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  1. Tiffen Volt or Arri Trinity??

    in Wave/Volt

    Posted

    Hi Charles 

    I didn't know Arri made available the Trinity to other Rigs .

    https://www.arri.com/en/camera-systems/camera-stabilizer-systems/trinity/trinity-upgrade-third-party-systems1/K0.0019530

    If I was in the situation of making the choice I would consider what is left of my Pro rig after the upgrade .Not Much .I would be buying a full Arri Trinity sled and use my Pro arm and vest .As for the Volt Yes it will and has been fitted on many Pro gimbals over the last 2 years .Alex can I say I have done several shot over my career where I have done 360 deg shot and the Pro gimbal worked fine .

  2. Tiffen Volt or Arri Trinity??

    in Wave/Volt

    Posted

    Hi Charles 

    Alec and David points are very true they are very different in what they do .One douse levelling tool and the other is a device which can move the camera anywhere in 3D space .

    Your last 2 lines "

    "Trinity cost more but is the ability to invert the camera to low mode while shooting worth it?

    With a GPI sled I have the option of going either direction but I’m not sure which is better to invest in?"

    Remember tools like the Trinity have been around for many years now and we also have the brushless gimbal and Letus Helix and others .If you think these tools would be better then the standard Steadicam type of camera movement I would be asking a different question .

     MK-V AR Omega V Trinity V Helix V all Brushless gimbals .They all have their pro's and cons Price, reliability, size weight,etc,etc .

    You have to consider what is your career worth that is what you are investing in.As we all know nothing comes cheap in our industry and what douse is not worth buying .

     

     

     

     

     

  5. Buying old vs new - cheap rigs- Steadicam Master Series

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Everyone /Joel Soh .

    Apart from all of the issues with the masters sled which is about 30 years old now the arm had several issues as well . The main issue was the bones upper and lower after some time would have hair line cracks starting to appear . The wall of the bones was to thin so at different points cracking would appear .Quite a few operators here in Australia had a local machinist make new bones with thicker wall and the problem was solved .The masters rig was good in it day but that was 30 years ago and many things have changed  for the better since  then  .If it is cost only you are looking at I would save my money and weight until I could afford a newer rig like a clipper or Archer or a Pro 1 .As I also live in Melbourne and if you would like to talk about this further just let me know here ok . 

    Good luck

    Louis

     

  8. Political Season starting

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Janice 

    When I am working on commercials ,corprate ,music videos ,etc where I have not worked with the production company before I specify that on the first job I get paid on the day (just like trade people plumbers etc).

    For me that seems to work in most cases .

    Good luck 

    Louis Puli .

  9. Vest Crack

    in Vests

    Posted

    Hi Isaac 

    No you should not be an issue for you right now but I would get onto it asap as you would not like it to get any worse .Which vest are you using ?It would be good to have a photo of the vest .I have had an issue with a flyer vest which I repaired .I used 4' long and 3' wide piece of 1 mm Aluminium plate and I placed the plate on the inside of the vest and bolted that to the vest and it solved the problem .

    Good luck with it .

    Louis Puli . 

  10. Additional weight

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Firstly have you tried to balance your camera on the rig?

    I would power everything from the rig .Do you have 2 battery plate on your rig ?

    As you have pointed out Yes the socket block on the Zephyr is smaller on the vest and also the Arm post is larger on the G50 so you will need 2 things for this to work .  I have seen an adaptor for the Zephyr vest to upgrade it to a larger arm block.You will need a machinest make you a arm post  cut down to size.I would contact Tiffen first as they may have both items or would know were to get them 

    All the best 

    Louis Puli .

     

  12. Analog BFD RX/ Misc Cables

    in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted

    Posted

    On 4/26/2019 at 11:36 PM, Bryan Fowler said:

    I'm looking for an Analog BFD RX. Just the RX since it was stolen. (and antennas)

    Also looking for cables. Misc PWR cables for Tiffen sleds. Even if they are needing repair. 
    They took my whole kit so everything is gone now....well, I guess not everything, I have a spare FMG6 and BFD TX, but no cables.

    Here are some examples:

    • 3 Pin small Lemo to BFD PWR
    • 3 Pin small Lemo to 2pin PWR (like for BOLT)
    • 3 Pin to Female Dtap
    • 3 Pin to 4pin XLR
    • Analog Motor cables (I have an FMG6 still)

    If anyone has spares you can part with that would be great. 

    Hi Bryan

    I have 1 x 3 Pin small Lemo to BFD power and 1 x 3 Pin to 4pin XLR (short cable12") I do have a 3ft cable as well .Lets say $50 per cable .

    Lets talk 

    Louis Puli 

  13. 24V on Steadicam Zephyr

    in Batteries/Power

    Posted

    Hi Connor 

    No you don't need an extra battery plate as I have alway fly with the SR3 24v battery on board .

    Yes you could use a extra battery plate (if you can find one )and 24v cables for your Zephyr and keep your sled quite short .I would ask around with your local ops and see if they have one which you can hire or borrow.

    The Zephyr should be able to fly the SR3 weight with the battery .

    Good luck 

    Louis 

  20. unknown arm/broken spring

    in Arms

    Posted

    Hi Cade

    I would think it would be cheaper to buy a new arm(If it is a Chinese ripoff ) then get a new spring made .

    I would contact (if you haven't already) the manufacture of the arm and see if they can sell you one .

    Louis

  22. WHAT IS THE LIGHTEST RIG AVAILABLE THAT CAN HANDLE REAL WEIGHT

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Kareem

    Lets get this right you want a rig that will carry everything .The best brand new rigs are the Tiffen M1 and the GPI Cine Live .

    As for 2nd hand rigs you could look at an Archer 1,2,Ultra 1 -2 or Pro 1,2, .You could also look at an upgraded EFP .

    I would contact a local operator (NYC ) which there are many and compare their rigs and advice on all the accessories that you are needing to fly ok .

    Good luck

    Louis Puli .

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