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After buying a Canon 7D and knowing that it has some pretty powerful video abilities, I had to start exploring the video side of this camera. The only problem with DSLRs is that they are designed first as still cameras. As a video camera without any type of support, they are difficult at best. It's just hard to hand hold these cameras and get any type of decent shots.
That's why I bought this rail system. I can immediately mount it on a tripod and start right away getting the type of shots I wanted. The follow focus system is very well built and doesn't need two or three different size rings for different lenses like some of the more expensive rigs out there. The DP500 follow focus simply works on each and everyone of my lenses. From my 24-70L all the way down to my plastic, 50mm.
And it's expandable too! With a few more bits and pieces, this system will easily morph into a shoulder mounted rig. It's the perfect starting point for any system.
All the knobs are aluminum, no plastic. The 15mm rails are all threaded on the inside for further expansion. The base plate foot is solid and wide for good support. The camera wedge plate is long and highly adjustable. It's just well crafted.
The only ding I can give it is that the quick release plate has no security catch. Meaning that if you forget to tighten the securing knob the entire camera could slide right out and off the rig. If it had this catch, then the QR would slide forward or back, but not out completely. But that's pretty minor. Just remember to tighten that knob down.
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