skot_blank Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I have a shoot comming up with the Arri 35-III. Most of the second half of the project (a spec commercial) will be handheld. Having never shot with the Arri 35-III I was wondering if anyone has any tips to get the camera balanced so it handles well on the shoulder. ( I ask this because the camera body seems to be way "out front" of the viewfinder, thus making it almost impossible to put up on you shoulder like you do with the Arri 435) My best guess currently is to get an extended sliding base plate and adjust the long tounge out the back to rest on my shoulder. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted March 28, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted March 28, 2005 I Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Try and find an arri 2, much better for hand holding and cheap to rent! Stephen Williams DP Zurich www.stephenw.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorme Jean-Marie Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 shoulder mags exists but it's rare, without, it's a nightmare to handle !!! after 10 mm your arms will be shaking like hell short view finder comes with a dedicated door but you won't have video with this item. long rods could be a solution but the best is to find the proper mag even if you have only one, it makes so much of a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolfe Klement Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I agree - save the prod money and get a 2C. Every gram will add up after an hour or two. Get a PA to act like a steadicam assist and take the cam from you the second you stop rolling - share the load! If you have to go with the 35 III - I have seen it put on a base plate with some foam taped to it - but it is heavy and uncomfortable. Make sure you have an assistant to give and take cam - so you spend the least amount of time with the unit. thanks Rolfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adam Frisch FSF Posted March 29, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted March 29, 2005 Well - for a short commercial it is doable - barely. It's a beast that leaves you with all the weight up front in your arms. I'd rather handhold a 535 to be honest with you. Couldn't you get a 235 - can't be much more exepnsive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skot_blank Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 So? we are looking into other camera options. It is kind of funny that this has come to be such an issue for the production because I was told by the director ?you don?t light as good as the others I met with but your handheld work is absolutely amazing?. The project he saw was a music video I shot on a 435ES which handles well. I guess the issue is this director has free access to an Arri 35-III for the weekend of the shoot. So anything except the 35-III will be a budget impact. We are looking into other options and I will let you know how it all falls out. In the mean time any more suggestions would help (I may get stuck using it). Thanks for all your help so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorme Jean-Marie Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 ? for me to handle a 435 or an arri III is the same? i may be wrong but they are balanced the same and have about the same wheight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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