Digital SLR Camera Rig?

Octet

Hello,
I have just been looking at some pictures of camera rigs for DSLR cameras. They look great and can make anyone look like a professional but why would you need one when taking pictures? I fully understand if you would be running up and down but why would you need one when the aim of the game is to keep it still?

I have a Canon EOS 550D and even though I am going against what I have said I think I may get one but before I do I want to know what it would actually help with?

Thank you
Bad Boy

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By 'rig' do you mean a device used when shooting video with a dSLR? Do you have a link you can share with us?

When shooting still images of sports and using a lens 300 mm or longer, most sports photographers use a monopod and maybe IS or VR lenses.

Here is an example of a shot using a monopod

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view&current=iHUS_9538Cornerii.jpg

If your true goal is to "look professional", then you will need to trade your Canon 550D for a 1Ds, Mark III or Nikon D3s and a few long lenses

Camera rig/tool name or company?

hcfielden

So a while back, i saw this awesome camera rig that changed into a bunch of different tools, like a dolly, a slider, etc. it was pretty small, and yellow. The video for it was a young man setting it up on different objects for different scenarios. Does anyone know what this is? i've searched and searched through my history, but can't find it.

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DSLR video rigs are made by a bunch of different companies such as Red Rock Micro, Opteka, and a bunch of other ones. Just google "DSLR video rig" and you'll find what you want.

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Where to buy a DSLR Rig Multi-functional Shoulder Mount ?

dslr camera rig image

vekky

Recently I have brought a dslr camera, but I want to buy a camera accessories that can help my shooting without feeling tired. I find the dslr rig shoulder mount is helpful,but I don't know where to buy a cheap dslr rig shoulder mount, what I should do?

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B&H Photo sells them, but NONE of them are cheap.

If you wanted cheap, you needed to buy a consumer level camcorder that shoots Full HD and has a 40x optical zoom for under $130

Why do filmmakers prefer DSLR Cameras instead of Camcorders?

Mikey

I have noticed this lately and I am just curious to why filmmakers prefer DSLR style cameras instead of Camcorder style Camcorders. It just seems quite odd to me :/
Thanks!

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These things are a matter of opinion, there are pros and cons to different styles of cameras and what you have to do is work out which one is best for the movie shoot you are doing.

DSLR cameras have many pros (as well as many cons), mainly down to image quality. DSLRs were originally meant for photographs, so the sensors in them are massive. This is very important because it gives an incredibly sharp picture. They way they compress the images, and the lack of interloping makes them sharper, less blurry and in general more attractive. They also have interchangeable lens, so you can use appropriate primes for your shoot, rather than being stuck with one zoom lens that you can't take off. They most attractive thing about them is their price. They are incredibly cheap compared to an equivalent camcorder, and with money being a hard thing to come by this is a big pro! On top of this, they are small and light weight which does make them very useful for getting that shot that your camcorder is just too big to fit place. Their weight make them ideal for easy to use stedi-cam rigs, jibs and those sort of moving camera rigs.

It may seem odd, your right. I personally prefer using proper cinema cameras (the Red Epic is my favourite), but they simply do cost far too much for a lot of people. DSLRs are used more because they are cheap and easy to get hold of.

All the best,
Brice

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