Fisher

I recently purchased the Maxima MX30 and Klassen Slingshot I've flown the MX30 on my steadicam arm with great success, although i find I can do more with my steadicam in that configuration. One note with the MX30 on your steadi arm, you either have someone tilt for you or you purchase the thumb controller because you cannot tilt the system when connected to the steadi arm. When using the slingshot I instantly fell in love with medium height to low mode capabilities, the maxima feels lighter than my sled at the medium to eye level heights... Super low and high mode you feel the weight much faster due to extending the forward arms for that needed clearance. Tracking shots with the slingshot are a bit of a headache, due to the dual slingshot arms you cannot pan the system 90 degrees so you can walk forward, prepare to side step like you're dancing to country music while tripping over everything. All I could think about is how easy this shot would be on the sled... Don Juan does not exist with the slingshot, hope you have a good dolly grip cuz you're going to be moon walking. Hard mounting... garfield mount with the steadi arm is possibly the best thing ever, with the PLC solutions wireless wheel setup I can have my dolly grip hold the MX30 while i operate, having that 4th axis stabilized with the steadicam arm is flawless. Cranes! Have not had the chance to test this yet, first issue is panning passed the side handles. You must remove both side handles if you want to pan over 180 degrees, depending on your camera build tilting will also become an issue. In conclusion, nobody is replacing the steadicam yet... the mx30 and slingshot combo enable a new way of achieving awesome shots but definitely not replacing anything. I will be testing and uploading footage of all the configurations during my series, links to come. Chris Fisher`

I have never used my bartech after 3 years... happy to give the assistants the remote rentals.

Brand new never used Ultra 2 steadicam vest. $4000usd Located in Vancouver B.C. Will ship worldwide. Contact: Christopherfilms@gmail.com

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I bought a flex last month, absolutely love everything about it. It took a week to find the best height for me.

What vest do you use?