Dale Vance Jr.

Brett. it is that aftermarket "foot" that mounts to the bottom of the gen II rack (see pic) It allows you to rest the sled on there if needed, and also adds some oftentimes needed weight to the bottom if you like a short post......

This is only the Gorelock section. Comes with 2 rings that fit 1 1/2" post. I had it on my PRO rig. Cosmetic wear, but works fine. $300 Buyer pays shipping. I'm in Los Angeles.

PRO Gen II Battery Rack w/ recorder mount & Fracol plate. Recorder mount siderails are not anodized. Performs great, but i decided to go Gen III. No jumper blocks included. $2200 Buyer pays shipping. I'm in Los Angeles.

XCS pdl for sale 1300. Buyer pays shipping. Los Angeles area. Dale 323-251-8284

I don't know how to respond individually, but I'm glad everyone in enjoying the video. I hope everyone can take a little something away from it. I know I did.

I have had this video sitting around for about ten years. It was given to me by a friend when I first became interested in steadicam. It seemed about time to get it out for all to see. Im not sure who originated the video, but no one else has ever posted it. The video is of Ted at Victor Duncan Camera house, doing a demo on the setup, balance, and basic operating of his Model 2 sled. I'm guessing mid 80's but someone might know better. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/TFDFcFPC28I Dale Vance, Jr.

Sold.

Jerry Hill Garfield Mount with steel socket block. Has normal wear and tear markings, but in 100% functional mode. $700 Dale Vance 323-251-8284 eyewonder@mindspring.com

Hi, I have a Gen 1 mk-v telescoping monitor bracket for sale. Bracket also has 45 degree 1" drop down rods attached that allows the monitor to sit a little bit lower. I was using this on my PRO sled, but now it has become an extra. $650 Dale 323-251-8284 los angeles, ca eyewonder@mindspring.com

Hi, I have a Gen 1 mk-v telescoping monitor bracket for sale. Bracket also has 45 degree 1" drop down rods attached that allows the monitor to sit a little bit lower. $650 Dale 323-251-8284 los angeles, ca eyewonder@mindspring.com

This item has sold. Thank you.

This Item has sold. Thank you.

Hi Mathieu, Im going to hold out to try to sell the complete unit for now. I have had several inquires so far to buy the entire system. If anything changes I'll check back with you. Thank you for your interest.

Preston HU1MDR1 for sale. HU1 w/grip MDR1 Microforce / bracket (2) DM1 motors (1) DM2 motor Iris Control w/ cable (2) batteries charger (4) hill brackets (1) standard preston bracket with spacers (5) motor cables (10) remote on/off cables....panavision, arri, moviecam, red one, sony, (5) power cables....panavision, arri, 24V xlr (1) command cable 25' (2) extra antennas bunch of focus rings neck strap custom case from Master Cases everything you need to get you started $11,500 Dale Eyewonder@mindspring.com 323-251-8284

Preston HU1MDR1 for sale. HU1 w/grip MDR1 Microforce / bracket (2) DM1 motors (1) DM2 motor Iris Control w/ cable (2) batteries charger (4) hill brackets (1) standard preston bracket with spacers (5) motor cables (10) remote on/off cables....panavision, arri, moviecam, red one, sony, (5) power cables....panavision, arri, 24V xlr (1) command cable 25' (2) extra antennas bunch of focus rings neck strap custom case from Master Cases everything you need to get you started $14,000 Dale Eyewonder@mindspring.com 323-251-8284

Excellant condition. Like new. $125 Dale Vance Valley Village, CA 323-251-8284

Hello, I have a Pelican 1500 case that I had foamed to fit 7 bionic HC batteries. some external wear and tear, but in excellent shape still. The perfect case for your back up batteries while on set. $90 batteries in picture are NOT included. Dale 323-251-8284 valley village, ca

This monitor works great. Cosmetic damage only. The "rainbowing" effect on the front glass is negligible...... when monitor is on the image is NOT effected at all, Jack at GPI has checked out the monitor and given it the thumbs up. If there are questions regarding the "rainbow" effect on the front glass, Jack can easily explain what is going on and assure you that it has no effect on the workings of the monitor. The number to GPI: 818-982-3991 Dale Vance 323-251-8284

Hi Eric, I made the change to ease peoples minds. It was in the body of the posting as well. Sorry for the breach in protocol, but now I know. Thank you. Dale

After having zero responses to what I deemed a pretty reasonable price, I have rethought my posting and am now offering this monitor at $3750. Thanks for looking. Dale 323-251-8284

This monitor works great. Cosmetic damage only. The "rainbowing" effect on the front glass is negligible...... when monitor is on the image is NOT effected at all, Jack at GPI has checked out the monitor and given it the thumbs up. If there are questions regarding the "rainbow" effect on the front glass, Jack can easily explain what is going on and assure you that it has no effect on the workings of the monitor. The number to GPI: 818-982-3991 Dale Vance 323-251-8284

Hey Matt, My name is Dale... you seem to be pretty amped up on this so here is my view. Steadicam shots usually have a PURPOSE for the most part. Doing something just to do it does not make good art. Sure, it is impressive to wear a rig around for an hour and a half, but that does not make the work good. While I am not saying I am capable of such a feat is not really the point. It has been a while since I have watched the film so I am not in a position to cite specific examples, but I'm sure you know that when your body gets fatigued your work inherently becomes sloppier. There are not only horizon issues ALL over the place, there are what I felt just bad timing in the movements... Just like when you do a dolly move you time out the shot so the zoom, the dolly move, and the actor all come together at the same point... well you can't rehearse that kind of thing in an hour and a half shot.. Those are the things I saw... It does not mean I am right or wrong, just my opinion. While the PURPOSE of the steadicam in this movie was to make a continous shot movie, great.... that does not make it good AT ALL... for the most part I felt the movie was so tedious that is was just what it is... a feat in endurance. Not good filmaking either technically or storywise. As far as your friend enjoying the movie being "drawn in.." that is wonderful if the film had that effect on her. Myself, I have been drawn in to hundreds of movies that were made much better. Not in real time. So I would ask you since we are on a steadicam fourm... do YOU think the steadicam is GOOD, or maybe in retrospect just usable? I feel there is a difference. If you don't feel that the technical aspect of your work is as important as the reason for the pictures you are trying to capture, how do you feel about your own operating? You know when you nailed it... or if you blew a part of the shot. If the director wants to move on do you ask for another take or just carry on? So in closing, in MY VIEW is there is a lot of pieces of this film where if it were being done in takes they would have worked out the timing different, etc. Places where the operator was unhappy with his own work for just a beat or two. Places like that all over the movie. Like I said just because you can do it does not mean you will do it well my friend. Cheers

There is a lot of sloppy work in Russian Ark. It's impressive yes, but pointless.