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For Sale: Bartech Focus and Iris Systems Hello Everyone, I’m selling my back up remote focus and iris system. I have an analogue BFD focus system with an M1 motor, and an analogue BFD iris system with an M1 motor. The system has been fantastic and ever reliable. Included with the system are the following cables: 3 x motor cables (1 cable is right angle) 2 x 2pin lemo power cables 2 x 2pin lemo to 3 pin MK-V power cables 1 x 2pin lemo to 4 pin Canon power cable 1 x 2pin lemo to 4 pin Hirose Ultra/Master power cable 1 x BFD to Arri remote roll cable 1 x BFD to RED One remote roll cable 1 x BFD to Sony remote roll cable Additional accessories include: Matte Box rod mounting bracket (for both single and double BFD receivers) Dogbones and original gears for the M-One’s 3 butterfly connectors (2 of these screw onto the handunits and join the transmitters together) heaps of spare screws for mounting BFD’s and for butterfly connectors I’m asking US$6,000 for a really reliable, pro, wireless focus and iris system. The system is located in Sydney, Australia. Buyer pays shipping costs. Feel free to PM me or shoot me an email at nicholasowens1974@gmail.com Cheers, Nic Owens

Hi Kurt, I've had the same issue with My M1 motor. Did the same thing as you, tried a number of different cables, same result. It's in for service now. Nic

Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone out there with a Bolt has had a chance to put if through some tests yet? Would really love to hear some feedback on it. Cheers, Nic

Thanks for the update Twojay. Sounds very very promising!

The Transvideo Titan HD is also a very solid contender. We had it between 100-150m LOS the other day.

Hey Guys, Plus one for Vibram Five Fingers. I've got 3 pairs and find them well suited for steadicam work. Cheers, Nic

Hey Julian, Maybe get in touch with Joel San Juan. He's a great steadicam op and I'm sure he'd be happy to give you any local knowledge. Cheers, Nic

Hey Nick, Check back a couple of weeks through the steadicam marketplace. There was one listed for sale. Nic

Hi Osvaldo, I've been using Matthais' yoke for over a month now and it is brilliant! Perfectly engineered, it is a real enhancement to the cinemonitor. I live in Australia so ordered it and paid thru PayPal. Shipping was very reasonable and quite quick. Highly recommended! Cheers, Nic.

Hey Tomas, Thanks for the reply! Glad you're rig issues are now solved. Nic

Hey AJ, How much for the upgrade to the V4? I got the V3.5 to solve the Motorola issue but it's good to know how much the latest version is. Cheers, Nic

+1 for Janice's weight cage. It's a fantastic way to add extra weight to the top stage and is versatile as a cage ( great for DSLR's). She shipped mine to Sydney, Australia.

We're using the Epic on a TV series in Melbourne, and we haven't been able to get it to work with the Camwave yet. Pretty sure we're on the latest build. No worries with the Titan HD however. Cheers, Nic

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy some Powercubes or IDX E10 batteries. Up to four in total in recent used condition. Cheers, Nic Owens

Truly amazing and inspiring. Well done Ben!

Hi Andreas, I don't own a WK vest but there are many here who do and they love them. I've read about this issue before on the forum and, from memory, the fix is to wear the vest higher on your hips. Sure there's a thread you could search out with more information. Hope this helps. Cheers, Nic

Hey James, What arm and sled do you own? You should just be able to adjust the arm tensions so the rig rides lower. Nic

Thanks Joel, Problem solved! Did as you recommended and that did the trick. Fits In the sled case easy now. Thanks again, Nic

Hey Joel, Thanks for that mate. It really was a great fun shoot and Stefan is an outstanding DOP. No Ari on this one, is he in camera? Hey Joel, totally off topic, I checked out your website ( really well thought out - your blog is great. I keep going further back to read all your steadicam exploits!), and we've got the same rig. I'm just wondering if you ever have any issues with making the post really short? Whenever I'm packing it back into it's case, so as to make it fit, there's often pressure between the stages and I really have to force it. I don't know if this is a common thing or if there's some other underlying problem with the inside of my rig. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers, Nic

Hey everyone, Hope this is the right forum for this kind of thing. I worked on a clip a month or so ago for a new Sydney band, Wim. The director was Daniel Askill and the dp was Stefan Duscio. It was an interesting gig as it was a 3 minute steadicam through the Royal National Park in southern Sydney. Myself, the focus puller and grip turned up, set up, and waited to see what we were in for. Wim - See You Hurry Wasn't expecting that!

Thanks Jens and Eric, The Alexa is fast becoming a weapon of choice in TV drama. It's starting to make real inroads here in Aus too. I look forward to flying it. Thanks again, Nic

Hey everyone, I'm sitting here watching Brothers and Sisters (wife's choice), and I'm just wondering if anyone knows what cameras it's shot on and who does steadicam on it? Cheers, Nic

Hey Rob, James Puli has bought some GMP batteries and, from what I gather, is really happy with them. Maybe PM him and he could fill you in. Cheers, Nic

Thanks Jens, Powercubes it is!