Hmmm, probably a SmallHD monitor, or SmallRig camera cage. It can be so hard to gauge focus on those tiny in camera screens, (especially outside!) the SmallHD has saved the day so many times for me!
It's amazing that this is the most thoughtful, entertaining, engaging video review with some of the lowest views. I appreciate your effort/skill pre/post production with a sub. AND I HATE SUBSCRIBING! But videos like this always remind me of Captain Disillusion.
Shoulder rigs are essential imo. Maybe mention that this one is less than $100 without the follow focus ring and matte box, bc that's definitely a selling point. I've got a Smallrig which is similar in alot of ways.
Another advantage of using a shoulder rig as opposed to handheld is that it makes it look like a 'proper' video camera and not a stills camera. I've lost count of the number of times I have had to tell the people I am filming at events that it is video and not a photograph when they take the 'still pose' when i point the camera at them!
Growing up I watched Smokey and The Bandit three times at the movies so the opening sequence was very funny. Neewer are selling a foldable shoulder rig which folds up into a small carry size and it is slightly cheaper but I have not seen a review on that yet but your review on the focus feature looks great cause a couple of years back I bought one of them focus clamps but never had success using it on its own but with a rig like this it would work
Hey there! You could probably put one on the hot shoe of your camera or get a camera cage and put it on there. There isn’t a place to attach a light directly to the shoulder rig.
I liked your review. I still dunno If I should buy this shoulder rig or a ronin s...I mean, sure ronin is more stable but not the best option with my BMPCC4K, this might be better for it...I dunno.
Oooh both those are really cool! I've been wanting both for a while! I think it'd work great for the BMPCC4K, but definitely won't be as smooth as the ronin. It's great if you want that handheld look without killing your shoulder though!
Sure can! I mount mine on the hot shoe on my camera but if you had a mount for the poles that would work too. You can see my monitor mounted here: czcams.com/video/IQkUH24xmNM/video.html
Hello. That thing you said it was on the face of the guy can i get the whole rig but remove that and still be able to mount my camera monitor or that’s where i have to mount it?
Hey there! I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about, but if you mean the matte box then yes it’s removable. You can adjust the position of all of the pieces except for the distance the rails are apart from each other. The matte box and follow focus are removable. Hope that makes sense!
Great question! The shoulder rig has a quick release plate that’s probably compatible with some tripods but not all. For example, it looks similar in size and length to the longer Manfrotto ones but I personally haven’t tested it out. But the quick release plate does make it easy to swap to a tripod plate, but you’d have to unscrew the Neewer quick release plate. Hope that helps!
Screw a tripod release plate to the base makes setting up a lot easier and means you can drop it onto a tripod. Or use a tripod head on your grip trolly for setup.
Unfortunately, there is no explanation on how to change the gear that is on the follow focus assembly, there are several sizes given to fit different camera barrel widths. The gear that is attached to the follow focus knob is too large and I wish to change it to a smaller gear. It appears to be pressed on and needs to be pulled off. I would like to try it but am afraid I will break the plastic.
Hey Julian, the knob works with various different sizes and comes with an adjustable band that you can put on your lens if the size doesn’t work for you. You shouldn’t need to take off the gear at all. I’ve used it with cine lenses as well as photo lenses and it’s worked just fine.
@@Film_It_Yourself Umm hey! The lens gear is not the issue in my case. The issue is the gear that is controlled by the follow focus knob. It is too large and I have to replace it with a smaller one. The diameter of the barrel of my lens is too large and the follow focus gear will not allow me to place the camera on the rig. To repeat, the gear controlled by the follow focus knob is too large. Neewer has supplied several other smaller gears in anticipation of this problem, I was just wondering if anyone has ever replaced that gear. Guess not. Hey, maybe I'll do a video on that!
Awesome vid - awesome channel. Def gonna subscribe! Ive been considering this shoulder rig but had a question about the hood/mattebox..how large is the opening? I shoot mostly using 67mm lenses and am concerned they won’t fit the hole
Thank you! Oh good question! According to the amazon listing for it, people are saying it fits up to 62mm lenses, so sounds like it might not fit your's. 🙁But here's the listing if you want to check it out: amzn.to/30M61Y8 I'll try to double check that and get back to you!
Oh you know what might work for you though? You could get the shoulder rig without the matte box and instead get this matte box that's about the same price: amzn.to/37KYGd3 According to that amazon link, it says this one is 85mm diameter.
Sure would! I have a Panasonic GH5 and it fits on there. I did some research and looks like the Sony A7ii is a slightly smaller camera body so should fit just fine!
I’m sure you could to the rails. I personally have a monitor that attaches to my camera’s hot shoes. Here’s the one I use: czcams.com/video/IQkUH24xmNM/video.html
Hi Spencer, the review isn't for the camera, it's for the shoulder rig. There is broll showing it in use at 0:28, 0:57, and again at 4:14. If you want to see even more footage shot with it, you can check out my short Infectious here: czcams.com/video/O7OkAkvG64c/video.html. While this shoulder rig is not top of the line, it's a really great low budget option, which is what my channel is all about. I've personally used it on several short films and even paid professional shoots and have always been happy with it, but gear is always a personal preference. I just strive to offer indie filmmakers great low budget options that won't break the bank, and I stand by this shoulder rig as being one of them. Sorry it didn't work out for you!
What's your favorite piece of camera gear?
Hmmm, probably a SmallHD monitor, or SmallRig camera cage. It can be so hard to gauge focus on those tiny in camera screens, (especially outside!) the SmallHD has saved the day so many times for me!
@@brycepoole7697 Yes I love the SmallHD monitor! It's the best!
My Atomos Ninja V 🙂
@@jeanmones7884 Ooooh that's a nice one! I want one of those!
It's amazing that this is the most thoughtful, entertaining, engaging video review with some of the lowest views. I appreciate your effort/skill pre/post production with a sub. AND I HATE SUBSCRIBING! But videos like this always remind me of Captain Disillusion.
Aww shucks! Well welcome to the FIY filmmaker community and thank you so much for the kind words and the sub. 😊
Nice review! I've been looking at these.
Thank you! Yeah I definitely recommend it. It’s pretty great for the price point!
Thank you! This is my favorite review I found on this rig!
Thank you. 😁
Wow. Nice video, and this channel is underrated af
Thank you! 😁
Awesome!
Thanks!
Shoulder rigs are essential imo. Maybe mention that this one is less than $100 without the follow focus ring and matte box, bc that's definitely a selling point. I've got a Smallrig which is similar in alot of ways.
Oh I love SmallRig!
Thats a great looking shoulder rig, amazing price too!!
Thanks! It really is!
Another advantage of using a shoulder rig as opposed to handheld is that it makes it look like a 'proper' video camera and not a stills camera. I've lost count of the number of times I have had to tell the people I am filming at events that it is video and not a photograph when they take the 'still pose' when i point the camera at them!
Haha great point!
Growing up I watched Smokey and The Bandit three times at the movies so the opening sequence was very funny. Neewer are selling a foldable shoulder rig which folds up into a small carry size and it is slightly cheaper but I have not seen a review on that yet but your review on the focus feature looks great cause a couple of years back I bought one of them focus clamps but never had success using it on its own but with a rig like this it would work
Oh awesome! I obviously love that movie too. Haha Ooh! I didn’t know they had a new model. I’ll have to check that out!
nice one.. but what about if i will shout in the night is there a palce to fix the lghitin on this rig shoulder
Hey there! You could probably put one on the hot shoe of your camera or get a camera cage and put it on there. There isn’t a place to attach a light directly to the shoulder rig.
Great job and channel! Successful!
Thank you! 😁
I liked your review. I still dunno If I should buy this shoulder rig or a ronin s...I mean, sure ronin is more stable but not the best option with my BMPCC4K, this might be better for it...I dunno.
Oooh both those are really cool! I've been wanting both for a while! I think it'd work great for the BMPCC4K, but definitely won't be as smooth as the ronin. It's great if you want that handheld look without killing your shoulder though!
Everytime you put it on/take it off I get a mini heart attack as it always looks like you're about to hit yourself with it :D
🤣 I definitely have done that! Haha
Very cool. Can we mount an external monitor?
Sure can! I mount mine on the hot shoe on my camera but if you had a mount for the poles that would work too. You can see my monitor mounted here: czcams.com/video/IQkUH24xmNM/video.html
Hello.
That thing you said it was on the face of the guy can i get the whole rig but remove that and still be able to mount my camera monitor or that’s where i have to mount it?
Hey there! I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about, but if you mean the matte box then yes it’s removable. You can adjust the position of all of the pieces except for the distance the rails are apart from each other. The matte box and follow focus are removable. Hope that makes sense!
Good job !
Thank you!
Getting this later today. Crossing my fingers, hope it works out
Awesome! Let me know how it goes for you! I still love mine. 😁
How easily can I go from rig to tripod? Can I use my tripod quick release plate on this rig or does it have to be a Neewer compatible tripod?
Great question! The shoulder rig has a quick release plate that’s probably compatible with some tripods but not all. For example, it looks similar in size and length to the longer Manfrotto ones but I personally haven’t tested it out. But the quick release plate does make it easy to swap to a tripod plate, but you’d have to unscrew the Neewer quick release plate. Hope that helps!
Screw a tripod release plate to the base makes setting up a lot easier and means you can drop it onto a tripod. Or use a tripod head on your grip trolly for setup.
Ever make one of the many types of DIY "steadicam" rigs?
No I haven’t! But I also have a steady cam. It’s pretty heavy once I have everything on there so I don’t really use it. Lol
Did you make your shoulder rails longer by screwing them together?
Nope! That’s the stock length!
Is the quickrelease plate the same one on the Ronin SC?
Hmm I’m sorry I’m not sure about this one. I googled it and they do look similar but it’s hard to say for sure without having them side by side.
@@Film_It_Yourself Ok, but thanks anyway
Unfortunately, there is no explanation on how to change the gear that is on the follow focus assembly, there are several sizes given to fit different camera barrel widths. The gear that is attached to the follow focus knob is too large and I wish to change it to a smaller gear. It appears to be pressed on and needs to be pulled off. I would like to try it but am afraid I will break the plastic.
Hey Julian, the knob works with various different sizes and comes with an adjustable band that you can put on your lens if the size doesn’t work for you. You shouldn’t need to take off the gear at all. I’ve used it with cine lenses as well as photo lenses and it’s worked just fine.
@@Film_It_Yourself Umm hey! The lens gear is not the issue in my case. The issue is the gear that is controlled by the follow focus knob. It is too large and I have to replace it with a smaller one. The diameter of the barrel of my lens is too large and the follow focus gear will not allow me to place the camera on the rig. To repeat, the gear controlled by the follow focus knob is too large. Neewer has supplied several other smaller gears in anticipation of this problem, I was just wondering if anyone has ever replaced that gear. Guess not. Hey, maybe I'll do a video on that!
Hello! Great video! Can the follow focus be used as
follow zoom as well?
Hi there! Great question! You totally could do that if you put the gear ring part on the zoom but you’d have to choose one or the other.
Awesome vid - awesome channel. Def gonna subscribe! Ive been considering this shoulder rig but had a question about the hood/mattebox..how large is the opening? I shoot mostly using 67mm lenses and am concerned they won’t fit the hole
Thank you! Oh good question! According to the amazon listing for it, people are saying it fits up to 62mm lenses, so sounds like it might not fit your's. 🙁But here's the listing if you want to check it out: amzn.to/30M61Y8 I'll try to double check that and get back to you!
Oh you know what might work for you though? You could get the shoulder rig without the matte box and instead get this matte box that's about the same price: amzn.to/37KYGd3 According to that amazon link, it says this one is 85mm diameter.
Hey, does this shoulder rig work for the Sony Mirrorless Camera like A7ii?
Sure would! I have a Panasonic GH5 and it fits on there. I did some research and looks like the Sony A7ii is a slightly smaller camera body so should fit just fine!
Thank you so much, this helps me a lot, I'm actually going to buy it based on your insight... Really appreciate it.
@@siyandamcasi4323 No prob and awesome! I hope you like it!
Great review! Can you add attachment for a monitor? Thanks in advance.
I’m sure you could to the rails. I personally have a monitor that attaches to my camera’s hot shoes. Here’s the one I use: czcams.com/video/IQkUH24xmNM/video.html
Just for the record, it is indeed pronounced "NEE-WIRR".
Oh! Thanks for the tip!
they never show the camera in use, you purchase and its junk
Hi Spencer, the review isn't for the camera, it's for the shoulder rig. There is broll showing it in use at 0:28, 0:57, and again at 4:14. If you want to see even more footage shot with it, you can check out my short Infectious here: czcams.com/video/O7OkAkvG64c/video.html. While this shoulder rig is not top of the line, it's a really great low budget option, which is what my channel is all about. I've personally used it on several short films and even paid professional shoots and have always been happy with it, but gear is always a personal preference. I just strive to offer indie filmmakers great low budget options that won't break the bank, and I stand by this shoulder rig as being one of them. Sorry it didn't work out for you!