RodCrombie

Check out the following interview about the Lego Movie. esp'y at about the 8:30 mark. I'm starting to think I sold my rig just in time! http://www.fxguide.com/fxguidetv/fxguidetv-186-the-lego-movie/

Sold, thanks all.

Klassen Dual mount vest. This is the vest that gives the best of both worlds, (and the flexibility!). You can back mount the rig or for tight spaces or walking forwards/shooting backwards, front mount the arm. I bought the vest in 2008 and it is in good shape, but obviously used. It comes with the usual accessories as well as the additional socket block for front mounting. Now asking C$3,700.00 and I will ship wherever at your cost. This vest is good for someone who is 5'8" tall +/- 2", about 155 lbs +/- 10 lbs, and has a 30" waist +/- 2". Walter will work with the purchaser to assure a good fit. Thanks Rod 416 720 7358

Sustaining Members 16 posts 0 warning points Klassen Universal Dual mount vest. This is the vest that gives the best of both worlds, (and the flexibility!). You can back mount the rig or for tight spaces or walking forwards/shooting backwards, (also known as the "Don Juan"), front mount the arm. I bought the vest in 2008 and it is in good shape, but obviously used. Now asking $4,300.00 This vest is good for someone who is 5'8" tall +/- 2", about 155 lbs +/- 10 lbs, and has a 30" waist +/- 2". Walter will work with the purchaser to assure a good fit. Thanks Rod 416 720 7358

Well, I sold the rig, except for the vest. (The buyer was somewhat larger than I am). So I have a Klassen Universal Dual mount vest. This is the vest that gives the best of both worlds, (and the flexibility!). You can back mount the rig or for tight spaces or walking forwards/shooting backwards, (also known as the "Don Juan"), front mount the arm. I bought the vest in 2008 and it is in good shape, but obviously used. New this harness with carrying bag goes for over $7,000. I'm asking $4,800 plus whatever shipping and taxes are due. This vest is good for someone who is 5'8" tall +/- 2", about 155 lbs +/- 10 lbs, and has a 30" waist +/- 2". Walter will work with the purchaser to assure a good fit. Thanks Rod 416 720 7358

The rig is sold except for the Klassen Vest. A Universal Dual vest CAD$4800.00 It will fit someone about 5'8" +/- 2", 160 lbs +/-10 lbs, and with a 30" waist +/- 2". Thanks Rod

Enjoy the freedom. Unfortunately there are just as many cheap a-holes that you will run up against, (look at the Craigslist thread), but at least you are in a better position to just walk away.

Well as promised, here is my full steadicam package for sale. This system has served me well and is now waiting for its next "dance" partner. I would like to sell it as a complete package and not part it out. The sled: A GPI Pro I/II fully HD compatible as modified by David Hable at Cramped Attic, Vancouver, summer 2012 w/Quantum Scientific Aluminum Case 10 Anton Bauer Li Dionic 90 batteries (6 new last year) 2 Anton Bauer chargers w/ Pelican case 4 camera plates Docking bracket Transvideo HD-6 HD monitor XCS TB6 SD green screen monitor, (still my fave) Red Byte decimator Power cables for various cameras The Arm: Pro arm w/bag 4 blue springs 4 Black springs w/bag and wrench 5 different posts 6” – 12” lo mode j-post The Vest: Klassen Universal. I liked it, as I could front or back mount as needed! This fits me about 5’8” 160lbs. w 30” Walter will work with the buyer to make sure there is a good fit, as a difference in body size of about 10% can easily be accommodated with no major modification of the vest The follow focus system: Preston FI-Z3 w/5 rings MDR 2 g4 Micro Force Digital Zoom 2 batteries and charger Iris control, (not wireless) 3 DM-1 motors All kinds of brackets, rods etc. 5 Motor cables s/s cables for various cameras various other cables to hardwire the various bits black Pelican Case Misc: Modulus Hi gain antenna 2 Modulus 3000 transmitters w/3 antennas Eye piece video taps for Arri and Aatons, you’ll be ready when you do that old school shoot! Sony 9” SD monitor AC/DC w/Quantum Scientific Case Various lo-mode brackets Ronford plate mount for hard mounting Other odd plate mounts BeBob Zoom canon/fuji Various spare parts, cables, electronics etc. Manuals On set ditty bag Everything is in cases and in good condition and working straight out of the box. However it is an "as is" sale. I'm asking $53,500.00 plus shipping from Toronto. Rod Crombie 416 720 7358

So...it's the end of almost 30 years for me...Last week I did my last Steadicam shot before I hang up the rig, (and put it up for sale). An easy walk and talk in front of Metro Hall. 3 takes... moving on. I'm NOT stopping doing camera work. I'm NOT retiring. I'm just not doing Steadicam. It's tough for me to give it up, as I enjoyed the "dance", but I know that in 10 years time I'll still be able to walk up and down stairs without a problem. ps. I'll be posting my rig for sale in a couple of days.

This system has been sold.

This case was made by Quantum Scientific. About 15 years old and still in good condition. It's really light! A bit of surface rust on one of the catches but otherwise fine. The photo of the interior with my rig in it is for illustration only, (I'm not selling the rig yet). Dimensions 31" x 20" x 9" New they are over $500 + the cost of the foam. Asking $200 + shipping and HST if in Canada 416 720 7358

I have a Preston FI-Z2 hand set and MDR-2 for sale. Includes charger, 2 batteries, 2 spare antennas and 4 focus rings. It all works well. $7000.00+ shipping and HST if in Canada 416 720 7358

Hi Jens Have a TB6 think it's about 02, but has the duo frameliner and works well except for the "standby button" Let me know if you still need/want. Rod steadicam@rodcrombie.com

I have a job starting in a couple of days and suddenly we have to be able to scrape the ground as well as be able to get shots at eye level of a guy in a carriage, (don't ask why). Fortunately not at the same time, (no I'm not interested in a Revolution). I have a Pro rig with the new battery block, (Pro 1.5? anton bauer) and the superpost I rented before wont work because of the type of mount. So...does anyone have a superpost I can rent for a few weeks, (possibly til mid july), here in Toronto? phone me and we can work out the details Rod 416 720 7358

Hi folks I may have an upcoming shoot and they are talking anamorphic. Specifically Panavision Primo anamorphic. Should I be afraid? Push for other brands? Any advice? Thanks Rod

Hi Jess Well over the last couple of decades I've fallen 4 times. First time was running up a set of stairs onto a stage and because iwas looking at the monitor thought I was further than I was and put a foot where a stair riser would be but wasn't. Skinned my leg snapped the lens off the Betacam, broke my monitor mount on the 2A and my ego dropped through the floor. Oh yes all of this in front of a couple of thousand concert goers. Second time chasing the actor across a field, (I was the vampire bat or some such thing), he is supposed to fall and I'm supposed to drive the lens "into" his neck. 3 takes no problem as we worked out how he would fall and how I would miss stepping on him. Take 4 he lands differently and I have to do a fancy 2 step to avoid his family jewels. Throw the rig sideways, snap the mag off and bend the eye piece. Third time walking backwards at a good clip. Spotter trips on slightly raised manhole lid. I step on spotter's foot. He now stops moving, I continue to walk up his leg and then sit on him. No damage other than grip's ego. Last time running through battle sequence and "dying" soldier decides to die before the camera gets to him. I trip over him no damage to rig or me. Soldier, (he really was one), goes to hospital because of dislocated hip from me falling on him. So those are my stories. I use spotters but always warn them that I'm faster than they think, so be ready for it. cheers Rod

They've been sold. Thanks for looking. Rod

I currently have 2 front mount vests for sale. One is a well used CP IIIA vest. The pads have all been replaced and are in good shape. US$1500.00. The other is a GPI Pro vest. It's about 2 years old and has been hardly used and is in excellent shape. US$4000.00 Shipping is included for anywhere in North America. email/phone for info or photos Rod 416 720 7358 steadicam (at) rodcrombie (dot) com

Hi Sven I have both a CP IIIA vest and a Pro vest for sale. CP vest is well used and is going for US$1500.00. The Pro is about 2 years old and very lightly used, (effectively new), and is going for US$4000.00. North American shipping is included in both prices. If you are interested let me know. Rod 416 720 7358 steadicam (at) rodcrombie (dot) com

Have a used 3a vest in reasonable shape. All the pads were replaced recently. Asking US$1500. Rod Crombie 416 720 7358 steadicam@rodcrombie.com