Canon HDSLR + Mantis Rig + FF4 + Redrock

[Rick Darge]

Brian Valente of RedrockMicro was nice enough to meet up with me today to test out what I've been trying to make work for a few weeks now. Namely, adapting my Canon 7D/5D to work with my current high end Red accessories. I wanted to get a Canon onto a Mantis Rig so I could keep that same comfort level I was used to getting and also so I didn't have to shell out a bunch of cash on another dslr rig.

It works!

Parts used:

Canon 7D
Nikon 17-35 lens + Duclos gear
ET Mantis Rig
19mm ET Bridgeplate
19mm ET Rods
RedrockMicro Omnimount
RedrockMicro dSLR baseplate
RedrockMicro Top Handle
RedrockMicro batteryplate back
RedrockMicro Mattebox
ARRI FF-4

Eventually I'll add a Bogen Nano Clamp + Noga Arm + Marshall 7" HDMI.

 

[michael zaletel]

Where's the camera?

-michael zaletel

 

[Andrew Walker]

Very interesting setup Rick. How heavy would you say it is?

 

[Rick Darge]

I'd say around 10-15 lb loaded up. It's pretty front heavy. That's why we added the balance plate in the back for a battery or weights or whatever you need. Brian actually put a sandbag on the back and it felt quite nice but def added to the overall weight.

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

what?!!!

what?!!!

I must say I'm disappointed Rick- I thought you knew better...:thumbdown:

 

[Rick Darge]

LOL, what's that supposed to mean Jacek? Or is that some Polish sarcasm I'm sensing.. lol

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

waste

waste

LOL, what's that supposed to mean Jacek? Or is that some Polish sarcasm I'm sensing.. lol

All that means is that you wasting your money and time on ergonomic disaster. I thought you knew better, in fact I know you know better. I'll explain to you how to do it properly in due time, at Cine Gear if I don't see you before then....:thumbsup:

 

[Rick Darge]

Show me the goods Jacek if you think you can do better.. I'm all ears

 

[Michael Hastings]

Shoulder pad?

Shoulder pad?

I'm working on a shoulder rig as well. Wondered if any of you guys know a good source for shoulder pads?

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

I'll show here my 7D rig over the weekend.

Stay tuned.

 

[Rick Burnett]

My problem is that I like to use my 7D in MANY different configurations, so I am trying to come up with solutions for FAST changing.

So far, I use the Manfrotto quick release plates on each rig. This way I can move from my Blackbird Stabilizer to my tripod, to my monopod, to my slider, and then finally to my handheld rig that has a follow focus.

So far, it's not totally smooth, but I am getting there. The next step will be a shoulder mount like this.