jay kilroy

I run the SOA workshops in PA. We are a Tiffen sponsored workshop. It has nothing to do with "Tiffen showing off their gear." It has everything to do with what's best for the students involved. Not everyone who takes the workshops have their own gear. The SOA can't be responsible for a student using another students gear. Would you feel comfortable with a brand new op running around with your 70 grand strapped to them???? Tiffen provides demo rigs for the workshops and some instructors provide the others. The SOA's insurance covers these rigs only. We encourage students to bring their own vests, whatever make it is, as long as it works with the arms we provide. You should be thankful that Tiffen provides these rigs to teach you a craft. I think you are forgetting what a logistical nightmare it would be for all involved if you brought your own rig. By the way even though we are a Tiffen sponsored workshop we educate all involved about all their choices once they leave the workshop. jay kilroy VP, SOA

The bungee gag works by wrapping it around the sections of the arm. The long trunion screws work really well when you use rubber bands. I believe its 2 pounds of lift per band used???? I personally have never had to do either trick. Jerry would know the best, he is who I learned the trick from.

Get in touch with Frank Rush at Tiffen, they are having a workshop in Paris soon. frush@tiffen.com. jay

Matt, I can't tell if it's the angle of the photo or not but it looks as though your monitor is way off as well. This would lead to balance problems as well. jay

The crane accident is true. I also do not know all the details. I think out of respect to those involved we shouldn't talk about it untill the details are released. jay

Check out the manuals here -manuals. It should help you understand. jkilroy

Marc, Don't let this kind of stuff chase you away. I know it's hard, but if anything just ignore the "useless" posts. (I try, sometimes I get sucked in though) We need to get this forum back to where it was. I am not sure exactly how to do this, but I do know that leaving isn't the way. If more of us stay and try to maintain the quality I am hoping some of the others who left will comeback. Thier knowledge is needed and missed. jay

I had a feeling that was going to be the answer. And as soon as I can take the forum with me for reading in the john, I'll be satisfied. :D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> get a laptop

Matthew, Mikko is right, "You get what you pay for". With that said STAY AWAY FROM BASSON!!. If I were you I would try to find an op in Oz and see if they will let you try thier rig out. More importantly I suggest a workshop. The SOA has info on an Austrailian workshop here is the link workshop down under. I think it is really important for you to take the workshop before you make an investment like a rig. Good luck. jay kilroy VP, SOA

The vest and arm look a little big and clumsy for such a small rig, no??

Bryan, Take pictures of the rig put together and pack them in with your gear to help explain what it is. I haven't heard anything about the battery issue, but like you said, "these days.." Give yourself a ton of time. There will be plenty of questions and a lot of wiping down your equipment with those residue cloths by security. jay

The light at the Tiffen Booth was "The Kisslite" KISSlite it is very cool. Get in contact with David Amphlett, tell him you know me and see what he has to offer. This was definelty the coolest ring light I have ever seen. jay

That's it you can do it yourself. Why pay like a 300% upgrade from some company to have the same thing?

We're so proud of our little Bryan, "alls grows up." jay

Leigh, You're missing the whole point of this thread! Look at the title "Finally a digital ONBOARD Recorder that works". It's obvious you have no idea what you are talking about. I'm sorry if this is harsh, but things like this are exactly what is driving seasoned well informed operators away from this site. I for one enjoy reading and learning from these guys and miss the ones who left. Steadicam operators come here to cummunicate with other operators. I would hate to see more leave. We share ideas and information, I am not trying to chase you away (infact in the beginning I tried to help you) but you really need to stick to what you know. Running around your back yard with your Dad and a cat with something you made in your basement doesn't make you an operator.

Bryan make sure you counter sink the holes for the camera screw or the dovetail won't mount properly.

Please post a pic of you with your onboard notebook!?! LOL :P

Hire someone who has a Flyer. Especially if you have no experience. You can't just pick up a rig, any rig, and do it well.

I am trying to post pictures, but I am obviously having some troubles. Any ideas on how to post????? jay

Mikko, Myself, Saade and Jerry all rode the HandsFree(That's its name, not Segway) at CineGear last week. Jerry and Saade got really, really good at it over the 2 days. I didn't go above the 1st gear or level, they rode on the 2nd gear and we all rode without a rig on the 3rd and highest gear. You could dock and mount up right on the HandsFree. The C-stand had to be way up high though. The leaning thing wasn't that bad, going backwards got a little hairy sometimes. Only when you turn though. I have more pics I'll post later.

What I was told to tell people at the CineGear booth was the 12V Flyer system was around $6,900.00 and the F24, which is the 24V Flyer, was around $12,900.00. This of course was US dollars. So there is a starting price point as far as Frank goes. jay kilroy

Goonie, We try to use our real names here on this forum. Anyway contact Frank Rush at Tiffen. frush@tiffen.com he is the sales manager for Steadicam. I am not sure there will be much price comparison, directly from Tiffen I would assume will give you the best price. Places like B&H and Optex would have to mark up the price to make money off the sale, I would think...I have no idea though??? What kind of information do you want to know about the Flyer? Maybe I can help, I just got dome working the Tiffen booth at CineGear I am really up on all my facts right now. LOL. By the way tell Frank I gave you his name, he won't give you any deal, I just want the credit, LOL. :P Good luck, jay kilroy

You might also want to try climbing stores like EMS. Or Grainger or McMaster Car, they might be a little cheaper. Also changing the velcro will help keep everything tight. A little tip...If you have a Clobbler (shoe repair guy) they have great sewing machines that will go through the heavy fabric. Don't forget the cross back straps too. If you need any help Peter Abraham does excellent work and could help you out I'm sure. jay p.s. How are you guys Bryan and Imran? Hope all is well.

It was nice to put some faces to some names. It was my 1st CineGear, hopefully not my last. Anyway nice meeting a lot of you, and great to see some old friends. Talk to you all here soon. jay kilroy SOA

The Steadicam Operators Association Members and any other interested parties are invited to an Operators Evening with Tiffen on June 1, 2005. We will have Garrett Brown, Jerry Holway (Steadicam Inventors), a Tiffen Filter representative, Walter Klassen of Klassen Harness Company and David Amphlett of Gekko Technology available to provide information on recently introduced products at NAB. This a couple of days prior to CineGEAR and will allow individuals to spend extra time with the product of their specific interest which is not available during an exhibit venue. It will be an informal evening where members can have one on one with the inventors and representatives to understand our new Merlin, Archer and Clipper 2 Steadicam products. Of special interest are the individual components such as: G40 Arm with "Geo" Technology G50 Arm with "Geo and Ride control" New Standard Ultra Vest Design New LX vest New line of Compact vest New Open architecture Stage design Merlin Handhold Steadicam with Folding Caliper Other areas of interest are: Tiffen Filters including the newly introduced "Nude effects", "HD FX", "Low Light Polarizer" and the new 5.56 x 5.65 graduated filters will be discussed. Klassen line of Stabilizer harness and the new Garrett Brown "GB" front and back mount version will be shown. Gekko "kisslight" ring lights will be demonstrated by factory personnel who will be in attendance. This is not a sales presentation. It will be a technology session that will allow individuals to have hands-on in an informal environment. Light refreshments will be served. We will all adjourn to the Burbank Grill later for a burger. We look forward to seeing you here at the Tiffen Technology and Steadicam Manufacturing Facility. Date: June 1, 2005 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Tiffen Technology and Steadicam Manufacturing Facility Address: 6933 San Fernando Road Glendale, California 91201 (Note- Just South of Alameda on right side of street) Turn right on Graham to access parking lot. Telephone: 1.818.843.4600 Thanks to Frank Rush and everyone at Tiffen for getting this together.