Here's a clever way to take advantage of the GB-R 15mm Rail kit that is typically used for the P&C GearBox. Carl Pendle modified this by adding a small quick release adapter to mount to his camera directly. It's an inexpensive way to add rails for supporting 15mm accessories with a minimal footprint. [Thanks Carl]
P&C GB-R 15mm Dual Rail Kit
paul
What size allen set screw is that and where did you get it?
Carl
Hello
I just thought I'd reply to a few comments about my set up in the video. Firstly thank you to all your kind comments.
I would say to Joe that this set up is rock solid mainly because it is such a well made product and that manfrotto base plate is not going anywhere. Yes it is a budget solution but that is not why I came up with it. I shoot a lot of handheld work in tight spaces and most base plates are either very tall or very heavy and this is none of those.
I do hope Emm and his P&C team come up with something similar and a more practical design as I see this as being very popular with DSLR shooters.
Regards
Carl
Tom
@Pat...
Why did you have to show me this.. That is amazing, i want that so bad.
Pat
i agree with jeremy, emm you should sell that top piece,
im going to make my own
looks like a perfect solution and a new product for p&c
ordered mine now for a custom diy ergocine
https://www.mattworkman.com/v7/ergocine-lion-and-the-canon-c300/
Rabi
Assuming you can get a nice solid mount between the adaptor and the quick release, this seems like a really nice idea for a cheap, low-profile rods system. Not enough companies make baseplates with built-in bottom mounts, and getting a separate piece to mount the system to a tripod adds bulk.
Jeremy
This is what I'd love to have!
httpss://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1Osz0q4HqSSbWZEeUhkQURvSW8
Jeremy
I wish they would make this with a small metal base plate on top, to just have a small, set of rails that could easily be screwed right onto my camera... I don't need a whole cage, or want to stack up quick release adapters.
Joe Horvath
Love the resourcefulness but I have to wonder about how solid this setup is. There is not a lot of surface area on that qr, and the whole thing probably has some serious flex when focusing. I can't understand why people are so bent on going the cheapest route possible when it comes to support. I could understand if this was an NEX or something but that body/lens combo cost at least a couple thousand bucks. (help me out canon guys 5d/7d 24-70/24/105?) It makes me think people only care about toys and not actually creating beautiful images.
Tom
Too bad the shipping costs $15 to Canada. Kinda lame when the Baseplate costs $40!
imgpro615
the kamerar ff will be splendid for this! and I am excited that someone else has tried it and actually made a video!!
Steven
Evan - https://jag35.com/onesizezipgear.html
Glad Carl busted out the P&C Pistol Grip.
I like that setup and plan on using it when I don't need the entire shoulder rig.
Probably only for tight spots.
Evan Bourcier
I've actually been debating trying this for the times I want my FF but don't feel like lugging the cage, maybe this can be a christmas project... Anyone know what brand focus gears those are?