Brian Freesh

I dunno about that. When i first tried one on it was not a good fit. The waist pads overlapped substantially. It was enough to get a good sense for sure. The one I bought is fitted and much better. Until I got my Pro sled, the vest was my very favorite piece of kit. YMMV, and certainly the more off-size the one you try the less of a sense you'll get. So if it feels very off, it might still be a good idea to get in touch with Meg.

From this page: http://www.arri.com/camera/digital_cameras/learn/alexa_faq/ "Please note that using a 24 V power source is more efficient than using a 14.4 V source, as ALEXA uses 24 V internally."

Quick update regarding the TR-05. While I've never felt like it took terribly long to set up, I thought it took longer than it does. Today I timed my build for the first time. Didn't use a stop watch, just looked at the time. Didn't rush, just standard speed. Started at 10:00, finished at 10:03. So that could be anywhere from just over 2 minutes to just under 4. Surprised, cause I figured it was 5-6 minutes, I used a stopwatch to time myself taking it apart: 3 minutes, 32 seconds. Perhaps of note is that this does not inculde taking the wheels off, which I only do for shipping. But the wheels stayed on when I had the Magliner, so for me at least it's a 1-1 comparison. I feel like the magliner is probably closer to 1 minute than 3, but I don't feel like this is a significant difference when considering the value of the cart on set. I'm always early and built by call, so all this means is I need to be 2 minutes earlier than with a magliner.

http://www.gpiprosystems.com/Cine-Live.pdf

It's an Ultra vest :)

Promise? 'Bout time.

We're not a family, many of us don't get along (often spectacularly), and Alan didn't make anything bigger than it was. You and everyone who keep taking this thread so seriously are doing that last bit just fine. :P

In a twist as predictable as an M. Night Shyamalan third act this thread proves we cannot all get along.

My assessment was more or less the same as Josh's. Cinetronic 2: More easily viewable from all angles (one exception below) with or without direct sunlight, with or without "cloud cover". Superior anti-reflection. DP7: Appeared brighter when looking straight at it from the front when not in direct sunlight. Despite having used a Cinetronic 1 and 2 since August of last year (I've not noticed a difference in performance regarding viewability) and naturally being very impressed with it's performance in sunlight and cloud cover, I am still satisfied with the DP7's performance. I would absolutely recommend it for outdoor daybright use on steadicam. The menu system is also easier to navigate and more intuitive, though I cannot speak to what functions it has and if it is missing anything important to our work. So all in all: get what works for you and is within your budget.

Mind: Blown

no need to recalibrate, put the lens and the motor at infinity and reattach

I would not call the Magliner Jr heavy, nor the TR-05 lightweight. Just the opposite really. Though I'll concede the Jr. may be heavy for it's size. Also, not sure why you say the Magliner is not collapsible, though you acknowledge it assembles. It does collapse, just not as cleanly as the other two. I've owned the Jr. and currently own the TR-05. I liked that the Jr. was small and light(er). But the TR is 5 times as stable, and I actually find it easier to lug around when collapsed despite being significantly heavier. It's designed that way. I have to go up and down 11 steps every time I load in and out of my building. I was worried when I got the TR that I would hate myself for it because of the weight. Turns out it was the best decision ever, so much easier than the magliner! The TR is smaller than the AC carts (other than the occasional magliner I see) which makes maneuvering a breeze. But it's still plenty large enough for my gear and to leave table space. Lastly, it does not take long at all to assemble. perhaps a bit longer than the magliner, but not noticeably so. I have seen the innovativ's in action for steadicam, and if I ever get another cart it will be one of those. Just as rigid as my TR, lighter than the magliner, easier to build/collapse than either of those. But I have no regrets with the TR and do not plan on switching any time soon.

So wait, it's a whole new transmitter too? For some reason I thought it was just the receiver. Am I looking at a transmitter on the left and a receiver on the right? I see BNCs on the right. Is this an SDI model over all? Does it have loop through?

(Shhh... nobody tell Ozzie he's not a Ferrari, let him believe)

I'd forgotten this. I have shot twice with the F55, both times no signal detection on 1920x1080 23.98PsF. The second time was yesterday (I was prepared this time). The F55 only sends out a P signal if in 50fps or 59.94fps, and I confirmed I got a signal with those settings. I sent this info to Chris. At the time he was aware that the Gen 2 sometimes took a signal from the F55 and sometimes not but did not know why. It's clearly stated in the manual that at 23.98 the F55 will only send out a PsF signal, and I sent him a copy of the page that has this information (65) for future reference. It's been clear for a while I think that PsF is the issue, not 720 PsF The F5 has identical output settings (They are so similar the F5 uses the same manual) It seems silly to me that the F5/F55 has this limitation on output settings. However, it also seems silly to me that the Gen 2 is the only monitor that cannot handle PsF. I'm not a software engineer, or hardware. I'm just the end user, so what do I know.

Call me when the wildly speculative arguments begin.

That's interesting, Afton I've noticed the arms move a bit too. Only happened once so far, didn't give it enough attention to determine a cause.

Neal, put me on the list of interested parties. I have an ultra, but it's the same top stage. Maybe I can come test yours first to make sure though?

Not at all. There could be any number of reasons the footage wasn't used, least of all how well it was shot or edited (in my experience watching movies). But they have other coverage of the scene, so if they used any of that steadicam shot at all I expected it to be quick cuts, shorter than the 1-2 second max Ken mentioned. Incidentally, I don't thing solid stops was ever a concern. What I'm pretty sure I do know is that they simply cut the scene shorter. There is a fight scene at the top of the 3rd act that appears to be this one, but it ends with Damon getting knocked unconscious before they exit the craft. I imagine this was just a longer version of the scene and it was cut for time/pacing.

Interesting, I have the same gen 1 or 2 question, but for the opposite reason. I noticed a significant diving board effect with the Gen 1, and it is greatly reduced with the Gen 2. I believe this is because the monitor arms are shorter. The monitor is lighter as well, but I run with a battery on the monitor so it's about the same weight over all. But now I'm gonna keep an eye on those screws!

This was posted before the movie came out. I kept waiting for this scene but it wasn't in the movie! It looks like they just cut out of the scene earlier than this fight plays out. So bummed, really wanted to see if it came together at all.

Everyone has figured out Barry's name... right?

Bob, I dare say your post offended no one (no one who responded anyway). Alan went off topic being harsh about the people who populate that forum, but that's Alan. Will on the other hand used the opportunity of bringing the thread back on topic to express his intense hatred of this discussion in general. Don't mind him, I heard a MOVI slept with his wife.

If I had your arm in front of me and could put it on on a rig, I might be able to figure out what it is doing. Even then i likely couldn't. But there's definitely no way to diagnose it with a short text description. Regardless it is gonna need to go in where they can tell you exactly what is wrong and know exactly how to fix it. They'll take care of it and then you'll have a arm that performs very well (It's my favorite Tiffen arm). Get 'er done and enjoy! :)

Nothing to elaborate on... The arm isn't supposed to do those things, therefore it needs to be serviced. I've had a Flyer arm for 5 1/2 years if that helps, but regardless of that anyone can tell you the same as me.