Anders Holck Petersen

Dvxuser.com is selling a small DC-DC converter. 12v in 7.2v out. with XLR on the 12v side and the standard Panasonic power connector on the 7.2v side. I believe it should work for 14.4 as well. It's $169. So it's a lot more than a simple DC-DC converter if you do the plugs yourself.... You can order from this page at Dvxuser BUT I believe it weights quite a bit more than a 5.6 AH camera battery...

I didn't see this one at Tiffen's site:

Chris, I sent you an email..

I have a friend that got rods from this guy: http://www.dandiaconu.com/newweb/carbon_rods.htm You can get one 16" carbon rod for $20 and cut it into two 8", or you could ask him if he can do it. If you cut them yourself be sure to use protection, carbon dust is nasty.

I'm planning to do a 24v mod to my Clipper II sled as well. The post indeed has three power wires and the 24 volt 3'rd pin is connected in both the top and the bottom power plugs. My current plan is to mount a second Anton Bauer plate at either at the back of the existing plate or on the accessory dovetail plate at the bottom. Then I can serial mount the extra battery to the bottom powerplug. over the Gyro plug. Well thats my plan....I still need to do a little more research on the schematics of the power circuits in the sled though, don't want to fry anything...

Sorry. I posted the wrong link. :rolleyes: Here is the review of the new model: Review of Neuros Recorder 2

Here is a review of the Neuros Mpeg-4 recorder: The Register Review

I really like the image where he's operating with the JVC HD 100: (Notice that the camera must be that top secret "left hand reversed" version...)

The Idx 10s can handle a max load of 73W peak. That's about 5A at 14.4V. The BFD & M-One is rated at max. 3A when the motor is travelling at full speed. So it should work fine :)

Here is a few shots with of my arm with the post removed: Here I have removed the outer post, revealing the inner post (made of titan?) notice the groove whict secures the outer post. The post is secured by two hex screws. The first one sits all the way into the small hole in the arm post and connects to the groove on the inner post.. The second one sits above and cover the first screw in the same hole. Seems to be a pretty easy task to make a 5/8" adapter, if I should want one.

I'm using the arm with a new Clipper 2 sled (3-section post, ultrabrite, tiltstage, nice!) The arm post diameter on my arm is 18.9mm and seems to be the same as the ultra/master. One downside to the arm post is that it's pretty cumbersome to exchange it to a longer (optional) type as it it secured by a very small screw hidden beneath another screw. I think one option is to just have the screws removed permanently if you are into exchanging often. The arm post quick release/adjust design of the Ultra/G70 is much nicer.

I tend to do use a cable whenever possible when shooting HD. 1920x1080 HD-SDI can be fed through the normal lightweight BNC, and on a good big HD monitor my puller can be 100% sure something is spot on. And directors love it...

I have had the G50 arm since november. smmoooooth as butter. :P

My sled weights 18.3 lbs with LCD monitor, one 160wh LI-ion batt, focus receiver, servo and transmitter. In practical tests I found the G50 arm to provide adequate lift up to 52 lbs. That leaves room for a 33.7 lbs camera on the G50 arm. Note that if you strip the sled to carry a heavy camera you'll have to raise the gimbal very close to the stage and maybe operate with an ankward long post, I recently had a HD shoot with the following: Sony HVW-750p Pro 35 adapter Zeiss prime lens Arri bridgeplate w. rods and mattebox. Total camera weight was around 30 lb. When doing film, you'll cross the limit easily with older cameras especially as you'll, need an extra battery or an DC-DC converter to power the ~30v. Newer lighter cameras with the ability to stripped with a video top and steadimags will fit more easily.

The last time I checked (August 2005) the VECTOR packages was still delivered with a Master series arm to support cameras heavier than the G50 supports. You can of cause exchange the arm with the G50.... Tiffen also offers the cheaper CLIPPER 2, which is basically a 12v Vector EL sled with a 2-section post (max. 97 cm), a newly designed camera stage (with tilt head) and the G50 arm. You can get the Vectors 3-section post (max. 124cm) as an ($2999) BTO option. I guess the Vector packages will be upgraded with the G70 arm once it's finalized. If you are considering the higher spec'ed Vector models, be sure to compare the price with the lower spec'ed Ultra models also... I think they start at around $50000. As the others are saying, it's better to try out different rigs before you invest your hard earned money. Some like anodized aluminum and kip-locks, others like carbon and snap-locks. There is nothing worse than being in the wrong $45000 trousers.... Regards Anders

Or you can uptune it the Larry way...

If I remember correctly, the Master Film Arm has an upper lift limit of 65lbs, all included.

Yeah, "In the same class" was misleading. What I meant was something like "Comparable advertised features"

I like this part: "There is an increased risk to health if the operator is pregnant, breastfeeding..." Wow. Anyone seen one of those breastfeeding operators...they must be wearing a backmount, right?

It all comes down to what you need: A complete "Lens control system" or a simpler "Focus device" The FI+Z is a complete Lens control system in the same class as the Scorpio, the Arri WRS, and the Chrosziel Aladin. The Bartech is a simpler 1 channel device, comparable to the Chrosziel Mag Fox, or the Benz. Some advantages of the Preston FI+Z compared to the (Bartech): - 3 servo channels for Focus, Iris and Zoom (1. You would have to buy 3 Bartech's to match and an AC with some serious big hands to hold and operate the 3 transmitters) - Microwave transmitter 2.4 GHz (Radiowave 900MHz) - 29 frequencies (10) - 16 bit Transmitter resolution (12 bit) - Digital Servo. (Analog servo) - Auto calibration (manual by two dials on reciever) - Dedicated NIMH battery (9V cell) - Better build in a smaller package. I need a "Focus device" so I bought the Bartech, and it works great for what I do.