Eric Paczkowski

It's easy to join SOA. Just fill out the form and pay the onetime fee. I went with W.P. Dolle, they DO check your membership but are a great price. And if something does go wrong they have a great reputation for taking care of you. They also offer Personal Liability through The Hartford who is also a very reputable company. That too is reasonable.

Thanks Lisa and Axel for your input! I will check out the 703. I have a 702 bright monitor I use as an external camera monitor. I like the Transvideo, but yes very over priced.

I am looking to upgrade my Marshall 7" monitor that is mounted to my Archer 2. I'm looking for advise on which new monitor to choose. I need something that is highly visible in direct sunlight. I look forward to hearing what others use and or recommend! Thanks!! Eric

Thanks for the input David. Researching all the options! Best, Eric

Thanks Isaac and Louis for the input. Just looking for reliability without problems all the time. I see the Teredek Bolt used a lot, seems pretty good. Just want input from others so I can do my research and find what best works for me.

I am interested in having my own wireless video transmitter and receiver. What is the best system to put on a steadicam so you can transmit the video feed wirelessly to a village so the director or director of photography can see your shot. Terakek? Paralinx? What is commonly used. Thanks! Eric

Thanks Janice for the advise. I have been using a small glide cam set up for a few years, and have been a union on set dresser for 18.5 years. Took a bronze class 2 years ago. Been trying to get into camera and it's hard, but i'm persistent, I am now going to moving up to an Archer 2 unit! I think you are totally correct on how to move up and get work in this field. Thanks again!