30Oct Handy Filmtools Base.X Revisited
The new Handy Filmtools company certainly whipped up a bit of excitement with their Promo video teaser introducing the Base.X video camera rig. It’s an entirely custom designed rig, very different from typical rod rigs, but a design that can still supports rod rig accessories. I still haven’t found another DSLR rig to rival what looks to be the best designed shoulder support or double shoulder support, and camera counter balance. A few weeks after the video teaser was released, the Handy Filmtools website launched with it’s different bundles and configurations which I wrote an article about it.
Wait, Don’t bother looking for that article. That’s all in the past, and there’s a brighter future. Forget everything you’ve seen, heard, or read about Handy Filmtools. Things have changed a lot on the Handy Filmtools Base.x website going from around 4 different bundles into 12 all new different configurations with 12 new lower bundle prices. The first thing I suggest anyone do, is to flip through the homepage slideshow photo gallery, giving you an idea of some different configurations and a better understanding on what these rigs are capable of.
With 12 new bundles, there’s almost something for everyone. If you find a bundle close to your needs, but don’t think it’s got quite everything, there’s a complete store with all the parts and accessories to help fine tune the rig of your dreams. They are a new company offering a new line of products and just a few weeks launched, but definitely looks like they are listening and learning (unlike some other companies) about how to offer a better product. I think these fast changes and response to feedback show how much they want to be a big player in this DSLR market. Like I said earlier, things have changed pretty suddenly and if you’re shopping for a DSLR rig, take a peek at the new bundled offerings and prices by HandyFilmtools.com. These new changes just might be your cup of tea.
Original Base.X Promo Video
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October 30th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Hmm in the DSLR combos bundle 8 is $397.00 bundle 10 $596.00
$201.00 more just for some handles? bundle 9 $497.00 is the same as bundle 11 just with a better cushion shoulder support for $896.00???
in the small camera bundles BUNDLE 03 is $697.00 with less parts than BUNDLE 09 with has handles and a rail system for $200 less.
Are they basing these prices on cost to make product and added profit or out to make a profit on what is a new trend in smaller hear… plus now all the rigs are kind of confusing, I like the senior bundle they had before now I cant even tell what I need to get to build that unit, Gini it is!
October 30th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
**Meant bundle 03 in the small cameras compared to the 09 in the DSLR bundles.
October 30th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
wow. this is really cool!
October 31st, 2010 at 2:59 am
I’d have to agree. I was more excited about this product when it was easier to understand. Prices don’t make sense and I still find them quite high.
October 31st, 2010 at 3:05 pm
these prices still don’t make any sense at all. these start up companies need to learn to eat their r&d costs and quit trying to pass on all overheard to the consumer.
November 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Still too pricey, especially for the indie/amateur market.
November 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am
Hello all,
First of all I think this rig is really innovative they seemed to have tackled things from a different angle. I have been looking at bundle 12…. One thing I have noticed and would welcome other peoples input on this, is if you look at he shots of bundle 12, the model holding the rig is looking up at the LCD, the angle looks very uncomfortable and not sustainable for long periods. Does anyone know if a LCD can be mounted below or can the arm change position?
Ibrahim
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
I’ve been using this rig for about couple of weeks now. The angle of the monitor arm can be adjusted, although the height is more or less fixed. However, you can use their hot-shoe adapter + any 3rd party flex arm to attach it pretty much anywhere on the top of the handle, or on the back of the rig. After using the rig on a couple of shoots I can say that it does the job, but it’s far from the holy grail of DSLR rigs that they make it out to be. It’s very flexible and solid overall, but there’re some annoying design flaws that are unacceptable at this price point. It’s the kind of a rig that you don’t want to take apart each time, so I just keep mine intact (follow focus, camera, etc.) in a hard case, because putting everything together is proving to be a major headache.
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 am
To follow up on Ibrahim’s question in more detail: yes, if your monitor has a top mount, you can flip the monitor arm and attach the monitor to the bottom (screwing in it from above). This probably wouldn’t work very well with a larger monitor (8.9″) as it could interfere with a follow focus, but a smaller monitor should be fine.
October 29th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Soooooooooo the website is non existent. Where can I get this or find more price info?
October 29th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@Lumpy – This is an old post.
October 29th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Yeah I know but it seems like these were wiped off the planet. I always wondered if there was any around the neck shoulder mounts or at leat one that goes over the shoulder with the vertical weights like cavison or redrock has but not at that 600 price.
January 10th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Just thought I’d add, that they renamed to http://www.edelkrone.com/
SmallHD is their new US distributer.