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Andre Perron SOC

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  1. Well, I "think" the steadicam work was ok... because I was totally immersed in the story!

     

    That's, in my own opinion, the best proof you did great in operating. I didn't focus on the camera movement since the scene was interesting enough to get all my attention. but we could see it the other way around; the camera work was so good, it didn't caught my attention and it took me straight in the story.

     

    So, was that a scene of an upcoming feature or tv serie?

  2. the Inovativ takes about 30 seconds and that's going slow

    I'm waiting for my Inovativ Echo 48 with Steadicam Package to arrive this week; a good friend of mine (and 1st AC) and I participated at the Inovativ Challenge at CineGear 2014. We finished 2nd (lost in the final!) but we both build and take appart the Ranger 36 in a total of... 24.77 seconds!

     

    These carts are definitely the best on the market. Yes, you pay more than other brands but none of them come close to the details, quality and efficiency from Inovativ.

     

    Mr. Fletcher is right on this one.

  3. The G-Zoom Custom Edition (GZCFZ). Gimble Diameter 1.102 inch (MK-V, Artemis) + Canon Focus Adapter.

     

    ​NEVER been used, test just once to see how it works. Never got into live show, I always shoot with cine-lens and I use other lens control system.

     

    850$ firm, shipping 20$ if not local.

     

    Payment will be via PayPal. I'll let you know how we can manage that with eBay.

     

    ***this G-Zoom is not on eBay***

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  4. Just signed up! Who else is coming?

     

    I went for a workshop in Eching, Germany, home of my Sachtler's Artemis EFP HD 2 years ago. Definitely worth it, especially since I got to visit the factory and learn all about my own rig.

     

    I'm now planning on my next workshop; you never stop learning!

     

    I'll be shooting like crazy in May so I won't be able to attend to the May workshop but I just saw another in September in Maine... but it's not the so called SOA workshop... My question is the following; should I wait for the next official SOA workshop in Pennsylvania or would the one at Maine Media is as complete?

     

    Anyone is more than welcome to give their 2 cents...!

  5. The sensor will probably be the first point for them to discuss; it's the main negative critic they heard about. If they do something about it, then will probably change the dynamic range.

     

    The cutout hump in the back is in fact due to a front baseplate, which is an option to have rods mounted directly on the camera. There's also an optional rear baseplate. You could easily get away from that old school design if you'd prefer. As for the connectors, that's a major "issue" where a lot of "accessories" companies will built protectors & cages for that. It's far from being ideal, I know.

     

    In my opinion, this is a first draft. For 9K$, you cannot expect a product that compete the Amira. And it's (hopefully) not their intention. But they might realize there would be a place for such a camera, with the changes we just listed, even if they would triple the price.

     

    ... and about the temperature range, I totally agree with you, Jens: I live in Montreal, where -30º is common in the winter. That's a big no-no.

  6. Hi Alan,

     

    Would be good to see you, would be happy to let you do a RFF stand off....

     

    Pete.

    Oh Pete, will you have some bits & parts with you? I would definitely be interested to get a Motor Rod Clamp, I'd like to avoid putting some velcro on the receiver. I'll see you soon, I have a picture to show you: I'm looking for a cable to power the Rx on my Artemis EFP HD but cannot find it anywhere...

     

    Booth #C5443, SHAPE WLB, drop by when you have a few minutes. And a thirst for a beer, I owe you one!

  7. I never heard about "beer" but I'm always willing to open my horizons.

     

    I'll be at the SHAPE WLB booth as a consultant and will definitely have a "beer" with Curt Schaller (the Sachtler's Artemis designer) some evening.

     

    Drop by, it would be nice to meet fellow operator...!

  8. Thanks guys.

     

    Eric, the information about my never used Hytron 100 really sucks. I bought two of them in 2009 and only used one lightly. The one I have used has not been stored on a charger. I’ve been practicing with it recently and it seems to have the same operating time while holding its charge normally. I’m going to contact AB on Monday to see what they suggest. Lesson learned, I will keep my batteries on the charger from now on.

     

    Like I said earlier, I haven’t operated in years and even when I did, it was not consistent. I don’t want to buy too many batteries because I’m still only going to operate part time. As I understand it, li lon technology doesn’t store as well as NiMH.

     

    Guess I have a few days to really think about it. Thanks again for the info.

    You might want to get some info about "re-celling" those batteries IF they don't hold charges anymore (and finding that out on a set while shooting that 4 minutes long oner might not be the perfect time to do so).

     

    Where are you based at?

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