Sawyer Oubre

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Hey there! Yes this is still available - Feel free to email - sawyeroubre@gmail.com

XCS Ergo Handle 1 (Regular) 1500$ NYC sawyeroubre@gmail.com 7165451504 Cheers!

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XCS Ergo Handle (Goofy) $1500 ISO Regular Ergo or Straight - Sawyeroubre@gmail.com 7165451504

There is a locking knob to help hold the brackets orientation - this can be adjusted shot to shot for the best line of sight.

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Sorry to hear man! On the lookout!

Hey Adi! So I keep my second arm set up in PATHFINDER mode to make changing over much quicker. This way all I do is flip my socked block, switch arms and i'm ready to go - I outline this set up in detail in the manual that is included. Without a second arm it takes a couple minutes to reconfigure your arm, but no longer than the assistants need to change over the camera. If you have any other questions please let me know - Cheers! Sawyer

I'm based out of NYC - if you are in the area thats a possibility.

PATHFINDER, combined with your steadicam vest and arm, holds cameras in a low mode configuration while maintaining an authentic hand-held look. As a tall guy, I have always had trouble getting hand-held cameras low. For years, I’ve been experimenting with different solutions to this problem. Easyrigs always come to mind first, but my back has never agreed with them and I’ve never loved the motion they give the camera. As a steadicam operator, I’m far more comfortable taking weight in a vest. After extensive on-set testing, redesigning and manufacturing, I’m excited to make PATHFINDER available to other operators. Offering a wide range of mobility, PATHFINDER uses the reach of your steadicam arm to help position cameras over immovable set pieces. It is ideal for shooting high energy action, dialogue between sitting characters, centering top down over a bed or gliding over a table top - among many other specialty shots. All PATHFINDERs are small-batch manufactured in Western New York using 6061-T6 aluminum, cast hardware and rated webbing. For more info or to order please visit my site: http://sawyeroubre.com/pathfinder Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy - Cheers! Sawyer

Hi! In search of an Archer top stage, as well as a 1.58 Shadow Gimbal. If you have one or any leads pleas let me know! Cheers! Sawyer Oubre sawyeroubre@gmail.com 716 545 1504

Hi all! Im looking for someone who can service an older Tiffen rig - Clipper 24. Ive been having a balance issue for some time now. The rig won’t hold trim - tilting forward makes the whole thing front heavy, same for back. Here is a video of the problem (although after sending it to Tiffen it seems too be even more pronounced) :https://youtu.be/qBYoPRfufXU I have had the gimbal serviced by Robert, two blocks in the top stage replaced and the top stage and batter hanger tightened by Tiffen. At this point I’m having trouble pin pointing the problem and am looking for someone to take a look at the rig as a whole. Because if it’s age Tiffen has refused to service it. If you or someone you know does this kind of work please let me know! Thanks!! 716 545 1504 sawyeroubre@gmail.com

I have been experiencing this balance issue for some time now - I just sent my gimbal to be tuned but am still having the same problem. I cant find any play or slipping anywhere else on the rig (top stage, monitor, bats, etc.) Wondering If anyone has seen this before on an older Tiffen rig? Thanks!

After some more testing im confident the entire problem is stemming from the gimbal being out of tune. I am hoping to send it off to Luna for a retune. Wondered if you had any advice for detaching the gimbal? Im assuming this isnt possible without a complete rewire of the electrical thought the topstage. Would love to find someone in Atlanta GA who does electrical so im not shipping the entire sled to Terry in LA first. Thanks, S

Hi Philip! Yes that seems like my problem. However I don’t feel a tick.. in fact I can’t precieve and movement at all.. but yes tilting forward 90 and then bringing it back up I find it is out of trim. I have actually checked the top stage with dial calipers before and after tilting and can’t find any evidence of movement.. perhaps it’s just too minute to precieve even with calipers. going to try tightening the adjustment stage down and go from there. thanks again! S

Super helpful thank you Robin! Ill give that a try tonight. As for the gimbal, yes unfortunately I do feel a very slight amount of play side to side. so perhaps this whole thing is a combination of both! (Gimbal and top stage) S

AAHHA! So she failed the 180 test big time! (great news! im just so glad ive finally found something) However, im curious how this (having a out of tune gimbal) is throwing the rig off balance when doing something like a drop time test, or resting it up on your shoulder..? Do you think I still have something slipping like Philip brought up OR can it all be chocked up to the gimbal..? i suppose in both those actions are panning and tilting the gimbal.. even though it ultimately returns to its original position. (Thanks so much for the help!) Cheers!

Question about rig accuracy and balance: I fly an older Clipper 24 with tilt stage, ultrabrite monitor and V mount battery hanger. I’ve grown to really like flying with a very slow drop time, sometimes almost neutral. Recently I’ve run into a problem: After trimming the rig it flys fine but after resting in on my shoulder or doing a larger tilt move I find it is thrown out of balance. It’s not drastic but enough that I have to retrim every time. Sometimes something as gentle as a drop time test will throw it off. It’s consistently in the direction that it tilt (tilt forward and the rig becomes front heavy). I have combed through every inch of the rig looking for a loose part and have found nothing. I’ve also tried balancing without the monitor or batteries and it still won’t hold balance. (Just to be clear I’m using a weight plate as a camera, which I have also checked thoroughly so it’s not a loose camera part.. it’s gotta be something on the rig). Top stage is tight, the plate isn’t slipping, monitor and batteries aren’t moving.. After pulling the entire rig apart and feeling very certain I’ve checked everything that could possible be moving, I raise the question: am I just asking too much of my (older) rig? Is flying with such a neutral drop time just not practice with an older rig? Wondering if anyone has any ideas or has run into anything like this before. Anything helps.. I’m stumped! Thanks! Sawyer

Question about rig accuracy and balance: Howdy! I fly an older Clipper 24 with tilt stage, ultrabrite monitor and V mount battery hanger. I’ve grown to really like flying with a very slow drop time, sometimes almost neutral. Recently I’ve run into a problem: After trimming the rig it flys fine but after resting in on my shoulder or doing a larger tilt move I find it is thrown out of balance. It’s not drastic but enough that I have to retrim every time. Sometimes something as gentle as a drop time test will throw it off. It’s consistently in the direction that it tilt (tilt forward and the rig becomes front heavy). I have combed through every inch of the rig looking for a loose part and have found nothing. I’ve also tried balancing without the monitor or batteries and it still won’t hold balance. (Just to be clear I’m using a weight plate as a camera, which I have also checked thoroughly so it’s not a loose camera part.. it’s gotta be something on the rig). Top stage is tight, the plate isn’t slipping, monitor and batteries aren’t moving.. After pulling the entire rig apart and feeling very certain I’ve checked everything that could possible be moving, I raise the question: am I just asking too much of my (older) rig? Is flying with such a neutral drop time just not practice with an older rig? Wondering if anyone has any ideas or has run into anything like this before. Anything helps.. I’m stumped! Thanks! Sawyer