Ross Zuchowski

Thanks guys - Victor, that converter looks like it has a ton of options. Mark, I appreciate the attention to detail. Once I get my new monitor in I'll let you guys know how it worked out.

Thanks for the input Mark - I'm probably just over complicating things adding all the converters, etc. The monitor with loop through makes a lot of sense.

That may be the better option at this point - I'm looking at the SmallHD HB monitor but we'll see what happens when people start getting them and giving feedback. Then I just need to redo the wiring through the post for the HD signal.

I fly mostly DSLRs and am looking at a wireless video setup, the Paralinx Arrow seems like a good fit. The issue is running the video signal from camera to the Arrow and to my Pilot sled which is SD. I have been looking at several down/cross converters. I've been looking at ways to utilize the Decimator 2 as it seems like a good fit - but it doesn't have an HDMI passthrough for the Arrow. The next product the MD-CROSS seems like a good fit as it would provide the HDMI for the Arrow as well as additional outputs for monitoring on the Pilot. I was wondering though I know that the MD-CROSS doesn't provide a composite out like the decimator 2 - does the Pilot only accept a composite signal? Just trying to troubleshoot what the best setup would be and also be mindful of how I'm going to power all the additional accessories. Does anyone have a setup they like to utilize? -Ross

I'd agree with the Zephyr recommendation that was made by Victor. @Scott B - How did you fly the One MX and Epic on a Pilot - I tried to fly a 5D with a cine prime and some motors and was having trouble keeping it under weight.

I guess after reading through - my advice is not to treat this place as a video game forum or someplace to incite negative responses from people. This place is a great resource to read and observe what pros out there are doing. Maybe its worth while to just read through for a bit from the side lines. Your post may have been differently received if you would have commented underneath it with something like: " Hey guys just wanted to share some footage of me trying out my rig. Any thoughts on how it looks - I am having a hard time with start/stop inertia carrying the rig." I realize you didn't ask my advice but as someone who is new as well I just wanted to share my thoughts. Even though I have been operating a year (still a newbie, I realize) I still feel like there are lots of nuances to learn. My desire is to continue to educate myself and being aloud to observe in a place where pros are working is an amazing opportunity and I don't want other new operators to suffer because there is a lack of respect from some.

I'll have to keep a look out for when another workshop is in Chicago - Always looking for ways to improve. -Ross