Michael Jones

Have an old CP motor and I'm needing the 19mm gate for the rod-mount... pictured is the 15mm rod gate. Any of you guys have one of these motors? Might be interested in it for parts etc. Thanks!!! Michael Jones 316.323.780zero michael.jones24@gmail dot com

Anyone know where to find a replacement antenna for a Modulus 2000? Thanks a bunch! Mike Jones

Matt, If you'd like to upload some photos, try Photobucket.com It's free. They'll host your photos, and you can link to them on this forum. I'm sure if people can see what you're talking about, you'll get better feedback. Michael Jones

I was running the monitor and a transmitter. The "L7pro" monitor that came with the V25 does not have video out, so I use the DA to feed both.

Yep, it's a Horita. Works great. Nice and simple, one in, two out, runs for hours on a 9v. Michael Jones

I've had a V25 for over a year now, as my first rig. You'll enjoy having the few extra pounds of lift, as it will support the HVX w/35, in addition to pro-sized broadcast cameras. The first picture is an HVX w/ Brevis35... I mounted the camera in a small cage, mainly because there weren't any desireable flat surfaces on the camera to attach my transmitter to with velcro, plus I wanted the additional weight of an extra battery and the cage itself, replicating the mass and inertia of a heavier camera. I was asked to attatch the camouflage bandana somewhere on my sled by someone I didn't want to say no to. V25 and a bigger video camera. Michael Jones

Hello, I would like to read this as well, Please. michael.jones24 at Gmail.com Thanks so much!

Chas, much like your avatar suggests, "The single most important component of a Steadicam is the legs below it." The plurality is a bit off now, but I couldn't say "..is the LEG below it." Not many one-legged operators I'm guessing.

For Glidecam specific questions I would suggest asking over at the Glidecam forum... www.Glidecamforum.com

I'm interested as well! Sounds like a great time. -Michael Jones Wichita, KS michael.jones24@gmail.com

Wouldn't be so bad if it was a female prison... ;)

http://www.horita.com/pictures.aspx?Product=PDA2 This has been working great for me.

Anyone know who operated on the '94ish music video "Stay" by Lisa Loeb? I heard the song on TV last night, and looked up the video online today, and was surprised to see that it was all Steadicam. Just curious. Thanks! Video Link:

I'm anxious to see the pilot Charles! I saw the pilot of "The Nine" a few weeks ago that Chad was working on when I was out... -Mike Jones

When I was in Hollywood/LA for spring break, I got to fly a high-end rig, with a 35mm camera. Very sweet. I'm anxious to compare when my V25 arrives. Will there be differences? Of course. Without a doubt. I definitly understand the mentality of those who are strongly pro-'Steadicam'. They ARE the biggest, the BEST, the ORIGINAL, and that is my GOAL. The budget just wasn't there for me, and for many others who want to go into Steadicam Operation, thus my purchase of the V25. Owning a 'real' rig will come with time, training, lots of work, and a hefty invoice, but that is what I'm working towards. I really like analogies, mine are probably bad, but here I go... Compare Steadicam operators to major league baseball players. The major leaguers are without-a-doubt the best out there, and they are praised and emulated by people all accross the country. There are many different levels below the major league players... little league groups (magiqcam, other 'toys'), High-School teams (Lower Glidecams), College Ball (V25, others), Minor league (GC Gold, and other 'high quality' but not 'Steadicam' rigs) then back to the Major league (Steadicam) If a little league child, or a thriving college ball player spoke with a major league player, the MLB player would give advice, guidance, and encouragement about how to succeed, how to do better; not spite the young player for using a cheap glove, or a handed-down bat. You don't see a major league player laughing at a 12 year old because he doesn't use the new top-of-the-line titanium alloy bat, do you? Everyone starts somewhere, and many of us can't afford big rigs right from the get-go. Flying a 'big rig' with a 35mm over break gave me a GOAL, a VISION, a TASTE of what I want, and where I'm going. It's up to me to achieve that goal using the equipment I can afford. As opposed to bickering about brands, we all should be helping each other become better OPERATORS through education, which is why we, the "little leaguers", the "college ball" players, come here to learn from the best. Please embrace our admiration and our initiative to learn; and give us guidance and inspiration. Don't shun us away because we don't have the new titanium alloy baseball bat. Sorry if that analogy sucked.... :) -Michael Jones El Dorado, KS