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Charles King

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  1. Got apic of it? Fogot how those looked like
  2. I had been putting together a rig for a long time now and since not having the big funds to purchase a full fledge G70 rig or a Pro, I went the jig-saw method. Here is what I came up with; in detail. Now, with all the work I put into it I might just sell it, because strong winds are blowing me into another direction in life, as new job oppotunities give way. Anyway that's a whole other topic. Here is the sled and what it includes: * 1.5" outter Carbon Fiber post * Aluminum inner post * Steadicam Archer I top stage with a modified 3-pol 24v contact addition ( bought from Steadicam operator Rick Lewis. Rick had the 24v installed) * Lower junction box contacts have: 1. 2 Hirose 'video out' 2. 2 BNC 'video out' 3. 2 (2-pol) LEMO 12v 'power out' 4. 12/24v (3-pol) LEMO 'power out' 5. HD-SDI contact (not wired internally) 6. 1 12v 'power in' (MK-V wired) 7. 1 12/24v 'power in' (MK-V wired) 8. ON/OFF switch for entire system 9. 12 to 24v switch * 1 12/24v dual AB Battery Mount (from MK-v) * 1 AB GOLD battery mount * Steadicam EFP Gimbal ( bought from Steadicam Steve Fracol. It was serviced before I bought it) * MK-v EFP replacement gnurled gimbal grip * A 4-point VD (video distributor). So all video outputs on the bottom connectors are wired. There is one contact left over for another. * The lower lower battery mount can be adjusted for fore & Aft, by loosning the Manfrotto 357 slider. I had another slider which made it easier for micro adjustment but it did not deem too be very solid. So I exchanged it for the 357, which is more solid. The battery Module can be removed. Any nr of batteries can be used. 1-3. I installed a skottkey diode within each battery mount for extra safty. This prevents power from flowing backinto itelf. There are two Automatic 5A fuses installed. (you can replace these 5A with 10A instead. My Tech guy felt the 10A wasn't needed at the time, since I was not flying anything that power consuming. I had planned on changing it but never got around to doing it) . The fuses are marked with the nr.7 & 8. When this trips all you have to do is push the button to reset the system. The internal wiring of the system, which is pretty much the same as the standard systems available today.
  3. Oh yeah. I remember how did it turn out? Got a pic of it?
  4. Very sweet looking Jess. This can get pretty addictive, especially knowing you can do it all yourself. Unfortunately, I do not do it myself but have someone to do the work for me. If I had shown interest a long time ago, I probably had too many things to list. I remade a new chest/spar to replace the EFP original plating. I also made rod adapter to mount on the rear of the sled as an option, for fore and aft adjustments of the dual battery mount.
  5. Your attitude bores me. Do not drag me into it - You know who you are!

  6. The ability to operate a stabilizer system depends on the operator behind the system not the other way round - regardless of brand

  7. This is wonderful news Hugo. I am happy for u and yours. The future is certainly bright and shiny. My best to your love one.
  8. Thanks Erwin I had the same for slightly more and they where shooting with F35 with onboard toaster No Thanks . An oldie but how many times have you been told this . Good luck Louis Puli Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!! Now that is so true...Ha Ha. Good find Puli.
  9. Tom the vest looks the same to me. The longer spar is due to the fact that the woman, who is shorter has the chest plate chrushed to fit her torso. That is why it looks longer in that pic you posted.
  10. OK, I may have missed something, Jerry. Eric owns a CXS rig and the monitor and battery mounts are not on the same horizontal plane, but how can he get it to work if you say it only works if both monitor and batteries have to be on the same plane? Or do you mean if you raised both brackets and monitor up the sled? I have always used your primer method but I am always willing to try something different.
  11. Here is the link to the Youtube click that explains:
  12. You learn something everyday. I am going to give this a try.. Thanks Eric.
  13. Hi and welcome Donny. This topic has been discussed before. I take it you did not do a search. So to give you a simple and direct answer - The Pilot should fit your need with the 7D perfectly. :) Travelling lots. Exciting.
  14. Great looking finish Iain. Well done. Unfortunately I do not own a pro vest. A custom EFP vest. :) I hope you get back what you put in :)
  15. Hey Chris, did you see this in Europe?
  16. Well done. :) Even better looking.
  17. Man! I gotta keep up with all these new developments.. :(
  18. Were you using protective covers on that arm? Awesome shot. What film?
  19. It's the DSLR Docu Kit #Z-DSLR-DOCU...We also put a Manfrotto 394 quick release plate on the camera itself. Thanks for those links. I got a 7D shoot on the first of March and this would be perfect.
  20. Great intro. Welcome to the professional forum the guys and gals here make steadicam a serious living. You've come to the right place to get get first hand advice from some amazing operators. One tip. Before asking any questions just make sure you check the archives first, just to make sure the question has not been asked before. Trust me. It'll start you on a good note with the guys and gals here. :) Hope you enjoy your stay here. Make sure you go through all post here because there are some really great info to be read. I did that a long time ago when i first visited the forum and still going through the info found here. There is always something you will miss the first time around. Welcome..
  21. Ha ha ha.. Good one. I thought it wolf have been easier to just make an adapter for the Merlin instead of making a whole new rig, but i guess i was wrong. Seems Tiffen is taking advantage of the Iphone enthusiates. I wonder how much they are charging for this little thing?
  22. Hi Puli. Here is a pic that Bruce Alan Green's custom built rig that he posted on the HBS forum. The rig you posted reminds me of his. There was a mentioned about his rig in one of the post above. Just thought of it. See pic below:
  23. hey Jess, if I'm not mistaken is that an Actioncam rig? Post a pic when you have time with the mods. BTW, what model of Action are you using?
  24. hey Charles hope your well, couldnt get your link working? went to ME login page??! hope alls well MA Thinking about it i guess you need to an ME login to view other peoples gallery's... Matt 'Owned a Mac for 8 years but still cant figure simple things out!' Allsop! Try this http://gallery.me.com/chupap#100255 The link works now. Yep!! Great mods CP. Loving it every time I see it.
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