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Osvaldo Silvera SOC

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  3. Tiffen Volt or Arri Trinity??

    in Wave/Volt

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    Although I really like what can be done with the Trinity, I have been asked if I can go from Low Mode to High Mode in the same shot 3 times in 22 years of operating.

    There are several thoughts I've had on whether to buy a Trinity.

    1. Price vs. return on investment.

    How long would it take to pay back the $63,000 the complete Sled costs? let's say charging an extra $1000 a day Above a somewhat standard $1000/day kit rental. 63 days... Now how many times have I been asked if I can do a High to Low mode shot in 22 years...3.

     

    2. Can YOUR Market withstand that extra Kit rental cost?.... Mine can't...and I live in Miami, FL.

     I've spoken with Arri Trinity owners and what they get for their Kit alone and the extra labor costs they charge while operating the Trinity can not be gotten here in this town. There are tons of producers and maybe 6 full time Steadicam Operators that work down here who make 90%+ of their income as Steadicam Operators.

     

    as for Volt/Wave... I enjoy my Wave. I use it handheld on boats and on Steadi for Windy days, moving platform shots, etc..., I even use it inside a Cinemilled Pro ring with just the Wave and a Camera for great Horizons while using the system with a Ready Rig/Vega combination....

     

     

    Best,

    Ozzie

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  4. Steadiproline raven any reviews?

    in Steadi-Newbies

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    Hi although I have not personally used a raven for actually work, I have put one on and set it up to test out a system before shipping it out to Colombia for a fellow operator who bought one of those Pro-Line Raven systems here in the states.

    The system is pretty much barebones I have heard that the newer arm that is offered now is a lot smoother and better than the older version that came with the system that I was prepping to ship down south.

     

    The vest does not come with the little side straps that connect the midsection with the lower lumbar support and I feel that that is an absolute necessity in any vest. 

    I'm sure you can go to a good Shoemaker or leatherworker and have them add those straps with some quick disconnect buckles and you'd instantly upgrade the feel of the vest.

    For the money you can't beat it I've heard prices of $4,000 and even sometimes less for the entire kit it's an amazing deal and then the first upgrade that I would suggest would be to get an older Master Series arm or a steady rig arm.

    There's even a G50 xarm being sold for $4,000 on the Forum that is just an amazing deal.

     

    Good luck. 

    Ozzie

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  10. XCS /PRO super post w/HD Cable

    in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted

    Posted

    Hiya..

    Looking for an XCS super post with the GPI/Pro inserts at the ends. 

    Now.... there are the older inserts which have a very small amount of threads and the newer inserts which have the larger number of threads which will match the thicker knurled ring on the Cine Live sleds. 

    Would like it to have a perfect working order HD cable like used on the current Cine Live sleds.

    If the Price is Right I can pick it up at cinegear or stabilizer Expo.

     

    Ozzie

  13. Battery recelling

    in Batteries/Power

    Posted

    Hi Alfeo,

     what are they charging for an HC90 at Batteries Plus?

    I've used Ritter for many years ( They're also 20 minutes form my house).

    Their customer service is excellent and super quick turnaround. I believe the HC90's are $179.

    My HC's are going on 4 years of use and only now are showing signs of needing a rebuild.

    Ozzie

  21. Anyone else get the cold shoulder from Atomos?

    in Video Assist and Video Accessories

    Posted

    Got a hold of them. Thank you Jason for the support ticket suggestion. They were quite nice once I finally got a hold of someone. Shipped my unit to them, and after 2 weeks they deemed it un repairable because of the modification I had Media Blackout make to it years ago. Mine was the first to get the 2 pin connector added to the side so I would just plug it in to the lower electronics of the Cine Live. But they gave me a great Out of warranty replacement cost for a new unit. and of course I will "upgrade" the new unit again with the same modification since it's the only way I want to use it. Really love the unit and the form factor and size of the Samurai Blade. Just figured I'd update the post.

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