Jason Torbitt

I have operated with both pedal and leansteer versions and it's great fun. A constant surprise is the small intricate moves and pushes possible...as well as the long, fast paced shots.

The obvious answer for me at least, is 'both' - great for playback on film sets, but also very useful for the reel also. Although beware, for those of us with full HD sleds, it generally means downconverting an iso feed to the recorder as it's standard def in most instances.

The Boxx is what I use for all of this type of work. It is reliable and I've not needed multiple RX units yet. Don't forget on 9 out of 10 instances the vision control will be behind the stage / screen, so your RX won't be far away most of the event... Also you will need power options for your Flyer LE unless you're going to power TX off the camera. I've got an LE as a running rig and I am having mine adapted with a power breakout box.

Just to let you know, Afton has made me up a neat solution for iPhone charging on-set. It's an iPhone charger that can be powered through either a D-Tap or a 4-pin XLR. It's all black and works fantastically well. Great product!!

45 minutes is nothing when you are working live. On the football, it's not even 45 minutes. There's (more often than not) warm-ups, then teams out, manager's handshake, 45 minutes of play, walk off the goalscorer(s), THEN break. Then another 45 minutes, followed by on-pitch celebrations / managers shots etc. It is hard work and very tough. Similarly for awards shows and music shows - there just isn't chance to put it down. Stamina and adrenalin get you through. It's good fun, though! Hats off to Bo and the other guys out there, it's tough work. I've seen Mark Ellison and I think Hugh Richards is also out there for us? EDIT: It seems it was the same unlucky Operator whose camera was shouted into by Wayne Rooney (England) who also got spat at by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) yesterday. Fortunately it wasn't also him who got hit by Heinze! (Argentina). The last thing you need after a long match is for things like that to happen.

High brightness outdoor viewable LCD monitor with a fantastic quality panel. PAL/NTSC. 8-pin Lemo monitor connector, BNCs in/out, 4-pin 1B Lemo battery input and 4-pin 0B Lemo 12v/video video assist input. In excellent condition, aside from usual marks from light useage. Asking £2,000 GBP + VAT if applicable Please email me for more information and photos. Thanks!

I emailed Brooks about this off-forum, but for other's info, I've pasted it below - a very quick rundown of how I've found the system so far...any questions I'm happy to answer. I'll start off by saying that I love it. It has a good range. Within 80 metres it does really well. Outside of that, digital break-up starts, where the odd small square here and there doesn't arrive. This does also occasionally happen when you're in closer range but is not a regular occurance. Just yesterday I had it on a RED inside a set built in a studio. Video village was through 2 woodens walls, about 20 metres away, and it worked fine, just the occasional glitch. The biggest selling point for me is that it is full uncompressed HD-SDI, so the signal outputted is identical to if a cable was hardwired from the sled to video village. At the receiver, it also automatically changes channel, if you change the TX the RX automatically senses it. Also another great feature is that it simultaneously downconverts at the RX. So as well as outputting HD-SDI, it can also output a composite at the same time - ideal for continuity and other people who may have clamshells and other SD monitors. I have used this for live events on 66metre screens, and the quality is fantastic. I have also used it on an SR3, SR2 and an ST. No problems at all. Composite standard def transmits just as well as HD. It tends to look dirtier, but that's the difference between composite and HD-SDI I guess. Surface area of the TX is a bit of problem sometimes. It's very light but it is quite wide and flat. Velcro is OK but it often needs tape to hold it in place too. I didn't get a v-lock battery plate version as I operate with so many different cameras, so I opted to save weight and do it in that way. Power input is a 4-pin hirose. BNC connectors are for HD-SDI / SDI and composite. There are component connectors on phono / RCA connectors, and also audio can be sent on mini 5-pin XLR. There is also a 12-pin hirose which can be used for data for racking video and broadcast cameras.

Me also - great work by both of you - it looked stunning. Some of the moves were so incredibly quick and precise. Some top-class operating, which looked fantastic. Brilliant!

MK-V V2 Hummingbird monitor for sale. Extremely bright outdoor LCD Steadicam monitor that's built to last! In great condition, lightly used. For more info and photos, please email me - jason@steadicam-facilities.co.uk Thanks!

I'd also add that I've had one of Erik's G-Zooms for a while now and I echo the sentiments of the guys in this thread. Great piece of kit and outstanding customer service. I did have one problem where my zoom rocker spring disintegrated. But Erik's communication was first rate, I sent it back and I had it back in the UK within around 10 days. Perfect!

Afton: yes please! Brilliant. If you make any more of these, count me in.

Afton: yes please! Brilliant. If you make any more of these, count me in.

Peltor makes a low profile behind the head electronic headset that is probally what your looking for Yes - I use these regularly also. There is also a version out there which has a standard cup size on the left ear, and a low profile thin cup on the right ear, to allow for the camera body on your shoulder.