Scorpion Plate : A New DSLR Rig
I am always looking for improvements and alternatives to
equipment out on the market which can provide as good or better results than
industry standards. The Scorpion plate is a full adjustable DSLR rig which can
give you many options to your video filming needs. I like being able to change configurations on the fly and I like
I can use it in a host of applications for my video/film work.
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| Scorpion Rig |
The system is based upon a plate with a number of threaded
holes on all sides to allow a variety of attachment points which you can add
the popular magic articulating
arms. With the plate you just add a
Monfrotto 577 quick release or the Calumet compatible equivalent, if you are
looking for more savings. The unit can use the shoulder brace for more
stability and you can easily make it compatible
to slide from one rig to a tripod using Monfrotto video heads.
Scorpion Plate - PhotoZblog from
Anthony Zeh on
Vimeo.
If you like this design you can always go with a similar
design by Cinevate which has a system which is nice, but too costly for me. For
just over the cost of the base plate of their Simplis release plate, I built
this whole system. One of their nice
adjustable arms runs about $110 compared to an articulaing arm at about $25.
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| 3 Arm Shoulder Rig |
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| Fig Rig |
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| Parts of the Scorpion rig |
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| Pistol Grip |
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| Upright Rig |
Currently this is just a concept , so not available in
stores or online. If this is a product people would be interested in, please drop a response.
I am really interested in this design, I'm looking for a rig that will allow top handle AND 'upright' style grip. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Could you please make a parts list? I'd love to be able to build this myself, as an aspiring filmmaker. I've been looking for so long for a versatile shoulder mount and this is perfect! Thank you so much :D
ReplyDeletemust have
ReplyDeleteI'd buy this in a jiffy. Come over to Frugal Film Maker section at Facebook and talk this up.
ReplyDeleteSell the plate for $30 and you'll have your first order from me....
--gaijin in Monterey, California
Love this - very interested. Hope it goes into production soon.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely be interested in this, Please let me know if the parts are ever available
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me where you sourced the parts for this rig? Thanks, T
ReplyDeleteThe adjustable arms and the slide plate(monfrotto) are available at most camera sites. The rest of the pieces (mount plate, handles, shoulder pad) are all custom machined from solid pieces of aluminum.
DeleteI think this product is worth investing in.
ReplyDeleteIf you produce any for sale I would be willing to make a purchase.