GINI cage for GH1, GH2

feha

@kingmixer , the pricing policy is strange, you get more for less :-)

kingmixer

Well, I can confirm – I did in fact get my cage. Haven't had a chance to go over it much and use it in the field, though. I can say that my Jag35 rail system doesn't fit with the cage (I didn't necessarily expect it to), So if anyone knows of a rail mount that will fit under this, please let me know.

IvanUskokovic

@kingmixer - Fantastic. Congrats. Thanks for the update.

rockroadpix

I have the redrock dslr baseplate and it works. Of course, you have to unscrew it if you want to change batts, but that is another issue...

feha

I got my GH2 cage as rig configuration, I'm very pleased with it.

feha

Here is my short review of Gini GH2 Cage + Rig:

mrbill

How are people attaching rails to the underneath of the cage?

feha

@mrbill , please check this video i made about mounting options : http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/60569#Comment_60569

mrbill

@feha - no, I meant something like this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CatClaw-1-4-Male-Screw-Two-Hole-Adaptor-for-15mm-Rod-Rig-7-LCD-5D2-7d-HDSLR-/110792714365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cbc2a87d#ht_2675wt_1396

two of these should eliminate any twist when used with a follow focus - they'll fit to the underneath of the cage

peaceonearth

how do you handle base plate mount? Is there still acces to the battery?

mrbill

I've bought 2 of these to attach to the underside of the cage - already own the tripod plate from jag35, so that should be everything I need to get tripod mounted.

http://jag35.com/products/rodclamps/railblock.html

peaceonearth

@mrbill thanks looks good! (I'd prefer it all black.. )

feha

Here are some pictures, if you place the clamp underside you will loose the battery access ... The rods clamp you see here is from Gini, and you can ask them if they sell this clamp only ... So i use the mafrotto PL200 adapter ... (last picture)

mrbill

@feha - I have external batteries via the dc-coupler that last a whole day, so not too worried about losing access - it's the lens movement using a follow focus I'm trying to minimise. Really like the cage!

mrbill

@feha - can I ask where you buy your gini stuff? Having trouble finding a european outlet. Thanks.

feha

@mrbill , i bought from eBay , but they don't have it on the list this cage+rig at present time. There is no one to sell in Europe, so i always have to pay import tax too :-( Their new website: http://camera777.com

rockroadpix

oops, nevermind. Found it at TOTP

feha

@rockroadpix , if you check images above the Varavon GH2 loupe wont work, I don't have the uni version it may work ....

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/63328#Comment_63328

mrbill

Has anybody found a hotshoe attachment to connect camera to the cage? Thanks.

mrbill

Been living with the cage for a couple of months now, and am loving it. As regards mounting the cage on 15mm rails, I bought 2 of these -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CatClaw-1-4-Male-Screw-Two-Hole-Adaptor-15mm-Rod-Rig-7-LCD-5D2-7d-HDSLR-/110792714365?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cbc2a87d#ht_2675wt_1279

These fit to the bottom of the cage nicely, and the cage is absolutely rock solid. The rails in turn I attach to my camera cheeseplate, so it's a very quick system to use. This method does partly obscure the battery cover, but I use one of the big batteries described in the gh2 powering post via the dc coupler and a voltage step down box, so it's no bother. Recently bought a jag35 top handle, and the whole thing feels great to work with - highly recommended bit of kit.

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