stabilizer or dv rig pro

[Matt Doe]

I recently picked up the Pag stabilizer system.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=388836&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I have yet to take it out on a serious shoot, but messing around with my XL2 and the unit, it works great. I love the pan and tilt (X, Y, and even Z axis movement) functionality in the unit. Produces some pretty decent tracking shots as well with the spring rod which clips into the belt. It lacks the modular aspect of the DV Rig Pro, but I think it makes up for it in other ways. The unit is very solid in construction. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a shoulder support system.

[Michael Liebergot]

Currently you can only purchase it from Israel from their website.

Right now because of it’s versatility, portability, and solid construction, I would recommend it over the DVRig Pro. Especially if you are using smaller cameras like a DVX200, PD170, Z1U etc.

Just so you know Danny Natovitch the owner is fantastic to work with.
If you need anything that he currently doesn’t make for your rig, you can just shoot him an email and he’ll make a prototype part for you. He really does go out of his way for people.

If you like, I have posted some pics on my website as well of my setups using the Multi rig. Just so you know that was with a fully loaded rig (wireless, PagC6 light, and Rode NTG-2 shotgun mic) using my VX2100. I have since purchased a PD170 and my setup is not even lighter and smaller than what’s posted, as I no longer need the Beachtek XLR box, and can mount the my mic, light, and wireless directly on the camera now, so the grip extender that is attached to my left grip (holding my shotgun), is not needed, thus freeing up all of my handles to work with.

You can see more streamlined setups on the dvtec website, but as I said mine is fully loaded up, as much as I would need for an entire day of shooting and never have a need to attach or detach anything from my camera.

Here’s my site pics.

https://lvproductions.net/equiptmentsetup.htm

[Neil Jay]

Thanks for the help. I will be ordering the DVMultirig today.
Neil

[Michael Liebergot]

Trust me you’ll love it, and be up and running in no time at all.
BTW, mention to Danny that you heard about it from me (Michael Liebergot) as I try to let him know that I am spreading the word of his great products.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about usage or setup.

Happy shooting and happy holidays,
Michael Liebergot
LVProductions

[Neil Jay]

Thanks, I will let him know.

[Markwoods]

I have tried all of them for my HVX and ended up with the DVMultiRig. What I like about it is the versatility of using it as a shoulder braced support for more “calm”shoots and as a very dynamic kind of stabilizer when using only two grips, No shoulder brace with the aid of the elastic support pod. what is called “Stabilizer Plus” in the manual. I did’t realize, until I tried it, how much a shoulder brace is transfering walking shakes to the camera ! I always thought that a shoulder support helps smoth walking shoots, It turned out the opposite. in the Stabilizer plus mode it is very easy to achieve quit smoth walking shoots while panning, shooting side ways (e.g. Pag shoulder brace support),making small crane adjustments, tilts and even lock the pod springs for a very steady fix shoot. Recomanded.

Problem is I am about to shoot now with a heavy HVX-900 fully loded, Too heavy for me. Wish there was a solution to support this load.