Ben Semanoff

Hi All - the big items have mostly sold.  Here's what's left:

(2) Betz TripodLok Plates w/ RBQ Touch And Go Plates mounted on bottom - Asking $500 each.

Antlers - Asking $500 OBO

Gyros - see separate post for details.  

American Stand with Locking Pneumatic Wheels - Asking $250 OBO

Small HD DP7 with Artificial Horizon, Power Cables, & Directors Handles.  - Asking $1000 OBO

Steadicam Cart - this is a custom cart I built, very compact footprint, with rack mounted drawers, stand holder, arm holder, and telescoping post for docking bracket.  Don't have any pics just yet.  Will be taking these when home for the hiatus, but feel free to reach out if interested.  Would rather not ship this, so local pickup on Doylestown PA only. 

Custom Butt Dolly - Same wheels used in the film tools style butt dolly, but this has two telescoping posts and a swivel seat.  See pics.  Asking $500 OBO

Plastic Shipping Palettes / Skids - basically new... bought these for shipping my gear because I got tired of using the junky wood ones.  Have 3 of them... they are 40" x 48" and were $200 each.  Asking $200 for all three.  Local pickup only in Doylestown, PA

IDX Battery Kit - comes with 2x quad IDX Chargers & 8 used IDX EL9 (I think that's the model) Stackable IDX Batteries.  Asking $1500 OBO

2x Windblocks - California Sunbounce Wind Blockers -  $280 each new... asking $140 each OBO

Tiffen Dovetail Plate w/ 15mm Rod Bracket - $500 ea OBO

Beefy Tiffen Style Dovetail Plate - $500 OBO

And finally loads of cables.  All Tiffen Ultra/Master style 2B Lemo connector on one end... Asking $200 ea, or make an offer on several of them!  

- Tiffen 2B to 4p XLR 12v
- Tiffen 2B to Arri 24v
- Tiffen 2B to F35
- Tiffen 2B to Panavision
- Tiffen 2B to Red Epic
- Tiffen 2B to Alexa Mini Tilta 5pin
- Tiffen 2B to Alexa Mini 12v
- Tiffen 2B to Alexa Mini 24v
- Tiffen 2b to Sony Venice
 

Sold

Hi… Ive received lots of inquiries… wanted to post pictures and create it’s own listing for more information. It’s a product from Backstage called the Shotsaver.  Not exactly a richshaw since it has four wheels, but is intended for handheld, Steadicam hard mounting, and loads more.  Very customizable design.  It comes in two large cases, although depending how far it has to ship, I might break out items into a third box for better protection.  Local pickup available in Doylestown, PA. 

The cross members are expandable speed rail sections so the chassis width can be adjusted per application. 
 

Pictures below…  will add more soon.  Not shown in the pictures are four Dune Wheels (deflated and never used), pair of additional fixed wheels (matching the ones in the picture so you can have four straight wheels), a pair of smaller sized wheels (so you can lower the chassis if necessary), one additional chest/back support that’s v-shaped, and tools/spare parts.  
 

Asking $3500 USD

Hi All… here’s a list of items that remain.  Pictures coming… but please reach out if interested!  
 

KS4 Gyro Kit (I posted these separately as well) -  asking $4500 OBO

Backstage Shotsaver Rickshaw - includes wheel confits as follows… straight+swivel, all straight, and dune wheels.  Very clean, very light use.  Asking $3500 OBO

Custom Butt Dolly - based off the film tools butt Dolly but converted to telescoping center post with swivel seat.  Asking $800

Klassen Garfield - includes Mitchell plate, tie down, and pipe clamp plus tools and parts.  Asking $1000 OBO

Small HD DP7 - with cables and directors handles.  This has built in artificial on screen horizon indicator!!!  Asking $1000 OBO

Betz Wave -  posted separately Asking $4950

Some videos of gyros running…

Very important to balance properly. To that point, at my asking price I’ll include this useful balance too… basically a Pam bracket, dogbone, and stackable weights.  Really key to balance your camera and sled properly for use with the wave.  Makes all the difference! 
 

and found two other cables specific to master/ultra/Tiffen sleds for powering wave.  0b 3pin Lemo (Tiffen) to 1b 3pin lemo (wave).  Both included at asking price! 

Hi All… selling a gyro kit.  I’m great working and cosmetic condition.  Includes:

3x KS4 Gyros

3x custom brackets for placing gyros at 45deg to all axis!  

3d printed rod brackets designed to accommodate various rod sizes

2x inverters - can handle 12 or 24v and designed to slide onto base of Master/ultra series sleds… but can be used on others! Very light… 3D printed chassis!  

2x AB to XLR power. 
 

1x pelican case
 

Asking $4500 obo

Handled and used with care!  In great working condition. Includes 3 power cables.   
 

asking $4950 obo

Sold 

One more with screen protector off and some stuff on screen! 

Some additional pics… HD Ultrabrite Backup Monitor.  Works great, great shape… adds a nice amount of weight over the small HD.  Also pics of docking brackets! 

More pics… HD Ultrabrite Backup Monitor & Docking Brackets

Happy to carve out a reduced package.  Feel free to contact me to discuss.  

More pics to follow but this will get it started!  Batteries shown avail but not included. 

As a reminder… this is a g70 upgraded to g70x.  For those unfamiliar… after the g70x came out, owners of the g70 were given the option of upgrading their arms to g70x equivalents for $2500, which I did.  Happy to share paperwork showing this!  

Some minor updates to the listing…

- (3) used handset batteries included

- (2) new handset batteries included

- loads of motor cables included and not previously listed… see pics

- (4) 1ft extensions included

- 5’ umbilical included which extends two motor channels, the command channel, and the cinetape channel.  
 

Hi Steadicam Community!  As you may have seen in other Marketplace listings, I’m looking to find a new home for my Steadicam Package.  My hope was to sell it all to a burgeoning young operator, but I’m not sure that dream can be realized… so I’m starting to entertain breaking it all up.  If however, you are a young, enthusiastic operator (full of piss and vinegar as GB would say) looking to buy a turn-key Steadicam Package… take a look at the link below and feel free to reach out with an offer!  If however, you’re only in the market for a used sled, I am entertaining breaking the package up and selling it piece meal.  

This listing is for a used, and well cared for and maintained G70x… originally bought as a G70 and paid $2500 for the X upgrade. Its in great shape.  Look below to see what’s included!  Pictures forthcoming!  Asking for $10,900 OBO. 

- G70X
- Includes both Stock Mating Block & Klassen’s Rigid Block (about $850 or $900) - this really improves finite control of the sled
- Rain Covers
- Arm Bag
- 6” Post
- 8” Post
- 12” Post
- 18” Post
- J-Bracket
- Also think I have a turnaround post for Pro Rigs

And again… if you’re looking for a complete Steadicam system please see this link below!

Hi Steadicam Community!  As you may have seen in other Marketplace listings, I’m looking to find a new home for my Steadicam Package.  My hope was to sell it all to a burgeoning young operator, but I’m not sure that dream can be realized… so I’m starting to entertain breaking it all up.  If however, you are a young, enthusiastic operator (full of piss and vinegar as GB would say) looking to buy a turn-key Steadicam Package… take a look at the link below and feel free to reach out with an offer!  If however, you’re only in the market for a used sled, I am entertaining breaking the package up and selling it piece meal.  

This listing is for a used, and well cared for Klassen Harness.  Not sure what they called this model.  It has the rigid hinge on the front closure which I think is far superior to the ratchets on both sides.    Also I recently replaced the pad covers, and bought an entire extra set of pads/covers/bladder which is included. Pictures forthcoming!  Asking for $4,400 OBO.  I realize you can get a new Klassen Harness around $6000 but I assure you this rigid hinge is really worth it if you’re looking for precision operating control!

- Klassen Harness (prob fits 5’6” to 6’ ranging in weight from 150lbs to 200lbs depending on height - I’m 5’8” @ 170lbs)
- (2) sets of pads, covers, and air bladder
- (2) Air pumps
- Drop Down Arm
- Goofy & Regular side slide adapters
- Fat Link (this is a link that goes into the hinge assembly if you’re wearing extra clothes, etc to make the harness bigger)
- Pelican Case Available - Ask!

Hi Steadicam Community!  As you may have seen in other Marketplace listings, I’m looking to find a new home for my Steadicam Package.  My hope was to sell it all to a burgeoning young operator, but I’m not sure that dream can be realized… so I’m starting to entertain breaking it all up.  If however, you are a young, enthusiastic operator (full of piss and vinegar as GB would say) looking to buy a turn-key Steadicam Package… take a look at the link below and feel free to reach out with an offer!  If however, you’re only in the market for a used sled, I am entertaining breaking the package up and selling it piece meal.  

This listing is for a used, and well cared for, Preston Wireless Lens Control System.  Never housed at a rental house, so all in great condition.  Here’s what’s included (take note of modificiations listed below as well).  Pictures forthcoming!  Asking for $15,800 OBO.  Please point your AC friends in the direction of this listing!  

- HU3 + Ring Set & Hand Grip
- HU3 Rain Cover
- Single Channel (focus / iris) Hand Unit
- (4) Marking Rings for Single Channe
- (2) Custom MDR-2 Motor Drivers… these are housed in a custom 3D Printed housing making them very light, and have the old $600 interface cable built into the device!  Both Blue Dot as well!
- (3) Combo Cables (RS to MDR Power + Command)
- (3) Cinetape Cables
- (1) 25’ Microforce Cable
- (1) 25’ Motor Cable
- (6) 1’ Motor Extension Cables
- DM1X Motor
- DM2 Motor
- Heden M26VE Motor
- (2) PAM Hardware 
- Dogbone
- (7) Preston Add On Gears (various)
- Heden Add On Gear Set
- (10) Bushings
- MDR Anton Bauer Sandwich Bracket (for mounting MDR off back of camera with pass thru power)
- 9x Sony Batteries
- Dual Battery Charger with LCD Readout
- Gray Pelican 1600 Case
- (probably a few other odds and ends not listed here)

Hi Steadicam Community!  As you may have seen in other Marketplace listings, I’m looking to find a new home for my Steadicam Package.  My hope was to sell it all to a burgeoning young operator, but I’m not sure that dream can be realized… so I’m starting to entertain breaking it all up.  If however, you are a young, enthusiastic operator (full of piss and vinegar as GB would say) looking to buy a turn-key Steadicam Package… take a look at the link below and feel free to reach out with an offer!  If however, you’re only in the market for a used sled, I am entertaining breaking the package up and selling it piece meal.  

This listing is for a used, and well cared for, Tiffen Ultra2 sled. Here’s what’s included (take note of modificiations listed below as well).  Pictures forthcoming!  Asking for $17,400 OBO.  

- Ultra 2 Sled (12 or 24v) + (2) Monitors (see details below)
- Wireless Stage
- Custom V-Lock Battery Plate (never liked the original with the downconverter)
- Custom Connector Panel for Lower Sled Accessories (2x BNC, 2x Large 2B Lemo, Hirose)
- Included are the removed (but still functioning and re-constitutable) MultiMeter & Original Lower Sled Connector Panel
- Stage has been modified with Kipp handles for the Tilt Head
- Stage has been modified with (2) BNC SDI connectors instead of just the one
- New (relatively) Tiffen Thermodyne Case (replaced by production about 18months ago)
- Old Thermodyne Case included if desired
- Sled Bed (for safely storing sled overnight on truck)
- Whales Tale Tool
- Low Mode F-Bracket
- 6” Carbon Fiber Monitor Rods
- Long Aluminum Monitor Rods
- Small HD DP7 Monitor & Bracket (old style which includes artificial horizon)
- HD UltraBrite Monitor (this is the original, its big and heavy in a good way!) SDI, Component, Composite
- Rain Covers
- 1 & 2 pound bottom weights
- Gorelock Docking / Balancing Bracket
- Magliner Dock
- (2) Docking Rings
- 1/2 Dozen Monitor Cables Included
- Camera Power Cables Available (ask)
- (1) Dovetail Plate (additional available - ask)


 

And one last note... not listed on the itemization or above, but including a Paralinx Tomahawk system.  Transmitter, (2) Receivers and a Panel antenna.  

As I mentioned everything is listed in detail in the attached spreadsheet above, but thought I'd break out a few more highlights:

- 2nd Dock / Magliner Dock
- Klassen Garfield System
- Bottom Weights / Camera Weight / Practice Cage
- Riser Posts / J-Bracket / F-Bracket
- Bunch of Dovetail Plates
- Extra Betz SOS Plates
- Gimbal Mounted Zoom Control (BUZ Box w/ J7 Rocker) 
- 2x Small HD DP7 Monitors
- HD Ultrabrite Monitor
- Custom Butt Dolly
- Various Tools
- High Density Plastic Shipping Palettes 

I'm selling my Steadicam package and making the full time commitment to transition into Directing.  Everything is in great shape, as I take great care of my equipment.  The only thing to keep in mind is that the batteries are all used, and you would likely want to have them re-celled or replaced at some point.  I am first and foremost interested in selling the entire package as a whole.  PLEASE hesitate to send me emails requesting that I break things up, if the time comes when I have to do that... I'll gladly repost.  

This is a great package for someone ready to take the plunge into Steadicam operating!  I'm located in Doylestown, PA and that will be where items will need to be picked up from.  Also open for discussion is a workshop... I'd be willing to run a one, two or three day workshop with the purchase of this package.  Hotels avail nearby!  

In addition to the equipment included, I'm including in the sale all of the tools necessary for making Hirose and Lemo connectors.  These tools are very pricy, and I will no longer have any need for them.  I'll also include a bunch of new and used lemo, hirose, and AB connectors for future use in the production of cables, etc.  

OK!  So here is generally what is included in the sale.  I've also attached a detailed spreadsheet.  I don't have any pictures yet, but working on putting those together.  

- Ultra2 Sled
- Klassen Deluxe Harness (fits 5'8 to 5'10 roughly / 150-190lbs)
- Wave & AKS
- G70 Arm
- 2x Quad IDX Chargers
- 12x IDX HL9 Batteries
- Preston HU3
- Preston Single Channel HU
- 2x MRD2 Upgraded with Blue Dot & Internal Cinetape Electronics 
- 3x KS-4 Gyros & Accessories
- Antlers
- Custom Compact Cart
- American Stand
- Gorelock Docking Bracket / System
- Sled Bed
- Rickshaw (with additional dune wheel kit)
- Loads of Parts / Brackets / Cables / Etc (see itemization)
 

Asking Price - $85,000 + Tax 

Please feel free to reach out with reasonable offers... again only for the entire package.  Price does not include workshop.

Itemization.pdf

Used to use this on the bottom of my Ultra sled.  Should fit master/ultra style plates and compatible with dovetail at base of sled.  Approx 2.2lbs.  Reasonable offered entertained!