Erwin Landau

Did you check that threat? http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/index...?showtopic=5074

Hi Jeff, I'm using a couple of Hamlet's products and I can insure you that there are no "big secrets" about his pricing. All parts are priced fair and his costumer service is great. He just wasn't sure he was allowed to post them as we had erased his initial post as they where posted in the wrong section... I'm sure he will change that shortly... Later

Hi, Please change your Login Name to your full first and last name. No worries about the language most people will understand you... I'm still learning! Also more information about what you are looking for can help getting the right information to you. What weight range are you looking for, Prosumer Video, Broadcast Video, Film? You state that you bought a Steadicam Aviator a couple of months ago... so are you upgrading? Already? $14'000.- will not buy you much, especially if you are looking into a full blown Film setups...

I started with a PRO vest from new, I tried all the vests on the market at the time but once I tried the PRO I never considered anything else. I'm not going to bore you again how I got into the Klassen vest... read the archives. After using the Klassen for almost 5 years I received my 4th PRO vest 7 months ago and have used it almost exclusively. I lost a lot of weight and after 2 alterations to the Klassen I hit the wall with adjustability. As of late I had more and more the sleepy leg syndrome to that point that I crashed once (check archives). I have been back and forth for a while and for the last 5 or so months haven't used it at all. I miss the rock solid lock off's (I'm getting better) and the added booming range but I don't miss the hip pain and the prickle sensation when the feeling was returning to my left leg... Don't get me wrong Walter is the man and his product is top notch. But you have to go with what your body is telling you... In the moment it's the PRO... maybe in a couple of months I will try the Klassen again... I'm not selling it for now that for sure... Later, Erwin

Hi Peter, Sorry but that would be like buying a Ferrari and putting a Fiat engine in because it's easier to fix... First of all I do not believe that the Motor will be able to communicate with the MDR (Motor Driver) without mods at what point you are making a one of (no easy exchange in a bind), only the Micro Force is modified to work with the range of Heden Motors. (I could be wrong, check with Howard Preston on that...) Second, the actual selling point for the Preston were and still is the range of the DM series of motors. One of my DM-1 motors is over 10 years old and just had it's second service from new (opened it up, checked, no wear, closed it, done). I own 4 motors and had in 6 years only one go down on me on set (AC fried a DM-2 as he left it stoled on a sticky lens for a half an hour). BTW: 24 hour turnaround on that repair. Yes I am bias about Heden. I had received very poor costumer service with my then VP-28 when it came out and didn't work properly. So I followed Magnus's advice... enough said. Anyhow, I have received only the best and fastest service from Preston. So I don't see the reasoning in using any other motors with a Preston. Just my rambling, Erwin

I'm back in LA later today... Give me a call. Erwin

I was using these Eyebrows for years now. They are made by David Garden and make life so much easier. My AC's love it and it eliminates the use of Photo Black for a sider. There is one for the LMB-5 and one for the Panavision Matt Box. You used to have to wait as they where made per order, now you can just pick'em up. Check it out: http://www.filmtools.com/gardendesigns.html

Yeah the Arricam is based on the Moviecam... and the Arricam returned the favor to the Compact MK2. You open up the door and the Arricam name just pops from all the parts in the movements... The View finder is ST the Video Assist is ST etc.... Haven't seen an original Compact in a while now... it's like a second coming for the old lady... About the 535B... after a day with it, my knees hurt... everybody is like: "How is your Back?" Fine it's the ankles, knees and hips that are going down the pooper... I did 5 hours with a 435 today all down hill on a mountain... Just two words: Knees Hurt! Erwin

The 535B has been my bread and butter for the last 2 years. The company claims that the Moviecam Compact would come back with to many Film scratches... Shooting Fuji Film mainly which has a slightly thicker Emulsion. Even though I fly the 535B it is an understanding that not all moves are possible with that camera and I have last refusal on the move. No running what so ever... For days like that I get a 435 or a 235, quick moves, no sound. No discussion. I refuse to fly either BL's or Gold's... not to talk about the 535A. Every single time I used the Aaton 35 we had issues. And it's actually hard to find these days. Also not a big fan of the Moviecam SL, sometimes just too light especially with super speed lenses. Carbon body... it's noisy indoors and can give you light leaks because of the warping body. The Moviecam Compact MK2 is a great camera as it's very much a rehoused Arricam ST (Movement, motor, Viewing system etc.) The Arricam ST is virtually the same camera. I also would put the Panavision Millennium into that bunch as well. Favored Sync Sound cameras would be the Arricam LT. Initially to light after adding 2 FF motors, Cinetape, Transmitter, filters... it's the perfect weight. Panavisions LW2 and the Millennium XL are only tainted by the fact that you have to deal with Panavision. My believe is, if they are already not paying you your rate... the least they can do is make your life easier and get a decent Camera to work with... (Because if they are looking at the BL to begin with you will do a lot on that production) or you can wait until the guy that does fly that rust bucket of a camera hurts himself... (sorry couldn't resist...) Just my 2 cents, Erwin

When I met Brian way back in Switzerland and checked out his rig design for the first time, he told me that he had made an arm for a Japanese operator that was able to hold 80 plus Pounds... You should talk to Brian directly as he does mods for the individual op. Also I believe that he had modified that arm (The double wind up spring design) in the past to be used with the "traditional" steadicam parts... like vest or rig... It works on the same principal as the traditional 3A, it performs best in the middle booming range (boomed not to high and not to low) and at close of the maximum weight it can handle (less springy). Good Luck, Erwin

I had the anti glare film added to my old Cine 3 and it does what it's suppose to do. It reduces the glare, specially on extreme angles while operating... and it protects your screen from severe scratches. It does not turn your LCD into a green screen (visibility wise) but it improves it quite a bit. It wasn't enough for me and I returned to full time Green screen as my main and secondary monitor. So yes, it's worth while if the Cine 3 is your main monitor. Erwin

Hi Paul, Please use your full real name in your Login, we only talk to real people that introduce them self on this forum. Please refer to: http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/index...?showtopic=3110 Thank You.

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Hey Charles, Can't really do anything with the first Post, which is the threat starter exempt for erasing it.... sorry. But the new link works fine... Later, Erwin

I wanted to see if anybody in the LA area was interested to trade some Silver Spring Steadyrig Arm Covers. I have the all Black ones in great condition and was looking for the original Blue and Black ones... LA area preferred for easy swop. Please contact me if interested... Thanks. Erwin 818-448-2639

This stuff still for sale...

It's not really Steadicam related, but if you are doing a lot of handheld, you will appreciate it... I was visiting Geoff Shotz on the set of the TV-series "Caveman" which is a handheld heavy show and they where using some nice pads that I had not seen before: http://www.cameracomfortcushion.com/home.htm And I bought one: http://www.filmtools.com/camera-comfort-cushion-com.html So far I was using the one from Modular 51: http://www.modular51.com/index.php?main_pa...;products_id=20 Just an FYI... to save your shoulders... Erwin

Hi Dan, Try: (They are dealers here in LA...) Bandpro Talk to: David Jones work 1 (818) 841-9655 work fax 1 (818) 841-7649 other 1 (818) 841-0626 home page www.bandpro.com 3403 West Pacific Ave. Burbank CA 91505 USA Thomas Guide: 533-C6

Oh that sucks... Sounds like an inside job... who knew that you had your Preston in the car, or that you lived there... Post as soon as possible all the serial numbers. Let Howard know and also post it with PERA. Sorry to hear that... been there. That Suuuuuuucks. Good Luck, Erwin

There is a company in LA, Slow Motion Inc. they deal with russian based and modified russian equipment. They might be able to help... http://www.slowmotioninc.com/ Talk to: Anatoly Taldykin Phone: (818) 982-4400 Hope that helps, Erwin

Hey Rusty, What's going on... been a while. Unfortunately I had to retire the Aerostar... But anyhow, there is a huge thread on the Genesis, if you want to check it out: http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=669 Hope all is well, Erwin

I'm not implying that you are... There is none... that's why I wrote: "I don't think there is a picture on the website anymore, or not yet..." But what's a scanner for right?