Reddit reviews SMALLRIG Camera Mounting Plate Tripod Mounting Plate with 15mm Rod Clamp Railblock for Rod Support - 853

I built [this] (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM7DJuz0gFQyUPW-kImiQ1YUxW1n9Ex5IFJuUgGAggJ1SLD05pbLAdGcSMZBPg7sw/photo/AF1QipOALdLm46ViVucpeQcDssVV3SdZ9KiJQqkzuVWb?key=aXU2QlBHSnRtSlBEVmNmVUc4RkhJREszVl9YNmZR) little DIY shoulder rig for my cameras and camcorder for about $100. It sits comfortably on my shoulder, even without a counterweight.

Here is the parts list (total for the basic rig is a little over $100):

Basic Rig

• [SmallRig® Camera Mounting Plate Tripod Mounting Plate with 15mm Rod Clamp Railblock for Rod Support / Dslr Rig Cage - 853 - $29.90] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IPL8FC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006IPL8FC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Fotasy Rod 16-Inch (40 cm) Long 15mm Rods - $15.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUK1K3I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DUK1K3I&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Dual use DSLR Shoulder Pad & Shotgun Rest for 15mm Standard Rigs - $38.99] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=281140063894&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  
  
• [P&C Pistol Grip - $16.99] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073Z49AM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0073Z49AM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Optional Ring Light
  
  
• [F&V R-300 Ring Light - $199] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJIW1TM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00TJIW1TM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [F&V 15mm rail mount - $40] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMYA9LI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GMYA9LI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck!

I got the following:

http://amzn.com/B006IPL8FC

+

http://amzn.com/B00RFZTUWC

With the theory (have not received yet) being that the iPhone mount holds the XT battery and screws in (on the bottom) to the baseplate. Then you can mount that on the back of your rails. Very compact.

Have you looked into making your own?

i was looking at shoulder rigs yesterday and had the idea of maybe doing a diy rig and this is the rough list I've come up with so far.

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Hi /u/qurupecker - here is the $2000 equipment list I promised [Referral Links]:

CAMERA:

• [Panasonic GH3 - $997] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=261473741407&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  This camera has a headphone jack, bit rates up to 72mbps, frame rates up to 1080/60fps progressive and a viewfinder that actually works while you're recording video (Canons in this price range have none of these features)
  
  
• [Panasonic 14-42mm lens - $177] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7FOVAM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B7FOVAM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  SUPPORT:
  
  
• [Ravelli AVTP Professional] - $130 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139W0XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00139W0XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). It's no Sachtler, but it is a solid tripod with a smooth fluid drag head and a 75mm bowl that will last you a long time. I have one, and it has survived airline overhead compartments and being thrown into the back of my Jeep.
  
  
• [Ravelli ATD Professional Tripod Dolly - $36] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YB862E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000YB862E&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [15mm rail mount - $30] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IPL8FC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006IPL8FC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [6" cheese rods - $24] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=171342834922&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
  
  
  SOUND:
  
  
• [Tascam DR-60D Recorder - $200] (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/929347-REG/tascam_dr_60d_4_ch_track_linear_pcm.html). Best value for money recorder/preamp on the market.
  
  
• [Rode NTG-2 mic - $226, as of this post] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00093ESSI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00093ESSI&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). Much better choice than the Videomic "Pro". Real balanced XLR output instead of an unbalanced minijack.
  
  
• [PylePro 15' XLR cable - $10] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000165DSM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000165DSM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Microphone Shock Mount - $13] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006SRHLP6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006SRHLP6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Wheeled boom for your shotgun mic - $85] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GBE7MG4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GBE7MG4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  LIGHTING:
  
  
• [F&V R-300 Ring Light - $199] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY0J4OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY0J4OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [F&V rail mount for R-300 - $40] (http://www.adorama.com/FV15RMR300.html?KBID=66297).
  
  This will take you to about $2170, and you'll still need batteries for your ring light, but you'll have a nice little setup both for the studio and for run and gun.
  
  I own just about everything on this list (except the NTG-2 and I have the DR-40 instead of the DR-60D) and can vouch for all of it.
  
  Here is what this camera can do:
  
  NARRATIVE:
  
  http://vimeo.com/49420579
  
  MUSIC VIDEO:
  
  http://vimeo.com/53834993
  
  DOCUMENTARY:
  
  http://vimeo.com/66940018
  
  
  There are many more examples posted to Andrew Reid's GH3 group over on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/groups/gh3
  
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your filmmaking career!
  
  Bill
  
  
  
  

I wondered why I hadn't seen an external pack like people use for their smartphones, so I googled. Turns out someone has found a way to use a specific external Lithium Ion pack with a "dummy" battery on a cord. Here you go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IU8OZK0

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00935L44E/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006IPL8FC/

Should give you significant uptime compared to a grip. Here's the video I found it from:

https://youtu.be/4OXD3ENA_UA