Alastair Rae

I have tried the Mark 3 arm with the Klassen vest and it fits perfectly

Thank you Jerry- Best Wishes

I have recently bought the Zeegee rig and was thinking of getting the old Mark 3 arm out of retirement to use with it. However the socket block seem to be a fraction larger than the Pro arm. I found a discussion from 2016 about this where it was suggested fitting a Mark 3 block onto the Pro vest. Is it then safe to use the Pro arm in that socket?

Definitely worth it- you will be inspired, it will change your life.

Thanks for all that information Gentleman. Optical Support have failed to find a problem on my rig after a month of tests so it is a comfort to read your words. Best wishes, Al x

Thanks for your replies Gentlemen, The camera powered down and would then reboot. It rarely happened during shooting but rather when we were waiting to shoot or moving to the next shooting position. The problem occurred with two different camera bodies. There was no Preston involved, only a Teradek transmitter powered through the rig.

When using the Arri LF camera on my PRO over a fourteen-week shoot I had problems with the camera randomly switching off. I changed all cables and tried a different camera body. Optical Support in London have stripped the rig and can find no weak spots in the wiring. Has anyone had a similar experience?

Hello Dan, Someone mentioned this Klassen rigid socket adapter to me recently as my PRO arm still has the original parts. Do you know what the rigid version contributes to our lives? Best wishes, Al Rae

Hello again Chris, Panavision are having a rummage to see if the relics can be uncovered so I will contact you when I hear more. As the Panaglide was, in effect, the opposition, the material may not be relevant but at least if we have it there would be options. Kindest regards, Al bishopofgiblet@macace.net

Hi Chris, I remember opening a store-cupboard door in the bowels of Pantvision in London about twenty years ago and there was what I took to be the remains of a Panaglide. Whatever I was searching for somehow took precedence and I have pretty much forgotten about it until I read your message. I will investigate. Best wishes with the search. It will make a most noble exhibit. Best wishes, Al Rae

Truly mind-bending. Congratulations Alec

Well Done Good Sir, Stories from the coalface as well-told as yours are the icing on our cake of our profession. By the sound of it I am of a similar vintage to yourself and wish I had thought of writing things down. Bon chance in the years to come!

Thank you gentlemen both. I have now been working with the camera for a month and it balances nicely although I am having to use a 6-inch longer post than normal. I am powering it from the rig using a y-cable connected to both power outlets on my PRO and the power-selector-switch set to 12-volts. I am using extra-strong batteries manufactured by Optical Support in London. Thanks again for your help fellows- what a phenomenal forum!