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YEP, sometimes there are several wires...like 3 or 4! running down the front. Alot of folks frown on the outer wires, they seem to forget the Model 1 and 2 had a solid post from the top stage/J Box to the monitor and the 3 had two metal covered cables coming down the front.

Still the cheapest BlackMagic Hyperdeck shuttle out there. $300 includes free shipping to anywhere in the USA and the 2 one foot BNC cables with 90 degree DIN 1.0 connectors. I just uploaded a video to youtube that shows the shuttle on a sled. Ozzie

Just a little experience here..... I owned a full size rig ( Model 1 sled, 3A arm, 3A vest) for almost 3 years before attending a course. I had taught myself how to operate by watching the EFP VHS and practicing my butt off just "winging it" but there were hundreds of hours in the vest with a 35BL1 on it before I went out as a "steadicam operator". And even though I was already getting paid to come onto a set as a steadicam op, I took a course. When I returned from that course I was a changed man. I had been doing SO many things wrong ( but they still worked to get the shot) Operating the heavy cameras got so much easier because I learned things at the course I could not possibly learn from the video. From adjustments on the vest to proper camera set up, to the correct way to adjust the arm sections....the list can go on and on. I know you have mentioned before that taking a course is not an option....maybe becoming proficient in operating is also not an option. I am sure there is an operator in your country who can show you a few things with your system. whether you have to save up and then take a drive or train or plane to see him/her or they come to you if you pay their way. You can do it. If you have the will to learn the system you will accomplish it. Do not give up. If there is a course in your country or even somewhere else in the future, try and get there, they usually have several different systems for you to learn on, and every system you learn is a different set of skills you put in your brain pocket. There was a young man named Joe on youtube who also had alot of problems balancing his rig. He blamed it on the rig and ultimately went mad. Good luck, you'll get it, just put the rig on and don't take it off till your sweating like a pig!. Start with a short sled and adjust the gimbal up and down for your drop time, then lengthen it, then slide the camera forward, then back, and learn all of the different reactions to changing those things, you'll end up with a working balanced rig at some point, just don't get frustrated. Ozzie---Happy New Year!

$5,000 for a 3A gimbal?

Hi there folks!!! GoProHD 1080 SOLD DB3 Focus receiver bracket SOLD Mitchel filters SOLD

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Oh Boy!, Glad he seemed alright, falling onto the sled like that I was afraid for his face. Great attitude about it afterwards though, and it was very nice of the players to come to his aid when it happened. Ozzie

All right folks with all your Christmas Cash, step right up and buy some stuff! It will be shipped right away. Ozzie PS. The GoPRO1080 HD set is SOLD

Birns and Sawyer shoulder mount. I added an Anton Bauer plate that has a Sony battery plate. Powers any small Sony camera that uses InfoLithium Batteries. $250.shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states via USPS Priority

Hello there, Here is a bunch of stuff. Set of P-Size filters. Mitchel A, B, and C. I've owned these for 19 years, in excellent condition. Way nicer than promist. $150 for all 3. shipped SOLD Focus Receiver for Donkey Box 2 $40 shipped Focus Receiver for Donkey Box 3 $50 shipped Small 2.5" LCD Radio Shack TV uses 4 A batteries $6 shipped Low Mode Bracket $120 shipped GoPro HD, 8GB SDHC Sandisk card, Housing with solid and open back lid, USB cable for charging and transferring footage.$100 shipped PL Lens mount rear cover from Panavision Canada, Pretty rare I believe. I've had this one for about 14 years. $25 shipped Pro Knurled ring for quick connect junction boxes. $20 shipped BFD receiver bracket with both mounting holes. Gives you an extra 1/2" of connecting space. I drilled and tapped the extra 2 holes on this one, fits right.$50 shipped Pro 1 recorder mount. You can adapt this plate to your rig and have a great strong light weight mount plate for your recorder, etc...$25 shipped Ok, the following piece was my attempt to make a lightweight HD rig. I purchased an outer post and inner post used. Then purchased the top and bottom inserts and then a new XCS/PRO HD 16 pin Cable. The post was assembled and the sled was made but I decided to use a 2" post instead so I could use the same gimbal on both sleds. So... this can be the start of someones new HD sled project. It's the same cable used in the PRO HD sleds I believe. The post is the old PRO style sliding post with the groove in the center, but has the top and bottom inserts. The post slides out and in pretty stiff. I'm gonna polish the bottom post this week which will make it slide better, but will probably still be stiff. Selling for just the cost in parts not the post. $750.shipped Please PM me if your interested. I can ship Tomorrow thru USPS Priority. Thanks...... PS. I also have those PRO plates and Wolf and Panasonic Monitors which are on ebay now.

On these reality competition shows we all get catheters put in and our Camel backpacks are filled with a full days meals, snacks and water in a slurry protein shake. it's the norm.... try a spanish soap where you'll shoot 45 pages of dialogue each day.

Amazing what people do now a days. It's no wonder Identity theft is at an all time high. And crime for the matter. I watched his response video which is still up. PS, He went crazy on the comments!, If you click on his channel, he has like 30 videos. one of them is his move to Florida in October of this year, if you watch it, you will get what area of the country he's in, where he's moving to, at one point he says the address! Gives everyone a tour of the apartment, etc.. fine, at the end of the video just before he signs off, he mentions to watch for his update videos from Full Sail and that October 17th is the first day of orientation. So.....Here is what I gather... he's in his early 20's so 15 years ago when he started in "film" he was maybe 10 Good thing is he'll learn a bunch at Full Sail. Most importantly that it's a good thing to laugh at yourself when you've messed up and acted a fool. Good Luck Joe! Good Luck!! You have an easily bruised ego...get over it.

Anyone see the XCS Alexa plate and the XCS/BPA plate? Looks like the Bees Knees! Just ordered a set. With the XCS/BPA plate you have 11 3/8"-16 tpi Mounting points. Talk about options! I'll post photo's of my set when I get them and put them on an Alexa here in town. Ozzie

Robert Luna, Do a search on the forum for his info.

Jerry's is so good I got 2!

$300 with both BNC to 90 degree Din connector cables and priority USPS shipping to anywhere in the US. Paypal

Hi folks. Take your pick. $50 each includes shipping in the US. Paypal only please. PM me with any questions.

Damm Tim and his good deals on stuff when I have no spare cash to spend!! Grab Tim's Modulus and stuff before I get some overdue checks and buy it myself! Happy Holidays Ozzie

On many instances I have put the rig on other folks who are interested in it. I have had the following conversation "Turn it on, it's not balancing", I said "It's on, just concentrate on the frame and try to keep it balanced". They say, "It's not working" Oh Boy!

Another great Holiday gift!

Makes a great Christmas present!

Bump $325 shipped anywhere in the continental US.

In my opinion and experience it's better to wait a bit and buy a used 2702 4 position charger. Treats your batteries better over the long haul. and what happens when you have a long job and 2 batteries won't cut it. They are also upgradable with the newest firmware when AB comes out with newer batt technology. The used 2702's are about $1000 used. sometimes a bit more sometimes less. Just my opinion. Good Luck, Ozzie

Have run a Pro/XCS rig for over 8 years.....perfect.

Thanks for that Pedro, very cool!!