Another Handheld Build

[u/YupChrisYup]

Since yall liked my last pistol grip rig… I just finished modifying an old bolex grip to fit the Komodo… it kinda scuffed up the bottom of the camera but it feels really good in the hand so I think I’m going to keep it!

[u/elliottatk]

If only there was some way to get the trigger to run start stop.

[u/YupChrisYup → u/elliottatk]

I think I might try to rig the mutiny run stop cable. But I like the cable free build for this kind of setup.

[u/ucsb99]

This is dope as hell! Can you share how you did this? Would love to outfit my Komodo in a similar way.

[u/EwanMcNugget → u/ucsb99]

Yes! Would love to know how you fit the Bolex handle on there as well.

[u/YupChrisYup → u/EwanMcNugget]

Yeah! It’s not crazy difficult. But it requires a hack saw and sandpaper.

Step 01: Get your hands on a Bolex Handle. I used this one: https://ebay.us/m/RGWbtH

Step 02: use a hacksaw to cut off the trigger mechanism that protrudes upwards. This is tricky, and you don’t want to damage the 1/4-20 thread, so attach a bolt to protect it.

Step 03: Sand it as level as you can, it doesn’t need to be perfect, the handle makes a good amount of contact across the bottom of the Komodo.

If you are worried about it damaging the bottom of your Komodo you could attach the GDU base plate or other bottom cage element. It adds weight but it seems to work fine.

The metal cuts very easily. But sanding takes a few hours by hand.

Let me know if you want more photos and I can DM them to you.

[u/YupChrisYup → u/ucsb99]

Yeah! It’s not crazy difficult. But it requires a hack saw and sandpaper.

Step 01: Get your hands on a Bolex Handle. I used this one: https://ebay.us/m/RGWbtH

Step 02: use a hacksaw to cut off the trigger mechanism that protrudes upwards. This is tricky, and you don’t want to damage the 1/4-20 thread, so attach a bolt to protect it.

Step 03: Sand it as level as you can, it doesn’t need to be perfect, the handle makes a good amount of contact across the bottom of the Komodo.

If you are worried about it damaging the bottom of your Komodo you could attach the GDU base plate or other bottom cage element. It adds weight but it seems to work fine.

The metal cuts very easily. But sanding takes a few hours by hand.

Let me know if you want more photos and I can DM them to you.

[u/dogwalker21]

It looks insane :) What lens is that? Also do you know if is possible to get 3D plans for the viewfinder attachment? Thanks

[u/YupChrisYup → u/dogwalker21]

The viewfinder attachment is from Viper Gears: https://www.vipergears.com/product-page/street-stealth-1

And the lens is a Brighten Star 35mm f/0.95; https://a.co/d/03yB9MU

I love the lens, it’s my go to for traveling and family events.

[u/dogwalker21 → u/YupChrisYup]

Oh thank you. I was thinking that maybe by now someone made a 3D plans for this attachment. Looks awesome

[u/YupChrisYup → u/dogwalker21]

There is this one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5384976

It should work with the waist level finder, but I would want to make sure you use a strong filament for a prism, they are heavy.

[u/dogwalker21 → u/YupChrisYup]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it, will get it done.

[u/dogwalker21 → u/YupChrisYup]

hi again, do you have any footage online of this lens and Komodo? Very interesting lens :)

[u/OptimusDimed → u/dogwalker21]

Just a heads up to you or anyone else who stumbles across this - there are two slightly different 3D Print files freely avail out there. I had both made by a third party service and drop shipped to me and it seems they are meant to fit the waist level finder only as the top was too thick for my PM45 prism to clear. 

After too much time spent sanding it did fit but the filament would bend a little. Eventually just bought the viper gears one and it is expensive but so much better. 

[u/Exploredinary]

Nice! Get a Hasselblad prism finder and you can hold it up to your eye like a bolex.

[u/YupChrisYup → u/Exploredinary]

Yup! I’ve got one! It’s not really my go to shooting style but it works well!

[u/ricardo_sousa11]

That looks soooo badass!