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Hey gang! After having countless discussions on set about how to train for what we do, I decided to put together an article which outlines in detail; how to train and condition our bodies for the demands we face on set as Camera and Steadicam Operators! Please take a moment to check it out. Share it with fellow Ops! https://www.daviddesiocinematography.com/blog

Selling my back up X1 arm, hasn't been used and have decided to move it on. 9000USD or best offer. Don't wait and get a brand new arm without the wait. Comes in a custom case with lowmode bracket. Can ship worldwide at buyers expense. Arm located in Australia

Selling my Betz Wave, only reason is because I have 2 of them! I absolutely love these things. this one is coming straight back from Germany from service so it’s gonna be in tip top shape. comes with a pelican case i don’t have an extra betz plate but I believe they’re probably easy to order. asking 5500$

Good morning. The Zalex group of accessories started in 1992 with the prototype of a Broadcast video camera low-mode plate. First tested at the Steadicam Workshops in Rockport, Maine, it showed great promise and inspired efforts to make bits that serve my needs. Since that first effort, parts have emerged such as an overhauled Model I/II/III/IIIA Vest, drop-forged steel docking bracket for older sleds, the Longplate, LensLift lens support system, Tally Light Kit, Arm Repo Mount and other items. The full complement of Zalex accessories can be found at our website: https://www.zalex-products.com We’re pleased to share that we have just taken delivery of another 60 Longplates. The Zalex Longplate fits all stages from all manufacturers. There are currently over 350 Longplates in use worldwide. This is the longest, thickest and therefore most rigid, dovetail plate available. Some of the benefits of flying with the Longplate include: º Comes with hardware that allows an Alex/ Amira/ Venice/ Sony camera to be mounted directly to the plate. Stop using a VCT-type of plate and mount right to the Longplate. º Slotted to allow for mounting of 15mm rod clamps for follow-focus, Talent Monitors, lights and other accessories. º Pairs well with the LensLift support system. º Notched for the safety bolt used by some models of GPI/PRO, XCS and Sachtler/ Artemis sleds. º Fully slotted for 3/8-16 lockdown screws, the Longplate kit includes adaptors that allow for ¼-20 screw use as well. º Readily locks into a tripod adaptor to save time on sled-to-sticks turnaround. In addition to the Longplate, the Longplate-M fits the Tiffen Medium Stage sleds. These includes the Archer 2, Zephyr and Scout. Email me for pricing and shipping information at: peter@steadicamproductionservices.com Fly safe !! Peter Abraham, S.O.C.

Selling my extra LX vest with large socket block. QC’d by Tiffen and pads fully hand washed in March. No tears or defects. Comes with carrying bag. In great shape. $1,700 shipped. (*US ground shipping or I'll take off $50 for international buyers; buyer pays shipping)

Betz Wave For Sale Excellent condition. Comes with - 1x Tripodlokplate by Betz-Tools 1x power cable 1x Dovetailplate by Betz-Tools 1x Travel Case USD$6000 include shipping (Exclude insurance, tax and bank charges) Located in Singapore Interested Kindly PM to discuss

New style M2 SledCover Waterproof Lightweight Material Zipper Front for easy installation. WrapSnap closure around post Cable inlets Leg room for bigger batteries Can also be built for slim battery setups Rear battery access YKK Zipper System BongoTies / Pouch $265

I´m based in Chile, and wanted to invest 37.5K open to offers. thanks in advance to everyone.

Received an email from Daniel Crawford, interested in selling me his gyros. he sent me stock images, and stock videos that don’t belong to him , a Google voice number. He said he was a steadicam operator and was unable to tell me what rig he owned. Didn’t know what the 600 was and a few other red flags. Buyers beware.

Sorry to hear that, John. I've just banned the Richard Armstrong account.

This XCS HD2 Sled was purchased with the intent of assembling a high quality rig; regrettably a knee injury sidelined me before I could complete my mission. Mr. G Bubb of XTended Camera Support worked with me on the purchase and can be contacted for confirmation. I paid around $40K for the gear, and Am looking to recoup as much of the money spent so I'm looking for 19k the best offer as it will do no one any good sitting around unused. Only serious buyers need reply as i don't plan to give away good equipment for nothing, but all respectful and reasonable offers will be considered and the best will will be accepted. Reach out and we can exchange private email info Respectfully, J R Renaud

GPI Titan Pro arm including 4 blue canisters for EURO 8800,- Arm is in excellent condition! Europe sales preferred - (Netherlands, Maastricht area) Included: - Bag with soft padding - J-Bracket for 5/8” post - Sachtler/Arri D-bracket for low-mode setup - Flowcine low mode grip handle - Allen keys for arm and canisters - GPI keys and spare kit for Titan Pro arm

I am selling a complete Steadicam kit with a LX Vest, G-50X Arm, and a heavily modified Archer Sled. Complete kit for $13,000 OBO. Available near Times Square in Manhattan NY. Everything is in good working condition, this is a great starter kit! - It is complete with all basic accessories. Major Components: -Steadicam LX Vest -G-50X Arm (Label says G50, but bearings were upgraded) -Heavily Modified Archer Sled (Internal HD Wiring, 12/24v Selector, Sled base is modified-see photos, adjustable battery position ) Accessories: -Tv Logic Monitor -4 IDX V-Mount Batteries -V-Mount 2-Battery Charger -Low Mode Bracket -F Bracket for Low Mode -Docking Bracket -Sony VCT Quick Release Plate -Assorted Cables and small Tools (see photos) -Assorted bolts, zip ties, replacement BNC connectors (see photos) -Practice Weight Cage -Two large cases that fit entire kit Feel free to message me with any inquiries!

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I am selling my backup PRO arm, it is the first version. Works perfectly, has signs of work (scratches...) I am selling with 4 blue and 2 black springs. Buyer pays shipping. Asking 13000€ steaditeam@gmail.com +34 658025223 Madrid, Spain. Jordi

Steadicam Zephyr Rig with several upgrades and modifications to this package beyond just the stock rig. This package comes with the stock monitor but includes a 3D printed monitor yoke for a SmallHD 703. It also includes is a 3d printed wide handgrip by SkyMagic and a mount for the 2nd battery plate allowing you to power 12v and 24v cameras and accessories. The package comes with a full set of bottom weights specifically designed for the Zephyr system and a Low mode Bracket. Stand is not included. This package was serviced by Tiffen in late 2021. Perfect working condition. Minor scuffs from use. 1x Zephyr Sled 1x Dovetail Plate 1x A30 Arm w/ bag 1x Zephyr Vest 1x Zephyr Dock 1x Zephyr Case 1x SmallHD 703 Monitor Bracket 1x 2nd Battery Plate 1x 3d Printed Grip Cover 6x Large weights 4x Small weights 1x Low mode Bracket STAND NOT INCLUDED

I think I can speak to the aluminum versus stainless debate, as I was the one who was selling stainless steel arm posts a couple of years ago. I have had several issues with aluminum arm posts over the years of using my PRO arm. For most people, I think the aluminum posts probably suit them fine. But, for people like me who tend to push their gear to the limit, I have found that every single hollow aluminum arm post I ever had eventually bent or cracked. Quite simply, with a long gimbal handle like an Ergo handle, or regularly flying 60+ pound sleds in low mode with an F bracket on longer arm posts (I spend a lot of time in high low mode with a 12" arm post), a 6061 aluminum arm post with 1/8" wall thickness won't hold up. I first noticed a bend in my 12", then upon checking I found that the 8" was even more bent and was beginning to crack at the bend, and after a couple more years I found that even the 6" arm post I was using had some stress cracks in the anodizing where the post met the shaft collar. I eventually switched to making my own arm posts out of 7075 solid stock, turning them to the correct size (several arm posts I purchased varied wildly in size - not good!), but I eventually decided to move to 304 stainless steel for my own arm posts. The thing I like about steel is that it doesn't tend to crack and fail spectacularly like Aluminum does, but it bends. I have put a 60+ pound sled on an 18" stainless arm post (304 with 1/8" walls) and while you can see the post bend, I am not worried that it will spontaneously crack if it is bent like an aluminum post does. For my stainless arm posts, I had a local aerospace grinding shop do a run of stainless tubing centerless ground to .621" diameter, +/- .0005" (they laughed and said that to them that was a mile wide tolerance!). I found that to be the sweet spot amongst all of my arm posts I had purchased over the years - measuring and averaging them seemed to come to that number. Some were as small as .615", some were as large as .623". Honestly, the stainless was probably overkill, but for me, it was an insurance policy against catastrophic failure, and that for me was worth it. You probably could offer solid arm posts that would do the same, or 7075 aluminum, but I know I liked the feeling of security I got from the stainless.

Hey all. I don't know if anyone does this, but... I'm prepping for a song and dance number, so I was practicing out in the car park and set my phone on the practice cage and played the opening scene from "La La Land". I tried my best to match the footwork of the Steadicam operator (minus the cranes) as the scene played out. Forward, backward, switches, etc. I'm not comparing myself to them. Anything but. However, while watching the scene, it was good practice to have the blocking and music to attempt to match. Pretty cool!

Considering that top stage is at least 32 years old, you might be better off buying either a Betz topstage or the DB3S (that optical support makes). Both have a rod mount option and will be more rigid than the diving board that you're trying to use. Even a well loved DB3 with the diving board will be less prone to vibration than the DB1. Consider too that the DB1 at this point I believe is unserviceable because the parts don't exist. Alternatively, you could have something machined that clamps to the post, but you lose space as far as how high you can move your gimbal to the upper jbox. Talk to Jarrett Morgan here in Atlanta. If you need something custom, he's your guy. Also flies with the volt and has made some volt brain components that he already makes.

New years drop :) New price: 34000 € EUR Happy new year

Hi all; I've got a new vendor and all stocked up again with plates. I've even got a couple of new holes in the edges so that you can configure the posts in many ways, rather than just the four corners. I've got some good pricing, probably a bit better deal. Pictures to follow. Janice Have a wonderful 2024 after an horrendous 2023.

GPI Pro Vest Chest 25” , Waist 34” like new, small scratches. to be picked up in Berlin 4600€ + Tax & shipping

Hi Everyone, With extreme sadness I would like to announce that my friend and former camera assistant and new up and coming camera/steadi op Ryan Nazar has passed away from a rare blood cancer. I am now helping his sister sell his rig that he was already trying to sell because of the course of his disease. The below ad is taken from his post, Please take a look and you can contact me at, ryanpurcell.ca@gmail or 604-812-2767 Thank you very much, Ryan Purcell FOR SALE: mint/like-new condition Shadow-V Steadicam, G70x arm, and Ultra 2 vest, originally purchased from Tiffen in January 2018. Lightly used and never sub-rented, would be a great starter rig. Want to sell as a package, not really interested in parting it out. Selling only because of recent marketplace conditions and finances needing to be directed elsewhere. Package includes: Ultra 2 vest G-70x arm w/ 12” extension post & rain cover (not pictured) Shadow-V rig w/ flight case Tilting top stage Camera dovetail plates x 2 (10” & 11”) 1.477” telescoping two-stage center post w/ 2 monitor clamp rings & 2 docking rings Tiffen low-mode/central rotator bracket Transvideo 7” SuperBright HD monitor w/ yoke & power/video cable Telescoping monitor mount Tilting 2-battery VL mount Camera power cables x 2 (12v – one w/o XLR connector) Third VL battery mount w/dovetail plate Tiffen docking/balance bracket Jerry Hill Mag-dock2 docking bracket Tiffen Blue Whale tool American Steadicam stand ALSO AVAILABLE: SWIT D-3004S battery chargers x 3 SWIT batteries (w/Pelican case): S-8340S 14.4V / 160Wh x 5 batts S-8260S 14.4V / 172Wh x 7 batts Selling for $38000 USD and the charger/batteries for an addiitonal $1500 USD. Serious inquiries only.

Greetings to everyone, For those of you who may be considering upgrading their Sled to HD we currently have several HD-SDI Wiring Harnesses/Looms available, which are purpose-built for 1 ½” inch Centre Posts. The Specs are as follows: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESIGN FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------- The cord consists of a coiled section with a straight tail on either end of it. Each straight tail is approximately 1 metre/39 inches long. The extra length in the tail gives the operator two options: The electrics person can cut off the extra length, strip off the outer sheath, and use the inner wires for the internals of the upper and lower junction boxes. This provides consistency throughout the wiring on the rig, with no need to spend time sourcing materials elsewhere. There is sufficient length to enable the cord to be installed into a Super Post. SPECS 4 cores, 18 AWG (red, black, green, white) 2 cores, 26 AWG (red, black) 4 cores, 28 AWG (red, black, blue, yellow) 1x RG 179 75-ohm mini coax (for HD-SDI) Wire configuration/order matches that of the industry standard Outer jacket colour: Black OD of the cord to suit standard Lemo plug OD of the coil to suit the inner diameter of 1 ½” inch centre post In addition, the wire is configured the same throughout the cable, resulting in a mirror image no matter where it is cut. This will make your electrics technician very happy. We have several in stock, and they are available through our Website. HD-SDI Wiring Harness/Looms for 1 ½” inch Centre Posts Upgrade - Steadyrig

NEW PRICE: $4,000usd + shipping Or Best Offer. Good starting/backup rig. If interested, please email me at steadirig@gmail.com

Good morning, There are times when we show up on set and the lens support for our lens isn't in the kit. Or it's in use on A camera. Now the LensLift can be put into play to solve this problem. It's a bit of kit I've always wanted and after seeing some Longplate builds that made use of such on-set fixes and piles of washers and wooden dolly wedges, it appeared time to come up with a bespoke solution. LensLift fits both into the Longplate as well as mounting into any 15mm rod setups already on the camera body. Email me to discuss both pricing and worldwide shipping. ( Camera & Lens used courtesy of Panavision NYC ) ( Lens build courtesy of Arri Rentals NYC )

Selling my TransVideo CineMonitor HD6 SBL+. Bought it end 2019, refurbished at TransVideo in August 2023 with a new LCD screen. Looking like new. Everything you see is included (power cable for Steadicam M1). 2900€

Selling a Flowcine XR3ach in new condition. Great bit of kit but no longer required. Photos attached. Buyer pays shipping. Australia based. 6k USD

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I'm sorry the vest didn't work for you - let me know if you need any help in re-selling the vest.

This is a great deal!

Don't buy cheap power cables from an unknown source. They are unreliable and can end up causing damage to your sled or the camera. Be it knockoff connectors, the wrong gauge wire or worse, incorrectly wired, if they're cheap, there is a reason. Cableflexer (https://www.cableflexer.com) makes incredible quality cables of all types. In fun colors too if you want. Greg Bubb at XCS (http://www.xcsinc.com/) also does. Terry West (in California) and David Hable (in Canada) also make cables, but I've never purchased any from them.

I have more items coming up for sale soon... Preston Cinema Focus/Iris (aka Single Channel) Preston Cinema MDR4 Preston Cinema DM1X Motor Heden M26VE Motor Heden M21VE-L Motor Additional items only available for sale after HU3 sells. Complete package inquiries welcome!

Thank you, I have reached out to him as well. For any future searches, seems the correct bearing is a 61809ZZ

Heavily Modified Movi XL With Fiber Optic Gyro, Ignite-Digi TB50 Battery Adapter, Power Block, Brutal R&D Slipring And Tons Of Accessories For Sale: Please Read Entire Listing Carefully Before Contacting Me. For sale is an excellent condition Movi XL package. An incredibly complete Feature Film, Series, Commercial ready package in excellent condition and perfect working order with all needed accessories and cables including flight/travel case. Package Includes: Movi XL 3 Axis Stabilized Remote Head With Optical Gyro And Flight Case. Brutal R&D Full Slipring system for power and video (brand new/unused) with two remote power cables (new/unused). Complete Mimic system w/ Atomos Shogun Flame High Bright Monitor, Camera Cage With Handlebars and Anton Bauer Battery Plate, Mini Sliding Dovetail (to attach Mimic system to your favorite Fluid Head or Geared Head with an Arri Sliding Dovetail Plate), Mimic Quick Release, Antennas (short and long) and Charging/Power Cable. Arri Style Camera Plate (19mm studio). XL Dovetail Plate. XL Lens Support. XL Rod Support. 19mm Carbon Lens Support Rods (various lengths. X3 sets). Pop and lock 50mm. Movi XL Chargers (2). Movi XL Wiring Harness spare. Quick Release Kit. Movi XL to Mitchell Mount. Custom Easy 90 Degree Mitchell Male to Mitchell Female (For Nose Mounting Of The XL. New/Unused). Ignite Digi TB50 adapter and power block (original Movi XL battery plates included as well). The Power Block is new/unused). Ignite Digi power cables (2) for Alexa Mini, Mini LF and Alexa 35 (New/Unused). Ignite Digi 12 volt camera power cables (2) to universal 4 pin XLR. 4 Pin XLR to Anton Bauer adapter (X2) Plates. Extended Length 25mm Carbon Fiber Vertical Cage Rods (allows for a full studio build camera to go in the cage with the handle on it). The original cage rods are also included. Various P Tap power cables also included. Movi XL to NODO Inertia Wheels/Alpha Wheels Wireless Receiver Comm cables (X2) included. And many extras not listed here. No batteries are included in this sale as i use them (TB50) for my other remote heads and they are difficult to ship without carrier issues. A small sample of recent projects this Movi XL package has been used on include: Green Book. Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. On Becoming A God In Central Florida. Queen Sugar. NCIS: New Orleans. Crater. Filthy Rich. The Movi XL has a 50 pound camera payload and with the Fiber Optic Gyro is exceptional at stabilizing under all conditions and is immune from temperature changes or G Force. This entire package has been exceptionally well cared for and maintained. It has never been sub rented. It goes out only on my jobs. I purchased every item listed here brand new. Total to purchase everything listed new would be more than $61,000 US. Selling everything listed plus many useful extras: $51,000 US. Available Now. Expand your business. Start earning rentals now. Add A Flowcine Tranquilizer (complete with all available polymers and passive weight plates). Also comes with Shore 70 Pan Barrels. Mitchell Female Mount. Mitchell Male Mount. Overslung Mod with polymers and air bladder. Total to purchase new would be over $3000. Purchase with Movi XL Package: $1500. Purchase Separately: $1900. Serious only please. Please don’t email if you don’t have the funds available to purchase. I am also not splitting up the package at this time (other than the Tranquilizer) so please don’t ask. Use email address below to get to me quicker as i don’t check here that often. All gear is located in New Orleans, Louisiana area. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs and any insurance needed and optimally should have their own shipping account available(Fedex, UPS, DHL, etc). Email for additional photos and for further questions/details. Local pickup/Inspection is also available working around my current shooting schedule. Grayson Grant Austin, SOC graysonaustin@me.com

I tried the new one with elastic rubber bands and it's incredible. Soft, lots of boom, light and strong enough to lift any type of camera. The best thing, besides the price, is the post-sale service. Luciano is always attentive to any question or whatever happens, and that is priceless. https://www.reverstabilizer.com/rever-band-arm Just my 2 cent, Gus

Bryan Amazing work... Check it out ..just for some ideas. (ex. Gimbal Wrap Grip) https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamielincs/sets/72157645642636192/

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Hey Herman. An old thread but here is the gimbal taken apart. There are 2 pressure rings. 1 outer and 1 inner. Take a precision flat head screwdriver and get under the exposed end with the lip. gently slide the head around the circumference of the sleeve. It will easily pop off. Now the sleeve will come out. Just use finger pressure and wiggle back and forth. The ring holding the bearing is done in the same way. The bearing will come out the same way as well. While this is the way to get to the bearing it not to be done over and over as the rings will lose their tension over time. Putting it back together is just as easy. Just press the ring around the sleeve starting with the squared end in the channel and it will go into place. Same with the bearing. If you need to replace the bearing they are readily available online.

selling new X-Bone Set. for Exo Vest

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Selling Preston Single channel hand set with 8 rings and 3 generic FM50 batteries. Asking $3200.00. Prefer US buyers. Will ship via US Post priority service.

4500€, its collecting dust, great back up rig or to start with.

Found mine a couple weeks ago. Battery died at an amusing moment. Thought today would be a good day to post.

Selling my Upgraded Archer Volt sled. Originally an Archer 1, but now basically an Archer 2 after all the lower part was replaced by the Hofman workshop, and the gimbal is an Archer 2 two years old gimbal that was bought with the Volt. Comes with an original hard case, a docking bracket, a low mode bracket and Volt cables. Asking 16k usd plus shipping Located in israel Feel free to email me for more photos and questions Dhanit@bezeqint.net

Part of the job of an operator is knowing which tool is the right tool for the shot. In this case, steadicam is probably not the right tool. If they insist, try your best, but manage expectations.

I suspect it's a small amount of twist in the arm that does it. Both Eric and Robert work front mounted. I did some experimenting the other day. I hard mounted the rig to remove the human element from the equation. I tired mounting it in the Klassen orientation and I tried mounting it in the traditional orientation. I balanced the socket block with the arm post friction locked off. I was able to pull the handle in any direction within reason and the sled would remain floating in the area above a mark I placed on the floor. This shows that the socket block was correctly balanced. Once friction was released the handle would still flick back out. The Klassen seemed to always try to kick back out away from what I saw. There was no amount of socket block balancing or tweaking that would change this. I tried it in the traditional orientation albeit in goofy (I didn't flip the socket block around), and from what I saw the handle sits naturally towards the body more when released and balanced, giving the impression that its under control. I can't see how you would be able to have the handle stay anywhere you put it with the arm post loose. If you were to push the handle away from you or pull it into you the spring in the socket block assembly for front mounted operators would push the arm back out to where it sits naturally taking the gimbal handle with it. Even more so with a longer gimbal handle. I agree that with it loose it might stay in the same orientation as you are used to tho, depending on how you have the arm mounted. Happy to have some feedback from anyone else using a back mounted harness in a "regular" position with a PRO arm. Best, Rick.

Yeah, but then craft service brings around the fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, and this theory quickly falls apart.

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