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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.

Hello everyone, I am selling my Tiffen Exovest purchased last Year from Tiffen UK. It has only been used a few times over the last year and has only minor wear on the buckles. It comes with a soft bag and spacer pads in original packaging. Its based in Munich, Germany. i can sell locally or worldwide. Asking: 4.700€ +VAT if you are from Europe Original price: 5.249€ Buyer pays shipping. If you are interested or want to make a price offer send me a message.

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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Hi Sopon, First release the over-centre latch, then slide the rods out, and clean them and the inside of the lock with alcohol. Then tighten the nut on the inside of the latch by ⅛th of a turn. If that’s not enough, try another ⅛th if it still slips, call, FaceTime, or WhatsApp me on +31623918492. All the best, Chris Fawcett

I do have these that I got from Charles recently. 1_Steadicam Model 1 brochure.pdf 1_Steadicam Model 1 brochure.pdf 2_Steadicam Model III brochure.pdf 3_Steadicam Model IIIA brochure.pdf 4_Steadicam EFP brochure.pdf

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.

Bump! I’ll still honor the 5200$ on here (going for 5500 on marketplace) but it does come with a plate and spacer plates now!

@Jennie Jeddry SOC, a friend of mine wanted me to let you know he sent you a a direct message here on the forum with interest in buying your gimbal.

Done. Note that I updated your account name.

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

Hi all, I sell my backup/spare rig. It's a Smartsystem Matrix Extreme with lots of additional accessories. It's a 3G-sdi 12/24v sled with 3rd battery plate and which can power a Ronin 2 at the bottom of the sled with TB50/55. Volt upgradeable. Sled is bought new in 2019 and serviced/cleaned by Smartsystem last year. Very good condition with only minor scratches. The only "problem" is the docking bracket screw which no longer locks but this does not prevent the good use of the docking bracket. Come with a lot of cables for almost all camera setup, screws and custom hard case. Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional info/picture Asking 9500 euros + shipping Possibility to try it in Lyon (69), in France Ship worldwide nicolas-ferron@hotmail.fr

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.

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

Black Friday. In all seriousness i feel like it's a fair price for all involved.

That's amazing. Harrowing tale of good people doing the right thing! A fun read, too!

*sold*

Hey I have a smart system vest I’m looking to sell, dm me if you’re interested

Sold

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

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

price lowered to $1750

This is a great deal!

It's time to part with my Zephyr. This rig has served me well but I have since upgraded and do not need it around anymore. The rig is in great condition and I've added some nice pieces to the kit over the years. Price: $7,000 OBO + buyer pays shipping Rig is located in Seattle. Local pickup preferred of course, but I'm happy to ship within the US. It all fits in one Thermodyne case quite neatly. SLED: Steadicam Zephyr sled (AB mount) - Digital Horizon Leveler for the Marshall monitor. This thing is very handy and helps keep the horizons on point for both the x and y. They do not make these anymore and this is the only leveler I've ever seen of this type. - Larger Skymagic Gimbal wrap - Skymagic monitor yoke, easier to manipulate than the original (but will include the original bracket as well) - Steadicam dovetail ARM: Steadicam Zephyr Arm - Payload of 30 lbs, I've flown Amira, Alexa mini, RED, Canon, Sony on this sled with no problems. I never pushed the arm to it's limit VEST: Zephyr vest - Comfortable vest! EXTRAS: - (2x) 4 pin xlr to 3 pin lemo camera power (1 short, 1 longer) - Alexa power cable to lemo - RED power cable to lemo - lemo to d-tap breakout - Low mode monitor bracket - Walter Klassen Hardmount bracket for Zephyr (just need doughty clamp to rig to a rickshaw or speedrail) - Cam Jam low mode monitor bracket Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Spoke to Jack at Pro via email. He said they were left unused because they weren't needed based on the number of connectors used in the Cinema HD J boxes. Those open pins can be used for whatever an operator would like, but they would have to make any modifications using a third party or on their own. If doing any self modifications, make certain that the pins in the bottom stage are the same in the top stage.

Hello everyone, How do I deal with a member ( KAPIL VERMA) that asks me on the forum about the Wave 1 that I have for sale since July 19 2023 and then I find out that he puts an Add on the Facebook group Steadicam Gear: RENT | SELL | WANT TO BUY on August 14 2023 , with the same pictures I took stating that the gear is in India? The Wave is with me, but some one is about to get scammed. I believe his account should be banned. Is confrontation the best option with scammers?

$8500 USD or best offer

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

Please read entire post carefully before emailing. For sale is a very complete, turnkey Tiffen M2 Steadicam rig. Meticulously maintained. Never sub rented. I personally picked each and every component and accessory to make this the very best M2 system possible and to match my main rig for quick changeover if needed. However, since my main M2 Volt rig has been absolutely bulletproof, i find myself not needing to carry around two complete rigs. Many/most components and accessories for this rig are as new/unused (other than testing). Sale Includes: M2 Rig with *M2 Tilting Topstage and built in Volt Sensor and controls. *Tiffen M2 Camera Dovetail Plate. *M2 1.58 inch Two Stage telescoping Centerpost. *Tiffen M2 As New/Unused Volt Gimbal with new GPI PRO Pan Bearing. Complete check out and firmware update from Tiffen last week. Your choice of 3/4 (Tiffen) or 5/8 (PRO) handle insert. *Spare Tiffen M2 As New/Unused Pan Bearing. *Your choice of Tiffen 3/4 inch or PRO 5/8 inch angled Low Mode Bracket. *Volt Gimbal Rain/dirt Cover. *Larry McConkey Volt Button extensions (short and long). *Jerry Holway Volt Cable Cover. *Jerry Holway Volt Counterweight Trim Kit. *Volt Motor Drive Cables (Two). *Spare Volt Motor Belts (Two). *Tiffen Blue Whale Gimbal Tool. *Tiffen M2 Telescoping Monitor Mount and Yoke System. *TV Logic Super High Bright (3600 Nits) Monitor. There is no brighter/Daylight Viewable Flat Panel Monitor currently available. Comes with dedicated yoke mounts made for this monitor. *Monitor Rain Cover. *CineLevel Sensor Box and Display. *Level Sensor Monitor Rod Mount. *Tiffen M2 Monitor Power Cable. *Tiffen M2 V Lock Two Battery Tilting Lower Electronics Base. *Jerry Holway M2 Base Switch Cover. *Jerry Holway Rod End Cable Routing clamp. *Tiffen M2 3rd Battery V Lock Plate with Dovetail mount. *V Lock to Anton Bauer Plate Converters. *Lower Electronics/Battery Rain Cover. *M2 Camera Power Cables for Arri Alexa (full size), Alexa Mini (and others) 12 volt, Alexa 35 (and Mini) 24 volt, Sony Venice (and other 12 volt cameras), Red Komodo. *Jerry Hill Gorelock (GAD2) With Tilt Function. Complete docking and spin balance bracket with one Docking Ring. Your choice of Tiffen 3/4 or PRO 5/8 spin balance. *Tiffen M2 Sled Case. Paid $35,500+ new for everything. Selling everything listed here (and more) for $28,000 US for a savings of over $7,500 US. Serious only please. Email me for faster response and more photos to: graysonaustin@me.com Grayson Grant Austin, SOC All photos were taken by me and are not to be used for any other purpose.

For sale is the ONLY 87ft Strada Crane ever manufactured. Usually this model Strada Crane is 85ft. This crane has been used on James Cameron’s Titanic, Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor just to name a notable few. Also countless television productions, events and specials such as all of the X-Games and U.S. Open. If you haven’t been convinced yet, this crane is HUGE! The total crane weight is 5,500 pounds, the base of the crane is 6’ by 8’ and rides on 4 tires, and the crane is transported in its own trailer. The crane has multiple length configurations to meet the need of the shot. An arm length of 40ft gives you a lens height of 35ft. A 47ft arm has a 42ft lens height. A 54ft arm has a 49ft lens height. A 60ft arm has a 55ft lens height. A 74ft arm has a 64ft lens height. Lastly, an arm length of 87ft will give you a whopping 75ft lens height. Over 7 stories of camera movement available! With that amount of versatility, some extra space will be needed for operating the crane. From 40ft to 60ft arm lengths, the operator will need a 15ft by 20ft area, and from 74ft to 87ft arm lengths, the operator will need an area of 20ft by 30ft. A crane this large provides a nose load of 150 pounds. That allows for a lot of options when choosing a remote head and camera configuration to fly. I am asking $85,000 for everything. This includes the crane, weights, cabling, and trailer. Located in Los Angeles. Local pickup is required, as it all fits in its trailer. A few additional notes: This was Rick Johnsons personal crane, it has several features that none of the other Strata cranes have. Only arm with 9ft tail option up to 60 ft, as opposed to regular 12ft tail. Crane base can be completely disassembled and "packed in". The weight bucket is mechanized which allows for it to stay preloaded with thousands of pounds and adjusts forward and aft for balance. I know this is the Steadicam forum, but i figured I may as well try listing this crane on here for exposure. If you know of anyone that might be interested in this, please direct them to this posting!

How about these: Foam Grip Tubing Handle Grip for Fitness, Tools Handle Support

Up for sale is a smart systems X1 arm never used on the field just for a single practice session. Save waiting for back order and get this arm asap! selling for 9000 flat or best offer. comes with everything included when you buy it from the manufacturer. this gear was purchased by someone trying to get into Steadicam operating only to realize their passions in another field. Check out my other posts as well for sled/vest if you’re interested.

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.

(1) Preston HU4 SN: 1359 (brand new - never used) (5) Focus Rings (brand new - never used) (1) MDR-3 SN: 1213 (1) Focus/Iris Hand Unit SN: 1718 (2) Heden Motors M21VE SN: 3543 & 3194 (1) Heden LM30 Motor SN: 00303 (2) 19 mm reduction insert (2) 15 mm reduction insert (3) 0.8 Gear (1) 0.4 Gear (1) 0.5 Gear (1) 0.6 Gear (2) Sony NP - FZ100 Batteries (1) Manfrotto Dual Charger (3) Sony NP-FM500H batteries (1) Sony BC-TRM single battery charger (3) Motor Cables (2) MDR Power Cable 4699 (2) Arri Power Cable 4721 (1) Cinetape Cable 4742 (1) Panavision Cable 4722 (1) Pelican Case Price: $24,500 224868572_IMG_15393.HEIC IMG_1540 3.HEIC IMG_1541 3.HEIC IMG_1542 3.HEIC IMG_1543 3.HEIC IMG_1544 3.HEIC IMG_1545 3.HEIC IMG_1520.HEIC 840993588_IMG_15213.HEIC 696653589_IMG_15383.HEIC 1714385918_IMG_15373.HEIC IMG_1536 3.HEIC IMG_1533.HEIC IMG_1531 3.HEIC IMG_1530 3.HEIC IMG_1529 3.HEIC IMG_1528 3.HEIC IMG_1527 3.HEIC IMG_1526 3.HEIC

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.

Hi Josh, I remember being in your shoes clearly - it was the late summer of 2012, I was on my first feature film, having operated “semi-professionally” for about a year, and on two occasions I had to either put the 85mm up, or do a shot on the 50mm in low mode, and I remember both being seemingly impossible. So, you’re not alone in the difficulty of doing long lens work on Steadicam when starting out! I’d say about 1/4 of my work is tighter than a 50mm. Generally I don’t see many lenses above 135mm (though I have from time to time), although especially when doing anamorphic, 135mm is a pretty typical lens, and I regularly fly 100mm spherical lenses. A 65mm or 75mm is a sweet lens for Steadicam, and if you can get well in-sync with your actors, you can produce some truly beautiful tracking shots. I’d say to get to the point where I was completely unafraid of long lenses took me about 3 years of operating, and probably about 5 years to actually be able to back up my big talk with the skills to really pull it off. I will say that with long lenses, not only is it a technique issue, but it is also a physical feat with your body, and there is a significant component that the quality of your rig plays. When I upgraded my rig after that first feature, one of the biggest things I noticed in going to a new gimbal was that there had been some friction and play in my previous gimbal that just destroyed any chance of precision in long lens operating. Even the slightest friction in your gimbal will translate your body’s movements into the lens, and those errors will become much more pronounced on longer lenses. The same goes for your arm, although to a lesser degree (as the issues will be translational rather than angular). Additionally, having your rig trimmed for the tilt you will be holding is crucial, as is keeping your speed consistent. If you’re holding pressure with your hand to hold tilt, any little twitches and tremors in your hand will get into the frame, and if you’re speeding up and slowing down, any pendular swing of the sled will also get in, unless you’re good enough to keep 100% of it out (which very few are, although I think we all hope to get close!). And biggest of all, relax! I even get called out on this by DPs I’ve worked with for a long time. If I’m tense, that tends to telegraph into the shot, and sometimes I just need to take a deep breath and shake out my hands and try again. I hope that helps and gives you a few things to think about! Best of luck on your adventures!

Deke, While it is true that it’s now easier to reload the camera when right side up, I can’t remember a job that I’ve done where people don’t want to look at a frame before I put on the rig. Whether for lighting, or set dressing, or HMU and Wardrobe, someone always wants to look at a frame, and generally they want an approximation go what the frame actually will be (I.E. it doesn’t help the DP much in setting lights if the camera is about to be 3 feet lower than it is on the stand!). So I dock in low mode. It also helps me to have as little time flying the rig as possible. When I pick up the rig, it’s in the right orientation, pointed at the set, and I dock in a direction (lens to the right, contrary to what is taught at most workshops) that means that the rig is ready to fly the moment it comes off the dock. No flipping the rig, no spinning it around my body, no delays. With heavier cameras I’ll enforce this even more (such as when I did a music video on Primo Anamorphic lenses recently... 17 pounds for the 50mm) - we roll and slate on the stand, and I pick it up once everyone is ready to go, not before Vanities run in for a moment of touch up or before the artist puts away their phone. Hopefully that clears up why I still dock in low mode, and still think that it’s a useful thing to do.

A few thoughts on cables, especially for starting out... I'd add to your list a 4 pin XLR. That's one connector I've seen used all over - from the D Box on an Alexa Mini to the F55 to every broadcast camera ever made seemingly. In addition, it's something that most people are familiar enough with that if you're in a tight pinch, you can often get a cable from 4 pin XLR to whatever it is you need to power, rather than having to order in the special LEMO for your sled. I think you're on the right track with P Tap, and I'd add a P Tap extension cable (Male to Female). For 99% of my operating at this point, the only cables I use are the camera cable (usually the Mini/Amira, but occasionally the Red or Alexa), the cable for my Wave, and the P Tap. It's so nice to be able to give the assistants all the power they need in a plug they're used to, without any hacked workarounds. My thought on buying specific camera power cables is (and this is how I worked for the first 5 or so years of my career) buy what you need, and only what you need. Cables are incredibly expensive, and let's face it, most cameras nowadays are more than comfortable with a battery on the back. The only cameras I've found where not having a power cable is a death sentence are the Alexa 65, and 35mm film cameras. Pretty much anything else - from Alexas, to Reds, to Minis, to Amiras, to F55s, can be flown with a battery on the back. It is much more elegant to be able to power the camera off of the Steadicam, but it does thrash your batteries (I'm sending in my third dead battery in 2 years to be rebuilt), and it's a lot of money that can be spent elsewhere in places where it could impact your comfort or allow you to pull a better job, both of which are far more critical. So, buy the cables you need. Assess your market and figure out what that is. In my market, it's 2 of the 24V ARRI Alexa/35mm cables, 2 4 pin XLRs, and then whatever else I want to add. What I carry at this point is: - Alexa/ARRI 35mm 24V - Amira/Mini 12v - Red Weapon/Epic 12v - 4 Pin XLR 12V - Sony FS7 - Panavision XL2 24V (only used once, sadly) - 3 Pin XLR 24V (built for a special rig that I've never seen again)

Hi everybody In light of a lot of sports/steadicam related discussions I figured, why not share my experience. As some of you may know, besides being a steadicam operator, I’ve been an avid competitive gymnast for over 23 years. I just wanted to take the time to write up a small article about gymnastics and the steadicam life and how I feel the two have influenced each other over the past years. Comparing the two has made sense to me since the day I picked up a rig. Like many athletes, gymnasts spend years practicing and developing skills before entering official compeition. The same goes for steadicam, in the beginning, one spends a lot of time developing the strength and insight into what makes a great operator on smaller projects before being able to work on a feature film or a tv-series. Both disciplines (cause let’s face it, steadicam doesn’t involve sitting around doing nothing) require a great deal of strength and stamina. For me personally the two have had tremendous benefits towards one another. Due to my sports background I was able to quickly adapt the musclememory needed to operate this wonderful machine, in return, the more jobs I keep getting, the stronger my legs and back get, making it possible for me to achieve new heights in gymnastics (literally). Though a lot of attention has to be directed towards correct posture, stretching, preventing exertion, both operating steadicam and gymnastics require a bit more than just the physical aspects. I’m talking about the gear, Jerry Holway once told me “Give a master violin player a second hand piece of wood with strings and he’ll be able to play a song, give the same person a Stradivarius and it becomes art”. A great operator can achieve the best shot in the world with the right type of gear, as for a gymnast, this is very similar. I’ve seen a world class gymnast fall of a highbar during an olympic event final, because the flex of the bar was just a little different, the chalk didn’t feel right and 4 years later, that same guy had all the right elements to make “Art” and he brought home the gold medal. I take care of my rig the same way I take care of all the pieces of apparatus in the gym and they both continue to deliver wonderful results. Last part I wanted to touch upon was the matter of safety. Running with a rig down a slippery rocky hill or throwing yourself 4 feet in the air over a solid steel bar, just because that’s what people expect from you can lead to one of two things. Either you get a standing ovation for a fantastic running shot/catching the bar, or you end up breaking your neck. The fact that the latter hasn’t happened to me is because my coaches have always demanded a safe training environement, which I held dear to my heart. I carried on this habit from the moment I first started operating, every running shot I do, every hardmount I rig, every single precarious situation I encounter on set, safety is always my number 1 concern. The main conclusion for me is that both disciplines have had major benefits towards each other and I can only recommend combining sports with operating steadicam. Any other (former) athletes on the forum? I’d love to hear your take on how steadicam may have improved your performances or how your choice of sport has helped out in your operating. Greetings Nils

You guys are all NERDS lol.

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