r/CameraRigs

you guys destroyed me the other day

Im new to video rigs :) currently still in the build stage but im almost done, all im looking for atm is a decent budget monitor so that would be appreciated if you guys got any reccomendations for me!

Current build is around $250 with most parts acquired used or new at a discount on ebay

Here's the list

Smallrig xh2 cage

Smallrig wooden NATO side handle

Smallrig ARRI top handle

Smallrig powerbank holder with cold shoe

Rhode wireless GO ii

INIU portable charger 10,000 mah PD 45 watt

What do you think about integrating the audio recorder into the setup? Will it be useful?

Previously my Canon was mounted on a floor tripod... however I recently wanted to move it off the floor and foward over my desk so I wanted to connect it to the ceiling to avoid any desk shakes and the like.

Anyways... I have a smallrig cage set-up and a ceiling extension pole that terminates in a 1/4-20 nut.

I use a smallrig ballhead mount I had laying around to connect the two together and provide some flexibility however....

1. The mounting isn't centered... the center mount for the smallrig cage is a 3/8-16 with two small locater pin holes besides it (an ARRI mount I believe)>

2. the ball mount isn't very tight... and when I turn on the camera or reposition it it tends to torque and start to twist out...

I've never built a rig before so I have no idea what options are out there for solving my mounting issue but ideally I want something that can tie my ceiling connection into my cage in a way that provides some positioning flexibility and is a sturdier and less twisty connection than what I've got a with a simple ballhead.

Thanks in advance!

I am looking to find a plate similar to the one seen in this photo on the lens foot of the telephoto lens which attaches straight to the rods. I cant find anything like it as the height of the support needs to be adjustable to fit exactly, similar to a typical lens support. (Note I am looking for something which screws into the lens foot of the lens, not a normal lens support)