Compact Shoulder Rig for Raptor

[vincent kardasik]

Hi,
Looking for a compact solution to shoot with the Raptor on my shoulder.
With Monster, I'm still using the Red Clutch, it's not great but I feel confortable with it especially with the EVF and an easy rig.
For Raptor, as mentioned in a previous thread, I will definitely go the EVF road but I'd like something that stays on my shoulder without being too huge...Mostly for run n gun / guerilla shoots.
I found that picture on Instagram with the WC baseplate for Komodo but I can't figure out what is the shoulder pad used... And of course I'm still dreaming about the unicorn rig Zach Snyder got from GDU

 

[keith morton]

Zacuto shoulder w/ Kameleon EVF Pro and Nucleus M set-up

 

[vincent kardasik]

Zacuto shoulder w/ Kameleon EVF Pro and Nucleus M set-up

That looks pretty good Keith! Thanks for sharing.
Any picture of you operating it? I'd like to see how it balance on the shoulder with Raptor.

 

[M Harvey]

I've been using a Camvate shoulder pad with 15mm rod clamp, which costs about 60 USD, with my Komodo. It's not perfect, but it is inexpensive and quite adjustable-- you can change the angle of the pad in order to put it on top of your shoulder or brace it instead.

With both of the rigs above (and also the Camvate), you face the classic challenge: counterweighting. These rigs are typically very front heavy, especially with the mini batteries. With the Komodo, one thing that can help is pushing back your battery-- I put 150wh v-mounts on a Tilta universal battery plate (which goes on the rods after the shoulder pad).

 

[Brody_B]

With both of the rigs above (and also the Camvate), you face the classic challenge: counterweighting. These rigs are typically very front heavy, especially with the mini batteries. With the Komodo, one thing that can help is pushing back your battery-- I put 150wh v-mounts on a Tilta universal battery plate (which goes on the rods after the shoulder pad).

I've never really understood these type of rigs. I get that its more compact, but at the same time limited to small glass, matte box, and battery. Your putting almost all the weight on your arms and mostly using your shoulder only as a 4th point of contact. It doesn't provide the best control or stamina while filming IMO.

 

[M Harvey]

I've never really understood these type of rigs. I get that its more compact, but at the same time limited to small glass, matte box, and battery. Your putting almost all the weight on your arms and mostly using your shoulder only as a 4th point of contact. It doesn't provide the best control or stamina while filming IMO.

Well, they don't show off your biceps quite as well. ;-)

The only pluses I see are that they can be quicker and maybe a little more flexible if you want to significantly change camera height during the take. Of course, that's a pretty unstable move. So maybe these types of "rifle style" set-ups are best used with an easyrig.