Perfect SCARLET-X rig - buying advice

[AJ Aguirre]

What about the inDiSystem Bulldog for shoulder rig?

I have never personally tried one, but what I have heard is that they are flimsy. I personally won't consider it an option.

 

[Sebastian Wöber]

I have included the Letus handheld rig that they just announced:
See the related article on C5D news

 

[Lliam Worthington]

The Ikan ELE-SLTH-ENG rig looks like a very promising alternative for The Clutch.

Has anyone tried out the Ikan Stealth rig Doug posted with an Epic or Scarlet?

Also appreciate any feedback on what savvy users think would be the likely pros and cons re Scarlet?

Thanks

Best

Lliam

 

[Jeffrey Loewe]

Whats the word on that Scarlet/Epic baseplate from Zacuto?

 

[Lliam Worthington]

Yeah I checked their site a few hours ago and there is nothing in the new product section. Everyone was stating the estimates were December.
Hopefully they are still producing one. WC will be putting out there 19mm one any day now, but their 15mm is still 3 weeks approx away Ryan said. The Ikan adjusts height and laterally, so seemed like a raesonable option I thought...

 

[Jeffrey Loewe]

Yeah I checked their site a few hours ago and there is nothing in the new product section. Everyone was stating the estimates were December.
Hopefully they are still producing one. WC will be putting out there 19mm one any day now, but their 15mm is still 3 weeks approx away Ryan said. The Ikan adjusts height and laterally, so seemed like a raesonable option I thought...

Thanks Lliam,

I'm not in a huge rush on this, it's just something I'm trying to get a better understanding of. I know of the height difference, but am trying to configure a system which allows me to use a FF and Mattebox, using a quick release possibly but still trying to keep a relatively small package, which I'm finding to be difficult. I do like the Edelkrone system with the hotshoe adapter which would be great when I'm using Lav's and shotguns and other set ups but again I don't want to overbuy parts I won't necessarily use.

The less I can carry the better, I'm sure others in some scenarios feel the same way.. Something that would be almost perfect is making some kind of hotshoe adapter, or a mount similar to what the Sony EX1/EX3 used for Shotgun mics, that mounts on the DSMC system somewhere. Maybe it's a lone request, but alot of times with work I do I'll be using a shotgun mic. Just a thought.

 

[Scott C]

Thanks Lliam,

I'm not in a huge rush on this, it's just something I'm trying to get a better understanding of. I know of the height difference, but am trying to configure a system which allows me to use a FF and Mattebox, using a quick release possibly but still trying to keep a relatively small package, which I'm finding to be difficult. I do like the Edelkrone system with the hotshoe adapter which would be great when I'm using Lav's and shotguns and other set ups but again I don't want to overbuy parts I won't necessarily use.

The less I can carry the better, I'm sure others in some scenarios feel the same way.. Something that would be almost perfect is making some kind of hotshoe adapter, or a mount similar to what the Sony EX1/EX3 used for Shotgun mics, that mounts on the DSMC system somewhere. Maybe it's a lone request, but alot of times with work I do I'll be using a shotgun mic. Just a thought.

http://www.woodencamera.com/hot-shoe

been using that for my NTG-2

 

[Jeffrey Loewe]

http://www.woodencamera.com/hot-shoe

been using that for my NTG-2

Awesome! Looking forward to what quick release they come out with too. Thanks Scott.

 

[Ryan De Franco]

Jeffrey, for hot shoe mounting, take a look at this $25 part--

http://woodencamera.com/hot-shoe

 

[Lliam Worthington]

Hey Jeffrey,

Yeah sounds like your coming from the same perspective I am and that many will be.
I've contacted quite a few companies asking if they have any plans for Scarlet rigs and or how suitable to config for Scarlet any of their current rigs would be.
Not too much interest expressed so far to be honest. We're obviously sitting in a bit of a niche market position currently with less than a thousand Scarlet users, and most Epic buyers tending to be in a different dollar sphere with some excellent options for those with more funds. To be fair, I think I can appreciate while people may not see it as worth bother trying to cater to our niche, especially either with all the new and improved DSLR's on the way. But it'd be bloody fantastic if a few people put out some balanced, Scarlet tailored rigs for less than 1K.

Personally, the thing I think is maybe being missed by some companies who have FS100, AF100 rigs etc... is that the Scarlet Epic form factor is going to be here for a good while. RED's anti obsolescence policy could surely be a real boon for guys who design and machine rigs only to watch them become redundant or greatly reduced in interest in the next two years. Whereas, Scarlet and Epic... you'd likely be selling more of your rigs in two years than you are now I'd say. Just my take on it anyhow.

Best

Lliam

 

[Sulekh Suman]

Scarlet Rig(Zacuto)

Scarlet Rig(Zacuto)

I am experimenting with a Zacuto Rig which will have both studio and a lightweight run & gun options.

Waiting on "recoil" for Scarlet http://store.zacuto.com/recoil-for-c300-scarlet-epic.html

 

[Sebastian Wöber]

@Sulekh I am also interested in this rig please keep us posted.

And here are some other options:
Testing affordable accessories for RED from AllStar Taiwan http://c5d.at/1ca
and the new Wooden Camera Rigs also look very interesting: http://c5d.at/10

 

[Uli Plank]

We have tested the Allstar rig for one month now and we are very satisfied, it's worth every penny.

Just ordered the second one. Right now you get a special, I think there are still a few of them left.