As with everything rig related, if it works for the operator that designed it, it is a very good rig! My favourite rig that I have made ever was for my Sony NEX-5n. I created it out of a disused planter bracket for the tops of walls combined with the Sony mounting bracket that they used to sell. This was in the days when rods and the like were not readily available and definitely predated companies like SmallRig that in a way brought the rigs to the masses. I absolutely loved that rig and it pressed vertically from chest to just below my shoulder and it was, very stable and I really got some great shots with it. I still have the rig, but since the initial conceptual days of the mirrorless cameras being small and easy to carry, they have all practically become the size of film DSLRs and the lenses too have become larger and heavier as they have improved. At this point, I think that Sony should offer a video-camera shaped version of their FX30 and FX3 as gimbals too have improved and I can't help but feel that longer body would be easier to balance with the heavier lenses on a gimbal. You'd also likely get two tripod screw holes to stop the camera twisting (not a problem if you use a well designed cage). Something along the lines of what 'DSLR Video Shooter' has created with his FX30 or FX3 (I forget which one).
I'm currently experimenting with a rs3 mini version. Its more of a toy than a professional rig, but as a result its incredibly lightweight, compact, and conspicuous. Wouldn't use it for a professional shoot, but its kind of perfect for run and gun videos or as a second camera for low budget weddings and livestreams
Superb idea, as I safely say using the dual handle grip from Tilta was not cutting it for me on a 10 hour shoot. The shoulder mount version seems like a cool idea to take the weight off the arms.
Great fun to see that also you spent a whole day experimenting with this, as did I. Worked quite nicely - and my wife put the right question on me: "What the hell, will you need this for?" -:)
This rig is insanely brilliant ! Some how if there is a cheese plate to mount the gimbal that with 15mm rod clamp it can be one option too , and probably can addon additional screw and quarter thread screw for light.
Can you post some unedited footage shot with this rig? I'm curious if the bounce typically found with handheld gimbals is minimized by laying it horizontally.
Do you have some of the components that you can name and what you used as if we wanted to try and replicate what you have created? I love the features of the shoulder mount which is what I use with a regular high end video camera. Would love to have something similar for a DSR or smaller video cameras.
I also have the advanced ring from Tilta and therefore the control handle but where did you get the connector for the control handle to Nato rail? as Tilta don't sell it separately? Its included in the 2 Handed grip but you would have to buy the whole kit.Excellent Video BTW.
Not a NATO rail, it’s my RS2 rear handle with a 1/4” thread at the back that I just screwed into one of the attachments that came with the Tilta handle.
The Ninja out in front added more front heaviness, and I can see the camera monitor perfectly where it is. Easy enough to move it if visibility becomes an issue. The camera monitor is bigger and better than most I've used for the last 20 years, so I can cope with it very well.
Super clean build. This is the best one I've seen so far.
Glad you like it!
As with everything rig related, if it works for the operator that designed it, it is a very good rig! My favourite rig that I have made ever was for my Sony NEX-5n. I created it out of a disused planter bracket for the tops of walls combined with the Sony mounting bracket that they used to sell. This was in the days when rods and the like were not readily available and definitely predated companies like SmallRig that in a way brought the rigs to the masses. I absolutely loved that rig and it pressed vertically from chest to just below my shoulder and it was, very stable and I really got some great shots with it. I still have the rig, but since the initial conceptual days of the mirrorless cameras being small and easy to carry, they have all practically become the size of film DSLRs and the lenses too have become larger and heavier as they have improved. At this point, I think that Sony should offer a video-camera shaped version of their FX30 and FX3 as gimbals too have improved and I can't help but feel that longer body would be easier to balance with the heavier lenses on a gimbal. You'd also likely get two tripod screw holes to stop the camera twisting (not a problem if you use a well designed cage). Something along the lines of what 'DSLR Video Shooter' has created with his FX30 or FX3 (I forget which one).
Brilliant! 😀
Now I want to go see what Frankenstein parts I have on the shelf.
I'm currently experimenting with a rs3 mini version. Its more of a toy than a professional rig, but as a result its incredibly lightweight, compact, and conspicuous. Wouldn't use it for a professional shoot, but its kind of perfect for run and gun videos or as a second camera for low budget weddings and livestreams
Superb idea, as I safely say using the dual handle grip from Tilta was not cutting it for me on a 10 hour shoot. The shoulder mount version seems like a cool idea to take the weight off the arms.
Well done. Very inspiring and motivating. Thank you for sharing.
Great fun to see that also you spent a whole day experimenting with this, as did I.
Worked quite nicely - and my wife put the right question on me: "What the hell, will you need this for?" -:)
This rig is insanely brilliant !
Some how if there is a cheese plate to mount the gimbal that with 15mm rod clamp it can be one option too , and probably can addon additional screw and quarter thread screw for light.
Can you post some unedited footage shot with this rig? I'm curious if the bounce typically found with handheld gimbals is minimized by laying it horizontally.
I'm definitely giving this a go with my BMP4K
That's amazing!! Well done. Sic rig!
Hiya!! you did stunning ! 😌
Beautiful
Very nice job
Do you have some of the components that you can name and what you used as if we wanted to try and replicate what you have created? I love the features of the shoulder mount which is what I use with a regular high end video camera. Would love to have something similar for a DSR or smaller video cameras.
Yes indeed! There is a whole list with direct links in the video description!
You are genius ❤
How to you balance your gimbal with this setup pls?
I was curios to see how the footage looks like!
It looks like gimbal footage. However it’s mounted the results will be the same.
I'd but this right now!
Make me an offer!
Any footage?
I also have the advanced ring from Tilta and therefore the control handle but where did you get the connector for the control handle to Nato rail? as Tilta don't sell it separately? Its included in the 2 Handed grip but you would have to buy the whole kit.Excellent Video BTW.
Not a NATO rail, it’s my RS2 rear handle with a 1/4” thread at the back that I just screwed into one of the attachments that came with the Tilta handle.
interesting build friend, can we see some footage?
Of what? It won’t look much different to any other footage from an RS2.
love it =)
results? would nice too see some...
Would love to see a video on your gimbal steadicam setup at 6:51!
Have a look here! th-cam.com/video/cqh_7TF6PeU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6wRKNhqKZ_7T1nu_
PZ lens would be good?
Yeah it would, and I could control the servo zoom from the hand grip controller.
@@TheSteadicamMan I use a Crane gimbal quite regularly … have to say finding it hard to find a ff alternative to my sony e pz 18-105.
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i can tell by his rig that this guy used to play Lego
Why on Earth are you using the tiny camera monitor as your main monitor when you’ve got a ninja behind you?
The Ninja out in front added more front heaviness, and I can see the camera monitor perfectly where it is. Easy enough to move it if visibility becomes an issue. The camera monitor is bigger and better than most I've used for the last 20 years, so I can cope with it very well.