: admin http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2704 admin Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:56:29 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2704 I dont think it would work because the lens would be too close to the rails and you would not have enough room to install the lens gear. Also, think about how you are going to install this on the tripod! The current Indirails brick might be a bit too tall but anything smaller would need to be custom made for the 5D. I dont think it would work because the lens would be too close to the rails and you would not have enough room to install the lens gear. Also, think about how you are going to install this on the tripod! The current Indirails brick might be a bit too tall but anything smaller would need to be custom made for the 5D.

]]> By: 5d user http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2699 5d user Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:55:56 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2699 Could it be possible to install that Manfrotto baseplate directly to this rail block: http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=68&osCsid=d32af61b5475e5188866a6c8def3cd5a I'm trying to go even cheaper than you ;) so would it be sturdy and would it even work if I buy rails, Cinevate block and Manfrotto baseplate? I think I'm trying to say that is that huge iron plate necessary that comes with indirails, or could you just put your Manfrotto to the rail block you have there, if the rail block had hole on top of it, like Cinevate block does have. Could it be possible to install that Manfrotto baseplate directly to this rail block:

http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=68&osCsid=d32af61b5475e5188866a6c8def3cd5a

I’m trying to go even cheaper than you ;) so would it be sturdy and would it even work if I buy rails, Cinevate block and Manfrotto baseplate?

I think I’m trying to say that is that huge iron plate necessary that comes with indirails, or could you just put your Manfrotto to the rail block you have there, if the rail block had hole on top of it, like Cinevate block does have.

]]> By: admin http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2191 admin Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:08:26 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2191 I never used a top handle so I dont know what I am missing but since a lot of people are talking about it, maybe I should give it a try... I dont think it would be very hard to get the parts from a hardware store. The plumbing department should have everything you need. The real challenge would be to make it look cool, and balanced. I will keep this in mind the next time I go to Home Depot. I never used a top handle so I dont know what I am missing but since a lot of people are talking about it, maybe I should give it a try…

I dont think it would be very hard to get the parts from a hardware store. The plumbing department should have everything you need. The real challenge would be to make it look cool, and balanced. I will keep this in mind the next time I go to Home Depot.

]]> By: 5d user http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2190 5d user Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:43:39 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2190 Ok. It seems that it's at least better than focusin normally with your hand :) yeah those two are made for different use. I'm pretty much always shooting "planned" shots (music videos, short films etc) so there's always time to adjust my equipment. For work in enviroment that you don't control, this kind of rig are not the best. Do you know any good and cheap way to add this kind of handle to the top of the camera: http://homepage.mac.com/denverkr/dslr_kit_5.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/denverkr/dslr_kit_4.jpg That's from redrock so the handle itself costs like 240$ without those additional rails and stuff you need. That kind of handle is very good for some faster moves and places where there's not much space. I think there's room for that kind of handle in your rig.. Ok. It seems that it’s at least better than focusin normally with your hand :)

yeah those two are made for different use. I’m pretty much always shooting “planned” shots (music videos, short films etc) so there’s always time to adjust my equipment. For work in enviroment that you don’t control, this kind of rig are not the best.

Do you know any good and cheap way to add this kind of handle to the top of the camera:

http://homepage.mac.com/denverkr/dslr_kit_5.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/denverkr/dslr_kit_4.jpg

That’s from redrock so the handle itself costs like 240$ without those additional rails and stuff you need. That kind of handle is very good for some faster moves and places where there’s not much space. I think there’s room for that kind of handle in your rig..

]]> By: admin http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2189 admin Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:58:07 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2189 Hi. Yes I am happy with the rig but I have not had the opportunity to use it much recently. This is probably going to change next weekend since I am planning to either go on a photo-roadtrip or shoot a promo clip for a friend. The problem with this rig is that it takes a lot of room and setup time (tripod, head, FF, etc..) while the Zacuto Rapid fire is up and ready in less than 30 seconds. Of course they are both use for different things. It just happen that what I am shooting right now benefits more from the Rapid Fire. If you are thinking about getting one, it is generally a sign that you will need it ;-) Happy shooting! Hi. Yes I am happy with the rig but I have not had the opportunity to use it much recently. This is probably going to change next weekend since I am planning to either go on a photo-roadtrip or shoot a promo clip for a friend.

The problem with this rig is that it takes a lot of room and setup time (tripod, head, FF, etc..) while the Zacuto Rapid fire is up and ready in less than 30 seconds. Of course they are both use for different things. It just happen that what I am shooting right now benefits more from the Rapid Fire.

If you are thinking about getting one, it is generally a sign that you will need it ;-) Happy shooting!

]]> By: 5d user http://www.canon5dtips.com/2009/05/my-under-350-video-rig-video/comment-page-1/#comment-2188 5d user Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:36:36 +0000 http://www.canon5dtips.com/?p=390#comment-2188 Do you still use your FF and are you happy with it? Do you have some new footage where you use it? Is there room to add external display in your rig? It looks nice and it's damn cheap. Keep up the good work! Do you still use your FF and are you happy with it? Do you have some new footage where you use it? Is there room to add external display in your rig?

It looks nice and it’s damn cheap. Keep up the good work!

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