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  2. Panavision film cameras and lenses

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Alec,

     

    I ended up with my very own Arriflex 435 ES... A guy was selling and I put in a ridiculously low bid and he said yes...

    It's actually a shame what is happening with Film cameras right now, but what can you do... they are currently one step removed from scrap... out of favor but not yet old enough to generate a demand for preservation... I guess that will take another decade or two...

     

    Once you buy they keep sending you similar auctions... I just got an offer for an Arricam... 95% off sticker... I should stay away from e-bay...

  3. Practise 35mm camera

    in Operating

    Posted

    Ha... so it comes full circle...

     

    I was actually looking for 435 parts when google directed me to this post.

     

    Originally I was looking for a practice weight/ demonstration weight. As it turned out, getting a mock up or weight plate made was almost as expensive as getting the real thing. Ended up with my very own Arriflex 435 ES... I would have never imagined. A guy was selling, I put in a ridiculously low bid and he said yes!

     

    Funny how life works...

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  5. ARRI SXU-1 information :)

    in Follow Focus

    Posted

    I got mine about 2 months ago. Works as advertised. Literally 2 days after I received it from ARRI I had to use it for an Iris pull on a feature I was working on. So it already paid for it's self. 1st AC and DP were very happy... there we go. If you know how to work an Alexa or the WCU-4... it's exactly the same.

     

    Not much on the net about any of the ARRI units... was quite frustrating when I tried to do research before I bought mine...

     

    Here is the manual for download:

    http://www.arri.de/camera/pro_camera_accessories_electronic_control_system/products/single_axis_unit_sxu_1/

  7. Preston Follow Focus For Sale

    in Steadicam Marketplace - For Sale

    Posted

    Original Preston Follow Focus HU3 with 3 motors for sale:



    Handunit 3 with custom low profile prototype grip. (Original grip also included)


    MDR 2 modified by Preston to trigger a recorder deck via the regular power connector. (Preston documentation included)


    Focus Iris unit.


    One DM1X and two DM2 Follow Focus Motors.


    Tons of Brackets and Cables, Manuals, spares, etc.



    This unit is not upgraded to G4!


    No case is included!



    Price: $30'000.-



    Not splitting up the kit, so don't ask (if it doesn't sell, I will keep it)!



    Please contact me via: steadicam@landaucamera.com



    See list below:





    1 4024 Focus/Iris Unit


    5 4026 Marking Rings for Focus/Iris Unit


    4 4025 FM50 Batteries


    2 4027 Battery charger for FM50 Batteries


    1 4060 FI-Z Control (Hand Unit, HU-3) with 6 Rings


    5 4065 Focus Marking Rings for FIZ


    1 4100 Custom Grip HU-2 Prototype


    1 4103 Follow Focus Motor Driver (MDR-2)


    1 4906 Receiver Antenna (SMA connector) [spare



    2 4000 XCS/PRO to MDR Power Cable


    1 4205 DM-1X Digital Motor with 0.8/0.25" Gear


    1 4201 DM-2 Digital Motor with 0.8/0.25" Gear


    1 4201 DM-2 Digital Motor with 0.8/0.25" Gear


    3 4221 0.5" Motor Output Gear


    1 4230 32 Pitch Gear / Panavision Focus


    1 4231 48 Pitch Gear / Panavision Zoom


    2 4232 64 Pitch Gear / Panavision Iris


    2 4240 0.5 M gear Canon Video


    2 4241 0.6 M gear Fuji Video Focus / Zoom


    1 4242 0.6 M gear Fuji Video Iris



    2 PAM15mm PAM (Preston Adapter Mount)


    1 PAM5/8” PAM 5/8" Arm for Panavision


    1 19mm Arm PAM 19mm Arm for Arri


    1 19 to 15 Blue Reducer 19mm to 15mm


    2 PAM Offset PAM Offset


    1 Preston Breck Mini Television Bracket for the Preston Handunit



    1 4400 Main Command Cable 30'


    5 4411 Motor Cable w/right angle Lemo


    1 4412 Motor Cable w/right angle and straight Lemo


    2 4435 Sony Hi Def Run Cable for FIZ


    1 4440 Micro Force to FI+Z 12" [for bracket mount


    1 4441 FI-Z to Analog Microforce 8' [for remote operation


    1 4461 MDR Arri 12 Power 4 pin XLR


    1 4462 MDR 24V Panavision battery 8' w/3 pin XLR POS1


    2 4472 MDR 24V to Panavision w/ 2-pin Lemo


    1 4473 MDR from Anton Bauer Battery


    1 4477 Preston Power (24V)


    1 4499 Arri 24Volt/Moviecam/F65



    2 4520 Arri Camera Run, ARRI 3 - 11 pin Fischer


    1 45205 Arri Camera Run, ARRI 3 - r/a 11 pin Fischer


    2 4521 Arri Camera Run, 535, 435, SR3 r/a 3 pin Fischer


    2 4521 Moviecam Run for FIZ 3 Pin Fischer


    1 4522 Panavision Camera Run for FIZ (straight)


    1 45225 Panavision Camera Run for FIZ (right Angle)


    1 4523 Moviecam Clairmont Run for FIZ 2 Pin Fischer


    2 4524 Aaton Camera Run 8 Pin Lemo


    2 45245 Aaton Camera Run 2 Pin Fischer


    1 4535 Arri F/X Cable: Arri 24 Volt


    1 4538 Serial RS-232 4-pin w/Firmware CD [spare


    1 4542 CineTape Interface cable


    1 4543 Red One Digital Cinema


    1 4544 Cooke Lens Interface





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  10. Shoulder pads for handheld-any new contenders?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    I have two different pads one by CCC that I use mainly with Film Cameras like the Panavision Cameras as shown in the picture , as it is high, it fits perfectly in between the Body and the Mag and another one that has served me very well in the past. It's somewhat similar in appearance to the Modular 51 but with different filling and what's more important, stickier surface. )

    I hated the fact that with the modular 51, if you had any trapezius muscles at all, the Camera would slide off your shoulder...) It used to be sold by the Camera House in LA.

    Rolled up and taped Duvetyne does the job as well in a bind. It really depends on the Camera used that's why I carry a couple... and they are dirt cheap and save your shoulder and or collar bone... especially if you get constantly bumped by the Stuntmen... the regular pad won't do it!

     

    With the Panavision Gold and a 1000 footer, "no-pad" was not really an option.

     

     

     

     

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  14. I'm probably a retard

    in Forum Support

    Posted

    Hi Lars,

     

    When you use the "Reply to this topic" window go to "More Reply Options" at the lower right corner.

    A larger window will open and at the bottom it will say: "Attach Files" There you can add pictures, videos, etc.

     

    It's not available in all topics or threads and make sure to check your attached Files allowance (you might be out of available space).

     

    If you have more trouble let me know.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Erwin

  18. EFP Manual

    in Sled

    Posted

    There are 3 different versions of the EFP Manual "Booklet", but basically they all give you more or less the same information.

     

    The one shown in the link is the one that came including the EFP VHS Tape so that you could double check with the manual while watching the video... (btw. that was a quick search on Google, took me but 30 seconds).

     

    I have all three, I gave Peter Abraham most of my archived manuals for them to get scanned. They should be available from Tiffen... or are they available on the Steadicam guild website? David?

     

    Fly safe,

     

    Erwin

  21. Vestcase for backmount vest, any ideas?

    in Vests

    Posted

    When I still had my original DSD Vest I had trouble finding a case that would actually fit my vest.

    I tried the Pelican 0350, but that turned out to be to much case for it... I ended up designing and making a custom ATA case.

    ( http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=10318 , Post #13, it's the case number 1) It also housed the Arm, which made it a little unwieldily ... http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=228&page=3 (Post #41)

    Later when Walter upgraded my vest to the Klassen classic and I was able to take the front off separately, it actually fit into a standard 1650... but it was basically stripped to it's barebones...

     

    Now i am back again to a custom ATA case that also doubles as my on set ready case.

     

    Even the Action packer is way to large and you end up putting all kinds of crap into it until it's in my opinion unmanageable.

     

    There is just no case off the shelf available that protects the vest but is at the same time small enough to not be considered "Gynormas"...

     

    If you ever find one I am sure they will erect a monument in your name... or maybe not.

     

    Fly Safe!

     

    Erwin

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