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Post your BT R1 MX rigs!

Matthew Peevy

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So I thought it would be fun to share a few photos of my BT Red One, along with the rest who care to jump in as well. It took a little over 5 weeks to receive my R1, so in the interim, I stayed really bused building it out by purchasing most items second hand here on the for sale forums. I probably purchased some items from a few of you! Anywho, here are a few photos of my fully assembled cinema camera (and yes, that is my R1 sitting atop a Manfrotto 501HDV :yesnod:)...

My R1 kit "load out":
BT R1 MX w/1250 hrs
7" RED LCD
RED EVF (not pictured)
RED handle and top extension
12mm rails on top, 18mm rails on bottom (19mm)
Oconnor O box w/top and side flags
RED Brick w/RED universal 19mm top mount
RED bottom plate
ALLSTAR R1 dovetail
Nikon lens mount (I use Nikon and Zeiss ZF primes; Zeiss ZF 100mm pictured)

Be sure to check out my blog at www.RonikFilms.com for videos, footage stills, and reviews on testing with my new RED!
 

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Looks cool Matthew, I'm also in on the BT Red One and I want to use it handheld. Your handheld rig, with camera and everything, how much does it weigh?
 
Mine is around 45 to 50lbs when its a fully loaded cinema rig!! Its no HDSLR!!!
 
How do you manage to get it up to 50lbs? With zoom lens?
 
My BT Red One in hand-held mode. Rokinon Cine 14mm lens, Small HD viewfinder, modified Tilta shoulder mount with a shoulder pad from a Sony DSR-400 replacing the original pad, and a home-made wooden hand grip.
Not too horribly heavy.... 21 lbs.


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Robert Wauu said:
How do you manage to get it up to 50lbs? With zoom lens?
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Yes sometimes...it depends on how you accessorize the rig....50 may be a little over doing it but close..very close
 
BT MX on GPI PRO rig

BT MX on GPI PRO rig

Just picked up a lens today and figured I'd set the thing up, minus the LMB5 (looking for one w/ a 114 back -- if you're selling one plz get a hold of me).

The RED MX is one of my favorite digital cameras to operate w/ Steadicam as the masses are spread well, and there is actually mass (hello EPIC... ;) to help stabilize the image.

Attached is the pic of the RED MX mounted onto my GPI PRO Gen III sled; 17-50 RED Zoom Lens, Preston FI+Z with 3 motors (a hell of a challenge to mount onto this lens).

WINTER PROJECT:

Adapting the cradle to have a Anton Bauer mount to bring the onboard battery an inch (or more) closer to the cradle/center of mass.
Install Cheeseplate (top)
Get Schneider IR ND's (full set).

Looking forward to taking this to set as my dedicated Steadicam Camera (Saves a TON of time over having to switch back and forth between Steadi and Studio Mode).
 

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Chris Pyle said:
It is from Long Valley Equipment. You can find it here: http://longvalleyequip.com/redhandle.php
I am happy with it so far. Very solid, yet light weight. Also very reasonably priced.
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Heh heh! I must have watched their you tube video! I remembered seeing it from more than one angle because I remembered it with the drive plate on one side!

Thanks for getting back to me! It definitely looks like an interesting option.
 
Got my rig up and running today!
I also have grips and shoulder pad for it.
I have gear to make it a more compact rig also,
so I guess you can say this is my studio rig.

Only 36 hours, looks brand new!

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Stian Svendsen said:
Got my rig up and running today!
I also have grips and shoulder pad for it.
I have gear to make it a more compact rig also,
so I guess you can say this is my studio rig.

Only 36 hours, looks brand new!
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Zacuto Universal baseplate?
 
Hi Stian, Have you found the Small HD HDMI connection to be a little loose on the camera side? I am wondering if there is a way to secure it so it doesn't wiggle. Maybe a different cable with a built in 90 degree plug? What has been your experience?
Thanks.
 
Chris Pyle said:
Hi Stian, Have you found the Small HD HDMI connection to be a little loose on the camera side? I am wondering if there is a way to secure it so it doesn't wiggle. Maybe a different cable with a built in 90 degree plug? What has been your experience?
Thanks.
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Hi Chris!
I do in fact use a 90 degree plug now.
I have also placed a snap on ring to the 15mm rails
which you can snap cables into so they stick in place.
Works like a charm!

That way it wont rip out unless you really yank it.

I can snap some shots of it for you if you want?
 
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