Comments on: An MCS Cage Adds Versatility to Your Creativity http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/ Create | Innovate | Educate Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:53 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5020 Shane Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:40:15 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5020 Mont, gives me stability and weight. My Man Cam rig weighs about 6-8 lbs. This helps with all the rolling shutter vibrations. Mont, gives me stability and weight. My Man Cam rig weighs about 6-8 lbs. This helps with all the rolling shutter vibrations.

]]> By: Mont http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5019 Mont Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:37:23 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5019 Shane, While using the "Movie Making Machine Man Cam" configuration, I notice you go Left /Right (left hand forward, right hand back handle). I know this is a preference issue, but can I ask why it is your preference? Anything to do with stability, fatigue etc? Shane,
While using the “Movie Making Machine Man Cam” configuration, I notice you go Left /Right (left hand forward, right hand back handle). I know this is a preference issue, but can I ask why it is your preference? Anything to do with stability, fatigue etc?

]]> By: Mont http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5018 Mont Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:08:01 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5018 I just bought all the kit available for building ShoulderCam, MacCam, and ActionCam (dont need the StudioCam system). Dealing with Letus has been an amazing experience. At times, when I felt I might be "left to the wolves" Letus was true to their word to take good care of me - something I expect when buying high end hardware. They have not disappointed me, and the system is really going to help in bringing my filming to another level. The hardware, and the people behind that harware (Shane, Hien, James), is no doubt the best choice one could make for this kind of kit. We picked MCS not because of price, but because we wanted the BEST. Thanks for taking good care of this gentle soul with a lifetime of still photography behind him, but just now entering the world of the moving picture :-) Mont I just bought all the kit available for building ShoulderCam, MacCam, and ActionCam (dont need the StudioCam system). Dealing with Letus has been an amazing experience. At times, when I felt I might be “left to the wolves” Letus was true to their word to take good care of me – something I expect when buying high end hardware. They have not disappointed me, and the system is really going to help in bringing my filming to another level.

The hardware, and the people behind that harware (Shane, Hien, James), is no doubt the best choice one could make for this kind of kit. We picked MCS not because of price, but because we wanted the BEST.

Thanks for taking good care of this gentle soul with a lifetime of still photography behind him, but just now entering the world of the moving picture :-)

Mont

]]> By: Derk http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5017 Derk Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:23:32 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5017 Great system's, Designed by a cameraman for cameramen/women. BTW is there a release date for AoV in the UK? And thanks for ALL the great info on your site. Great system’s,

Designed by a cameraman for cameramen/women.

BTW is there a release date for AoV in the UK?

And thanks for ALL the great info on your site.

]]> By: Toby Angwin http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5016 Toby Angwin Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:05:16 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5016 Ah the will live on bolted to the side of a helmet or the plate I can screw down in some nook or cranny on set for C cam. I see a dovetail I can screw to either side of your cage being handy... Ah the will live on bolted to the side of a helmet or the plate I can screw down in some nook or cranny on set for C cam. I see a dovetail I can screw to either side of your cage being handy…

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5015 Shane Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:40:17 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5015 Toby Angwin, Thank you so much. I feel we have gotten it right, and I feel that this should be the goto platform that everyone shoots with no matter what camera you use to create with. Our Baseplate is so cool and versatile, once you use it, RRS never will play again. Toby Angwin, Thank you so much. I feel we have gotten it right, and I feel that this should be the goto platform that everyone shoots with no matter what camera you use to create with. Our Baseplate is so cool and versatile, once you use it, RRS never will play again.

]]> By: Toby Angwin http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5014 Toby Angwin Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:30:06 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5014 Finally someone getting the gear right, congratulations Shane and Letus. My only problems with the gear are that I want to buy the shoulder pad right now but know I'm buying the full shoulder kit later this year. I'm also trying to work out if I can use my RRS quick release somewhere practical on it! Cheers, Toby Finally someone getting the gear right, congratulations Shane and Letus.

My only problems with the gear are that I want to buy the shoulder pad right now but know I’m buying the full shoulder kit later this year. I’m also trying to work out if I can use my RRS quick release somewhere practical on it!

Cheers,

Toby

]]> By: Augusto http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5013 Augusto Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:09:36 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5013 Shane I would like to congratulate you for the MCS series...amazing rigs and something that really makes me respect your work even more is the way you defend your beliefs...You keep on filming with the Canon DSLR´s even with all the evolution in the market...While others move from camera to camera you keep faithful to your DSLR´s and their gear. I wouldn´t choose anything else if I could...I hope that Canon sees what you are doing and values your efforts and expertise in developing their equipment. Keep up the good work so I can learn some more :-) Shane I would like to congratulate you for the MCS series…amazing rigs and something that really makes me respect your work even more is the way you defend your beliefs…You keep on filming with the Canon DSLR´s even with all the evolution in the market…While others move from camera to camera you keep faithful to your DSLR´s and their gear. I wouldn´t choose anything else if I could…I hope that Canon sees what you are doing and values your efforts and expertise in developing their equipment.

Keep up the good work so I can learn some more :-)

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5012 Shane Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:13:49 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5012 steven lyons, the shoulder pad rips right off with velcro which is embedded into the baseplate. Smooth as silk. steven lyons, the shoulder pad rips right off with velcro which is embedded into the baseplate. Smooth as silk.

]]> By: steven lyons http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5011 steven lyons Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:43:36 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5011 how do these rigs attach to a tripod when shoulder pad is attached how do these rigs attach to a tripod when shoulder pad is attached

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5010 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:09:15 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5010 craigc, thank you so much for your support. craigc, thank you so much for your support.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5009 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:08:44 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5009 Kevin Schmitt, Yes, we supply an HDMI clamp for the cage. Works perfectly. Not on the website but you can order it. Kevin Schmitt, Yes, we supply an HDMI clamp for the cage. Works perfectly. Not on the website but you can order it.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5008 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:14:34 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5008 KahL, I cannot thank you enough my friend. Thank you for the reviews as well as the support. I think Letus and I knocked it out of the park. I am in Azerbaijan right now and I just shot a live boxing match with it, delivered perfectly. KahL, I cannot thank you enough my friend. Thank you for the reviews as well as the support. I think Letus and I knocked it out of the park. I am in Azerbaijan right now and I just shot a live boxing match with it, delivered perfectly.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5007 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:10:51 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5007 Art, yes the HDMI clamp is coming. The Letus follow focus is the best out there. My AC's love it because it has X, Y and Z axis control, no other delivers this. Then you add the Panavision gear box in there and it is smokin' Art, yes the HDMI clamp is coming. The Letus follow focus is the best out there. My AC’s love it because it has X, Y and Z axis control, no other delivers this. Then you add the Panavision gear box in there and it is smokin’

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5006 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:09:06 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5006 Cedric Yu, Hey man, Haven't heard from you in awhile. I am so glad you liked it. The extended trailer version is on line and kicks ass. Much more of the story. Here is the link.<a href="http:// www.actofvalor.com/bf3/" rel="nofollow"></a> Cedric Yu, Hey man, Haven’t heard from you in awhile. I am so glad you liked it. The extended trailer version is on line and kicks ass. Much more of the story. Here is the link.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5005 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:04:51 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5005 Anthony Ladesich, please contact Aaron at Letus Direct on the Mastercinemaseries.com website and we will get you all fixed up. Anthony Ladesich, please contact Aaron at Letus Direct on the Mastercinemaseries.com website and we will get you all fixed up.

]]> By: Anthony Ladesich http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5004 Anthony Ladesich Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:53:56 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5004 Hi guys... i really want to go to a cage system, my one concern is that i have so much invested in my current rig... my matte box and follow focus are chrosziel and it seems like the cage will put my lens hight too high for the mattebox (which is a swing away mounted to iris rods... is there a way to make the cage work with my current set up? Thanks Anthony Hi guys…
i really want to go to a cage system, my one concern is that i have so much invested in my current rig… my matte box and follow focus are chrosziel and it seems like the cage will put my lens hight too high for the mattebox (which is a swing away mounted to iris rods…

is there a way to make the cage work with my current set up?

Thanks

Anthony

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5003 Shane Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:07:32 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5003 Alec, yes we are all about trying to deliver the beat product along with Rockin' customer service. I am glad you had a great experience. Yes the cage will work with other baseplates but once you use ours there is never going back. Alec, yes we are all about trying to deliver the beat product along with Rockin’ customer service. I am glad you had a great experience. Yes the cage will work with other baseplates but once you use ours there is never going back.

]]> By: Alec http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5002 Alec Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:27:27 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5002 Emailed Letus the other day about a D7000 cage and was pleased to hear back right away that one is coming very soon. Us Nikon guys need some love too! Fantastic to hear Shane mention there's an HDMI cable clamp coming as well. Those two things basically guarantee I'll be using the MCS stuff very soon! The cages work with baseplates other than the MCS v-lock plates right? Emailed Letus the other day about a D7000 cage and was pleased to hear back right away that one is coming very soon. Us Nikon guys need some love too! Fantastic to hear Shane mention there’s an HDMI cable clamp coming as well. Those two things basically guarantee I’ll be using the MCS stuff very soon! The cages work with baseplates other than the MCS v-lock plates right?

]]> By: Cedric Yu http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/11/an-mcs-cage-adds-versatility-to-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-5001 Cedric Yu Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:13:08 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=5204#comment-5001 Just saw the trailer for Act of Valor in a Vancouver theater! Looks Amazing! Just saw the trailer for Act of Valor in a Vancouver theater! Looks Amazing!

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