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Although I really like what can be done with the Trinity, I have been asked if I can go from Low Mode to High Mode in the same shot 3 times in 22 years of operating. There are several thoughts I've had on whether to buy a Trinity. 1. Price vs. return on investment. How long would it take to pay back the $63,000 the complete Sled costs? let's say charging an extra $1000 a day Above a somewhat standard $1000/day kit rental. 63 days... Now how many times have I been asked if I can do a High to Low mode shot in 22 years...3. 2. Can YOUR Market withstand that extra Kit rental cost?.... Mine can't...and I live in Miami, FL. I've spoken with Arri Trinity owners and what they get for their Kit alone and the extra labor costs they charge while operating the Trinity can not be gotten here in this town. There are tons of producers and maybe 6 full time Steadicam Operators that work down here who make 90%+ of their income as Steadicam Operators. as for Volt/Wave... I enjoy my Wave. I use it handheld on boats and on Steadi for Windy days, moving platform shots, etc..., I even use it inside a Cinemilled Pro ring with just the Wave and a Camera for great Horizons while using the system with a Ready Rig/Vega combination.... Best, Ozzie

Amando, I think Alexandre is expressing excitement about having discussions on the steadicam forum. "I'm so excited I can't wait" is so common in the US I didn't give it a second thought. Out of context though, it totally looks like he's saying he's too busy for us! Thomas, The Archer 2 only comes with a G-50 now-a-days, if buying new. Alexandre, there should be plenty of literature about the Archer 2 on the Tiffen website and elsewhere. I assume you are worried about missing out on something by getting the Archer 1 you are looking at. I don't know the specific differences, other than the obvious physical shape/portability. The power ports may be slightly different, or at least some of them. There may be some 2pin Lemo 12v ports on the Archer that will be 3pin Lemo 12/24v on the Archer 2. Speaking of, is the Archer 12v only? That may be different. Good luck, maybe someone more familiar with an Archer will chime in, though I bet there is information if you do a search here on the forum. |-)~