Rick Drapkin

Hi Robert, That " someone with an AR riding " is the legendary Jeff Mart . He has always been a big advocate of the rickshaw . Great operator as well

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has used or has the Panasonic 8.4 HD monitor. I just bought one on ebay for $2400. Any thoughts? I haven't received it yet,but want to know what I got myself into.How bright is it? etc. thanks , Rick

Hey Mike, Terry made the connection so it will be the same from the bnc input out of the top stage as it is with the mod he did at the front of the battery stage.There is not a separate run.It has been replaced so it will accept ntsc and hd with no problem.I hope this answers your question. rick

Hi Frederic, I also have a pro rig which I bought from Mike McGowan.When I updated my battery stage to accept anton bauer batteries, I had Terry West rewire my sled to accept an HD signal. At the same time,he added a bnc out in the front of the battery stage.the new pro battery stage does not have a bnc out. It works great. Terry West's number is (310) 374-5711. Hope this helps you out. Rick

Hi Stanley, How old is your head and condition? Is there a shipping case that goes with it? Does it have both pan handles?thanks, Rick Drapkin Hello Rick D , The head is about 2 years old,yes there is an A & J case,2 pan handle Hey Stanley, Could you please e-mail me some pix to : radcam1@adelphia.net thanks again, Rick

Hi Stanley, How old is your head and condition? Is there a shipping case that goes with it? Does it have both pan handles?thanks, Rick Drapkin

thanks Eric, I'll call him tomorrow. Thanks also for the #'s . All the best, Rick

Hello all, Does anyone out there know how to use the xcs duo frameliner that is sold as a separate unit? I just bought one on ebay and don't know how to use it. It takes an internal 9 volt battery but there is no power indicator or light . If anyone has any info on how to use this,please e-mail me radcam1@adelphia.net or call me (818) 261-6977 . Thanks and all the best, Rick Drapkin

Hi Jason, I'm interested in your lite panel kit. Can you tell me if the lites are spot or flood? Do you have the battery backs for them? Please contact me (818) 261-6977 or e-mail radcam1@adelphia.net . I'm very interested. thanks, Rick

Hey Rob, I bought a 605 with the small special dock and had terry west make a power cable for it. I was wondering if he might know. Also, I'm having a bitch of a time getting mine to see an image. Mine's brand new and hasn't worked yet, any thoughts? I've been using the av420 and it seems to work just fine. Thanks for your thoughts, Rick Drapkin

Just curious, but is this monitor ntsc and hd or just ntsc/pal? what was the price ? thanks again, Rick

Hi Ron, If I were you, I'd send Billy Brao over to have a little talk with them. Feel a big head butt comming on !

[Hey Mike, I worked quite a few days myseelf on the 2nd unit as an operator. It was truely an amazing experience to work on a film of this magnitude. By the way, your old rid is still working perfectlyquote name=Mike McGowan SOC' date='May 29 2008, 10:09 PM' post='36177] as far as I know, yes. I've actually got a refund because they did not roll the full credits by complaining to the manager, et.

Hello Rick, Was wondering if you still had this available for sale? Bud Kremp 818-402-6411 Hey Bud, The monitor sold 4 months ago. Thanks for your interest .

Hi Nick, I'm happy you are getting the rig working. Just to let you know,Walter Dolle covers your stuff worldwide.The only exception is that you can't transport your gear by boat. I remember this because 2 years ago I was going to do a tv series in Cairo (like ER in Egypt ) .I didn't do it because I was already on a tv show Here in L A . ( Medium ) as the A/Steadicam Operator. You can always call Walter Dolle and double check. I hope this helps. Rick

Hey Neal, I'm interestested in your stuff. Please call me so we can work out a deal.(818) 261-6977. Look forward to hearing from you. Rick

Thank you everyone who responded to my post.I was surprised of how many people replied. Everything has been sold.Thanks again, Rick

Hello All, I'm finally taking the plunge and updating my batteries and Battery Stage. Selling my Pro 1 battery stage in excellent working condition. Recently checked out by GPI. Also 9 Pro 1 batteries.(8 are real good ,# 2 is a little weak and might need a recell) . 2 Pag AR124 chargers,9 charger cables,2 power cables,1 Pag discharger, all in one case. I would like to sell everything together . I'm open to reasonable offers. You can contact me here or my cell (818) 261-6977 . thanks, Rick Drapkin

Hi all , I'm looking for a used Pro 2 battery stage. With the wonderful world of Hi -def cameras and their ferocious appotite for power,I need to change my batteries to anton bauer and replace my old school Pro chocolate bars. Anybody have one they want to part with? Rick Drapkin (818) 261-6977 or radcam1@adelphia.net

I'm selling my back up Pro 1 gen. 1 monitor . It is in excellent shape. I never used it,but it is used. $ 4000. (818) 261-6977 or radcam1@adelphia.net no power cables,just the monitor

Hi Dan, I wasn't sure if you said that you were day playing on this low budjet show ,or if you were on it longer. What I've been coming up againstis that they are breaking the sled rate into a weekly.If you normally get $3000. a week for the sled,they break it into a 5 day week ( $600 a day ) . If you work a shork week,they prorate the rental.If that $ 600 is as a day player,then that really blows.As for the operator rate,I got offered a low budget movie with a cameraman I've worked with since I was an A.C. on Twin Peaks with. They were offering as per the tier 1 agreement,was $ 37.52 and hour and a total of $5500. for the sled rental for a 6 week shoot. Needless to say ,I turned it down. The point is,I believe with the total over-saturation of new Steadicam operators out there,and the ones who have been doing this a long time,the newer people operating will do anything to get set experience.Lets face it when we all started out,most of us weren't worth $1400/10 hours and $ 1000. to $ 1200. for the rig.Just my 2 cents, rick

Hi Robert, Thanks for that advice.I'm going to call them today and check on that. The rental that I'm losing,would match what the loss of the whole system costs to replace. $ 32,500. or there abouts. thanks again. Rick

Hi Ramon, My insurance covered everything. The biggest problem is supply. Preston will not have any hu-3's ,mdr2's,or motors available for about 6 months. That's what really sucks. I could have put the complete fiz on a 5 month feature or a tv show for 9 months. When you lose out on a guarenteed rental of $900 . a week for 9 months,can you say," OUCH MAN !!! " RICK P.S. If anyone out there doesn't have insurance, you should get it. Walter Dolle Insurance in Ohio, has been really good to me. They get their policy through Fireman's Fund . Replacement is what todays fair market value is. :unsure: http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/style...ault/unsure.gif

Here are the serial numbers for my preston: Hand unit # 2161 Transmitter # 49224 MDR # 1332 Transeiver # 1198 DM-1 motors # 1111, 1112, 2048 Microforce # 60770 Preston charger 4 Batteries 6 motor cables,2 each power and run cables for every camera 4 preston arms 2 with 15mm, 2 with 5/8 panavision 3 Hill Pam brackets with 15mm and 5/8 inserts 12 focus rings 3 .50 wide 32 pitch gears, 48 pitch,64 pitch,Zeiss2.1 and 1.4 gear,2 40p, 2 50p, 2 60 p 2 pro power cables, 2 Hard wire command cables (50 ft.) 2 microforce to Hu cables microforce to hand unit bracket Hand grip, Neck Strap , Purple and Orange Innerspace case Replacement value $ 32,000.