Barely Rig Pro
The Barely Rig PRO’s minimalist design is meant to disappear under your camera, making it the ideal choice when you need a stable, but discreet rig. We like it so much we engrave our octopus on every one we make.
It has a pair of adjustable anti-twist pins and a wider base for more friction (we call this base the Twirl-Be-Gone Plate). Your camera stays oriented to your rig and your follow focus stays tight.
And thanks to the Twirl-Be-Gone’s separate mounting screw, the rods will stay clamped when you remove this rig from your camera, making setups and battery swaps more convenient.
It works with almost any camera body, and is narrow enough that you’ll be able to open the battery door on most camera bodies without removing the baseplate.
Our upgraded design now features an integrated Arca-Swiss QR plate, so it’s compatible with all of our shoulder rigs as well as most Arca-Swiss QR clamps.
6″ Rods (pair)
Our aluminum iris rods are one of the best deals going. They’re strong, exceptionally affordable, and incredibly accurate.
How accurate? Within .001 inch on the diameter, a result we achieve by custom extruding, then centerless grinding our aluminum tubes.
But the best thing about them? They’re compatible with our DimpleSticks connection system…so they’re not just rods, they’re part of an erector set for filmmakers.
12″ Rods (pair)
Our aluminum iris rods are one of the best deals going. They’re strong, exceptionally affordable, and incredibly accurate.
How accurate? Within .001 inch on the diameter, a result we achieve by custom extruding, then centerless grinding our aluminum tubes.
But the best thing about them? They’re compatible with our DimpleSticks connection system…so they’re not just rods, they’re part of an erector set for filmmakers.
Barely Rig
This is it. The most compact DSLR rails rig you can find. We shaved away all unnecessary material and figured out how to clamp your camera and your rails with just one clamp. The Barely Rig comes with a 6″ pair of our 15mm DimpleSticks-compatible aluminum rods and an integrated tripod plate, making it an affordable solution perfect for mounting a follow focus or as the starting point for a more elaborate handheld rig. Keep in mind this rig emphasizes compactness over everything else. Like any piece of extreme lightweight gear, it can be a little more finicky. This rig needs to be kept very tight to maintain rigidity.
If you want a rig that’s a bit more robust and user-friendly, our Barely Rig PRO is the best option and what we recommend people start with.
Pop & Lock Pro
Hopping rickshaws and living out of a backpack? The Pop & Lock PRO converts from top handle to shoulder stock or side grip, giving you steady shots wherever you and your camera happen to land. This versatile stabilization tool is also the starting point for all of our handheld support rigs, so it’s a great place to start building your kit.
Basic Shoulder Rig
JUST A BASIC RIG THAT
GETS THE JOB DONE. CAN BE UPGRADED TO FULL-ON FANCY-SCHMANCY AT ANY TIME.
You
can obsess all day about the perfect shoulder rig or you can just get this one
and enjoy stable run & gun footage without any fuss.
You
get one beefy, rubberized hand grip that can be adjusted up and down or side to
side to achieve perfect balance. Not sure you want just one handle?
That
said, should you decide you really want a second handle, you
can always add one later.
The
links are fully rosetted so they won’t slip as you run & gun your way over
undulous terrain. The adjustment knobs have ball bearings so they’re easy to
tighten and loosen.
This
rig, like all of our shoulder rigs, features a quick-release system that lets
you quickly detach your camera from the rig when you want to switch to a
tripod, slider, or what have you.
As
your needs become less basic, you can always add a counterweight
clamp,
or a field monitor. Need front rods? No
problem, these will bolt right on. What about a top
handle? Easy-Peasy.
The point is, this rig
doesn’t have to stay basic, but you just might find that basic is all you
really need. Either way, you’re golden with the Basic Shoulder Rig.
