Confused what to buy

[vikeh]

It could work, even with pro-sumer camcorders.
400$ for that is a little pricey though. This looks pretty much the same for under half the price:
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Even this one is cheaper (price wise) and there's a quick release plate on it.

Hope it can help.

That proaim one looks good, I need to add some shoes to it though, such as the microphone, LED lights and maybe also battery packs and LCD.

[drapeama]

That proaim one looks good, I need to add some shoes to it though, such as the microphone, LED lights and maybe also battery packs and LCD.

Then why not going with a DSLR cage? (same seller and recommended) I bought one for 100$ in the late 2011. They don't seem to produce the same model I've bought though.
Then buy a simple shoulder pad and some handles and you're good to go.


edit: another seller is offering a very similar model of DSLR cage that the one I purchased last year.

Just in case you wouldn't be convinced, here's something that could do!

[vikeh]

Then why not going with a DSLR cage? (same seller and recommended) I bought one for 100$ in the late 2011. They don't seem to produce the same model I've bought though.
Then buy a simple shoulder pad and some handles and you're good to go.


edit: another seller is offering a very similar model of DSLR cage that the one I purchased last year.

Just in case you wouldn't be convinced, here's something that could do!

With a dslr cage I cannot put my hands on the side to zoom unless I use the zoom from remote.. remember I need to zoom while shooting motorsport events.

[drapeama]

With a dslr cage I cannot put my hands on the side to zoom unless I use the zoom from remote.. remember I need to zoom while shooting motorsport events.

You can configure it pretty much like you want:


My current setup is actually the opposite side (cage on the left) so I'm operating the camera with the right hand (with an external monitor) :



Or make one yourself:


Made using 3/8 aluminium rods. Rock Solid and works well. Not as convenient when comes the time to mount it and un-mount it on the rails, but once it's on it, it's solid.
For the few times I'm using my adapter, I didn't wanted to invest a lot in a rail system, so I made one for a few bucks (under 50$).