Stefano Ben

Hi Jim, Sure! I sent you an email. THKS, Steve.

Hi Jim. Yes, I know.. You have very good prices... I'm saving money to get a kit bartech soon... but, here in Italy, the dealer (in my opinion) haven't a good service... So, Can I order it directly from you in the future? Many bartech owners have spoken highly about you and your service! ;-) I ready have an order list! p.s. Maybe are you making also a new transmitter? Best, Steve.

Hi Jim. Very Good news!!! So, The BarTech Digital Receiver have now the same motor auto-calibration of the Digifox Receiver??? Best, Steve.

Unfortunately I don't have a tester to confirm... but I think that, the 24v pins, power 0v when the batteries are in 12v mode!??? Steve

Hi! Maybe someone know if the differents 24v pins on Lemo connectors on the upper Junction Box works in 12v when the Lower Junction Box are in 12v??? So... If the battery pack are not in 24v, but in 12v, the various 24v Lemo pins can power also 12v. Thanks so much, Steve.

Hey BJ! I've just bought a ticket for a date of the Iron Maiden Europe tour! Nice to find others "Metal Operators" here! This is another kickas* metal song by Iron: RainMaker... I love it! A "metalhead greeting" to all Metal "Steadicam Operator" friends! Stay "Heavy"! Steve "Iron" Ben

Hi everyone! This is another interesting photo about the Panaglide on "Ghostbusters" Set in 1984 but I think it's another model than the other one, used in Halloween (1978). Enjoy it! Your Steve "Slimer" Ben

Thanks Ron & Erwin for your posts! Every single thing learned through experience it's so important and appreciated! Steve.

Ron, which LCD HD, visible in sunlight, Monitor advide to me? There are so many Monitors on the market: MK-V Hummingbird, TRANSVIDEO Cinemonitor, Marshall, or Nebtek??? MK-V are HD??? I don't remember.... In my opinion the Cinemonitor by Transvideo would be the best solution... I don't know nothing about the Marshall or Nebtek (used on the new photo by Pro Gpi about the new HD sled. Yes, other thing it's the dynamic balance... I own a Pro update sled, so, I think would be better for me a CRT Monitor or an LCD Monitor with telescopic monitor arm and a battery mount... Don't you? Steve.

Hi Ron! Thanks for you precius reply. So... The only 2 differences it's the daylight viewability and the zoom option (missing on the marell) It's so important this option??? Anyway... Marell sells a hoodsun for the first problem... Can this resolve the problem??? I think I'll buy a Marell, then, if the works goes well, I'll can buy the TB-6! Steve.

Hi Folks! I'm interesting to know what are the most important differences between the best Marell Monitor (HBM-5M) and the TB-6. Aside the price, of course! Then... Why this so different "canyon" prices??? Marell ($ 3.000) with few less options than TB-6 ($ 14.000) What do you think? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Steve.

Ahahaha Nice! So hot! ;-)

Selling my NEW Glidecam Eclipse CRT Monitor for Upgrading. Perfect Working and Aspect Condictions! Very Low hours of usage! 2 Years Old! Comes with a rain-dust cover and its female and male sipgots mounts. I recommend it to all operators who are not satisfied with their LCD monitors not visible in sunlight! All informations about it from the Glidecam Site: The Glidecam Eclipse monitor is ideal for use wherever a professional daylight viewable monitor is required. The Eclipse works perfectly when used on the Glidecam v-16, V-20, or Gold Sled. The Glidecam Eclipse can also be adapted to attach to other industry standard camera stabilizer sleds. Weighing approx. 5.4 pounds, and easily powered by an external 12 Volts DC battery or power supply, the Eclipse can also be used as an oversized daylight readable viewfinder or set monitor and can be attached virtually anywhere. SPECIFICATIONS * DISPLAY: 5.5 inch High Performance CRT, Daylight viewable, High Intensity, P43 (phosphor #43) Green Screen Monitor * INPUT SIGNAL: One Composite Video input (NTSC or PAL via switch) * FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: Power On/Off, Brightness, Contrast * REAR PANEL: One 4 pin XLR male Power In. Two 4 pin XLR female Power Out passthroughs. One BNC video input. NTSC/PAL switch. 4:3 ratio switch. Video Termination Switch. * EXTERNAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 9-30 Volts DC at 700 mA to 1.5 A max. approx. * TYPICAL CRT LIFE: 20,000 hours. * OPERATING TEMPERATURES: 1 degree Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius. * OPERATING ALTITUDE: -1,300 ft. to 15,000 ft. * OPERATING HUMIDITY: 0 to 90% non-condensing. * SIZE: 6"W x 6" H x 6"D. * WEIGHT: 5.4 pounds approximate. * STRUCTURE: Aluminum cabinet with Black finish. * Electrical cables not included. The Eclipse comes with the adapter plate for Glidecam V-16/20. * Made in USA. Shipping Worldwide via FedEx or other companies. Over $2500 spend - Asking $1650 plus shipping! Good Luck! Steve.

Hi Leandro! I know that two of the best resistant Aluminium on the planet it's the 7000 series (call ERGAL 7075) and the 8000 series! The first one, are using also for building the airplanes! Steve

Hi Jayson! A Complete RED ONE with mattebox, lens, motor focus, 4 rods, downconverter, battery, Hard Drive, On-board RED Monitor, can weight until 35 lbs. But, if you want fly with "only" the RED Body, also a Tiffen Flyer it's good for you! Cheers, Steve.

Hey Man! Thanks so much. :lol:

Hi guys! Anybody know the exact depth of Pro Gimbal Hole? I measured the depth of the 3A gimbal, but I think that the 3A it's different from the Pro! If someone would measure his Pro Gimbal Hole, makes me a great favor! Thanks!!! :rolleyes:

Hi! In my opinion, The Calicocam "Black Angel" it's the best and perfect solution for you. I've got it for the Canon 5d! Its manuality and control are fantastic also with a zoom lens! The "millimetric plate - donkey box" works exelent and the great ideas of this little steady, it's its weights (you can quickly add one by one) and the exstensible post for easy support any kind of lens mounted on your camera. Trust! It's a wonderfull steady and will give you more satisfactions than a simple Merlin! ;) This is the link on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/STEADICAM-F-CANON-EOS-MARK-2-3-SONY-PANASONIC-JVC-NEW_W0QQitemZ280410831151QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4149c9b92f Watching also this demostration video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSEffvPeHUk

Feeeew! ^_^ It was a problem from the AJA. Of course, I had just switch the video pin in 4.3 format and everything is gone be ok!

Thanks so much guys! I'll try to switch the AJA in the 4:3 format and We will see what happen! When I'll have some news I'll post it! ;-) Thanks for your fast and precious replies! Talk to you soon! Bye!

Hi Guys! I've the Glidecam CRT Eclipse Monitor. A fex days ago I had shooting with the RED One Camera in 2.40 format. I converted the SDI signal with the AJA HD10MD3 DownConverter but the perfect frame doesn't appear in my CRT monitor. In fact I lost a big part of the image on left and right side and also some lines on the down and up side. Anyone have the same problem??? It's possible that depends from the AJA or it's a problem of my "Low cost" Monitor??? Please, can someone help me??? Thanks!