OMG that is amazing! I thought my rig was compact, but I love the way this folds flat.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it really does fold up so small! I do wish the arms went completely flat/parallel with the 15mm rods, instead of at a slight angle, but besides that it's pretty compact
@joyoffilming95002 жыл бұрын
Wow! Unebelivable what PolarPro has engineered and crafted with all those little important things they considered. I was seeking for one of your other videos about the correct weight distribution of shoulder rigs when this video came up - exactly the ptoduct I've been waiting for.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
heck yeah! PolarPro did a fantastic job engineering this super portable and compact shoulder rig. hope you find what works best for you!
@GrayGhostDog12 жыл бұрын
I've been back and forth on what shoulder rig that could work for my needs, then this popped up in my email. Pre-ordered it immediately! A pretty slick unit that ticked almost all the boxes.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
that's really awesome! glad you found this shoulder rig and I hope it works well for you and your filmmaking needs!
@RobertoRaymon2 жыл бұрын
I south with my mouth open for 4 minutes of the video because I can't believe how compact and modular this thing is ...after I JUST bought 2 niceyrig shoulder mounts and 2 Arco bags (in which I have to partly break down the rigs).
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it definitely gets very compact and is nice that it doesn’t require any tools! I’m sure your niceyrig setup is great too though and customized to your own camera needs
@TylerLeeKenyon2 жыл бұрын
This looks so nice! Very interested in this rig. Great review Chadwin
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
hey thanks dude! it's a really cool rig, very well thought out.
@R81350032 жыл бұрын
You can't keep doing this. It's so cool. How comfortable is the shoulder pad?. Have a great week. So from 25 miles north of London, be lucky stay safe.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
😂 it is a very cool shoulder rig! On a 1-5 scale (5 being most comfy) I’d give the actual shoulder pad a 3. It’s pretty stiff and not super squishy or large. But I think they made that trade off to keep it compact and light.
@gregoryrogalsky69372 жыл бұрын
Great review. Nice video.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
hey thanks for watching!!
@gregoryrogalsky69372 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin I am jsut getting into shooting professional video after shooting stills for 37 years..It's exciting to learn new things
@TheRenegadeStarr Жыл бұрын
Very interesting design. The price is outrageous though.
@chadwin Жыл бұрын
It’s a super unique and cool design! The price isn’t cheap, but it’s def not the extreme prices of Zacuto or wooden camera
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
🎥🛒Buy the new PolarPro Pivot Shoulder Rig Here: www.polarprofilters.com/products/pivot-shoulder-rig?sca_ref=1814675.lrHqJG4pfm What do you think of this new shoulder rig? Have you ever seen anything like it before--I know I haven't. Thanks again PolarPro for letting me be a small part of bringing this to the filmmaking world and listening to my feedback while designing it.
@FivosVas2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap man. Figuring out a wireless follow focus solution with that handle would make this rig incredible!. Maybe attaching the actual Tilta wheel focus on an attachment and then screwing that thing on the pivot handle? Would that work?
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, I’m definitely gonna see what I can come up with to adapt my nucleus N to the grip! I may try something with the wheel, it’s just harder to grip and hold weight, but it could work.
@jacksp8de2 жыл бұрын
Looks cool but the price is crazy.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely not as cheap as SmallRig parts, but when you compare it to companies making full shoulder rigs like Shape, Wooden Camera and Tilta, it’s at least half the price!
@jacksp8de2 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin I made one like this with small rig parts for pretty cheap but of course it’s not as convenient. That’s what you pay for. It’s worth it if it’s worth it to you.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
@@jacksp8de yeah, exactly! I've made a few different SmallRig shoulder rigs over the years as well and they're pretty affordable! PolarPro absolutely wins on the engineering and convenience side though! haha
@DscooterShopMexico Жыл бұрын
Good gear!
@mhmproductionsllc2 жыл бұрын
If you figure out a way for a wireless follow focus let me know. The only thing holding me back right now.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm still working on some good options for that, besides adding a smallrig arm to the arri rosette like i showed in the video. stay tuned!
@mhmproductionsllc2 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin what model is that small rig rosette extension? It might work if I keep the polar pro arm all the way up instead of extended down.
@user-oi7cy5wv7z Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Question: I have a Benro video tripod (C373F) and the head takes Arca Swiss plates. I didn't realize that the Pivot is takes Manfrotto plates. I called over to Benro and the tech I talked to made it sound like Benro in general uses Arca Swiss for greater compatibility, but it looks like in the video you transitioned from the Pivot Manfrotto plate onto the Benro. What am I missing? I was able to put the Benro Arca Swiss plate on the bottom of the Pivot Rig so I can at least take the rod mount/riser component and put it on the Benro Tripod, but it doesn't lock into the shoulder rig the way it does with the Pivot Manfrotto plate. I wonder what I'm missing here or if there is an adapter plate that would allow me remove just the camera from the shoulder rig and put it onto an Arca Swiss head. Curious to get your thoughts, thanks in advance.
@chadwin Жыл бұрын
Hey, that’s a great question. I’m pretty sure Benro makes tripods for both Manfrotto and Arca Swiss plates. All the ones I’ve ever used from Benro have been Manfrotto. Putting an arca plate on the bottom of the shoulder rig like you did is the best solution I can think of right now. Something else you could do, that isn’t ideal, is put an Arca Swiss reciever adapter on top of the manfrotto plate on the top of the shoulder rig. Then you just loosen your camera from the arca Swiss adapter on top whenever you need to take it off of the shoulder rig.
@palmaestudio13812 жыл бұрын
Hi Chadwin how are you? please tell me..can you attach a black pro mist or any other filter to the lens and in top of that the porlarpro mattebox? thanks!!
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you can screw a BPM onto the lens. Then screw the clamp adapter for the mattebox on top of that, no issue.
@europhile2658 Жыл бұрын
thanks, I bought one! Will be after a few other bits and pieces soon. Do you think an FX6 could go on?
@andric722 жыл бұрын
Looking carefully at the video it seems to me that the handles move as soon as you hold them. in short, that they have a slight play in the rotation device. are a bit wobbly. or am I wrong?
@JasonEdelman662 жыл бұрын
how is the balance/rigging if you rotate the handle (long side forward) and move over the NATO rail? been thinking of getting that SR handle..
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you could definitely do that if you wanna with the handle. It wouldn’t really throw off the balance. it would allow you to position the monitor that much further out if you wanna too.
@edlee83372 жыл бұрын
Do we know if it conforms to the standard LWS 60mm spacing? Wondering if I can use their handles on other rig systems
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. It has standard spacing. I’ve put other grips just to see and plenty of accessories on the rails!
@vladimirkostal20174 ай бұрын
Tell me pls. how can I control the trigger. I have Two hands only 😂
@LoudlabsNYC Жыл бұрын
$800 wow
@chadwin Жыл бұрын
Check out this comparison video. A few other more affordable options kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gs-Dg5VpravKoWg.html
@alexanderevgin282 жыл бұрын
I'm having some doubts about the handles themselves. They don't seem to be REALLY sturdy, aren't they? I like to have my handles solid as rock
@escutus2 жыл бұрын
I think you can replace those. If I remember correctly, the website points that out.
@jpemile2 жыл бұрын
You just need to fold the LEFT built-in arm back up and install your own Smallrig arm with the Side focus grip. Of course it looks awkward having both arms down at the same time. But Still, this thing is too expensive as it is aimed towards beginner/Intermediate filmmakers.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's true, you could fold up one arm completely and then have the SmallRig Arm on the arri rosette with the follow focus grip...I hadn't even considered doing that! haha! It's not cheap, but it's pretty fairly priced for its quality, especially when you look at Zacuto shoulder rigs.
@gaboguerra9502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Can the front side handles turn upside up ? (to hold with an easy rig)
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
yes! the front grips can rotate fully 360 degree around. so if you need them to point up instead of down, you could do that.
@gaboguerra9502 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin thanks so much
@ekphotography2 жыл бұрын
Seems a little gimmicky and for sure the price will be high. But thanks for showing it.
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I don’t really find it gimmicky. 🤷🏼♂️ It’s pretty well thought out engineering honestly. The price is high when compared to SmallRig, but when you look at Shape shoulder rigs-this is a steal!
@ekphotography2 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin sorry, I was not trying to be rude, but although a good idea for some, not sure about it myself. Shape was always too expensive, bulky, heavy and I never like their products.
@DeadlySpoon122 жыл бұрын
Net little rig but really over the top expensive
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
It's certainly not cheap, but it is high quality. If you travel and use shoulder rigs a lot, it may be worth the investment.
@DeadlySpoon122 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin ahh yes, high risk=high reward.
@RockstarCinema2 жыл бұрын
One word $800? ….your paying for the name that’s it !!! Shame on your polar pro
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
I've already commented this a few times, but I'll do it again haha! It's not cheap by any means--However, when compared to other popular shoulder rigs from Zacuto, Shape, Wooden Camera, etc. it's actually more affordable! 🤷♂ Some of them are up to $2,500 Yikes! www.zacuto.com/collections/next-gen-recoil-shoulder-rigs?page=1&grid_list=grid-view
@philippemariloussian52182 жыл бұрын
I would highly recommended that you grab a chair before you open the price’s page on their website…….SAFETY FIRST !!!
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣 Safety first! Yeah, it's got some sticker shock at first. But, when you compare to Shape or Zacuto rigs, it's very reasonable.
@airavearentertainment91862 жыл бұрын
Um… this shoulder rig is $800.
@matino7172 жыл бұрын
LOL +700$ not thinking of follow focus... directly showing how much overpriced it is...
@chadwin2 жыл бұрын
I did talk with them about the ability to add a follow focus during R&D and for the moment it sounded like they wanted to focus more on having the manual focus wheel up top on the 15mm rails only. Maybe in a V2 they'll add a mount for it on the handles. that's what I'm hoping!
@matino7172 жыл бұрын
@@chadwin Proving my point... if R&D was decided & set that price...... I go straight to competition.
@dtunes772 жыл бұрын
I like it but the can’t get 800 of my dollars for this. NOPE!!!! Nice video though.
@RockstarCinema2 жыл бұрын
Right that’s mad expensive your only phong for the name brand I can’t wait for another company to make a knock off that does the same exact thing I’m not brand loyal at all I’m all about value. This cool but not worth the price.