Tim Sutherland

If you use one of the jumper blocks that has a blank space, the blank space operates as hot swap for the camera position. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Actually I must have been thinking of post clamps, not docking brackets as they don't carry any shaft collars with a small enough outer diameter for docking clamps. My bad. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I don't have the ergo handle. The bearing is centered in the gimbal itself by pro but the gimbal between the forks is user adjustable using one of the tools they include with the rig. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Did you try adjusting the end caps on the yoke to center the gimbal in the forks? I spoke to Jack and he said they can't test that centering on the bench without a loaded up camera. I had sent my gimbal in for service and it was failing the 90 degree test when I got it back. A couple minutes adjusting the end caps and it was perfect, even on a light build. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I think I might have a couple but I'm pretty sure you can get them at McMaster Carr inexpensively. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Make sure that the hdmi out on the a7 is set to 1080 instead of 4k or something else. I had that problem when I first plugged it in. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Before the last season of our show I went to one of those running shoe stores where they watch you walk and measure your feet. I told them I needed dark colored shoes that don't force my foot forward when my heel hits to aid in walking slowly. I ended up with some Adidas running shoes that were all cloth uppers with some rubberized screen printing on top for some support. They were lightweight and really comfortable and lasted 22 episodes. Only problem was they were terrible in the cold or rain so neos or boots were also necessary. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I don't have the atomos monitor, but the smallhd dp7hb is way too reflective for my liking, and their screen protector they sent with it didn't help much. I purchased some anti-reflective matte iPad screen protectors from Amazon and can cut 2 to fit the monitor from each one. It works quite well, and there are a lot of types to choose from to fit your taste. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

He's selling these for $65 shipped in the US with level and ptap connector. Send Joe a message through his site if you are interested. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

https://gearedirisworkshop.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/back-lit-spirit-level-for-steadie-cam/ A co-worker made me this spirit level for my monitor which has a mount hole for a 1/4-20 screw so I can mount it to my DP7-HB monitor. Some of our night scenes were so dark that I couldn't see my level, so this is what we came up with. It uses a level from McMaster Carr for a couple bucks. It's angled back towards the operator and is shielded enough to not be seen in reflections even of tabled pretty far. It also has ND and diffusion on it so the led isn't very bright or spotty, and the level is really easy to see. I put a ptap connector on it and run it off of the AB mount on the back of the monitor. He's selling these fairy cheaply if anyone is interested. The website is a work in progress but you get the idea. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

This would be funnier if this didn't happen to me on every rehearsal of every shot I do on the show I'm on. Take one is my first rehearsal. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Ok, after some more playing around, it looks like the thinnest option I can do for a 2 inch post is 2.33". I'll have to get them printed in SLS and put helicoils in.,as well as order specialty small head screws, which would be slotted. I will assemble and ship to you once I receive it. Because of all this, cost would be $140 shipped in the US for a complete 2piece grip 3.5" tall. If you're interested, please send me a PM. I'll need 2 people interested to get this started. Thanks. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Double post.

If I do helicoils I may be able to make them thinner for both 1.5 and 2" posts. The issue is they wouldn't be user printable, I'd have to buy a tool and do them on demand. What would be the maximum thickness desired for 2" and 1.5" posts? A few people have sent me paypal - thanks! I can use that money for a helicoil tool and make a few up. I'd probably have to charge minimum $60-75 per grip to make it worth my time. Turnaround would be longer, but I could leave my current grips available for people who don't need really thin ones. Would anybody be interested in that? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

The issue with going thinner is I can't make threads in a 3d printed part, and the square nuts are all the same size. The whole design is that thick to accommodate the square nuts. Due to printing minimum wall thickness, it pretty much has to be this size. But nylon can probably be sanded down on the outside if you want to try making it a little smaller. I tried to find another way to do it for 2" posts byt haven't come up with an alternate way to attach the parts. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Here's a paypal link to make any donations you feel like giving easier. I also updated the original post. https://paypal.me/timsutherland Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

1.5" post wraps are ready to go, just hit up Media Blackout. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I played around with it, it's just so thin that I can't get anything threaded in there. I tried to come up with some sort of clip to make but nothing will be solid or secure enough with that thin of a wall. The grip you want is only .15" thick on each side max, which is really quite thin. What I could do is probably flare out the top and bottom so that they are thick enough to get small screws in, a little more than 1/4" thick on each side. That would require 4 screws, but it could work. What is the thickest O.D. Of the gimbal between the forks? That way I would know what I have to work with up there on the flared part. I'll be out of town a bit next week so maybe I can give it a go this weekend. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I'll have a look tomorrow. I have an idea how I might be able to make it tool less and keep it thin, maybe around 2.25". Ill take a look and let you know. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Can you measure the O.D. Of your gimbal grip, and the space between the forks on the gimbal when angled over the post, to make sure it will fit in that space? If you tell me the diameter of the grip on the gimbal I'll try to get it as close to that as I can. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I could try to make one for 2" posts, I would probably have to use #4-40 screws because the thickness is determined by the square nut that goes on each side. How big would you want the outer diameter for a 2" post? I'd have to work out the minimum but I'd say about 2.7" give or take. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I checked with Alan at Media Blackout, and he gave me the following prices for them to print these out in white Nylon. 2" (two halves) - $27.33 3" (two halves) - $40.41 4" (two halves) - $54.63 Pretty excellent prices, so if you're interested, contact Media Blackout. And let me know here how they work for you. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

If you go to the link to tinkercad, you can click to order through 3d hubs and find a local 3d printer. Or, if you want to just get in touch with media blackout, point them go this thread for links to the size you want, they'll get them printed up nicely for you. I'm too busy to deal with shipping these other, that's why I provided links. If you feel like it, my paypal email is in the first post. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I posted my solution on a new topic in the gadgets and brackets section. Tim Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Here is my 3d printable shareware low mode wrap grip project. If you make one for yourself and find it useful please consider sending a paypal donation my way at lisselandtim [at] Gmail [dot] com. I wanted to buy a wrap grip for low mode but couldn't find any for sale. So I created my own version that can be 3d printed. The design is for a 1.5" post, clears the fork of my pro vz gimbal just fine. Both halves are identical, so you want to print 2 to make one grip. There are small tabs for alignment and slots for square nuts and 10-32 screws. You'll need 2 10/32 square nuts and two 10-32 x 1/2" Allen drive screws. Optionally you can grab some grip tape such as this Grip Tape from Amazon Outer Diameter is 62mm, or 2.55". Due to the size of the square nuts, it had to be this big to accomodate a 2mm wall thickness. Here are a few photos from Joel San Juan who helped me out testing. Here are the links. They are on Tinkercad, where you can download the printable file in your chosen format or upload straight to a service like shapeways or 3d hubs. If you're in LA, contact Alan Rancher at Media Blackout for printing. 4" 4" Wrap grip half 3" 3" wrap grip half 2" 2" Wrap grip half These come out somewhere from $20 to $50 per half to get printed. I would recommend going with nylon or PETG at max 100 microns. The black prototype printed at the top of the page is 300 microns ABS, neither of which are ideal. Let me know what you think. Tim