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Why are “top handles” so expensive?
Subject line says it all.
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4 Replies
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The standard answer to all such rig pricing question is that:
1) It is a limited market (they aren’t going to sell anything close to ipod numbers)
2) Quality components (in some cases)
3) R&D costs (in some cases)
4) Because they can (in all cases)
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Steve Crow
Crow Digital Media
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If you do a bit of searching on *bay, you’ll find a lot of top handles, which, depending on your configuration, can be quite affordable. I’ve got most of the Fotga DP500 system, and I found it to be quite well built, and very affordable. They sell a set of handles which can be configured into your system for under 50 bucks, with a couple of added angle fixtures.
Joe Bourke
Owner/Creative Director
Bourke Media
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Cold shoe handles aren’t too bad (unless you buy Zacuto).
Here are Shape Hot Shoe Handles in various colors for about $70 from Adorama.
Or, if you need a top handle for your cage, the Alzo Transformer is only $37.
Hope that’s helpful,
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There’s one more company to throw into the mix – although they’re in China, and the shipping isn’t cheap, the quality of the products they sell is outstanding:
https://www.coollcd.com/coolrig-handles_c909
The owner is very nice, and he stands behind his products.
Joe Bourke
Owner/Creative Director
Bourke Media
http://www.bourkemedia.com
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