spidergrips

[Michael Ragen]

Has anyone used the hand grip system shown here: cameraaccessorysolutions.com

I'm looking for a nice one or two handed setup that won't break the bank and these look pretty nice and the price is right.

 

[Ernesto Lomeli]

These rock!
Camtec and Clairmont use these as their standard Handheld rigs for almost every music video i have ever worked. They are super simple and very configurable.

In fact, the new mantis redesigned handles will probably use a similar horizontally positioned rosset at one of the joint in order to adjust the handles, which in my opinion is a fantastic approach.

The only issue with these as opposed to the mantis is that it does not have a shoulder pad, but honestly i am a strong believer in a gel bike pad and 2" velcro.

it rocks and is super comfortable and quick.

If you do a decent amount of HH work these are a great solution.
If you are planning to shot a boatload of HH, ie: a feature film in HandHeld
then go with the mantis, if not then these rock, my personal favorite HH unit now.......for the price.


Ernesto Lomeli
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Director of Photography

 

[Michael Ragen]

Thanks Ernesto. Yeah its down to the mantis or these. Just depends on how much i can swing this month. I need something for a 3 day short. 80 percent hh. But i may have a feature later this year.

 

[Evin Grant]

I have these and the mantis shoulder pad. It's a great combo if you like rod mounted handles.

 

[Michael Ragen]

Evin, do you have any extensions for the handles or is it just the two handle setup they show on the website for $650?

 

[Evin Grant]

I have extensions, but prefer to use them as they are pictured.