Karsten Jaeger
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i am currently flying the older ACT1 Artemis. (i am based in germany so it was just logical to start with Sachtler) i absolutely can recommend the new ACT2 Artemis CineHD Sled with 1.8" Post. It is very versatile and durable. Big Setups are no problem at all. What i realy like is, that it is very short when not extended. you can be very compact, especialy if you dont use the C Batterie under the post. The Center-of-Gravity Yoke for Transvideo HD6 and HD8 or the new cinetronics is awesome, when you need to change the angle of the monitor (when using an HD6 it is crucial because of the not-so-good viewing angle) or when you are doing a 'dirty lowmode'. -speaking of lowmode there is another great feature! You can quickly remove the topstage for flipping over the gimbal. That means you have the grip of the gimbal down below. -instead of griping just to the post itself. That's realy neat! and there are nice small features like integrated tally electronics, a illuminated bubble level at the topstage or a fine-triming ring for adjusting the drop time in a split of a second. if you want to stay open for different situations and may also work on broadcast the Artemis CineHD would be my advice. My opinion may be a little one sided as i never have seriously flown other rigs besides just for fun at workshops friends or exhibitions. But if you can try the new Artemis somewhere in your area, do it :) But be aware of the cheaper Artemis ACT2 EFP HD. It has no 24V and the battery plate can't be angle adjusted. The CineHD is also available in 1.5" post, but it is without the drop-time triming feature in that version. Big rig features like four-stage post or tilting stage is not available at artemis. -if you are looking for such features. Karsten
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Hey Guys, Mike are you realy sure about the distance measurement in your demo video? at minute 2:30 the displayed turning point of the cyclist is about 2000 feet from the receivers position. But when you pay attention watching the moment of his turnround (2:14) it is clear that this point is far nearer to the receivers position than the position shown on the map. Just to be 100% transparent. It is true that i am colaborating with Rebotnix which is a competitior to Teradek, but in this instance i am writing this as a user. Don't get me wrong. As an Steadicam Operator i am a very happy Bolt-User since the first hour it was released and i think it is a great product. So this post is no offence at all, i just want to inform you and fellow customers that there might be a misstake in your demovideo. (about the feature of transmiting range, which can be crucial to us) I don't know if it realy can transmit up to 2000 feet but in the video it cleary transmitted not much more than 1000 feet. I did a quick overview here to put all information together. (please check in full resolution) Here you can find the positions on google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/mVB29 I tried to be as precise in my analysis as i can be. If i got something wrong please let me know. Best regards, Karsten
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Hi, Some of you may know me as a fellow steadicam operator. Since a few months i am colaborating with Rebotnix Technologies, a uprising german company for wireless video solutions. After a long time of development and testing we are happy to release the unique long range wireless video system RB-2. A goal was to unify as many features one might need working on broadcast and feature film sets in one single system. Just to name a few: - up to 900 meter range (with standard omni-directional antennas) in line of sight - over 1.5 km range using patch antennas (we did not test that distance to its limit yet. -we will update that information as soon as we found enough space to do that :) ) - 40ms delay (1 frame @25fps) - full duplex intercom audio connection - timecode transmission (coming soon) - 3G-SDI - FullHD (no downsampling or similar processings) - Multicast on as many Receivers as you need - Multicast on tablets (Android only, Ipad coming soon) or computers (WiFi enabled, PC/MacOS) in full 1080 included (no additional hardware needed) - V-Lock battery plates (AB Lock coming soon) For further details please check out the Rebotnix RB-2 product page. http://rebotnix.com/?page_id=2735 Here is a range test video we shot a few days ago: If you are interested in the RB-2 System or if you are missing some features don't hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to receive your feedback soon. Best regards from Germany, Karsten Jäger
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that's just perfect! ...i dont know how many mini-din cables i already have wasted... i am very interested in getting that mod too. Are you offering the modification to other peoples hyperdecks? That'd be awesome :) best regards, Karsten
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Hey there, we are selling our beloved Sony PMW-F3 with 444 SLog Upgrade. The Viewfinder of the Body is currently out of order. But this should be fixed before it's getting sold. Hours: 730 Bought: May 2011 from MBF, Germany Location: Germany (Dortmund) Package: - Sony PMW-F3 Body - PL Mount - 4x Batteries - SWIT Charger - 2x32 GB SxS - original packaging optional: - TV-Logic Alphatron Viewfinder - Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Shuttle II with 3x 128gb SSD - Kinomatik MovietubeCR Rig For Pictures (with the fully rigged F3 (but KiPro instead of the HyperdeckII)) see: www.dslr-rig.de/kinomatik/kinomatikmovietubecr+f3.rar detailed pictures of the body on request. reasonable offers only! Best regards, Karsten +49 / 178 190 88 77 www.kameraverleih-dortmund.de
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here is a picture of the improved plate. (with all accesories)
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ok here are the news. there is no special offer stock available anymore. but you can order the new generation of these plates. The advantages compared to the 'old - special offer' version are: - moveable 3/8" thread for mounting the dovetail on top of any plate (the plate is very light so it also makes sense on cranes, weak tripods or whatever) - moveable pin for pulling down the camera at the rear end (at the old version that pin was not moveable) - even a little bit lighter than the old version Selling at 610 Euro before 19% VAT. (EU customers with a VAT-ID and customers from outside the EU don't have to pay the VAT) insured shipping with tracking id: 17 Euro i know, that's way more expensive than the special offer plates. ...but it is real quality stuff and will never let you down. ..compatible to all broadcast cameras, arri alexa and all future cameras which are using that sony industry standard. accepting orders now :) please mail to: info@kameraverleih-dortmund.de Karsten
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Hey Jameson, yes, archer2 is working with these plates. But the last plates are just gone... (if the guys pay their bill.. so, it's quite possible that comes a plate available again) furthermore i will check if i can get another stack of these plates. stay tuned! Karsten
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somebody looking for some new glass? :) we are selling our Schneider Kreuznach Cine-XenarII lenses. Coming in 2 Pelicases. 15.750 Euro before 19% VAT. (customers outside the EU don't have to pay VAT) http://www.ebay.at/itm/CINE-XENAR-PL-Objektive-Schneider-Kreuznach-25-35-50-75-95-Mk2-Top-/230898393624?pt=Filmkameras_projektoren&hash=item35c29de218 Karsten
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bump last plates! first come, first served ;)
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bump there are still plates available. as some of you have asked, it is possible to add a gear track to them for cerain stages which do require them.
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any customer from outside the EU does not have to pay VAT! so it's just 210 Euro for most of you guys! i wasn't aware of that. Everybody who has paid that VAT will get it back from me of course!
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just got feedback from the manufacturer. It works with the Alexa and on every industry standard top stage. on some topstages is a safety pin for preventing the dovetail from sliding out. If that is the case, u need to mill off 1.2mm from the right side. it can be done at every metal workshop around the corner...
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international shipping with insurance and tracking id - 17 Euro international shipping without insurance and no tracking id - 7 Euro
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some faq: foccus rods and 3/8" screw is included. 210 Euro without VAT for EU people with valid VAT-Number. i have no experiences with the Alexa on that plate. But if the WA-1 turns the Alexa into a regular broadcaststyle base (which would also fit on any regular v-mount plates (vct-14 whatever...)) it should work! i tried to call the manufacturer, but he is already out of office. I will try again tomorrow.
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sorry for the bad pictures guys... 1st ac messed it up :)
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i got a couple of V-Mount style Sony dovetail plates for broadcast cameras. they are really great when trying to keep the rig light. You save about 2-3lbs compared with the regular v-lock plates and also they are a way more solid connection to the camera than regular plates! no vibrations or shaking or flex at all! you can use them directly as a dovetail on your top stage (modifications for efp style topstages are also available) and they come with 15mm focus rods for direct attachement. here is the official link: http://shop.strato.d... V-mount Plate" (attention, the plates which are sold here are slightly different in construction (see pictures)) the regular price is 725,90 Euro (including 19% VAT). sold here for 250 Euro (including 19% VAT) located in Dortmund, Germany pm or email me: KameraJaeger@gmx.de cheers Karsten
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Hey there, i am looking for a Transvideo HD6 or HD8 SBL. (maybe Evolution) any offers? :) Thanks, Karsten
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got one. :) thanks to everyone.
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you mean Easysteady not Easyrig, i guess? that means, that one reason to go with the Easysteady Pro Series arm (the claimed isoelastic feel) is not real. ...at least the low friction is true... what was the payload of the setup? (was the arm at maximum load?) thanks for your experience Jorge! and are you sure, that you are talking about the pro series of easysteady? because it is so very different from what THEY say. ;) have you seen the springs from outside? their pro series arm has spring canisters like the Pro arm. http://www.easysteady.com/crbst_19.html
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you mean Easysteady not Easyrig, i guess? that means, that one reason to go with the Easysteady Pro Series arm (the claimed isoelastic feel) is not real. ...at least the low friction is true... what was the payload of the setup? (was the arm at maximum load?) thanks for your experience Jorge!
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Hi Karsten, Well, it is understandable that you are a bit afraid. But if you are serious in entering the big league, then go for it and spent every euro you have and maybe take a loan to make it happen. Don't forget, if for some reason within 1 year or 2 it is not working out but you bought A list stuff, then you have always the possibility to sell it for maybe at least 80% (or more) of the new price. Buy Tiffen, Pro, Betz, Sachtler.. all superb brands and combine these to get yourself a awesome rig. If you decide in the near future to stop operating, these brands will sell easy for very good money :) For example Glidecam and Easy Steady makes very very nice stuff.. but 'sometimes' the value is dropping a lot faster (don't know about Easy Steady yet, to new...) The same goes for your ABC system (it is on Ebay right now?) Enjoy those testflights.. damn it.. you are so right.. i know that. how shall i explain to my parents? ;D yeah, the rig is on ebay at the moment. i think i have to drop the price :/ (it's just the way you said ;)
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Certain things are worth "finding a way" (taking a loan, etc). When it comes down to it, the two most important components of a rig are the gimbal and arm, because they directly affect the operating results. The sled has to be rigid and the vest has to be comfortable, but the arm and gimbal are the real key. It's best to consider them long-term investments. How many years does one intend to remain a Steadicam operator? Once you find the right gimbal and arm, you will NEVER need to upgrade again. The earlier in your career you do so, the better you will be as an operator, and that difference just might win (or keep you on) the job that will pay for the difference in cost in short time. The PRO arm was the one single component of my rig that I had a bit of sentimental attachment to when I sold. It was from the first run of 50 and while it came with a lifetime update policy, there was only one update that I can recall. Before the sale Jack cleaned it and went through it and said that it performed identically to the new ones they were assembling, and that after fourteen years of hard use. I was expecting to have to spend some money bringing it up to spec but it just cost a couple hunny for the cleaning. Insane. I don't recall reading a single negative comment about the functionality of the PRO arm on this forum, which probably can't be said about any other model of arm out there. I've also never heard of an operator switching from a PRO arm to any other brand (it may have happened but I've never heard of it, and I've certainly heard of many examples the other way around). There are lighter arms and there are arms with more features such as tool-free, but when it comes to supporting the camera as invisibly to the operator as possible and being reliable to a fault, the PRO arm is the one. hi Charles, you are like a devil in my ear ;) I started in the beginning of this year with a broadcast ABC Products Steadycam System (complete set 9000 USD new), nothing special but good to make first steps. Now i want to enter the professional league, but i am not sure if i can make it into the business and if i will be sucessfull... so i am a little bit feared of taking too high loans... That's why i am considering buying "sufficient" parts first, and sell and upgrade later if business start to roll... Thank you very much for sharing your opinion about the pro arm! hopefully i can try a pro arm at Betz in munich too!
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thank you for your feedback! i heard a lot of great stuff about the pro arm. but it is waaaay beyond my budget. i could get a used Steadyrig Silver Spring Arm (or other 3A based models) or the Easy Steady Pro Series Arm for my budget (which is around 6000 Euro / 8000 USD). Erik, when you compare the G-70 with the Easy Steady Pro Seires Arm. What is your oppionion regarding boom-range, iso-elastic feel and overall behavior? what was your experience with the whole pro series system (sled + arm) from easysteady? i already called band pro munich, it is quite a long journey with overnight stay, but i will test fly it there. And i try to call Sachtler too to compare it with their (in germany) very well known Artemis System with ACT-2 Arm. Unfortunately i never tried either a Silver Spring Arm nor a g-70 / g-50 or Pro arm before... so my comparision will be limited... :( if anyone wants to join me next week at munich to try the Easysteady Pro Series System, let me know!
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The Pro Series from Easysteady could be a great option for operators living in europe... i am trying to stick a new full rig together, and i am thinking about going with Easysteady. There Arm is pretty cheap and if they are right, it is damn good ; ) i have to decide between a good old used Steadyrig Silver Spring Arm and a new Pro Series Easysteady Arm. But there are no reviews/experiences about that second arm around... i am afraid to make a wrong choice in buying the easysteady arm... has anyone tested the easysteady arm so far?
