As I've said, the overall quality of manufacturing from Tilta is quite satisfactory. The nearly all-metal construction - aluminum and carbon fiber in most cases - does give the rig a militaristic look (I've been asked by non-filmmakers if the kit is for a rocket launcher!). Attachments are generally very secure, and high-end features like rosettes set it apart from the competition at this price point. I paid around $1,200 for these three pieces of kit, and later purchased a Wooden Camera EVF holder display model at a discounted price of $350 to round it out (thanks so much by the way for your great customer support!). Still, any repairs or warranty work seems like it could be difficult, as it would most likely require shipping to China.

I do wonder if I should have purchased the Wooden Camera medium-sized DSLR quick kit and Rosette Handle Kit at a $300 premium, but I still wouldn't have had a follow focus (though I would have a top handle). The Tilta rig is a bit heavy because of its solid construction, though well balanced, but the Wooden Camera kit would be even lighter. Also, I had a bit of a frustrating learning experience using the Wooden Camera EVF holder, as the large thumbscrew that holds the 15mm rod had to be mounted upside down to avoid being in camera view, even with the rod height adjusted all the way to the bottom beneath the baseplate. Thus, to remove and readjust the EVF holder to be out of camera, I had to remove the Tilta handgrips to slide the holder off of the 15mm rods. Not to mention, because of the placement of the focus ring at the back of my Tamron 24-70mm lens (never do this again lens companies - the focus ring goes in front of the zoom ring and needs to be large enough to find without looking), it's a bit interesting to place the Tilta follow focus so close to the baseplate on the rods. The rods get a bit crowded - which is why I'd recommend a proper camera cage to attach the EVF holder above the camera and, therefore, closer to your eye.

Regardless, I highly recommend the Tilta DSLR rig - it simply works and has to be seen to be believed. It's generally well built, and I would be very surprised if it did not last a very long time before being replaced. Purchasing a Tilta rig, on the other hand, is a bit dicey. I bought my rig from a Chinese affiliate at a discount, but Tilta is officially sold in America by ikan. Ikan's online store is nearly always sold out of every accessory. Instead, I'd purchase their items via B&H or Amazon. As you may have noticed, there are affiliate links to the items in this review on Amazon.com on this page.