Hey Sam, legitimately how easy is it to pull focus with the pivot, manual vs wireless follow focus? Seems like it doesn’t have a perfect solution on this v1. Did PolarPro tell you much about a second version?
I’ve shot with a shoulder rig for four years and I find that the choice of equipment a highly personal. I have parts from at least ten different brands. Nearly every piece is made by a different company. It’s all about customizing it to make it the most functional for you. The one thing nearly every company doesn’t think about is putting rubber bumpers on the bottom of the handles. Metal or any other material will get shredded in no time just by setting it down.
I used a lot of rigs in this style early in my career, they can be handy, but over time I've shifted more and more into rig solutions that can hug the camera profile more. using cages or cage extensions that have rosette mounts so I can just attach handle to cage, and using shoulder pads that can be attached right under the the camera's center of gravity. I found that units that keep the camera's weight forward like this one seems to in Sam's shown configuration tend to only help with stability for a short time as I'm doing more work with my arms than letting the camera's weight set on my center of gravity. Granted something like this might be the perfect setup if you're using a camera you can set back further or if you have a big extended v mount battery system you can put on the back over the shoulder rest to better distribute the weight. For run and gun smaller profile shooting on my everyday carry mirrorless I've shifted to a setup that kind of reminds me of a circa 1960's home enthusiast rig, where I'll put a bottom handle on the camera and operate with the weight pressing against my shoulder/chest, something like the mantis pod works very well for a modern version of this kind of setup.
Great review Sam. The only issue I see here however, is that the camera is still very much leaning forward. This puts a lot of strain on your arms. Ideally, camera should be sitting on the shoulder itself, with center of gravity.
Nice video probably my next buy after the S5 (over Gh6 cheaper with 20-60)...need to stop looking at your channel you have a natural talent to sale stuff we probably never know we needed before you put it out 😂😂😂😂
And there's the bridge .............. all the gear and no idea springs to mind for ME (well maybe some idea) but Sam you are all the gear and loads of ideas !
I take my fluid head of my tripod and use the handle on my shoulder. It works a treat for quick interviews where setting up a tripod is messy but you know its to long to hand hold.
Great and enthusiastic review which I watched with great interest as I am just about selecting a nice and sturdy shoulder rig for my S1H. Love the basic idea of the Pivot to pack so small and to be tool free. On the other side, I completely miss out fully articulating hand grips, and even worse, I believe that the weight distribution of having the camera so far at the front of the rig will quickly fatique your arms. In my opinion, this rig is great for outddor adventure to have a shoulder rig avaibale in any case, but for true documentary or even feature filming with hours of shooting there might be better solutions.
I really enjoy your channel. I am in Canada and when I click on the links you provide on Amazon it takes me to a bunch of products. Could you make a list of your main gear and post it? Thanks mate!
That was a great video . Then i checked the price point ... I mean it's z great product , love the pad but that seems a lot compared to even the 100€ smallrig one ... Which basically do the same expect the pad ...
Thank you. I know what you mean. It’s definitely a specialty product that has a use case but bringing the price down WOULD encourage more people to use one or even try one. 🎥
Just looked up the CondorBlue on their website, and I immediately fell in love with this 1st class maschined silvery alloy - whow, that drives up my engineer's heartbeat up in less than a second!
@@josselinpradel6323 @Josselin Pradel It's excessive or unnecessary equipment for travelers looking for a compact kit. If you think it's what you need for a type of filming you do then it's true for you. Be yourself and don't pay attention to other people's opinions - live full life, man ;) I just feel it's weird piece of equipment for me. Nothing bad about this specific brand. Have a great day!
Its £800 why is that a problem? Because that's more than I'm willing to pay as an enthusiast and if I was a legit pro there are better options out there. Had it been half that price. Maybe.
Would you use a shoulder rig after watching this??
Yes about to test out the Edelkrone one so will be good to compare them :)
Someone is posing as you telling me I've won a camera prize. Check my comment above.
Hey Sam, legitimately how easy is it to pull focus with the pivot, manual vs wireless follow focus? Seems like it doesn’t have a perfect solution on this v1. Did PolarPro tell you much about a second version?
I’ve shot with a shoulder rig for four years and I find that the choice of equipment a highly personal. I have parts from at least ten different brands. Nearly every piece is made by a different company. It’s all about customizing it to make it the most functional for you.
The one thing nearly every company doesn’t think about is putting rubber bumpers on the bottom of the handles. Metal or any other material will get shredded in no time just by setting it down.
I used a lot of rigs in this style early in my career, they can be handy, but over time I've shifted more and more into rig solutions that can hug the camera profile more. using cages or cage extensions that have rosette mounts so I can just attach handle to cage, and using shoulder pads that can be attached right under the the camera's center of gravity. I found that units that keep the camera's weight forward like this one seems to in Sam's shown configuration tend to only help with stability for a short time as I'm doing more work with my arms than letting the camera's weight set on my center of gravity. Granted something like this might be the perfect setup if you're using a camera you can set back further or if you have a big extended v mount battery system you can put on the back over the shoulder rest to better distribute the weight. For run and gun smaller profile shooting on my everyday carry mirrorless I've shifted to a setup that kind of reminds me of a circa 1960's home enthusiast rig, where I'll put a bottom handle on the camera and operate with the weight pressing against my shoulder/chest, something like the mantis pod works very well for a modern version of this kind of setup.
Great review Sam. The only issue I see here however, is that the camera is still very much leaning forward. This puts a lot of strain on your arms. Ideally, camera should be sitting on the shoulder itself, with center of gravity.
Is that a fault of the rig construction?
Nice video probably my next buy after the S5 (over Gh6 cheaper with 20-60)...need to stop looking at your channel you have a natural talent to sale stuff we probably never know we needed before you put it out 😂😂😂😂
😂 I am sorry, but also not sorry! 😛🙏🏻🎥 thanks for watching. It’s a great rig isn’t it.
And there's the bridge .............. all the gear and no idea springs to mind for ME (well maybe some idea) but Sam you are all the gear and loads of ideas !
Haha thanks buddy! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 that bridge is a cool spot. And you do have all the ideas
@@SamHolland love you 😍
I take my fluid head of my tripod and use the handle on my shoulder. It works a treat for quick interviews where setting up a tripod is messy but you know its to long to hand hold.
Great and enthusiastic review which I watched with great interest as I am just about selecting a nice and sturdy shoulder rig for my S1H.
Love the basic idea of the Pivot to pack so small and to be tool free.
On the other side, I completely miss out fully articulating hand grips, and even worse, I believe that the weight distribution of having the camera so far at the front of the rig will quickly fatique your arms. In my opinion, this rig is great for outddor adventure to have a shoulder rig avaibale in any case, but for true documentary or even feature filming with hours of shooting there might be better solutions.
Love the music you used. Awesome video!
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥
So jealous Sam, I would buy this in a heartbeat, it looks amazing, PolarPro if you're listening, I'm totally ok if you wanted to send me one!
Loving your content Sam!
Thank you Jesse! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Good review. I enjoy your channel, and bet you'll be getting that second shelf sooner than you think.
😂 thank you! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I am 189 cm tall, so not sure it would be ideal, as I would mostly be aiming down which rarely looks good. And 800 Quid!!!
you stepped up the editing game in this one, much faster paced
Thank you! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
750 bucks …
My friend
I like your channel
always together.
Thank you! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I dug this video. It was fun and well-paced and jamming tricks.
jamming music hahaha
Thanks Danny! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I really enjoy your channel. I am in Canada and when I click on the links you provide on Amazon it takes me to a bunch of products. Could you make a list of your main gear and post it? Thanks mate!
Hi. Thank you. That’s strange. Maybe some of the links need updating… I’ll check it out. It should re-direct you to Canada Amazon. 🙏🏻🎥🤩
@@SamHolland That'll be great, thanks. Are you planning on comparing Gh6 with Canon R6? I can't decide between the two for video.
Sam, have you used the smallrig video lights?
Hi. Yes I have. Here’s a short video th-cam.com/users/shorts4RV19UTWUws?feature=share
Let me know if you have any questions 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Tilta lightweight shoulder rig looks cooler and cost 300usd
That was a great video . Then i checked the price point ... I mean it's z great product , love the pad but that seems a lot compared to even the 100€ smallrig one ... Which basically do the same expect the pad ...
Thank you. I know what you mean. It’s definitely a specialty product that has a use case but bringing the price down WOULD encourage more people to use one or even try one. 🎥
Have you had any experience with Kondor Blue's newer shoulder rig? I'd love to see a comparison between that and the PolarPro.
I’ll see if I can get hold of one 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Just looked up the CondorBlue on their website, and I immediately fell in love with this 1st class maschined silvery alloy - whow, that drives up my engineer's heartbeat up in less than a second!
I’ll have to check it out
Who sells this, particularly in London?
Does anyone know if that is a Polar Pro Matte Box? Cheers!
Can it hold a DVX 200?
3:52 Why "WHOOSE" the Polar Pro Pivot?!?
NOOOO! 😱😱😱 horrified! 😂😂 how did I miss this after a million checks.
@@SamHolland We all do it sometimes. 😆😇
🙏🏻
A new favourite thing 🤣🤣🤣👌... 10 out of 10 for enthusiasm 🤣🤣
😂🙏🏻 thank you! 🎥🤩
That shoulder rig looks weird from run and gun shooter's point of view ;) However, will be helpful for its specific target audience. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏🏻🎥
Why do you say that ? Could you add more information about what it's weird ? I'm looking for building a shoulder rig and try to learn how to =)
@@josselinpradel6323 @Josselin Pradel It's excessive or unnecessary equipment for travelers looking for a compact kit. If you think it's what you need for a type of filming you do then it's true for you. Be yourself and don't pay attention to other people's opinions - live full life, man ;) I just feel it's weird piece of equipment for me. Nothing bad about this specific brand. Have a great day!
Its £800 why is that a problem? Because that's more than I'm willing to pay as an enthusiast and if I was a legit pro there are better options out there. Had it been half that price. Maybe.
Those muggles don’t know anything 😂
😂😂 they’ll never know! 😛🎥
It does 100% look cool
But maybe a bit too cool for me 😂😂😂
😂 I think that would work perfectly for Kate when she’s filming you! 🎥
@@SamHolland god it would be awesome if I could get Kate to do the filming :D
She will one day
I am just going to put this here
Monopod
there - i said it.
(doesn't impress clients though!)
The fact that this gear is pretty expansive. More than 700 bucks for a should rig. Is'nt that a little bit too much ?
I know what you mean but it’s a specialist piece of equipment… if you need it, you need it. Like a drone, or a gimbal. 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Lots of bad reviews from people who have bought it
That’s a shame. I love it 🤩
@@SamHollandgood to hear! I'm still thinking of getting it. Nice review btw👍🏾
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻🎥
$800........ lmao!
Sooo expensive... get a mic or a second cam... or a lens...