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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Red One Weight

Sure, it's heavy, but when balanced on your shoulder it can be handled just fine. An easy rig would be the best solution.
 
As Matt mentioned it can definitely be done.
That weight is not too different from the setup used on reality shows shooting on 2/3" shoulder ENG rigs and a camera person
can easily do a 45-60 minute take if not more.
I've been shooting a bit of documentary handheld on my R1 and have definitely had run and gun takes that were similar.

Like what Matt said, balance is key. The RED shoulder dovetail is actually pretty good at helping to get the camera balanced properly on your shoulder. Also helps to shoot on lighter still lenses with a Canon EF Birger Mount or a Nikon adapter.
Stripping the camera down to what you truly need also helps so you might have to compromise on the matte box.
Being in shape obviously helps. Develop those stomach and lower back muscles.

Brian Timmons
BRITIM/MEDIA
 
An EasyRig is the key. It makes that camera as light as a feather.

:-)

Stephen
 
Personally, I think the whole weight thing on the R1MX is a bit blown out of proportion... Sure, it's big and pretty heavy when rigged up. But so is any other cinema camera. With lens, rails, mattebox, follow focus and/or lens motors, lockit box, big V-lock battery, scratch audio mic etc. you might end up with a 15 kg rig on the R1MX and a 13 kg Epic setup. No big deal IMO.

I've shot probably 200-300 hours of docu and other handheld footage with my R1MX over the last year, and still alive... :) But as Brian said above, balance is the key - if you're struggling to keep the camera in position with muscle power alone, those long takes are going to be pretty painful. So unless you're using an EasyRig, you need to work up some kind of shoulder pad system that suits your setup.

The other alternative which I've found works really well when you don't need a mattebox etc. is just to strip the camera of almost everything (including bottom plate & rails) and just ride it bare on your shoulder. Gets nice and warm :) but it's surprisingly comfy that way. For a really light setup, you could even try to source one of the original Red One battery belt clips (or make your own if you don't mind soldering some Lemo connectors).

Cheers!
 
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I have a lightweight setup: element technica 15mm rod support, Tilta 4x4 carbon fiber mattebox and a cavision handgrip for 15mm and 19mm rods. Also I have rokinon lenses that they are very light. I think mi setup is around 9kg.
When I have to shoot handheld all day I try to keep the camera off my shoulders as much as possible so I tell to my AC that while we are not shooting hold the camera and give me only when necessary. Also when I am lighting and framing I keep the camera on the tripod.
http://postimg.org/image/ae98h9b1h/
http://postimg.org/image/mpnj80jv9/

I hear good things about the cheap atlas camera support with the R1 but I've never tried:
http://www.atlascamerasupport.com/
 
Go to the gym....I started using the XL1 and the HVX...then went to the 5D MII and then the RED ONE ...its a monster, but, weight can help in many ways...I do miss something lighter for more hit and run work, but for that there are many other options...

Regarding the handheld shots...a good rig helps...and weight can help you get less shaky shots...more natural or fluid movements can be achieved wen there some weight...but thats how I see it.
 
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