Weapon on Shoulder?

[Kemalettin Sert]

How do you guys use Weapon on shoulder? I would like to see some photos and rigs.Still having balance problems like Epic?

 

[Jarek Zabczynski]

I have a "Franken-clutch" I made from bits of about every accessory maker we know.

ET Mantis shoulderpad
Red dovetail plate
Allstar handles
Red collarbone and dogbones
Berkey chest and back pads

Also some bits from Wooden Camera and Smallrig to cobble it together.

I can literally let go of it with both hands if I need to and it stays put on my shoulder.

 

[Taylor Morrison]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?143340-Weapon-Handheld

not a solution for balance but if I keep the camera light and wedge my shoulder on this pad it works for a while. I'm on and off a tripod most days a lot, so I need to keep the fussing around with rigs to a minimum.

 

[Matt Hall]

I'm still waiting for my camera, but I think Phil's solution back in the day looks perfect. Essentially it's a clutch with the shoulder pad in a different position. It allows for the camera to be switched to a tripod and keep the rails, matte box, etc.

 

[A. Clint Litton]

Taylor, I think your bracket is great...will be especially nice with an OMOD or something on the back, so you can stick a shoulder pad via velcro on the bottom without obstructing vents.

PS. the Letus MCS shoulder pad is the bees knees for anyone looking for a nice pad, really cradles the shoulder and adds very little weight. Been using it on Alexa handheld jobs with 40lb+ cameras and it's a godsend.

 

[Taylor Morrison]

Clint,

Exactly the idea! And yes that Letus shoulder pad is a wonder. I used it with my Epic and velcro. Looking forward to using it again once my revolt expander gets in!