RobinThwaites

Today i received a complete new monitor from Tiffen. I was just returned from a corperate shoot and put directly the monitor on the Rig. Miror is now possible and works great. The shot last week went however well and was great considering the mis-orientation of left/right.. Thanks Robin and thanks to Tiffen for this great customer service !!! Best, Erik Hi Erik You are welcome, I thought the alternative mirror brain flip surgery might be a bit drastic. Robin

Hi John The JVC seems to work quite well especially if you have the 12 volt battery adaptor. Be prepared for it to be quite long though. Two batteries on the sled are the way to go and probably more sticking out backwards than some of the lighter cameras. i still think you should come to the workshop - sorry, shameless plug - and bring both rigs to play with. Robin

Hi Erik Send an email to my desk and I will pick it up when I get back from Russia next week. Re the rubber bumper, just glue it back on. Super glue will do it but makes the rubber go hard and I don't like super glue around gimbals, EvoStik (rubbe rbased impact adhesive) would be better. Robin

Hi John What monitor and battery combination are you using? If I can see a picture of the bottom of your sled it would be useful. Either here or e-mail me at my desk robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. Have you thought about a Workshop? I have one running 6th June. Robin

Amando You are far too kind! Robin

Hi Greg Is this a 6 spring arm or a G-70? Robin

Tiffen STEADICAM Workshop, BBC Wood Norton, UK June. The next Tiffen-Europe Steadicam Workshop has been scheduled for the 6th June at the BBC Wood Norton Training Centre (near Evesham). It is starting to fill up even before this announcement so if you are interested please contact us asap for details. Please come back to me by e-mail to robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or phone at +44 1869 34 38 35. Robin

Hi Norm Not sure where in the world you are but the ones mentioned by Jason are the standard BROADCAST, not monitoring quality units used in Europe. "There are wireless triax systems out there from Gigawave, Link Research, Thomson/Grass Valley, and others. These are all usually integrated as part of the truck's camera kit. They work extremely well, and are the norm for most Steadicam applications nowadays on OBs. Antennae are getting smaller, cameras are getting lighter, range is increasing and line of sight is no longer as much a neccessity as before." Robin

Matt If you are doing a lot of this sticks to Steadicam stuff lash out on a Sachtler touch and go plate and put it on top of the Steadicam dovetail plate, you can swap in seconds and be close to correct balance every time. Robin

Hi Colin You mention Archer and 4 pin, are you using the 4 pin Hirose to power the camera? The Lemo would be better. XD Cams do draw quite a lot of current and NiMH batts have a shallow curve meaning that the camera low battery setting activates early. Robin

Hi Paul Feel free to call me if you want to chat about this, also we have a UK Workshop 6th June. 01869 343835. Robin

Hi Steve Good to see you again, I think the lens was something like 18-54mm unless anyone knows better. Thanks to all that dropped by. Robin

Hi Guys I have balanced an HVX-200 on the Merlin, all weights on, 2 memory cards (they are heavier than tape and sit high) small battery and no wide angle. You definitely dont want long shots but the arm and vest will help when available. Robin Thwaites

Hi Simon Greetings from Moscow, glad you had fun, you are far to kind. Robin

Hi Andrew Give me a call if you want to chat about Flyers etc. I am in the Middle East next week but will be back after that - or you can mail me. 01869 343835, robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. Robin

Chris It would but you may have trouble finding an eco friendly power supply. Robin

Thanks Amando, I will be in touch. Robin

Hi Bob Next Tiffen Europe workshop is 21st March for 3 days. I still have a couple of places left, you can get me on 01869 343835 or robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. Robin

Hi Nacho Sounds like the gimbal is not centring properly, what type is it? Robin Thwaites

Hi Martyn I e-mailed you direct. Get well soon. Robin

The next Tiffen-Europe Steadicam Workshop has been scheduled for the 21st March at the BBC Wood Norton Training Centre (near Evesham). Although it may seem a long time until then, as always it will fly by so if you are interested please contact me asap for details. Please come back to me by e-mail to robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or phone at +44 1869 34 38 35. Robin Robin Thwaites Tiffen Europe Ltd. robin.thwaites@tiffen.com +44 1869 34 38 35

Hi Adrien Send me an e-mail at Tiffen Europe, robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. Robin

The next Tiffen-Europe Steadicam Workshop has been scheduled for the 17th January at the BBC Wood Norton Training Centre (near Evesham). As you can imagine it is quite a short time until then so if you are interested please contact me asap for details. Please come back to me by e-mail to robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or phone at +44 1869 34 38 35. Robin Robin Thwaites Tiffen Europe Ltd. robin.thwaites@tiffen.com +44 1869 34 38 35

Hi Paul Give me a call. Robin

Hi Rich You can achieve dynamic balance with the Flyer with cameras ranging from the Z-1 to the DSR-450 (was demonstrastrating that one yesterday). The drill is to angle the battery mount downwards instead of backwards. I have yet to try the HVX but any accessories that you can add for extra weight will be helpful. Robin