26Nov Aputure Mini Rig Cyber Monday Deal
The Aputure MagicRig (sometimes listed as Polaroid Rig) is a mini 15mm rig used to stabilize small or lightweight video cameras comprised of a chest pad, one handle, and quick release plate. Amazon has just added this little stabilizer to it’s Cyber Monday Deals (found here).
Aputure MagicRig Shooter Video Rig
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November 26th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
The handle spins making it complicated to grasp and the shoulder stock is only so so. BUT. For 38 bucks it is worth it for the extra 15mm rails and all the clamps.
woo!
November 26th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
I have this one… the clamps are so so as well as the handle, stock and quick release. But like J Hanna said.. if you need extra rails… not too bad a deal.
November 27th, 2012 at 12:28 am
You’re using it wrong.
Sorry, I just thought it was funny to say it quoting SJ. But yeah, I also have it, it’s so-so, but it kind of works. My main issue is that there’s still some shakiness if the camera is not too heavy, and, well, it’s not confortable to use with a heavy camera. But it’s much better than no rig at all, and it’s cheap.
The “you’re using it wrong” thing comes because I find it much more confortable to use if I assemble it the other way around: with the handle on my left hand, and my right hand controlling the camera. That way it’s better balanced, and you don’t have to fight it so much (which is what leads to those handle and clamp issues).
November 27th, 2012 at 5:18 am
For 38$, it’s not that much less less than the 42$ that the Opteka one is selling for… not a very good Cyber Monday deal, IMHO.
If you weren’t going to buy one anyways, it’s not really much of a deal. (Thanks for the heads up though)
November 27th, 2012 at 6:56 am
…man i must have gotten a good one because I love the fact that I have a zacuto target shooter and striker for a fraction of the cost…I added my cheap follow focus and camera platform for a low end crossfire…
I modded mine by removing the quick release plate and replacing it with a giottos QR plate MH621…now it is compatible with all my other stuff…works a treat for small event type shooting…
November 27th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
I like mine a lot. The only issue I had was with the shoulder stock being fairly loose.
For the price its a great starter rig
December 27th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Just got one of these for Christmas. It’s my first use of any 15mm rod system and I definitely think it’s a little awkward.
However, with a few extra items (a follow focus, extra rods, quick release and matte box) it’ll make a might fine rig. Great way to start.
January 8th, 2013 at 8:35 am
Hi guys, I’d like to order one of these however i’d like to know if is possible to buy a second handle.