Hey guys,

UPDATE:
I have updated this for 2.59
-the aim control will now automatically point towards the camera
-the script to run the control panel is now an add-on so it can be installed and it stays active as long as the

here are 2 camera rigs for Blender 2.5.6, this is a short video to show all the controls.

they are both pretty simple and all the controls you will need are in the side panel. (press n)

One is a dolly rig and the other is a crane rig - the only difference is that the crane has an adjustable arm length and height.

They are grouped so you can just append the group to a new file - however, you will need to append the python file separately as it doesn't automatically get appended in the group.

The Dolly Rig is on Layer 1, The Crane Rig is on Layer 2

here are the file:
Camera Rig:
Coming Soon

I have some free character rigs here:
blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?t=187051