Daniel Stilling DFF

I love how the one thing all steadicam operators can agree on is disdain for Red

Not all. I'm laughing at the jokes all the way to the bank ;)

The one aspect I don't like of this is the 2 operator thing. It will invariably be always behind a little bit as one operator catches up with what the other operator is thinking and doing. If they implement a way to give all the control to the guy that's carrying it, then there's no stoping this...

Bartech and Easy Rig are going to love this!

That seems very odd, as if something was to happen with your gear, their insurance would be liable for it.

I'm hearing whispers of good things coming for the Arrow at NAB. I would definitely wait until NAB to make a decision.

Price reduction, $1,000 shipped.

Sold

By popular demand, here are some pictures:

Yeah, at this point my vote goes entirely for the Arrow!

I'm selling my trusty and in great shape 10 Anton Bauer Dionic 90 batteries. They are between 1 and 4 years old, and they are all in top shape when it comes to holding a charge and just minor scuffs when it comes to cosmetics.

Included in the package are 2 Titan double simultaneous chargers and their power cables.

I'm changing battery formats, so I need to make room for some new ones.

I am only selling this as a set, so not breaking up...

This whole set new would cost you just shy of $5,300.

Asking $ 2,000

Please email me at camerapilot -at - gmail d0t c0m

Bumptidy

I remember the first few times I strapped on a stabilization device to my body. I was so excited about the results, as I had never achieved footage stabilized like that. But after analyzing it a little bit I started seeing the problems I see in your footage. Bobbing headroom, level, and steps.

After that I started practicing, practicing, practicing... I only felt comfortable taking someone's money after about 2 years.

My advice is pretty obvious. It takes practice. Start cranking!

Oh, and on a side note, in my days (now I sound old...), searching through focus on the shot was a huge no no... Am I the only one sick and tired of the need for extreme shallow DOF, in every single shot?

In my case what always broke was the level USB plug, not the port on the monitor. Very good idea but poorly implemented...

It's really refreshing to see someone worried about education before equipment. You are absolutely right about taking the workshop before buying a rig.

Beware though, you will love it so much, you will from the day you finish the workshop embark in a tough but rewarding road, and who knows where that will take you?

Go for it, have fun!

Reduser.net (and by extension, Red users) is a cesspool.

Just beware of blanket statements like that. I own 3 RED packages, and they are working out very well for my business. Let us keep some civility...

Shhh! It was supposed to be secret!:)

Selling my excellent, and in great shape 6.5" Marshall monitor.
It was used on my Steadicam, inside, outside, in the sun, with great results. It has minimal wear on the body, and the screen is pristine.
It has a sony battery bracket, it takes composite, component and HDSDI. You can power it from the large Sony batteries, 4 pin XLR or you can change the plate to anything else.
B & H sells it for just under 1.8K
Asking $1,100 shipped.

Please contact me on camerapilot -at - g mail dot com

I had originally bought the Bolt and the Arrow. I've been using the arrow more, so staying with that and getting some more receivers to expand the system...

SOLD!

I'm letting go my excellent Teradek Pro TX/RX
Not to be confused with the Cube, this system has no delay, the transmitter has the internal battery and this is multi cast capable.
Used very little, minor scuffs, but in excellent condition, just upgraded by the factory with a new revision hardware, so this is basically brand new.
Comes with a Pelican Storm case, 2 Ptap power cables, one barrel power cable, power supply for the receiver, 2 mounting screws.
With all the extras, this system would cost retail $2,800.00

Selling this turn key system for $2,400.00 including shipping and Paypal.

Please email me on camerapilot -at - gmail dot com

I have both. And I have been using the Arrow a little more recently. Dan is great in the costumer service dpt.

The Bolt works great as well.

Their performance is virtually identical, so you can't go wrong...

I would definitely then buy a second BDR. The V2 is great, and with the slider upgrade on your handset you have a killer, compact system that is 16 bits and performs just as good as a Preston HU 1 or 2 with 2 channels, for a fraction of the cost.

I would call Jim or Marc Alfonso and have a chat about their solution.

I have had very poor luck with the level. The mini USB used to connect to the monitor is very poor and failed on me on 2 units.

Gave up on this...

Here's the link to the V2

http://www.plcelectronicsolutions.com/products/fSTOP-Wireless-V2%252d1-BarTech-Receiver.html

Phillip, with the BDR you have not been able to use the little focus wheel, but Marc told me he is working on a solution for that.

I just purchased a second BDR for the Iris Slider I got for my Bartech handset, when I, with big surprise, realized that it is an all new version of the BDR. On the outside it looks the same, except for the markings and the front panel, that now has buttons that you can actualy press with your fingers.

Now the cool new things are under the hood: the calibration now lasts for 45min after power off, you can set the torque with much ease, and, in case you are working with lenses that turn forever, you can manually set the ends, just like the analog BFD.

And, in a great side effect of getting the iris slider, your system turns into a 16 bit resolution system. Smoother...

The BDR was already great, but it now is even better...

I read about the digital upgrades from PLC (?) which turn the unit into a digital setup and it got me thinking...

Bearing in mind that I am not familiar with the Digital Bartech... What digital motors do work with the unit? Does the Preston motor work.

 

 

The BDR is known to be compatible with:

M-One Digital

Heden M21VE and M26VE

Preston DM-1 and DM-2

Betz BTM

 

In general it should be compatible with any motor that is Preston compatible.

 

Jim Bartell

Add to the list the RedRock Torque motor. Works quite well.