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Hi guys! Did this ever happen to one of you? I was operating in low mode with my Zephyr and I was feeling that there was a slight resistance in my tilt and then all of a sudden boom!, the screw holding the gimbal handle just snapped. Fortunately, the camera only fell from a 1 foot height, so I reported only 2 broken BNC connectors on the Odyssey 7Q that was rigged on top of the camera. My camera setup wasn't so heavy, definitely not higher than the mandatory 23lbs. Any ideas as to why that happened ? And yes I already wrote to Tiffen, still waiting on their reply.

I have a Steadicam Master Series sled and hard case for sale. It has not been used in some time and would like for it to find a new home. It comes with everything shown in the pictures and listed below. - Master Series Sled - 3 arm post lengths - XCS camera plate - Docking Bracket - Assorted Cables: 2X 3-Pin Lemo to 4-Pin XLR power cables, SDI video jumper cable, 4-Pin male to male hirose cable, 2-Pin Lemo to 4-Pin emale hirose cable - Mastercase rolling protective hard case I am selling this kit for $3000.00 OBO I will not ship, local pick up only.

Here's a sample of some new things I've been making....(new stuff) and the complete list of all the parts I've been making 696551202_3Dprintedacc.1_16.2021.pdf New stuff 1.17.21.pdf

Hi Luke, Have you had any advancement with upgrading your monitor? I also have just purchased a Zephyr and looking to change out the monitor as it is only a SD monitor. I have a smallHD 702 touch which I am debating to use on the rig until a better option comes about. As for upgrades a lot of people seem to go for the monitor yoke and also the gimbal wrap grip from sky magic: https://www.skymagic.com/cineparts 3 Pin Male Steadicam Zephyr to 4 Port Female D Tap Multiple Tap Output can be useful: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alvins-Cables-steadicam-multiple-splitter/dp/B06XWTBV7R/ref=pd_rhf_sc_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q8K8KE779KP0MN5D8MFG I'm not sure where you can purchase the extra battery plate though. All the best, Dan

This is the biggest flaw of the Zephyr design, with catastrophic failure being a huge factor! I can't say I'm shocked Tiffen hasn't addressed this... This happened to me on a shoot one day, and I happened to be on a farm that had extra bolts lying around, and luckily a 3/8" (1/4"?) threaded extended shaft bolt fit the bill perfect. I was blown away! A .50 repair, with something a billion times stronger, that Tiffen would not actually fix. The part that breaks btw is a narrow pin head allen screw? that theads into the gimbal yoke. Super easy (preventable) fix. Pictures exist somewhere if anyone was really interested.

Hey Robert, this has been discussed at length a few times on the forum. Check out this link and see if it can give you some valuable information. Happy flying!