Stephen St John

For Sale:

This arm utilizes original Cinema Products red springs. It has been updated by Robert Luna with an articulated center section and a reversible titanium block. It will handle systems weighing up to 40 lbs.

Most digital, all DSLRs, 16mm, and light 35mm cameras can be supported. The arm itself weighs only 10 lbs.

Package includes straight post, and J-bracket.

Also included 3 spare pins, 2 spare knuckles, and 2 original hinged knuckles. The hinged knuckles could be re-installed by those preferring a closer and tighter feel.

Supplied with a soft padded arm bag.

When you hear the director's voice screaming through a megaphone, "Run, you bastard, run!" this is the arm for you.

$5500.00 Buyer pays shipping

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

For Sale:

Transvideo Frameline Generator

8-28 Volt DC input

BNC in/out

Up to 3 framelines can be preset

NTSC or PAL

Great condition, minor cosmetic issues, rarely used.

$550.00

Buyer pays shipping

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

For Sale:

Pro 1 Monitor

(1) monitor to PRO cable

(2) monitor to power/video (4 pin XLR/BNC) cables

This monitor is in very good condition. It has not been on a job since repair by GPI's monitor man in Arizona.

Steadicam or off-rig (crane or any remote) with included cables.

$3400.00 OBO

 

Stephen St. John

818 307-7409

sstjandfam@aol.com

LEVEL SENSOR ADDED

For Sale:

Original Preston Transmitter circa mid-1990s.

Fully functional Preston transmitter with bracket to connect to a (not included) Preston handset.

12/24 volt converter included to allow any 12-14volt system (Steadicam 3A) to power a Preston MDR.

(2) cables to connect Steadicam 3A to 12/24 converter

(1) connecting cable between transmitter and handset

(3) antennas

(1) fast charger

Re-installed transmitter battery, it powers the unit. A new battery recommended.

Make Offer

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

For Sale:

Complete Preston FIZ System with MDR-1 upgraded to MDR-2 (motors hold position when power off)

4 motors... 2-DM1s and 2-DM2s with 48 and 64 gear pitch options, 5 motor cables, 3 motors converted to Hill bracket system, 1 motor stock preston post but Hill uni-rosette included,

3-19mm brackets, 3-pam offsets, 2-15mm brackets, 1-5/8" bracket, 6 various spacers, 1 moviecam iris stud, 2-5" square to round, 2-7" square to round, additional Preston and Hill brackets, dog-bones,

microforce zoom control and handset bracket with short and long cables, iris box with long cable, 9 clip on focus rings, 3 batteries recently re-celled with charger, 2 command cables 5" and 25',

6 MDR power cables, 5 on/off cables (2 Pana, Arri, Aaton, moviecam), 1 spare transmitter 2 spare receiver antennas. Pelican case needs re-foaming $20,000.00

 

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

 

Pics of the rest of the package

BRACKET ADDED TO PACKAGE:

Steadicam or PRO rig / Preston MDR support bracket

For Sale:

Pro 1 Monitor

(1) monitor to PRO cable

(2) monitor to power/video (4 pin XLR/BNC) cables

This monitor is in very good condition. It has not been on a job since repair by GPI's monitor man in Arizona.

Steadicam or off-rig (crane or any remote) with included cables.

$3400.00

Stephen St. John

818 307-7409

sstjandfam@aol.com

For Sale:

4 GYRO PACKAGE

2 KS-8 2 KS-4 Kenyon Gyros modified to GPI system.

2 KS 12-6 inverters 12 volt modified to GPI system

1 KS-4 12 volt inverter stock Ken-lab

1 Pro (1.5") post mounting bracket

3 mounting knobs

1 24" gyro/inverter cable GPI style (small 2pin lemos each end)

1 25' long gyro/inverter cable GPI style bundled with BNC video cable

4 inverter power cables 2 pin lemo/2 pin lemo

1 inverter power cable 2 pin lemo/3 pin canon

1 inverter power cable stock Ken-lab connector/2 pin lemo for KS-4 inverter

1 gyro/inverter cable stock ken-lab connectors for KS-4 inverter needs gyro side replaced to GPI style

Shipping case

$9,000.00

 

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

inverters 12volt

For Sale:

4 GYRO PACKAGE

2 KS-8 2 KS-4 Kenyon Gyros modified to GPI system.

2 KS 12-6 inverters 24 volt modified to GPI system

1 KS-4 12 volt inverter stock Ken-lab

1 Pro (1.5") post mounting bracket

3 mounting knobs

1 24" gyro/inverter cable GPI style (small 2pin lemos each end)

1 25' long gyro/inverter cable GPI style bundled with BNC video cable

4 inverter power cables 2 pin lemo/2 pin lemo

1 inverter power cable 2 pin lemo/3 pin canon

1 inverter power cable stock Ken-lab connector/2 pin lemo for KS-4 inverter

1 gyro/inverter cable stock ken-lab connectors for KS-4 inverter needs gyro side replaced to GPI style

Shipping case

$9,000.00

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

For Sale:

Complete Preston FIZ System with MDR-1 upgraded to MDR-2 (motors hold position when power off)

4 motors... 2-DM1s and 2-DM2s with 48 and 64 gear pitch options, 5 motor cables, 3 motors converted to Hill bracket system, 1 motor stock preston post but Hill uni-rosette included,

3-19mm brackets, 3-pam offsets, 2-15mm brackets, 1-5/8" bracket, 6 various spacers, 1 moviecam iris stud, 2-5" square to round, 2-7" square to round, additional Preston and Hill brackets, dog-bones,

microforce zoom control and handset bracket with short and long cables, iris box with long cable, 9 clip on focus rings, 3 batteries recently re-celled with charger, 2 command cables 5" and 25',

6 MDR power cables, 5 on/off cables (2 Pana, Arri, Aaton, moviecam), 1 spare transmitter 2 spare receiver antennas. Pelican case needs re-foaming $20,000.00

 

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

Pics of the rest of the package

For Sale:

Complete Preston FIZ System with MDR-1 upgraded to MDR-2 (motors hold position when power off)

4 motors... 2-DM1s and 2-DM2s with 48 and 64 gear pitch options, 5 motor cables, 3 motors converted to Hill bracket system, 1 motor stock preston post but Hill uni-rosette included,

3-19mm brackets, 3-pam offsets, 2-15mm brackets, 1-5/8" bracket, 6 various spacers, 1 moviecam iris stud, 2-5" square to round, 2-7" square to round, additional Preston and Hill brackets, dog-bones,

microforce zoom control and handset bracket with short and long cables, iris box with long cable, 9 clip on focus rings, 3 batteries recently re-celled with charger, 2 command cables 5" and 25',

6 MDR power cables, 5 on/off cables (2 Pana, Arri, Aaton, moviecam), 1 spare transmitter 2 spare receiver antennas. Pelican case needs re-foaming $20,000.00

 

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409

Some pics of the package

Bob DeRose

 

 

Bob DeRose was building Cinema related equipment and modifying Steadicams from the start in the 70ies through the 80ies and into the 90ies. He was the go to guy if you wanted something modified or made up from scratch. (Lowmode Brackets like the 35-3, Sushi table for the BL, Camera Plates, Wrap Grips, charger upgrades, Arm Posts, Post Clamps, Docking Brackets and Rings, Dog Bones.... you name it). He made the first alternative to the Garfield mount.

Basically all the PRO AKS up to this day have there orgine in Bob's "tinker parts" from the DCE accessories for Steadicam. I believe that almost everybody that ever owned a Steadicam owns or used to own, aware of it or not, at least one piece made by Bob DeRose, check your kit and tell me I'm lying.

 

DeRose was modifying Model 1 (changed the angle of the sled so you could see the monitor better and he offseted the batteries for better balance) and the model 2 (lost the second post and added down the post wireing, made dynamic balance possible) and retrofited Model 3s to a down the post wireing including a telescoping Centerpost, introduced the underslung/sandwitched upper Junction Box, for and aft adjustment at the bottom for Dynamic Balance for Model 3 and later for the EFP's.

 

The original Donkey Box (Now known as the D-Box 1) was originally designed for the Steadicam 3A, to replace the unpopular top stage, in 1992 by Chris Haarhoff and build by Yogi in Arizona and sold through DCE and by Chris Haarhoff himself. (Bob based the Camera plates around the 3A plates minus the gears). One of the first costumers was Ted Churchill. (I'm saving now time that I wasn't even aware I was wasting before...)

 

Stortly after the merger of DCE with GPI, Bob DeRose retired and left the Film Business all together. He moved to Minesota, bought a farm and is now restoring and selling antics. He is from time to time back in LA to visit friends...

 

Please feel free to correct me or add anything that I missed... please... so it can be passed on (correctly...) for generations to come...

 

 

Additional info. about Bob DeRose

Bob started modifying rigs while working at Mark Armistead rental house that was located across the street from The Lot on Santa Monica Blvd.

The photo of the modified Model #1 with the BL looks like it could have been my rig at the time. That was the package used on Karate Kid, Goonies, Raising Arizona, Out of Africa and more.

Bob retired to Western Massachusetts not Minnesota. He's healthy and happy as of summer 2011.

Stephen St. John

 

 

Here an early picture of Bob with one of his "creations", a highly moded Model 1 with the unique Battery offset and his 2" Wrap grip.

For Sale:

Complete Preston FIZ System with MDR-1 upgraded to MDR-2 (motors hold position when power off)

4 motors... 2-DM1s and 2-DM2s with 48 and 64 gear pitch options, 5 motor cables, 3 motors converted to Hill bracket system, 1 motor stock preston post but Hill uni-rosette included,

3-19mm brackets, 3-pam offsets, 2-15mm brackets, 1-5/8" bracket, 6 various spacers, 1 moviecam iris stud, 2-5" square to round, 2-7" square to round, additional Preston and Hill brackets, dog-bones,

microforce zoom control and handset bracket with short and long cables, iris box with long cable, 9 clip on focus rings, 3 batteries recently re-celled with charger, 2 command cables 5" and 25',

6 MDR power cables, 5 on/off cables (2 Pana, Arri, Aaton, moviecam), 1 spare transmitter 2 spare receiver antennas. Pelican case needs re-foaming $20,000.00

Stephen St. John

sstjandfam@aol.com

818 307-7409