RobinThwaites

Hi Jake The Archer 2 will come with a 6" Transvideo Superbright now rather than the HD UltraBrite. Makes a nice match physically. Robin

Hi Adam Don't get me wrong , I love Antlers but that 14 + 3 or 4 makes 17kg plus the weight of the sled and monitor which means you are pushing the envelope as far as we know. Best Robin

Hi Adam 20kg is definitely over for the Archer 2. Quite apart from the gimbal we rate the stage to 15kg, I don't think it will let go but you may get other problems that are yet to be found. Losing the Antlers seems like the way to go, to a certain extent you can get back some stability by simply extending the monitor and battery mounts (add rotational inertia). Robin

Calling any ops getting to IBC, keep your Saturday night clear. Come to the Tiffen booth for details, limited numbers so first come first served! Robin

More news on the UK Autumn Workshop. Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the date for this workshop to delay it a little so the date is now confirmed as starting on the 13th November. Venue is the same at the SAE Institute headquarters near Oxford http://www.sae.edu/en-us/gallery/1643/Gallery_Buildings/page/2/and price will be GB£2,100.00 including full board accommodation. Please contact either myself at robin.thwaites@tiffen.com or James Elias at jelias@tiffen.com for further details and an application form, also have a look on www.flysteadicam.com. Robin Thwaites

Hi All Tiffen International are planning to run a GOLD 5 1/2 day workshop in England immediately after IBC this year. Location will be the head office of the SAE Institute just outside Oxford and the date proposed is 18th - 23rd September, this is a fantastic old building with plenty of space for working both outside and inside should the weather be typically English and raining. This will be a residential workshop with accommodation at a nearby hotel, cost for this will be included in the workshop charge. This cost has not been finalised but is likely to be in the region of GB£2,000.00 (plus VAT) including accommodation and full board. There will, of course, be a plentiful selection of current Steadicam rigs to use and instructors will be top UK and European operators from both the film and television world together with guest of honour Garrett Brown. Please register interest by e-mailing to me at robin.thwaites@tiffen.com (please do not PM or answer via the forum as I may not have access if I am travelling). Note that nothing is final as yet and we are still making arrangements - more information will follow. Keep an eye on www.flysteadicam.com for upcoming information and details. Robin

Tiffen are pleased to announce our first GOLD (five and a half day) workshop in Australia coming up this July. Dates will be 24th to the 26th (soon after the SMPTE show)and the location will be the ACS Clubhouse in Sydney. Lead instructors will be Garrett Brown and Jerry Holway. Contact is Brett Smith in Sydney at bsmith@tiffen.com +61 (0) 417 663 803, more details at www.flysteadicam.com. Robin

As a standard setting I would dial out the Iso by 5 turns (clockwise) with any light camera BUT THE MORE YOU PLAY THE MORE YOU CAN TUNE TO YOUR PREFERENCE. Robin

Hey Amando I hope you were not hurt? Looks nasty! Robin

Edmund As I said at your workshop, don't do it! Robin

Hi Guys As per the power Lemo on the Archer 2, manual can be found at http://www.steadicam.com/userimages/Archer2_Manual_11-11_sm.pdf page 20 has details. Robin

Hi Joakim, Brian, EFPs can vary, early red springs were rated to 26lb, also spares are diminishing so I would advise this only for someone with a little experience and mechanical aptitude. Workshop? DEFINITELY! Don't forget that to be a good Steadicam operator also means being a good gamera operator. Robin

Hi Carl Difficult to say without seeing it but we are always happy to do so. Feel free to get in touch on robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. Robin

Seasons Greetings and best wishes to all in the Steadicam community from Tiffen International in a very snowy England. Robin

Hi Guys Yes it is confusing but the G-40 is offered as it also needs to carry the weight of the Tango and counterweights, it is not there to increase the capacity of the Zephyr. Robin

Hi Chris Sorry, re-read my post and realise it was confusing, here is the lowdown: Zephyr system complete with arm vest sled, monitor all in a hard case, $8,995.00 Tango with Zephyr sled only $14,995.00 Tango with complete Zephyr system $19,995.00 Tango with Zephyr sled and vest and G-40 arm $26,995.00 All the prices are at www.steadicam.com for more detail. Robin

$8,995.00! Robin

Hi Timothy You could do worse than start here http://www.steadicam.com/steadicam_efp_dvd.html Robin

Hi Sam Thanks for making the movie, hope you had fun. Robin

Hi James You are very welcome, it was great to see everybody. Robin

The Archer 2 (all versions) has only been available with the G-50 since NAB. This was the most popular configuration even when the G-40 was available. Robin

Sorry still recovering from a flight back from China and didn't scroll up far enough. Actually better to give the factory a call as I can only speak for this side of the Atlantic however like any new product it would be wise to put your name down with them to avoid delay. Robin

Hi James E-mail me at robin.thwaites@tiffen.com for an invite with details. Amando It would be great to see you. Robin

Tiffen International will be holding the European launch of the Zephyr, Phantom and incredible Tango on September 5th at our London office. Garrett will be joining us and there will be food and drink. The event is invited guests only, to get your invitation please e-mail me at robin.thwaites@tiffen.com. I look forward to seeing you there. Robin