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Actioncam rebel elite arm spring
Michael Desiderio replied to Chris Beemer's topic in General Discussion
I'm pretty sure they're standard steel springs that you can pick up at some hardware shops. You can also send a spring into McMaster Carr and ask them to match it for you -
Need a name for this new product -
Michael Desiderio replied to Deke Keener's topic in General Discussion
Well you did request a "couple BNC" didn't you -
BarTech vs. Teradek power cables: WTF?
Michael Desiderio replied to JimBartell's topic in Follow Focus
Huh, interesting, I've just been using a female d-tap to PHG lemo end and a multimeter. Really easy to get probes into the female d-tap. Good to know! -
Upgrading steadicam cables in the sled
Michael Desiderio replied to Devin Gibb's topic in Steadi-Newbies
It is a straight forward matter to replace all the cables in the pilot system -
You don't have to be fancy, you can use a pipe clamp of some sort and mount a battery plate to it then clamp the assembly onto the bottom rod. The 1/4-20 at the bottom is sketchy since it's a single point of contact. Doesn't the aero bottom rod have threaded ends for merlin weights anyways?
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Cheap SDI to HDMI converter
Michael Desiderio replied to Zoran Vincic's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
Hey Rich, Does this go for the cross-converter as well? -
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Tub-Tackle-Utility-Binder/2332885.uts?productVariantId=4717417&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04522175&rid=20&gclid=CO_izJaB1NMCFdxWDQod6OAN2g&gclsrc=aw.ds I swear by these
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Anyone want to add onto a parts list? I've started a google docs with links to some of the most common spare parts antennas, collars, bolts, low mode pins, etc https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fr8UHu--cphc3W22N1eu8U5AoFES6C3fbYoUaj4ddDQ/edit?usp=sharing It's shared and editable I'm not aware of any other resource and this one is rather short, but would love to see collaboration or links to better sources
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Were you ever in a situation where you said "No" ?
Michael Desiderio replied to Beau Cuizon's topic in General Discussion
I had to walk away from a scene where they had a 4x4 doing donuts in the street. He came way too close and hit a puddle of muddy crap and sprayed rocks and shit all over the camera and rig. Nothing damaged but that was the end of that! -
Steadicam Scout AB or VL
Michael Desiderio replied to Michael Desiderio's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - For Sale
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I have seen this issue when cross-converting a PSF signal with my 702, were you running it through any sort of converter?
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Used Steadicam Scout https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735268-REG/Steadicam_SCBXSDBVFA_Scout_Camera_Stabilizer_V_Lock.html Comes with original monitor (still has plastic covering on the LCD) Arm Vest Docking Bracket Plate can be either AB or VL, I can swap it out upon request Excellent equipment for anyone starting out or looking for a small rig for smaller camera work pictures http://imgur.com/a/mCuZD In NYC
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V-Lock to V Lock Male Plate
Michael Desiderio replied to Ryan Toussieng's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted
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Pilot, Zephyr, Flyer LE, and presumably the Aero all share the same bracket
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It's a more flexible system with rods and dbox. However you definitely lose out on max camera load since you can no longer easily drop your sled's center of balance (hinged arm lets you put batteries near vertical and super low) and because you will have more weight on the bottom with the rod and plate setup you'll use. That said, 15mm rods just look more legit. Period.
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Here's a mod I did a couple years back http://imgur.com/a/H65Za Yes you can use a shaft collar
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Action Products had a ceramic gimbal bearing set in the mix right before they shut down. They still have it available as an upgrade even though they no longer manufacture new products. Anyone have any opinion? Daryl from old AP tells me that they are super smooth and require almost no lubrication. link he sent me https://www.facebook.com/max.volokh/videos/10205889076541042/
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I have a Steadicam Pilot VLB v-mount setup, composite kit. Like new, has never been used on a job. Everything is shiny and pretty, vest and bag are almost immaculate. Gimbal super smooth. Springs beautiful and chrome still. Comes with case, sled, monitor, vest, arm, allen tool, docking bracket, spare parts bag, manual. Cash money or also willing to trade. Particularly looking for high bright monitors and maybe a bartech (analog is fine)
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I had a similar issue except that my monitor did get video signal. However it became disabled on wireless video feed. Switching back to 23.98 re-enabled the wireless video. It either resolved itself after a couple of reboots or changing the output frequency fixed it, can't remember but it worked....
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Spare thumb screws for socket block?
Michael Desiderio replied to brett.mayfield's topic in Vehicles and Mounts
I meant to link a single item https://www.mcmaster.com/#91185a925/=1535kht this is the replacement part -
Spare thumb screws for socket block?
Michael Desiderio replied to brett.mayfield's topic in Vehicles and Mounts
https://www.mcmaster.com/#thumb-screws/=1521rda -
Will you say it gets hot, but have you tested it in extreme heat environments on top of the heat it puts out by itself? Curious if it holds up.
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If the A-30 arm is the same or better than the Zephyr arm....then the Aero-30 is going to have a higher payload capability than a zephyr, which would be weird no?
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Tiltamax Video Transmitter
Michael Desiderio replied to Ramon Engle's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
Which one is the direct from manufacturer version? Are they the connex kits?