Pete Barta

Hi Sanjay Sami,

Yes you are right he should be called the SA Battler, he is known to us Aussie Ops making lots of wonderful custom bits and that is hard to find. His gear is not known worldwide although he has sold some sliders to LA ops just thought I'd share for a change.

Any guys out there have a good machinist in the states?

Thanks,

Pete Barta

Camera / Steadicam / AR Rig

Hi Guys,

I am not a salesman but a camera / steadicam operator out of australia who has bought Griptech's Products and wanted to share my experiences.

Griptech produces very high quality engineered products and one of them is the Griptech Slider. The Griptech Slider is a state of the art Slider that offers unique features and ultra smooth tracking of the camera. You can check it out on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWZzKSz7OCw or Trevor Fabor's website www.griptech.net.au which show's more in detail the other great products the little Aussie battler offers. I have used his products and can only say they are the best please check them out it's good to share good products especially one not known so well outside of Australia.

Thought you guys might be interested.

Any user based questions you can email me direct petebarta(at)mac dot com

Thanks,

Pete Barta

Camera / Steadicam / AR Rig

Hi Pete,

how do you find the Canatrans system?

.AJ

Hey AJ,

Much better than the Modulus 3000 but more expensive.

Also recommend the IDX HD Wireless Wevi system.

I now own two and they work very well.

Cheers,

Pete

****SOLD****

Thanks

Two More Pics

***Price Reduced****

Modulus 3000 for sale. This transmitter works great, but I own a Canatrans now, etc.

US$1200 (plus shipping) includes:

- Modulus 3000

- CIT L transmitter antenna (all channels)

- Hi Gain antenna Ch. 28 to 48

- 6db attenuator

- Instruction Card (with wiring diagram)

- Pelican case

Note: You'll need a power cable for a sled of your flavor!

Contact info:

petebarta(at)mac.com

Hi All,

Does anyone own or have any real experience with the new ActionProducts 8" HD-SDI Monitor which is supposed to be 1000nits and costing $2,980.00

ActionProducts website info-

Our heavy duty pro HD-SDI 8" LCD monitor is made for professional use on stabilizing systems as also generally for digital cinematography. With its high resolution, sharpness and 88º viewing angle on all sides! it matches highest standards. The shell is milled out of one piece of 7075 "Aircraft" aluminum! The LCD is protected by a high impact anti reflective safety glass.

Applications are mainly ActionCam (stabilizers generally), Director monitor or even focus control.

Options: V-Mount Battery Plate, Hood (coming soon), customized power cables (open-end power cable included)

Specifications:

8.4" LCD

Resolution: 1024x 768

400x cd/m2 - 500:1

16.7 million colors

4x HD-SDI (2x in, 2x out), RGB Component (in), DVI, S-Video, Composite (in), VGA

480p, 576p, 720p,1035i, 1080i, 1080p

Military approved controller card

Power: 9-36 VDC

High impact anti-reflex safety glass

3x 1/4" threads

Operating Temperature: -20ºC/+55ºC

Power connector: 2pin LEMO

Open-End Power Cable included

7075 "Aircraft" aluminum - milled! Black anodized.

more pics on http://actionproducts.ch/product_info.php?...;products_id=45

Hi Jens,

I bought one from Globalmediapro for 5770 Aussie dollars plus GST and shipping.

Cheers,

Pete

Still available....great daylight monitor.

****SOLD****

thanks pete

***SOLD***

Thanks,

Pete

For Sale two Switronix AB to V-Lock Adaptors in great condition

The Switronix AG-PS adapter is a solution to allow the use of V-Type Batteries on AB 3-Stud Camera Plates. This adapter plate can also enable you to charge V-Type Batteries on PRO-X 3-Stud chargers.

$90 each plus shipping.

All the best,

Pete

Hi Brian,

Standard Def only but still for Sale.

Cheers,

Pete

Still FOR SALE

Would consider swapping for MK-V Single Rear / Base / Front mount V-Lock Adaptor version.

Thanks,

Pete

Hi Niko,

As Charles said the vest spar can be extended as in the photo of compacted to suit the wearer. I'm not sure if the 3A Vest is any smaller I thought the EFP vest was the smallest, lightest vest around and I think it's very comfortable.

All the best for your Vest Hunt.

Pete

Back of the Monitor Photo

I have a Hummingbird Superbright Monitor from MKV For Sale asking USD$3600 and it's in almost new condition.

BRAND NEW CONDITION

GREAT SUPERBRIGHT DAYLIGHT MONITOR

w/ INTERNAL FRAMELINE GENERATOR

CENTERCROSS

INTERNAL TALLY

ZOOM / FLIP / FRAME / ASPECT

PRO CONNECTOR

PRO VID/PWR CONNECTOR

12V OUT

BNC IN & OUT

Any Questions please email me direct or see MKV site http://www.mk-v.com/?p=105

For Hummingbird info and spec sheet.

Thanks,

Pete Barta

Camera - Steadicam - AR

+61 407 747 009

petebarta at mac dot com

Sydney, Australia

MK-V Dual AB Battery Mount (NOT Available) Swapped for V-Lock Mount Thanks Felix UK

MK-V Single AB Mount (available) FOR SALE - Price Drop $390

Thanks,

Pete

Hi Nikko,

I have an EFP Vest in good condition for sale USD$1100

Thanks,

Pete

Hi All,

This is no sales pitch just one man's opinion thought I'd give something back after reading so much useful information on the forum for so long hope mine is useful to someone out there in the steadicam community. I splashed out and bought the Universal Custom Focus/Zoom G-Zoom not knowing anything about it. You can order it online selecting one of four different versions of the G-Zoom to suit your needs. You also select your gimbal size when ordering so it fits on your rig. You then also select your desired cable for Fuji or Canon Lenses whether it's Zoom, Focus or both all which are an extra cost. Once the order was placed Erik who makes the G-Zoom get's in touch to make sure it's all correct and soon enough my G-Zoom arrived in a small pelican for protection, time to test the unit.

Looking at the G-zoom it's made and feels robust and putting the G-zoom on the gimbal is easy, it fits nice and snug and has enough grip so it doesn't rotate on you when pressure is applied. The unit i bought has both zoom and focus. The zoom speed can be adjusted and the rocker is very smooth so very happy there. It also has a start stop button.The Focus knob is on the bottom of the unit so using your index finger on the unit makes it very comfortable, it is after all made for steadicam operators in mind by a steadicam operator. To be totally honest I initially had a small problem with the focus knob which made focus very twitchy unlike the smooth action on the zoom but to Erik's testament he replaced it which goes to show the support is there if something goes wrong.

There is also a BFD edition which you can supposedly plug and play with your BFD for Zoom or Focus. Is there any one out there with one of these? I have a Preston HU3 and prefer an assist to do focus but for TV or concerts the G-Zoom is a must have in your steadicam kit. The G-Zoom ranges from $859- $899 for the different editions and the Zoom Focus adaptor cables are $99 each which is pretty good value for money.

Happy flying,

Pete Barta

Bueller....

Great monitor but it's gathering dust original cost $8000 in excellent condition.

Bargain price $3700 USD

More Detailed Photo's of the Double & Single mounts

FOR SALE Anton Bauer battery mounts - There are 2 the Dual Rear and the Single Rear / Base / Front. Both have 4pin Lemo Connectors

These were my backup in excellent condition.

Dual Mount USD$700

Single Mount USD$500

or together USD$1100

Buyer pays Shipping.

Still FOR SALE Hummingbird Monitor

USD $3950 Neg.

*PRICED TO SELL USD$3950

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