Matthew Fleischmann

Thanks That french flag looks cool as well. I ended up picking up the Zacuto system at Abel Cine today in NYC. I think I still need some 31/8 x16 to 1/4 x20 bushings because the top plate is only 1/4 x20. If I need to fly a camera that does not have 1/4x20 most do now. I have not had a chance to try it with a full camera setup just yet but did mount everything together using my standard plate and the zacuto and also my standard plate, weighted plate, and then zacuto. My previous comments I was worried about that not working because the screws would not be flush in order to get the standard plate below it but it works out because there are 1/4 x 20 screw holes on the bottom of the zacuto.

Mark and Andrew,

Janice does fashion holes on the front of the weight plate for rods however I worry about being locked into to just using the plates for accessories if I am flying a heavier camera and with all the accessories I want to be able to have the most weight range. The link to Tiffen look good and I plan on calling Tiffen or maybe Peter tomorrow regarding those. As for your and Andrew's suggestion of the Zacuto Universal baseplates which is this one (I think): http://store.zacuto.com/Mini-Baseplate.html I imagine that The Camera mounts to the baseplate which supplies rods, if necessary that would mount to my weight plate, then weight plate to Flyer dovetail. If the camera is heavy enough and the weight plate is not necessary it becomes simpler and just universal baseplate to camera, then to dovetail. My concern with the weight plate setup is that it looks like the bottom is 3 1/8x16 and I do not have any recessed screw holes that size so it would not be possible to mount the flyer plate to the bottom of that because it would not be flush. So i guess my ideal situation is rods that I can attach to my weight plate as well as to my flyer plate that way I have more versatility in different operation situations. I don't want to have to fly less because I am exceeding my weight limitations by using the weighted plate just to be able to use the universal plate and have rods.

Just found this link: http://progpi.com/product/accessories/22/ as well think these might work but not sure feedback on all of this would be greatly appreciated.

Hello All,

I am looking to expand my rig and trying to find a set of rods that will be suitable to adding follow focus systems bar tech, preston to my dovetail plate or one of the weight plates that Janice Arthur sells. I was told by her to look at PRO site for these. Here is what I found http://progpi.com/product/accessories/22/ wondering if these are compatible and also wondering if there were any other good places to look for rods I can't seem to find them on the Tiffen Accessories section of their site. I also found cinewidgets but am unsure of which rods are the correct ones.

Thanks.

I have a weight plate that I usually use and looking to add rods to it as it has the holes in the front that way I can have more space to put all my accessories. Thanks I am going to look into how to do this and I will look for Charles for more information. Brian if you have a chance upload a photo of your rig would love to see how you setup your junction box.

I'm looking to fly the Sony F3 for a shoot and want to have at a minimum modulus but would like to also have a Preston. I usually fly the AF100 as well as 5D but always work with locked focus which becomes more difficult.

Thanks Mark, I will check out the re-wiring suggestions you made. As for pushing weight limitations that I don't intend on doing at all in fact I mostly work with weight plates to add weight. As for talking to guys at Tiffen for asking about the power within spec suggestion should I just talk to Peter Abraham? or Frank?

I have a FlyerLE rig and I have a shoot coming up in which I will be renting a Preston Wireless Focus System as well as a Modulous 3000 video transmitter. I have worked with these items before however I have used them on a pro rig which had more power ports. The FlyerLE only has on power port on the top camera stage. What solutions are possible for splitting power or adding ports to my rig so that I can support the power needs of a camera, preston, and a modulus?

Thanks Brian you basically confirmed my suspician about this thanks.

Has anyone flown the Arri 435 on a Flyer LE system? I know that body only is around z14 pounds plus the magazine and lens will probably put it close if not over 19 pounds which is the maximum weight for my rig. I am just wondering if anyone has maxed out before and what their results were. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks! That is what I thought but wanted a confirmation.

Does anybody know the tie-down screw size or sizes of the Panasonic AF100? I last recall I used a 3 1/8 x 16 screw but this time I am adding a weight plate where my screw sizes are 1/4 x20 I am wondering if there are two screw holes of the bottom of the body and hoping that the other one is 1/4 x 20. Just wondering if anyone knows the sizes as I can't find it in the manual included online.

Thanks.

Good tip.

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Hey I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could get a steadicam tshirt that works with my FlyerLE!? haha. (Look under "Works With")

Looking into purchasing a flyer or zephyr system. Just coming into NY area and looking for a rig to start flying in this market with a mid weight range.