Off-The-Shelf Handle solution from the parts bin

[George Nathanson]

Get two of these... one mounted to the front of the Rptr the other mounted to the top... Viola two side rosettes. Not the the best solution, but better than grabbing cold hard metal (no offense wing "grips")

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

Digging that rig. Like how the handles are forward of the front of the camera body since there will likely be times the lens is heavier than the body/battery. I'm an EVF guy, but for LCD fans that mounting point is a good place to put the weight/leverage of the screen near typical COG.

Sidebar:

I'd be curious if the pivoting arms could be reoriented to support operating from the behind the camera. A typical hard position build for EFP uses a bomber fluid head, monitor top rear of camera body and control handles/grips/actuators on the pan arms for zoom and focus control. Many live shows will stick with more traditional video cameras for a long list of reasons. That said, as long as you can feed a compliant signal to the live switch, using REDs for multi-cam is still a thing. IMO, there's some real value add if I can avoid having to rent a studio kit for sports/IMAG/events/etc where I need to stand behind the rig.

This note is not just for the OP - who may be all about the handheld and not particularly interested in other configurations - but also for the usual suspects who make this kind of gear. Especially since we now have some slick, compact, wireless FIZ controllers that can be mounted to most handles.

Cheers - #19

 

[George Nathanson]

Digging that rig. Like how the handles are forward of the front of the camera body since there will likely be times the lens is heavier than the body/battery. I'm an EVF guy, but for LCD fans that mounting point is a good place to put the weight/leverage of the screen near typical COG.

Sidebar:

I'd be curious if the pivoting arms could be reoriented to support operating from the behind the camera. A typical hard position build for EFP uses a bomber fluid head, monitor top rear of camera body and control handles/grips/actuators on the pan arms for zoom and focus control. Many live shows will stick with more traditional video cameras for a long list of reasons. That said, as long as you can feed a compliant signal to the live switch, using REDs for multi-cam is still a thing. IMO, there's some real value add if I can avoid having to rent a studio kit for sports/IMAG/events/etc where I need to stand behind the rig.

This note is not just for the OP - who may be all about the handheld and not particularly interested in other configurations - but also for the usual suspects who make this kind of gear. Especially since we now have some slick, compact, wireless FIZ controllers that can be mounted to most handles.

Cheers - #19

Yes Sir,

lots of options with a rosette mount, and your absolutely correct about the weight/balance. Shooting some MotoX tomorrow and when not on support I'm hoping to rest the back of the camera on my chest while laying on my back, this is far from a handheld setup (not without an Easyrig) but hoppeing to have enough control esp. for some HFR.
Also, I almost never use the panhandle on the head. I have this weird thing about actually being physically connected to the camera, plus if I had a dollar for everytime an AC, AD, or any of other acronyms you think of inadvertently bumped the head's pan handle...

This extension was borrowed from a shoulder rig

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

There are certainly many ways to operate a camera. Having hand grips - either smart or with finger operable controls for focus (and zoom as needed) - mounted to adjustable arms with solid connection to the body can be liberating. Horses for courses and all that. IAC, your rig appears to offer a lot of versatility and the ability to put focus at fingertip control without having to compromise your grip. Good on ya'

Now we just need a proper HMD for monitoring... but that's a whole other thread :smile5:

Cheers - #19

 

[Brody_B]

Nice rigging, and those GDU handles are my favorite. I dig it!

If this adapter below fits, it will allow you to open up the top position for the red touch, also has additional nato rail and some cheese. Haven’t measured anything but it looks close.

https://www.amazon.com/NICEYRIG-Ext...+Video+Shooting+Support&qid=1633123117&sr=8-1

 

[rand thompson]

You could try this from Movcam

BHphotovideo link
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ.../movcam_mov_30

Price $309

You will probably need a Arri Rosette extension for that cable to fit between the camera body and the handgrip

BHphotovideo link
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...tte_mount.html

Price $43