Running rigs

[RobVanGelder]

With my converted III model I made a rig as lightweight as possible but still with almost all functions available or at least attachable.

 

But when confronted with the current general use of the Arri435 as an all-round work-horse I still end up with a rig about 21-22 kgs heavy.

And that´s without arm and harnass!

 

That´s not really a running rig in my opinion, only for very short and exhausing tracks.

 

So I wonder, what do other people do, except mounting on wheels?

I mean, if you have a staircase halfway your shot, you are back on your feet!

[Stephen Murphy]

Hi Rob,

 

Why dont you try a lighter camera? The Arri 235 looks perfect for a running rig, and a few people on this forum have an SL-Cine for their running rigs as well. Even an arri 2C with steadi mags would be a better option.

The problem with the Arri 435 is that it draws too much power: if you had any other camera , even at 24 volts, you could power it from two batteries instead of three and save yourself even more weight.

[RobVanGelder]

Aaah, if only......Did you see the 235 already in a rental house except for trial?

 

I have a shoot coming up which involves high speed action scenes, with possible ramping and up to 100 fps or more.

Not much else than a 435 as a choice.....

 

I looked at the good old arri 3 but that one always has a mediocre video assist, specially for night shoots which I have to do of course.

And to get to 100-130 fps you need 2 separate batteries which could be strapped to my harnass or to my assistant.

 

Sl is very nice, I worked with it, but limited in speed again.

 

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