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Fabrice Maurel

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  1. Steadicam Flyer (base model). This is the second generation Flyer (black Arm). It was bought last December new from Peter Abraham. The unit is still under warranty. Condition is like new, it saw very little use which is the reason I am selling it. It comes with with 2 batteries, almost new as well, (Sony V-mount style) and a quick charger. Price is $6600 + shipping. If you need picts, please pm me.
  2. I like the presets ability, that's a nice plus. I also like the limiter. You are right the focus marking ring should be easy enought to add. It definatly looks nice and compact. Can't wait to give it a try. Will you have a booth at NAB?
  3. Yes, it seems that quite a few companies are going to be coming out with cheaper remote follow focus solutions by NAB... The red rock looks promessing on paper. I took a look at yours, and found two drawback: first it doesn't have any focus marking ring??? Furthermore you seem to use geardear hardware to hold the motor in place which in my short experience with their product (matte box) is a mistake for everyday use, it's very cheap plastic and a no-no for porfessional use.
  4. I don't know Brad...Maybe he was in that 1% Charles mentioned, and really meant what he said. :lol:
  5. Thanks Erwin - you have eliminated the competition for me so The Flyer it shall be! Regards, Andrew You won't regret it. it really is a wonderfull rig. I have had mine for about 3 month now and this thing keeps amazing me. Just keep in mind that you'll have to practice a lot before getting good result. But once you start getting it, the potential is amazing. Start exercising your back... :)
  6. I use Walter P. Dolle as well, nice people (Tonya), an easy to read and understand contract, and price is very good. Unfortunatly I wish they would offer Liability insurance as well.
  7. With all the talk after the Oscar's, of Hollywood not being "green" enough... Well it's green.LOL
  8. Personally, as an M2 owner, I find the extra weight handy. I always have to add weight to any of the prosumer cameras I've used. I generally need a camera weight in the 10 to 15 lb. range to balance properly. When getting the Brevis, I would also get the rod mount and the Brevis-to-rails mount. Just me, but I wouldn't trust the weight of a lens on the plastic threads of most cameras. This puts the price dead even with the M2 Indie Bundle. Also, could someone tell me the movement method for the Brevis imaging element? From its size, I'm guessing oscillating. Brett P.S. I'm a bit biased. I started with a home built Micro35. I now use the M2 and I administer the Redrock forums. (For free, I just like these guys!) Hi Brett, Yes it is the oscillating kind. I agree with you about getting the Brevis to rail mount, I would also suggest as a base plate the "Zacuto"'s first generation, it quite heavy and very solid. It also adjust on all axises and is all aluminium... On another note, I'll like to say that I do like Redrock, I do think that the M2 is a good product and I do visit their forum from time to time, not to say that I am a bit curious about their $500 Wireless follow focus... But I do think that Brevis came up with a better design... It's a growing industry and I am sure that in the next few years we will see many improvments made...
  9. It took 3mn for all the movies to load, most people won't wait that long. I think it's a mistake to put the 3 reels on one page. You should create 1 page for each reel. Also I dont think having 3 reels is an advantage, actually quite the opposite. Waiting that long doesn't put me in a hiring mood... :angry: However I did watch the reels, some nice stuff. :)
  10. I agree with Jean-Nicolas, watch out of for the Horizon "the boat effect". A workshop is needed. Congrat on your new toy. :)
  11. Andrew, you'll do fine. I got my Flyer (after taking Peter's class) last December. So many things to remember, so many new skills to learn...It takes a while to get used to it. My first job didn't go very well and I couldn't feel my back by the end of the day, but I kept practicing, and the last job was almost a surreal experience, it didn't go well, it went great... I guess after some time, you don't think about it, it becomes automatic, all you have to do is lead the camera, almost like dancing with it if you ask me. Of course I have still much to learn, but after 2-3 month I am starting to get it and see the incredible potential, and most of all, I am starting to relax and my back is getting better and stronger. Also you start learning how to manage your strenght better. As soon as I am not needed until the next shot, I take all the hardware off, including my vest. Also I'll let the director know how I am feeling, if my back start hurting. It does get better with time.
  12. I have insurance to protect my equipment, but I don't have liability insurance which I feel I should have. I would like to know if most of you have one, and if you have it, could you recomend anyone I could get it from. cheers.
  13. Actually I have some of those Zacuto's focus ring and they are very good. The piece holding the rubber piece together is made of machined aluminum which is expensive to make. In this business, you always end up getting what you pay for... Get the good stuff, in the long run it will save you money and headaches.
  14. I ordered the bundle, which basically is the 35mm adaptor with an achromatic lens. I am also getting the Cinefuse 3 , the Brevis to rail mount and the 82 to 72 step down ring for my HVX. cheers.
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