Lars Erik

Hi Sydney,

yup. Tried it. Didn't work.

Thanks anyway

Hi William,

it didn't work. Thanks anyway.

This is the last time I'm buying a computer w/ Windows.

Next time Apple or maybe even the new system that Google is coming out with.

Microsoft, hate 'em...

I own a PC w/ Vista. Now after the new Service Pack that's been downloaded, Microsoft in all its wisdom, has decided that Quicktime is a program we need to be "protected" from.

I can't play my old Quicktime program, nor download it and install it again. All because of a program called "DEP - Data Execution Prevention".

Anybody had this problem? Better yet, anybody have a solution? Googled it and found out that Apple says it's a Windows thing, while Microsoft says it's an Apple thing...

The famous last words of President James Dale from Mars Attacks springs to mind:

"why can't we all just get along?"

LE

One thing is that I seriously doubt this item to hold up in the world of film and TV. What is more disturbing to me is the poor execution of the footage, and at the end of the dvd they all actually talk about how great it looks.

Did I just see the same footage as these guys?

WTF?!

Have you tried adjusting your socket block threads?

LE

Taken off market

LE

Thanks for posting Ed!

 

How did they keep the noise of the vehicle out? The tires on gravel sound must have been overwhelming?

 

Very impressive. Wonder how many actual takes they did.

They have recorded Robert Carlyle's dialogue in studio after the takes.

Nice work, but I found it to be a bit boring, sorry. A long steadicam shot wuth nothing or little happening in the background isn't very interesting to watch. Instead of using just props, they could have used actors adding to the story.

LE

I love the French. Viva la France!

The video puts a smile on my face

They have a new video out now. I'm yet to be convinced enough to buy this system, although parts of it looks promising.

One note, the run/stop button seems to be very sensitive. And in addition to that, it's close to the focus wheel on the T/x. Creating the chance of the focus puller to accidentally switching the rec off during the scene.

Anyone have any other opinions?

LE

Here is the ultimate Red Camera shipping case. <_<

Chris, something tells me that you're not that fond of Red... :rolleyes:

New price; $170/€127

LE

Selling;

Ready to use complete BFD focus unit w/ M-One motor.

All original parts included.

Including:

Adaptors for 15mm and 19mm rods

1 x Matte Box rod mounting bracket

6 x different wheels for the motor

1 x Lens Control Raincover (Jerry Hill)

9 x focus strips

Power cables:

2 x M-one power cable

1 x BFD to AB power tap

Run/stop cables:

1 x ARRI 435/SR3

1 x RED

1 x Canon/Fujinon (2/3" video)

1 x ARRI BL/SR

(If you own an Archer, I have cables for powering the unit from the Archer)

This unit has about 30 days of usage. So very little used, this is due to that I've mainly been using Preston.

Remember that M-One is strong. So on lighter lenses, the motor may have some torque. But according to several other ops on the forum, this will go away after it's been used for some time.

Asking $3600/€2730. Buyer pays shipping.

LE

I may be proven wrong here, but I think Jim sells a cable with a step-down converter built into it, to reduce power sent to the M1 = less noise. I don't know if this is something that will only work with the Bartech, or in combination with other focus systems.

Hmm...interesting. Anybody know if this is correct? And if so, how well it works in the field?

LE

Hi there,

the M-One is a very powerful motor. It has a lot of torque. So when they are used on lenses that aren't very heavy, they are noisy.

LE

I had this cage made.

It consists of the following:

- 2 bottom parts (one for attaching dovetail to cage and for attaching camera to cage)

- 3 top plates (weighing in at 1.890kg/4.1lbs each)

- 6 different attachment holes for camera

The cage when fully assembled weighs 10kg/22lbs. You will need at least one top plate, so at its lowest it can weigh 6.22kg/13.71lbs. Its third weight can be 8.11kg/17.87lbs.

It will fit most cameras in the 1/3" and 1/2" range. Tried it with a XDCAM-EX1 yesterday.

The technician that made it will make more upon request. I paid €500.

LE

If interested in buying one:

please contact Michael Hofmann at Hofmann Teknikk in Sweden, mail: m(at)hofmann.se

The machinist who makes them is called Per and works for Hofmann. His mail is per(at)hofmann.se

I had this cage made.

It consists of the following:

- 2 bottom parts (one for attaching dovetail to cage and for attaching camera to cage)

- 3 top plates (weighing in at 1.890kg/4.1lbs each)

- 6 different attachment holes for camera

The cage when fully assembled weighs 10kg/22lbs. You will need at least one top plate, so at its lowest it can weigh 6.22kg/13.71lbs. Its third weight can be 8.11kg/17.87lbs.

It will fit most cameras in the 1/3" and 1/2" range. Tried it with a XDCAM-EX1 yesterday.

The technician that made it will make more upon request. I paid €500.

LE

SOLD!

Thanks

LE

Selling a Focus/Iris Control for Panasonic AG-DVX100/A/B and AG-HVX200.

This costs $400 at b&hphoto.

Asking $210/€160.

Buyer pays shipping.

LE

Selling a weight plate

Had it made by a Steadicam tech man in Sweden. (Hofmann Teknikk)

It has 4 different holes for attaching the camera. Comes with camera screw and the little front screw that all 1/3" video has.

Weight: 2.6kg / 5.7lbs

Paid €225

Asking €65

Buyer pays shipping.

LE

Will,

according to their website, they've had a few tech problems.

Last news is that they are ready to ship 180 FF items within the end of March.

To be continued...

LE

SOLD!

Thank you for all enquiries.

LE

New price

$1500/€1200

- Composite signal

- Indoors signal range 20m/60ft

- Outdoor signal range 350m/1000ft

LE

Maybe I should not have started this thread. Looks like things are getting out of hand.... :unsure:

Charles, on the contrary, I think this a much needed discussion. Just because a few posts in this topic is uncalled for, doesn't change my view of it at all.

LE

Dear John,

I’ve been a Steadicam operator for almost 5 years now. So I don’t consider myself to be a total newbie, nor a seasoned operator. I’m somewhere in that unknown land between those two I guess.

I own gear for over $120K, so I’ve spent a reasonable amount of cash. More money will be spent. I completely understand that you find it frustrating at keep getting “search the archives” answer”, but there’s a reason for it.

1) You should put an effort in it to finding your own answers. Most of the questions asked have been answered already by some

very, very good operators. Becoming an operator is a lot about dedication and being independent.

2) If we ask the same operators to answer the same question time and time again, they get a bit fed up about that. They have lives

outside this forum and the movie/tv business.

3) Let’s say someone answered the question “post length” every time a new guy asked it. Then searching the archives would become

more frustrating and tiresome, because of all the different topics who basically answers the same question.

For your question of how to become an operator (in my humble experience);

Become a regular camera operator first. You’ll learn about framing and movement here, and also pick up a lot of things from the directors/DP’s/other cameramen you work with. Steadicam in my opinion, is one of the hardest trades of this industry. Personally it’s the most difficult task I’ve ever done.

Work as much as you can. Build a client list. After working as a camera operator for 6 years I took a workshop. Take more workshops. ( I’ll be attending my third in August.)

Save money. Buy a decent rig for the market you’ll be working in. The chances of landing big jobs the first 3-5 years is slim. So buying a used Master/EFP is fine. If lucky, you can get one for around $10K.

Then tell EVERYONE (I mean really every living soul you've met in the business) that you’ve bought a Steadicam. It’s all about selling yourself. Now I am able to work on big jobs, both TV and movies. This way of doing it may not work for everyone, but it worked for me.

In regard to “cheap” rigs; the reason for many of the seasoned ops not answering those questions is because they are very dedicated people. They have little or no interest in those rigs. I totally understand this. There are other more suitable web sites for those questions. Mainly; www.hbs.com, www.steadiforum.com (steadiforum has big rigs+low end rigs)

And please be more humble. Don’t expect to get answers otherwise. People like Eric and Erwin and their like have been doing this for many years, with a lot of $ investment and not at least invested their own time to be where they are now. Sure I don’t agree with everything being said from all experienced ops, but there’s a way to go about that. I think your last post isn’t very well thought through. Sorry.

Tip of the day:

Search the archives, didn’t find what you’re looking for? Tell us and we can help to either find what you’re looking for in the archives (make a link) or answer the question if it isn’t in the archives. Remember that a $2k rig has no comparison to a $25-65k rig. Be humble and learn, and read Jerry’s book (great fun). Take a workshop (even more fun). Come back for new questions. Search the archives and so forth. Happy hunting!

LE

New price;

€1430/$1800