Camera Shoulder Support Rig Kit with Cage & Matte Box for DSLRs Video Camcorder. Adjustable Brackets & Handles. Fits Multiple Lenes Diameter up to 95m. 4x4 Filter Holders. (FC-02)

I spent a lot of time researching shoulder rigs (and also comparing the FC-02 to the FC-10) and it seemed like that by far, this was the best one for the price, which usually means they skimp on the quality. I've never owned another shoulder rig, but a few of my friends do, and this one feels just as good of quality and (almost) just as sturdy as their $400+ ones. The only difference I notice is if you have the shoulder part extended all the way out, it may creak a little when you pick up the whole rig by the handle on top. I find it much more comfortable and easier on my arms if the shoulder part is not extended all the way out, so it now feels very sturdy. My Canon T3i fits beautifully on it, and works great with my 50mm f/1.8 and my 18-55mm zoom lens.Quality: All of the rods, the matte box, and screws are metal. Everything else is a very strong, hard plastic. The cage is made out of this plastic, and the cage doesn't even bend when you pick up the whole unit from the handle on the top. You won't have to worry about the plastic parts.Appearance: This. Thing. Looks. Amazing. When you whip this thing out, your clients are guaranteed to be impressed. With the sleek black metal rods to the orangeish/reddish accents/nuts/bolts, this is one shoulder rig that is sure to turn heads.Assembly: It came with step by step instructions, so it only took me about 15 minutes to assemble it, then I was out filming. For portability, you can easily take off the shoulder pad/counter weight part to make it smaller, then reattach it in 30 seconds when you arrive at your destination.I would recommend this shoulder rig to any and every amateur filmmaker on a budget, this simply cannot be beat. (The shipping also only takes 3-4 days, regardless of how long it says!!!)

Bang for your buck, there's nothing to match it. Low cost, highly functional, works a treat. Others have said that the matte box alone is worth the ticket price and they're not wrong.For DSLR shooters, this is the (near)-perfect solution. Rather than repeat what others may have said, I'll summarize briefly:-The matte box (with metal flags) is the right size to be functional and the right weight not to be too unwieldy when the rig is on your shoulder.-The counter balance is a major plus. I brought the handles back as far as they would go (up to the base plate) to even out the weight. It makes a big difference.-The cage is made from a hard, composite plastic. It seems very strong and it keeps it light, but it is plastic.-The rig is easy to carry around with the top mounted handle (and easy to lift off a tripod). A real plus on a set.-It looks slick. Everyone wants to know what camera I am using when I'm using it.-A knicker is supplied to cover your lens and block out light as it houses up to the matte box. You don't need it. It gets in the way of focusing and zoom controls. Move your camera lens to the red donut that is on the rig already.-I have a $150 rack and follow focus solution. I no longer use it. Too heavy, too many gears, too many adjustments when you changes lenses, too much play etc. I use a lens strap focus solution. They are $15.99 on Amazon and work brilliantly. Consider saving your money. Don't buy the rig with the follow focus solution. Buy this one and some lens straps.-The handles themselves are sturdy enough, but as another reviewer pointed out, they slip round the rod, no matter how tight your pin them down. I put electrical tape over the rod and it keeps them still without over-tightening them.The matte box wings are attached with one red thumb screw, so if they're not tight or you knock them, they pivot and can come off. I wish there were two thumb screws like there are on the top flag.-The quick release base plate (which comes with a spirit level) is functional but plastic and a little awkward to get in and out. Vaseline helped (really) but I finally changed mine for a metal base plate and it's the best thing I could've done. Still, the plastic one does work okay.-There is no vertical adjustment on the shoulder arm. I wish there was. The idea is that you rotate the handle grips to get the right angle.-The shoulder pad could be a little more comfortable (but, given the price, this is just being picky).-The rig and weight distribution allows you to take really fluid shots.-It does get heavy after a few minutes, but they all do.Overall, this rig is probably the best $150 I have spent on my camera equipment. If I'd have paid $300 for it, I would still be happy.

It took me almost two days and a lot of trial-and-error to successfully put this product together. The distributor, ProAim, sent me an email the day it was delivered thanking me for my purchase as well as providing me with a URL to download the assembly instructions. There are around 25-30 parts to this rig, including the tubing. Unfortunately, the photos in the instructions are very basic and often hide how some parts are attached (I still have two parts left over that I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with). Some of the tubing can be joined to make it longer, although the instructions say nothing about it. ProAim or FilmCity should seriously consider creating a YouTube video showing the assembly in more detail and referring their buyers to that.I originally thought the upper barn door to the matte box was missing, and I sent a different email to three different addresses I could find on ProAim's website. Later I then found the barn door sandwiched between two pieces of foam that I thought had been just for padding. Overnight I received three responses from the emails I sent, so I was impressed by ProAim's eagerness to help me.Despite the rig being completely plastic, once I got it together I was surprised by its sturdiness. There is a shoulder pad (also plastic, and hard as a rock) with a 2-pound counterweight that I found balanced my camera perfectly when I put the rig on my shoulder, and I was able to get footage that was much more stable than if I had shot it handheld.Drawbacks: the cage arms are quite a bit taller than they need to be when using a DSLR with it. I use it with a Sony A7Siii, and the cage arms are twice the camera's height. It would be great if FilmCity could create some arms that are about 4 inches shorter. The arms have several tightening screws and it will come apart when they're removed; I thought I'd be able to shorten their length that way, but I couldn't find a way to do it.I have to say the biggest disappointment is the matte box. It's quite flimsy. There are three barn doors (one top and two sides... they decided not to include a bottom door for some reason) you're required to attach with small screws, and they often come loose and require periodic re-tightening. Considering the rig's two-hundred-dollar price tag, this should have been manufactured as one solid piece (and preferably metal). The "knicker" (the cloth bag on the matte box that fits over the camera lens) frequently slides off the box and is a total pain in the butt to have to continually put back on; it would have been very helpful if there were some kind of drawstring to tighten it to matte box so it doesn't slide off so easily. I was able to secure it a little more snugly using a rubber band. The most frustrating aspect of the box is using a zoom lens and having a great deal of difficulty manually extending it. The quick release plate continually needs to be adjusted to accomodate it, as zooming out will actually push the camera too far back, which then results in seeing the matte box itself in the shot. I have to manually push the release plate forward or backward. I rarely if ever manually zoom in or out when I'm shooting anything, so it's tolerable. But if I were it would be almost impossible to get a smooth zoom with this matte box.In any case, despite its shortcomings, it's a pretty good deal for the price. It'll work very well for stabilizing my usually shaky handheld shots. It also looks great!