{"id":23485,"date":"2020-02-14T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T06:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/?p=23485"},"modified":"2020-02-14T14:12:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T06:12:15","slug":"15-dslr-shoulder-rig-worth-it-frugalfriday-filmmakingfriday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/?p=23485","title":{"rendered":"$15 DSLR Shoulder Rig worth it? #frugalfriday #filmmakingfriday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QmG0cBE5CWg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I spotted a frugal $15 USD DSLR Shoulder Rig from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVpOq1\">Cowboystudio<\/a>  , so I ordered it as was skeptical how well something would work for such a cheap price.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-2048x864.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_07_16.Still002-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the box most of it looks very well made out of metal, only the thumbscrew being plastic can be only con, but you can easily find <a href=\"http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?ff3=4&amp;pub=5575082006&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5338220875&amp;customid=pixco&amp;mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3D15mm%2Brig%2Bscrew%26_sacat%3D0%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D0%26_odkw%3Dthumb%2Bscrew%2Brig%2Bdslr\">replacement part<\/a> for these quite easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-2048x864.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_13_21.Still003-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it got a build in Arca swiss quick release build into the rig, the supplied plate is overly wide for no reason. Which causes an issue when you want to replace batteries as it can block the battery door from opening on your camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-2048x864.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_18_21.Still004-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple fix for this would be purchasing a standard small arca swiss plate, which there are quite a lot of option for online and can buy them for just a few bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-2048x864.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_22_12.Still005-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Also because it is a shoulder rig it is modular so you can upgrade parts over time when it is needed and for its price it is a nice startup rig to work with. Another change I made was to change the grip, as I don&#8217;t like the silicon feel of the grip.  Grip options: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wfQWRv\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wfQWRv<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tZBRmm\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tZBRmm<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-2048x864.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-624x263.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sequence-23.00_01_49_10.Still006-105x44.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing it for a while, the image above was what I end up with, making it less sophisticated and also far less weak point by using less parts, but also making the entire rig lighter and much easier to use, but also uses far less space when needing to store it in a backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every friday we will do a Frugal Friday Filmmaking where we buy affordable frugal equipements to test out if they are worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video is filmed with: <br>Panasonic GH5 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37WUyWp\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37WUyWp<\/a> <br>Laowa 7.5mm f2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tmmyng\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tmmyng<\/a> <br>7artisans 60mm f2.8 Macro &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36VOOLp\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/36VOOLp<\/a> <br>Aputure MC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37VyzPB\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37VyzPB<\/a> <br>Aputure MW &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Silp8C\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Silp8C<\/a> <br>Manfrotto 190 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tqaNw9\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tqaNw9<\/a> <br>Manfrotto Geared Head &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31k24Z5\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/31k24Z5<\/a> <br>Titla Battery base &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Um1NU0\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Um1NU0<\/a> <br>Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/k2EagF\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/k2EagF<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#frugalfriday #filmmakingfriday #chungdha <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you appreciate what I do, you can support me by donating any amount here on paypal: <a href=\"http:\/\/paypal.me\/ChungDha\">http:\/\/paypal.me\/ChungDha<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfad Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chungdha\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chungdha<\/a> <br>\ud83c\udf10 Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chungdha.nl\">http:\/\/www.chungdha.nl<\/a> <br>\ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chungdha\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chungdha\/<\/a> <br>\ud83d\udc26 Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chungdha\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/chungdha<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any Questions Please Join our Facebook Group: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/chungdhagroup\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/chungdhagroup<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Inquiries, Sponsors &amp; Collaboration email contact@chungdha.com Chung Dha \u00a9 2020 Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I spotted a frugal $15 USD DSLR Shoulder Rig from Cowboystudio , so I ordered it as was skeptical how well something would work for such a cheap price. 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