Scott Baker

Any update on this Alexa plate?

I picked up the MicroRemote a few months ago and have been using regularly (well my AC's have been). They have not complained at all. But the good things I can say about it are: -It's very light weight (the base station and motor) -Comes with a P-Tap (D-Tap) power cable which is convenient -Set up is a breeze. The Auto calibration is a 1 button push deal (as long as your lenses have hard stops). Manual calibration is easy too. -The motor seems to turn super speeds, Red Pro Primes, and other Cinema Prime lenses without problem -Motor is quiet -The Remote Control is well-built and functions smoothly -the marking ring is great with a dry erase marker or grease pencil -no latency, responsive control -Great price!!! The only downsides I've noticed: -While the controller can be a good distance away, it can suffer from interference if there's too much stuff obstructing the path of the signal. Not a major thing for me as my AC is usually close to me. -The motor only has a 15mm rod attachment. (Apparently you get a 19mm attachment also now) -The AA batteries in the controller are housed behind a panel that's secured by little screws. Not ideal if you need to change em in a hurry. Thankfully they last long. -you can't add additional motors on the same system (for iris control, etc.) Any other questions? I'd be happy to answer.

Turned the scaling option on, didn't touch the psf thing and it works like a charm. No noticeable delay. Thanks all.

What about the "Recognise 1080i formats as 1080psf" option? Should I enable that?

Thanks William! I'll try that immediately.

Hello, So I'm running the HD-SDI signal from the Epic to my Decimator 2 to get a SD signal for my Master sled and that works fine. But when I try to use the HDMI out from the Decimator for the Paralinx Arrow I don't get a signal. The Paralinx works off of my DSLR, so it's not on that end. Anyone else have this problem? thanks!

That's what it's looking like... thanks for the input, all.

So I'm going to be the op on this one-shot short and the director wants the camera to be able to come on and off of the crane to the Steadicam. Due to the constraints of the location we can't have a crane big enough for me to step on and off of. Our thought was to use a Techno crane, underswing it and have the camera "hang" with the sled still attached. For this to work, we would need a 2-piece mount that would securely hold the camera during the crane shots, but allow it to seamlessly slide off and on when transferring to and from the Steadicam. Anyone seen or used anything like this? Anyone can make something like this? Any better suggestions? Thanks!

I would take Eric's advice and buy a higher end, used model. I have an older Master Series rig and really like it. Quite affordable used. I've had to buy a Decimator to convert to HD to SD because it still has the original bright green tube-style monitor. It was made for film cameras so it handles a fully loaded Red One (which I get a lot of) or an Alexa. I have a machined weight plate (16lbs) for DSLRs and other lightweight cameras. It's not really upgradable, as Eric mentioned, but I've found it serves me well. Here's one on the marketplace, might still be available: http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17405&hl=master Good luck!

I'm looking for a Low Mode bracket for my Master Series rig. I see the one listed on the Tiffen site but I think that's for the smaller rigs (Zephyr, Flyer, etc.) Correct? New, used, or even a link to one... hit me up. Thanks!

Are you looking for focus pull for Steadicam work? Because all of the options listed are manual pull and require you or your AC to have their hands on your camera, which doesn't work when you're flying Steadicam. You would want a wireless system. Most guys here will recommend the Bartech. It's solid, well tested and reasonably priced for what it does. http://www.plcelectronicsolutions.com/categories/BARTECH-DIGITAL-FOLLOW-FOCUS/?sort=pricedesc The most affordable one out there is probably the new RedRock Microremote. I have used it and found that it works really well. http://store.redrockmicro.com/microremote But if you want something for regular handheld, shoulder rig or tripod use, any of those you listed will probably work just fine.

Kino Flo Gaffer Select Kit 2-Light, 120VAC KIT-2GF-S120.... Kit Contains: 2 4ft 4Bank Fixture 2 4Bank Select Ballast 2 MTP-B41 Mount w/ Baby Receiver (16mm) 2 Extension, 25ft 2 Lamp Case 1 Gaffer Ship Case Dimensions: 56.5 x 13 x 21.5” (143.5 x 33x 54.6cm) Weight: 73 lb (33.1kg) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/258951-REG/Kino_Flo_KIT_2GF_S120_Gaffer_Select_4Bank_2.html Asking $1600

This video pretty much sums it up.

We just released the proof-of-concept trailer for the feature I'm writing/directing/producing and wanted to share. For you Trekkies, we've got some cast members from Star Trek: Voyager in it. Sadly, none of the Steadicam shots made the final cut, but I know I'll be employing myself when the full feature gets underway. Thanks for taking a look ! https://vimeo.com/60802418

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Found a great older Master Series rig. Thanks all!

SOLD.

I have the Master Series rig and am looking for the right 3-pin Lemo to P-Tap (female) cable. I've heard people mention Terry West, is he the guy to go to for this? If so, where's his info? Is the Master series Main Power out the same connection as the one used by the newer Zephyr or Ultras? Thanks, Update: Found Terry's info. He's making the cable for me.

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Bump...$2900

The promised pics of it.

Hey all, I'm putting my Steadicam Pilot AA up for sale. It's used but well-taken care of. Here's the official page on it: http://www.tiffen.com/pilot.html Everything works and is included: The sled (AA battery version) with SD Monitor (You can easily swap out to your own HD monitor in seconds, I had an HD Lilliput mounted on it). The iso-elastic arm. Smooth as silk with very easy tool-free adjustment. The vest, very comfortable and low-profile. All of the counterweights, mounting bolts, alan wrenches, How-to DVD, etc. Docking bracket And the soft, fully padded, carry case that holds everything. I've used this thing for everything from an iPhone to a RED. If you're just starting out, work with DSLR's or tried the knock-offs and want the real thing, this rig is PERFECT. I'm in LA-area and would prefer pick-up but will ship (cost-dependent upon location). If you live in the area I'll give you a demo/lesson on how it all works and some operating tips too and I'll even throw in the C-Stand I've been using for it. Will post up some more pics tonight. Asking $3,300 OBO. Thanks, Scott

I would echo what others have said here and add that you have to consider the weight of the camera plus the sled itself. While you may be able to fool around at home and get a couple decent shots, when you're actually out there when it counts, you want a set up that is going to let you get multiple takes without fatigue.