Diego Dezuttere

Hi Thomas, I 've never tried a G70 but used several times a G50 (rental) and it's a great arm. Your choice depends on what kind of jobs you do... I had to set (many times) the arm from a lowweight camera to a F35 (or backwards) it could take a while... You have to turn and turn... that small hard to reach and turn knob. This disturbed me. So I chose GPI Pro. Replace the springs, bit finetuning and fly... Indeed less boomrange and no geo but a very legendary arm. You choose, you loose. Choose right! Let your needs speak. Don't forget to count import taxes! From USA to Belgium it can be over 10-30%! All the best, Diego

Sorry, you 're right. what I ment was the unseen strongness of clamps. I compare with Tiffen, MKv and Pro. XCS exists barely in our region. Pity. Since I had a broken clamp, it was an old clipper2 (rental)... In the field... middle of nowhere and... no spare clamps! Believe me it won't happen me again. I hope! :) All the best, Diego

Hi Thomas, I 've been thinking, studying, trying, doubting and trying... and after all... In my eyes the RIG is a very good designed sled and flies exactly. The electronic and mechanic is very robust and flexible for accessories. I chose for a RIG 4stage (V-Mount Batteries) with the Transvideo SB HDMonitor, Pro-arm and Klassen BMvest. This config is perfect! Flexibel for large and small cameras. Manual topstage (same as MKV). Batteryunit is motorized to adjust dynamic balance (no remote, just a button, see pic). Toolfree RIG with very solid clamps on the post and gimbal (haven't seen this by others). And more important: Christian Betz´s service is excellent and he is based in Munich/Europe – not far away in the states, with long shipping time and custom troubles. Diego

Hi Thomas, Did you ever consider the RIG of Betz-tools? My previous system was a clipper2, since a few weeks I have the RIG. And WOW, this is a dreammachine! You must check it out... Cheers and happy 2010! Diego