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Marsupial Cine-saddle or The Lowrider camera support Bag?

Kwan Khan

Kwan Khan

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Thanks for posting this Kwan! Although I can't give any recommendations as I've never used either, I've wanted to get the Cine-saddle but always hesitated at the price! The Lowrider looks like it will do exactly the same job, looks well made and is at a far more reasonable price in my opinion.

Will probably get one of the Lowriders to try it out.

Competition is good!
 
I have used the Cinesaddle for the past 20 years and I would not trust my expensive camera to a copycat. My Cinesaddle has traveled over 100,000 miles and has never failed to do what I ask of it. From experience I know that you get what you pay for.
 
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I've used CineSaddles for at least 15 years now - including with my Red cameras since August 2007. I love them...:)

I own a Marsupial Cine Saddle, and a Mini-Saddle.

With Red One I use a Marsupial Cine Saddle for mid-sized to lightweight camera setups. It should be great for medium to lightweight setups of Epic. The Mini-Saddle should be very good for lightweight setups of Scarlet.
 
I got both the big and small Lowriders in the end too. Seem to be well made and do the job, although haven't tried car mounting yet, and haven't seen a Cinesaddle to directly compare them.
 
CineSaddle works pretty good with my ultimate dual cam rig:

Ultimate_R1_7D_rig_01.jpg

R1+7D on CineSaddle.

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R1+7D on CineSaddle.
 
Shawn Booth said:
what is the advantage to using these versus a ball buster (35lb. sandbag) ?
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lightweight, portable, Fast and Simple Setup.
Easily... allows you to position the camera upright, tilted up or down

Haven't Test it yet as Car-mount.
 
Shawn Booth said:
Then just use a sandbag.

I am NOT familiar with these products... what is the advantage to using these versus a ball buster (35lb. sandbag) ?
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Bean bag foam beads absorb small vibrations better than a sand bag. Light weight is certainly an advantage too.
 
Kwan Khan said:
lightweight, portable, Fast and Simple Setup.
Easily... allows you to position the camera upright, tilted up or down
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So, just light weight? Sandbags are fast and simple and free (usually found on set).

What is weight limit of bag? Can these be used with a fully loaded 535 or Panaflex systems? Or primarily video based camera systems?
 
Shawn Booth said:
So, just light weight? Sandbags are fast and simple and free (usually found on set).

What is weight limit of bag? Can these be used with a fully loaded 535 or Panaflex systems? Or primarily video based camera systems?
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I would prefer not to carry a 35lb sand bag on a day hike in the mountains. :thumbdown:
 
Shawn Booth said:
So, just light weight? Sandbags are fast and simple and free (usually found on set).

What is weight limit of bag? Can these be used with a fully loaded 535 or Panaflex systems? Or primarily video based camera systems?
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The videos I linked should answer your questions.
 
David Rasberry said:
I would prefer not to carry a 35lb sand bag on a day hike in the mountains. :thumbdown:
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LoL

@ Shwan
I Never Test it over 30lb. But I would say, The Lowrider is very inexpensive ("A must have" Accessories or me) and very useful for getting certain types of shots.

Yes ... please take a look at the video, you might find your answers
Here is more reviews i found...
 
I've owned a full size Cinesaddle for more than 2 years and loved every minute with it. I bought a Sony EX1 about a month ago and want to add a Minisaddle to my arsenal. I was considering buying the lowrider because of its cheap price but the thought of entrusting my new $6,500 camera to an unknown quantity too big a risk for only a $150 saving. My happy experiences with the Cinesaddle helped me to make the final decision. I now await delivery of my new Cinekinetic Minisaddle which I know will be perfect.


Kwan Khan said:
Thanks in advance fellas,

I'm looking to add one of following in my kit and I would like to hear your opinion. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Marsupial Cine-saddle ($395)
http://www.cinekinetic.com/

OR
The Lowrider ($169)?
http://www.digitaljuice.com/products/products.asp?pid=1151

Money is really an object here.

EDIT: Purchased "The Lowrider" ($169), So far I'm pretty happy with it.
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I too have the Cinesaddle marsupial and just recently used it in a helicopter shoot with the RED sitting on my lap. Worked great, allowing for a bit of a float since I didn't have access to a full gyro rig. Just strapped it in and moved the bag, not touching the camera. Worked fine. I borrowed a friends Kenyon KS-6 and bolted it to the top ET cheeseplate for a bit more dampening, and the combination was surprisingly effective.
 
It's one of my most favorite tools and it goes where I go. For those who don't know the tool, you should try it to understand how functional it is !!! Plus, you always have something with you to put your camera on.

I don't know for the Lowerider, but the Cinesaddle from Cinekinetic certainly stands for quality. It is made from very sturdy canvas and has already proven its quality in all kinds of conditions. You can abuse it as much as you want, it is there to last !
 
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