Erwin Landau
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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...
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Wacky?
I haven't even started yet...
and don't for get your lisigav...
remedy for anything Steadicam...
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And one more....
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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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Please use your real name!
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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.
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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
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All my archives are stuck at Customs... but:
Rich, I send you a PM.
Erwin
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I'd be curious how many went G50 and are now in a G70 or Pro because of weight.
I know quite a few and it had little to do with the weight range...
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Hi I'm a Sustaning member and I guess I'm an idiot because I have no idea how to Post a peice of equipment. Can you help me?
And use a real name...
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SOLD! Thank You!
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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.
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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
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Sorry! Pictures to come... the site crashed on me as you can see by the empty posts below...
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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
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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.
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For Sale:
Tool less upgrade for PRO Gimbal
build in wrap grip.
Asking $400.-
Contact:
Erwin
1-818-448-2639
steadicam@landaucamera.com
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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
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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
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Great to hear Hugo.
All the best to Elizabeth...
And hopefully better nights sleep for you.
Only the best thoughts for you two,
Erwin
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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.
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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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You guys are awesome. Thank you!
I'm thinking I better just go with a complete set with someone. Either keep saving, or go used. Right?
I HATE buying something twice. I'd rather do it once, correct.
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
Preston Firmware update with a MAC
in Follow Focus
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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