Michael Suchar

Custom Franken Rig for Sale Great opportunity for student or Indi Film Makers on a budget Rig was used lightly for few years for Law Enforcement, Aero Space Videos, Concerts, Church Events. Looking for $1500.00 OBO I have been working on this rig for a while and it has served me well. It's built with many Steadicam and PRO parts from Mr. Charles Papert as well as some custom pieces I made and a variety of other manufactured parts. It started life as a FlyCam 6000 and now the only thing left from the original FlyCAm is part of the top stage and the Arm. Reason for sale: My back and knees are starting to fail. Included Items: • Steadicam (Cinema Products) Vest (The vest will come with the modified socket block installed for use with the ProAim 6000 Indicator Arm and the original steel Steadicam socket block) • ProAim 6000 Indicator Arm - Modified to use standard 5/8" arm posts. Arm is set up for heavy load outs 35-60lbs. • Two 5/8" arms posts • 1.5" center post (Modified Calumet Mono Pod, 2-Section Expandable with quick release/lock) (Internal 7 lead SD cable with LEMO connectors). • Custom upper and lower J / D boxes o Lower box has V-Lock battery plate (hardwired to box) with forward / aft adjustment. o Two battery inputs for use with included battery hanger (wired with reverse polarity protection) o Dedicated monitor power and Video connection o Aux power connections (wired for 12v regulation) o FireWire jack (Not wired for use). o Custom Landing gear (Made from PRO parts) o Top box multiple power and video jacks, 5-Pin LEMO with dedicated power/video (was used for my wireless video sender) will include cable for the 5-pin LEMO so you can rewire for your needs. • Top stage: Steadicam (Cinema Products) early version 3a with one camera plate (forward / aft only adjustments) Mounted to modified ProAim top stage for Left /Right adjustments. • Gimbal: Custom (3A Type), fully machined from aluminum. (Very well made and smooth) • Battery Hanger - Custom built from PRO parts. Two V-Lock plates (wired for use with the sled) Tube design allows forward / aft expansion and tube can be rotated 90 degrees for alternate weight distribution. Easily removed for transport (One allen screw locks the hanger to the socket on the sled) • Pelican 1730 case with soft and hard foam cut outs. Case holds the sled, vest, arm, monitor, battery hanger, docking bracket and accessories. • Really ugly, but usable custom (aluminum and steel) docking bracket with balance stud (5/8"), dock yoke with aircraft pin and arm hanger hook. Fits on any standard C-stand or 5/8" stud. NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS SALE Monitor Camera Batteries C-Stand Cables

Joe, how much...$$$$

If you are referring to the EFP training video, it is available directly from Tiffen (Steadicam) here: http://www.steadicam.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=steadicam&itemnum=DVD-200504

Hey Liam, Is this item still for sale....? I have e-mailed you, left a voice mail, sent a text message, and PM from this board.... No reply... hope your OK

John you could try this item from manfrotto they make several size plates that you can by separately. http://cgi.ebay.com/Manfrotto-357-Pro-Quick-Release-Adapter-w-357PL-Plate-/380359503603?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588f316ef3 If money is a concern, theres also a knock off copy made in India that I think is cross compatible. What camera are you using?

posting a link in your message may help your cause.

Dan, if you haven't seen this site, check it out good place for home built low cost alternatives. http://hbsboard.com/

Charles, It was nice meeting you. Congratulations and sorry to see you leave steadicamin' God bless and prosper you on your new path.

Alan, I agree with Mr. Dixon, the 7812 regulator is a good option. I'm rebuilding my J/D boxes and that's what I'm using. Just make sure that the regulator you use will handle the required amperage the device needs. I think the 7812 is a 1amp regulator. (obviously don't use any thing that will exceed your post cabling tolerance).

What type of Aluminum is this post and what is the wall thickness?

Someone at Zacuto has too much time on their hands a big box of left over parts. Don't you know that?? It's Apple's brand new iMerlin :D

How 'bout this fancy microwave transmitter / weight plate combo....

Tommy, I fully agree with JA about the fact the company is not resposive to your interest in their product. I'd stay away from that one. If cost is a constraint, you should look at the Pilot; youl'll have more options than the Merlin. Check out this video with the Steadicam inventor himself: Garrett Brown. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2shQVbvVwQ

Beautiful work Charles. I hope I can make the opening. CONGRATS STOP.

Jamie, what website and tool box are you referring to?

I agree the lockheed unit is pretty cool. I just thought I throw something out for comparison. By the time I learn the art I'll be out of business if these things end up for sale to the public at a reasonable price.

Nice. But a mere toy comopared to Raytheon's exoskeleton. http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/technolog...08_exoskeleton/

Thanks Peter. I'll keep an eye out for the LA/SD workshops. Hi Michael, I bring the Flyer/Pilot Workshops to L.A. about 2-3 times a year. They're always full. Please do keep an eye out on the Workshops web site. I'm about to lock up some new workshops and that is the place to find out about them ! As an aside, I did a Flyer Workshop at Video Gear in San Diego a few years ago. Martin Banks owns the place. He's immensely knowledgeable about camera, lighting, accessories and Steadicam. Solid local resource. Best, Peter

Here's another one if your really strapped for cash. These are sold under different names and models but all come out of china. They have 900mhz, 1.2ghz and 2.4ghz I have one as a back up and it seems to work good if you just need it for the DPs monitor. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=230317414901

Though I'm new to Steadicam, I'm not to the laws of physics and engineering... thats just wrong. At least he has a pillow to absorb the initial impact of the front of the van just before the to doors slam shut, cutting the tie dows that are holding him to the vehicle. The self-destruct device is obviously activated by the black rip cord running over his sholder adn the top of the van.

Has anyone attended this school or can anyone comment about it. Thanks.

Charles you are correct. I miss undertstood jerry. I thought he just wanted to record. Although the Edirol does have VGA out for previewing.

Jerry, take a look at the Edirol f-1 http://www.edirol.com/index.php/en/product...-field-recorder I use a Firestore. http://www.focusinfo.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id=3

Hi Bart welcome aboard. Hands down the Steadicam Pilot or Flyer LE are far better then the India rig. If you have the moeny buy a Syeadicam if not, I understand, the cost of a real rig can be out of reach for some of us. I'm in the same boat; I bought the inda rig due to lack of money and I wasn't sure if I really wanted to operate a stabilizer. I have since become addicted to the concept and I'm saving for a used Steadicam. Don't dispair, the india rig can be modified to make it a bit more usable and pactice until you can get yourself into a Steadicam. I can get dynamic balance in less tham 5-mins with my india rig; so it can be done. Here are some links to a forum where I did a review and mods on the india rig. Lots of pics and info. you will have to register an account to see the photos. My review post: http://hbsboard.com/index.php/topic,3702.0.html My Mods: http://hbsboard.com/index.php/topic,3708.0.html

Thanks Alan! Great reading.