The State of the Shoulder Rig

Olof's notes on the progress of a new shoulder brace below.

Here are some Photos of the current Beta version of the "Uni Bracket", It still need some tweaking and I am working on using lighter materials. This is on an AF100.

This is only a test version, not the final that will be all black anodized and will have an option for a "tail hook" for the VCT-14 plate. It works well with just the front wedge though on the TA-100.

The balance is very good, according to Sharyn, I find it needs a bit more tweaking of the shoulder pad, final version may be optional wood, but I will have a lighter formed aluminum version as well.

I am using IDX batts to run the camera NanoFlash and on cam eyelight etc. The bracket in the back can hold all those and is adjustable L-R to balance the rig.

The wooden handle in these shots is mounted on my body mount version. I have a very adjustable version that mounts to the rails as well and this allows for low mounting as well.

I am using IDX batts to run the camera NanoFlash and on cam eyelight etc. The bracket in the back can hold all those and is adjustable L-R to balance the rig.

The wooden handle in these shots is mounted on my body mount version it has a start/stop record button for your thumb. I have a very adjustable version that mounts to the rails as well and this allows for low mounting as well.