Erwin Landau

Is/was anybody successful in update-ing the Preston Firmware via the supplied downloads on the Preston website? I am on version 1.36 on my HU3. The current version is 2.08. I am using a Mac Book Pro (2010), which it says on the website, that problems have been reported... The biggest hang up was to get the USB drivers to work (and they still don't). I think that Preston should finally provide a LEMO to USB cable... but that's me. Do PC's still use Serial adapters??? Any ideas, suggestions, tips... would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately I can't just drive over to Preston, that would turn into a very long ride from Europe. Thanks in advance, Sincerely, Erwin

Iron Maiden... Number of the beast... 1982... I still have a shirt from then... My first album was Peace of Mind... 1983. But now it should actually be about the Omen and the number of the beast... to stay in tune with the film business...

Wacky? I haven't even started yet... and don't for get your lisigav... remedy for anything Steadicam...

And one more....

The Panaglide Arm... Here some pix of the Spring loaded version... I haven't seen the Gas shock one as of yet. Single hinge, even though it has the ability to be used as a double hinge, but one side is screwed in depending on which side of the operator it is mounted... No Socket Block, it's mounted directly onto the vest spar... No cables... in some ways they where way ahead of CP... and in others... oh well

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Even though I operate above the gimbal in Lowmode... I can see that some people would like a shorty... Give Greg a call (1 (805) 531-0014)... he might be able to shorten one of his wrap grips (kipp handle included)... It's $1000.- new plus labor, or try to find a used or defective one, or crashed as you don't need the fine thread... but it would be a pain to put on as you had to remove the Gimbal, monitor arm and lower or upper electronics/stage to do so... depending on the rig you use... or just leave it on... but live with the longer post do to drop of the gimbal. Off the shelf you will come out empty... call as said Greg or Tom Gleason (1 (818) 489-9370)... but there might not be such a big demand for that item or somebody would have already gone the distance and worked around the headache to get it on the market. How about a Gorelock docking ring or two with Tennis tape? Not as sexy... Or Tom Gleason should have some of the old auto docks that he did for me... that would be about $80.- per unit... use 2 to get the size you want and add some of the non slip 3M tape... or go to a mechanic and let it true the knurl maker... As said, I operate above and even if I wanted one... I wouldn't have enough space in the first place... my post is a little on the shorter side... even in Lowmode. With enough time and cash anything is possible. Good Luck.

The TB-6 is sold as a fulltime monitor as the Marell is advertised and sold as a "Backup Monitor". I was just on there website... They are getting kackie... they dropped the 'Back Up" and are advertising as: "This monitor sets itself apart in terms of value. When compared side by side other leading steadicam monitors the deviation in performance is insignificant, yet the difference in price is astonishing." I will contest that.... You still get what you pay for... always have , always will. I worked twice with a Marell... My PRO had gone to Monitor Heaven and I couldn't get a replacement quick enough... and twice it were extremes, yes but still... One was high noon Griffith Park chasing Jason Statham around... could only see a sun ball in my screen... the other 2 days later.... Spaceship set lit to a 2 stop.... lowmode following a black cable on a black floor and ending on a face... both times I couldn't see sh##! and both times I was not called back... You have a 14'000 Volt Power supply in the TB-6 (18'000 in the PRO) and 4500 Volt in the Marell... it's a good monitor but "insignificant performance difference" ? Don't think so... I'll stick with my two TB-6's... thank you very much... Erwin

All my archives are stuck at Customs... but: Rich, I send you a PM. Erwin

I know quite a few and it had little to do with the weight range...

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SOLD! Thank You!

BFD / Bartech Focus Device BFD Serial # 590 Includes: Transmitter (Handunit) Transmitter Antenna Receiver (Motor Driver) 3 Receiver Antenna (right angle) Receiver mount to PRO (single) Receiver mount to PRO (dual) Side mount bracket 5 Focus strips Spares 2 BFD to PRO Power short BFD to PRO Power long 4 pin XLR to BFD Power BFD to BFD power (daisy chain for 2nd BFD) Moviecam Run Sony F900 Run Panavision Run Aaton Run Arri 12V Run Original case M-1 Motor Attachment Aks 6 gears (0.8 wide, .08 narrow, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 48P) 2 Motor Cables Original case Asking: $4200.- Located in Los Angeles. Will ship worldwide via Fedex. Buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance and any import duty and taxes. Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com It's not mine but I'm selling it.

Master Series Lightweight vest. Master Vest (Modified to exclude quick release, Nylon not Leather) Pelican 1650 Shipping Case for Vest included. Also spare buckles, etc. Asking: $3100.- Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com

Sorry! Pictures to come... the site crashed on me as you can see by the empty posts below...

A friend of mine is looking to sell a Yeager Cart Junior. I believe he still has it. Give him a jingle: Joe Hendrick 310-922-6573 joehendrick2000@yahoo.com

XCS Ultimate For Sale: Original Ultimate sled fully serviced last week. Upgraded to latest specs. Build in Programable Digital Level, UNO transmittable single frame line generator. Smart battery supply upgraded to handle Genesis and F-35 Cameras. Will run 12 and 24 Volt cameras from one Battery, up to 3 batteries can be used. Modified for live and TV shows. Upgraded to HD. It's an "getting out of business sale" (No not me), so there are 2 buckets (and I mean buckets) of goodies included… selling EVERYTHING! Ultimate Sled: Upper Camera Platform 2' Carbon fiber Telescoping Post Ultimate Gimbal Monitor Arm (old style) TB-6 Smart Monitor with Duo Frame liner Monitor mounted BAttery Voltage read out Ultimate Lower Electronics Housing Build in PDL Build in UNO XCS Camera Dovetail Plate Master Series Camera plate Pelican 1650 Shipping Case for Sled (like new) Master Arm F-Bracket for Master/Ultra Angled F-Bracket for Master Arm to 3A/PRO/Ultimate Master style 18 inch Arm post Master style 8 inch Arm post Master to 3A/PRO/Ultimate Arm Post (Short) Master Arm Post (Short) Arm Soft bag Master Vest (Modified to exclude quick release) Pelican 1650 Shipping Case for Arm and Vest Docking Station II Lightweight Docking Stand Vehicle Hardmount 1 Anton Bauer Magnum Quad Charger 2 Propac 14 (good condition) 2 Proformer (good condition) 3 Compac (dead) 4 TB-6 to sled power cable 2 12 Vdc XLR camera power cable 2 12 Vdc XLR High Speed Base Power Cable 2 24 Vdc XLR camera power cable 2 24 Vdc Fischer camera power cable 2 24 Vdc Panavision LW camera power Assorted BNC and RCA cables, etc (shit loads) TT2 Genio FollowFocus 5 Focus Rings 2 FMG-6 Motor with full set of gears and spacers 2 Heden M 26P Servo motor 3 Chrosziel Idler Gears for Heden 2 Chrosziel Motor bracket for Heden M 26P 4 Genio to Heden Motor Cable 5 Genio to FMG-6 Motor Cable 2 Genio to PRO/Ultimate Power 2 Panavision Run Cable 2 Arri 12Volt Run Cable (11 pin Fischer) Pelican 1600 Shipping case for FF J-7 Gimbal Focus/Iris control with Fuji and Canon Cables Tally Light Timecode Transmitter Transmitter (High output, 2 channel 17 and 18) DX-400 Receiver with 14 inch TV Set (AC) 12 inch TV set with receiver (AC and Anton bauer Plate for DC) Sharkfin Antenna Yagi Antenna Standby Cover Tool and Repair Kit And tons of goodies Rig and Accessories are in Pristine condition. Fully overhauled and serviced by XCS. Not used for a couple of years do to health reasons. Reason for sale: Retiring and off to other endeavors Over $120'000.- spend, Asking $63'990.- Located in Los Angeles. Will ship worldwide via Fedex. Buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance and any import duty and taxes. Wire transfer preferred. Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com It's not mine but I'm selling it.

For Sale: Tool less upgrade for PRO Gimbal build in wrap grip. Asking $400.- Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com

For Sale: PRO 2 solid style Post (does not extend) Quick release style post 18 inches in lengths Color Gray Includes cable (8 pin) (NO it's not the HD version) Asking: $500.- Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com

For Sale: Pro 1 Center Post with junction box single cable version with bayonet mount battery module bayonet clamp included one Pro docking ring included SuperPost adapter included Asking $1200.- Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com

Great to hear Hugo. All the best to Elizabeth... And hopefully better nights sleep for you. Only the best thoughts for you two, Erwin

Master Arm Includes: F-Bracket for Master/Ultra Angled F-Bracket for Master Arm to 3A/PRO/Ultimate Master style 18 inch Arm post Master style 8 inch Arm post Master to 3A/PRO/Ultimate Arm Post (Short) Master Arm Post (Short) Arm Soft bag Pristine Condition Asking $10'990.- Located in Los Angeles. Will ship worldwide via Fedex. Buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance and any import duty and taxes. Wire transfer preferred. Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com It's not mine but I'm selling it.

For sale: Genio Follow Focus, comes with 2 hand controllers and 4 motors. TT2 Genio Follow Focus 5 Focus Rings 2 FMG-6 Motor with full set of gears and spacers 2 Heden M 26P Servo motor 3 Chrosziel Idler Gears for Heden 2 Chrosziel Motor bracket for Heden M 26P 4 Genio to Heden Motor Cable 5 Genio to FMG-6 Motor Cable 2 Genio to PRO/Ultimate Power 2 Panavision Run Cable 2 Arri 12Volt Run Cable (11 pin Fischer) Mounting Brackets, etc. Pelican 1600 Shipping case for FF Asking $9500.- Located in Los Angeles. Will ship worldwide via Fedex. Buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance and any import duty and taxes. Wire transfer preferred. Contact: Erwin 1-818-448-2639 steadicam@landaucamera.com It's not mine but I'm selling it.

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Nicholaus, If you hate buying stuff twice then stay clear of Glidecam. You will very quickly out grow it and then you have a piece of equipment that is very hard to resell. Talking about the Vest... Not very well made. Ask David Baldwin how he likes his Gold Vest... He bought it because it was cheap... and he got what he paid for... (Sorry David) A while back I was invited with a friend to check out the then brandnew Gold Arm, We tried to get it into a Model 1 Vest and a PRO Vest didn't fit and what was even better didn't come out either... lets say a hammer and some screw drivers were involved to separate the two. The G-50 as of the 2010 version has a removable Arm post, so in theory you could replace the 3/4 inch post (Master/Ultra) with a 5/8 post (3A/PRO and the rest of the bunch). I would suggest to buy used (you get more for your buck, as you mentioned) and upgrade (if you really want to, most of the time when I upgraded it was more that I wanted something then actually needing it) components as you start working and making money. And don't get pigeon held by one single manufacturer, use what works and what you can afford. But that's just my opinion. Good luck. Erwin