Comments on: Get Your Shoulder Rig Redrock'n'Rollin' with New Gear Upgrades

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Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:42:13 +0000

[...] of us who are, experientially, more of the shoulder rig-type may sometimes forget just how physically demanding being a Steadicam operator can truly be. For one [...]

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:34:22 +0000

I dont think so, when I let go my C1 Rig, it doesn’t fall down and I can position my accessories where I want and not get my neck in a kink… plus I would like to see my RedOne on this thing… the Letus MCS looks nice but if you like operating the follow focus with you teeth it becomes to close for comfort. Not as versatile as the Cinemecanix gear and more expensive… loll

By: Daniel Mimura

Daniel Mimura — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:10:39 +0000

I’ve had bad luck with redrock micro on a few occasions. I’ve found their kips (not true Kipp™ brand handles) to be subpar. I’ve used their gear on a few occasions I’ve found the handles to be stripped out and then you can’t tighten them down enough, making it really jenky. Also, sometimes, but not always, I’ve found a little play in their plastic handles that has a little rattle. Not, like, where it’ll bother the sound guy, but just enough for me to feel my gear isn’t all tight and locked down and feeling secure.

The blue also just kills me. I swear I’m not a label whore, but I see blue and I’m just reminded of their jenky gear.

I’m a huge fan of Berkey System stuff. I’m just about to get a shoulder pad from them…much cheaper, and higher quality and more customizable that the blue stuff.

http://www.berkeysystem.com/store/shoulder-pads/

By: Gerrick Winston

Gerrick Winston — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:52:50 +0000

@Rick – Have you checked out the Master Cinema Series over at Letus?? Now that’s a heck of a rig! It is pricey, but as far as great balance, it’ll give your C1 Pro rig fits, lol!

By: Dave Kendricken

Dave Kendricken — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:59:36 +0000

I don't think 'abuse' is the right word for trying to run a quality business, 'unfair' maybe, if you feel that way -- but it's not like anyone is forcing you guys to make these purchases. And, there's other stuff out there for even the most frugal of us :)

By: mike

mike — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:56:10 +0000

Hah, what a load of bull.

By: chop

chop — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:15:38 +0000

you have gotta be kidding me. Just go on ebay and get these things for a fraction of the price from China or India. I’d dealt with Redrock rigs, they have good quality but its not top of the line and definitely isn’t unique or worth the price. I’m gotten some similar items from filmcity on ebay that are comparable.

By: Marc B

Marc B — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:30 +0000

Things cost a lot more when they are manufactured in the US instead of the Far East. I don’t mind paying extra for solid hardware that holds up in the field and jobs for fellow US citizens.

By: antoine serviette

antoine serviette — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:31:28 +0000

its certainly more affordable than a mantis rig.

By: justaddwater850

justaddwater850 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:14:18 +0000

My mouth has always watered at the idea of getting a RR rail system. No doubt their rigs are top tier, but is a shoulder pad really worth $200? I really don’t think a sore shoulder is worth that much. Hell, the thing just seems like an over-glorified pillow. I think I’ll stick with my towel burrito for now. My shoulder will just have to make do.

By: mike

mike — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:46:03 +0000

“affordability” hahahaha indeed haahahahahahahah so overpriced

By: JM Media

JM Media — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:41:37 +0000

Ya I hear ya…. I have ordered stuff from overseas that is just as solid and dirt cheap. It’s really all about quantity. They are most likely made in the US too which will bring up the price. I have to say though that if this gear is made in China at these prices then I feel the value is not that great. I have used RedRock and Zacuto aplenty but I feel there is other companies out there with comparable gear for much less the cost. Also this always stumped me… Why does RedRock have blue components? Just a thought!

By: Marco

Marco — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:18:09 +0000

“affordability” hahahaha

By: Marco

Marco — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:16:27 +0000

Really?? $250 for a weight and some plastic around? $200 for a shoulder polster??? It’s like those companies who charge you $50 for a sandbag or those wooden production milk crates… it’s ridicules how those people abuse the little filmmaker who loves to have new gear, is made to believe he needs it, and spends a fortune instead of making movies!! C’mon that’s bullshit! And no one can tell me the price is justified, not as long as I can buy other quality products, like something as simple as a backpack for less than $100… and a backpack alone has pollsters, plastic parts, metal parts.. so don’t tell me you can’t do it for cheap!!

By: Agent55

Agent55 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:05:34 +0000

I’d have to double check to see if it’s removable, but I wonder if just the pad is replaceable on the original shoulder rig. The standard pad is an abomination and it’s kinda ridiculous they’re just coming out with a plush version now. I could’ve told them the original was crap after the first prototype :-/

By: Get Your Shoulder Rig Redrock’n’Rollin’ with New Gear Upgrades. By Dave Kendricken | Digital Cinema Tools | Scoop.it

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:11:04 +0000

[...] Posted by Dave Kendricken on December 20, 2012 • "As a longtime owner of a Redrock shouldermount rig, a recent announcement from the accessory manufacturer almost makes me wish I had instead waited the eight-some-odd years to spring for the package today. Actually, it’s still pretty good news to me, and any other current rig owners, for that matter — because what’s announced isn’t a new Redrock rig unto itself, but instead upgrades for key components for any shouldermount setup. Bump the jump for the details."…NoFilmSchool.com [...]

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:59:26 +0000

Tacky. Keep the adds in the add spaces, dont disguise them as content…

By: Perry Wilson

Perry Wilson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:46:43 +0000

awesome my original rr grips just ripped, but I like my shoulderpad

By: koala_265

koala_265 — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:47:05 +0000

I like the color :>).

Got UPS comin’ with Redrock and Zacuto gear. I didn’t realize the holidays were the best time to buy: free overnight shipping, and UPS even comes a day or two early! That doesn’t happen any other time of year.

Now that I’m Redrockin’ I’ll be eyeing their hardware goodies and looking for blue ads on NFS.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:04:03 +0000

Its all fine and dandy… It just seems since I purchased a C1 Pro-Rig from Cinemecanix, every one is re-thinking their shoulder rigs… I met the owner in Vegas and again in Amsterdam , he’s a really nice guy and As far as I’m concerned he’s the only one who has understood balance, comfort and functionality. Sure their not cheap… But I haven’t seen any other rig being able to accomodate so mny different cameras. And check this out, it’s also got an adjustable shoulder pad for a custom fit. So there you go for an ad… Surely I will probably will it to my son when I die :-). Any how this is the Last shoulder rig I will ever buy.

Enough said and thanks to one camera guy who decided to develop a rig to inspire all others !

Thank you Eric Auclair from Cinemecanix

Hey maybe he’ll read this and send me free stuff