Need Help with DLSR Video!

[SupaDave03]

So I pre order the D4 for the video capabilities and have been searching and reading reviews on different products from sliders to shoulder mount rigs viewfinders etc. Just want to see if anyone can point me in the right direction as far what you got and how you like it whats your setup? Very new to the DSLR video so any and all advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave.

[Gobious]

I have been playing with DSLR video, nothing too serious yet but I have picked up a few things. I have the indiSYSTEM indiSLIDER mini for a slider. It is built a little different than the IGUS sliders but I like it and it was pretty cheap. The mounting puck for the camera works out fine for me so far. My biggest issue is not have a proper tripod to use with it, I have not bought a beefy video tripod yet.

I do have a Film City Matte Box and a set of rails with a mount for my camera to setup on my tripod. I have not gone to a full shoulder rig yet. Both of these came off of eBay. No issues, they do what they are supposed to and were not pricey. If I shoot handheld without the rails and matte box I have a monopod shoulder support that I attached a handle to the bottom for extra grip to help steady my shooting.

The best thing I picked up was a LCDVF viewfinder. I have a Canon T2i and it mounts perfectly with a magnetic frame around my lcd. Plenty of brands and fits out there for viewfinders but it is a great tool when not using an external monitor especially outside.

Sliders - indiSLIDERmini - indiSYSTEM

Manfrotto 361 Shoulder Brace for Monopods 361 B&H Photo Video

LCD Viewfinder LCDVF Digital SLR Viewfinder LCDVF B&H Photo

Filmcity Matte Box Sunshade fr Canon 5D MK II 7D GH1 GH2 60D 550D PD150 Cameras | eBay

[tukaniray]

Just like every new item anyone gets ... just get out there and shoot. You will figure out the camera. ;)

I know you and Jessica will figure it out in no-time.

-Ray-

[SupaDave03]

Thanks for the tip I was looking into DP sliders I heard good things about them, but expensive.

Hey Ray whats that tripod you use I like the feel of it at that last wedding we did.