James Layton

I am selling my gyros which have been used about 5 times so are in mint condition. They come with an Optical support mounting system for the GPI Pro HD sled (may be compatible with other Pro sleds but Im not sure).

The kit includes:

Peli case

KS6x6 gyros

DTap power cables

Pro power cables

Inverter

Camera mount plate

OS Pro HD sled mount (optional)

Documentation

Price is £3800 + VAT & shipping

New price around £5000 + VAT

Has anyone tried the Gravity One with an easyrig for straight forward handheld shots at an awkward height?

I’m trying to smooth out handheld where the camera is down at armpit height and wondered if this will do the trick whilst keeping a handheld feel.

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Photos are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nhs84lqke7lsa6z/AADkzbJoD7uxsqUdD1Rxtcoya?dl=0

I have an AR Omega with 4 stage carbon post and motorised monitor bracket for sale.

The rig is in extremely good condition and has custom fitted ends on the post and cabling to work with a GPI Pro HD top and bottom (not provided).

I had the rig designed especially by MK-V to allow me to switch between my normal Pro rig over to AR without needing a full second setup.

I have the latest motorised monitor bracket where the motor is hidden inside the 15mm bar. Very discreet and only 1 cable is used.

The rig comes with:

• AR Omega head

• 4 stage carbon post

• Motorised monitor bracket

• MK-V gimbal with pre-loaded bearing for upside down / horizontal use.

• Omega head Peli Case

• Post Pelican case

• All cabling for use with a Pro HD

It can be altered to work with Steadicam systems or to go back to MK-V sleds, if desired.

Pictures to follow at first opportunity.

£17,000 + VAT

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Hi. Did you ever release the Alexa rain cover for Steadicam (GPI Pro)? I'm looking for one.

Hi Fabian. I have the Optical support mount with the 6x6 gyros now. Haven't tested them on the rig yet but whilst hand holding them the pan rate feels slower than the standard 6's. I may be wrong but it seems that they slip sooner. Whips would be very hard to do accurately. As soon as they slip the rig jumps into a pan. I've not pulled it off successfully - maybe others have.

Hi Tom. I can believe it. I wasn't referring to the mantis - there are ones that come up with a Google search. I would love one of those but can't be done, sadly.

Hi Janice. Thanks for the feedback. I have a basic design which needs looking at in terms if angles and structures etc. I'm looking at different materials as options but portability is key so it must collapse well. The â¬12,000 quote is a real one, though! You'd have to be crazy! You can by a decent car for that!

Louis, I agree. I have hired Optical support's Mantis many times over the years and it's great. Unfortunately they don't sell them and I often end up in a situation where a rickshaw setup presents itself at the time rather than beforehand and I don't get time to hire one in. The mantis is great, though.

Can anyone recommend a good engineer near London to help design and build a good rickshaw? Either that, or has anyone seen one (which isn't €12000!) for sale in the UK or Western Europe?

Needs to be step on/off and seated and must collapse to a small size for roofbox style transport...

Cheers!

Yeah, that's what I was looking at. I've been wanting to get one or the other for a while so now seems like the obvious time!

Can anyone give me real world experience views between these two? I don't think HDMI loop through is that important to me, so apart from that, any thoughts? I believe the Paralinx is smaller, lighter and cheaper, isn't it?

Hi Brad. Optical Support have found a way to do it and are manufacturing a bracket which replaces the centre battery. Try them at info@opticalsupport.co.uk.

Cheers.

Why don't you get a blank battery plate for the bottom of your PRO and hard bolt the gyros into that?

 

Interesting to see how you finally go about it. I've got a gyro job tonight.

Had Pete Rob's out for the last two days in 25 mph wind. Those and a windbreak were bang on! Nearly dolly smooth whilst actors' hats were flying. They're priceless.

That's pretty much what I'm doing, Tom. V-lock (male) plate to an aluminium plate to the gyros, then two support brackets coming up either side of the battery to meet the accessories plate above the batteries and maybe one other support elsewhere. Otherwise the torque and weight would be too much for the plastic v-lock plate.

I am selling two of my blue Pro arm canisters. I have owned them from new and they have never been used. Need to get a couple of different colours so these have to go. Pro sell them new for $3200 + shipping, import tax and VAT.

Price: £2100 + VAT ono.

Hi Adriaan. Will do. I've got something being made soon.

Thanks James. Haven't used them but have a friend who has. Will try them, too.

Thanks Rick. Ron, yes that's right. I think I'll try the same but d-tap off the rear batteries instead of an external unit. Looking at an alloy brace to hold the gyros firm in place of the battery but I agree that a metal plate is important instead.

I had a chat with Larry McConkey about it as he's gone down this road and says it's much better than two KS6's. He's replaced his battery plate under the post. It's a quick switch but he's on Anton Bauers. He says the weight is less than two 6's and its quieter, better balanced and more effective. It is a weight but it just means a shorter post so I'm ok with that for most day to day use. I'll se what Kevin has done. Thanks.

I used to go to Brian but I don't have contact details for him since he shut up shop at Bees. Do you know where he is now?

has anyone seen or heard of a good mount for the 6x6 gyros to a Pro rig? I have v-mount batteries and Pro have stopped making the post mount and clamp system. Everyone else seems to cater for the KS6's but not the 6x6.

If not, anyone know a good fabricator / engineer in London?

Maybe Peter Abraham could chime in also. I remember him telling me that he injured his back (no sure if it was a disk or something else), he is back to operating thanks to the ExoVest this may be another route to explore. Good luck for your surgery and keep us posted. I know how painful it is when your body gets injured and how frustrating it is wiht our physical jobs. (I recently pinched a nerve in my neck and lost sensation in my right arm for a bit, it's getting better now)

Hi Victor,

Thanks, all that kind of info is great. I did the damage last year on a front mounted vest and after the recovery I went back mounted with a Klassen which has been amazing. Can't rate the Klassen Flex highly enough to avoid the leg pinch. Unfortunately the damage had already been done so this was a ticking time bomb and not steadicam related but ironically it was in an attempt to get fitter... It's the twisting I have to avoid, as that's the most common disc aggravator, apparently. Neck pinching is horrible and the physio treating me has that injury, too. Sounds really nasty. Basically, the straighter we can be whilst operating under load, the better, and that applies to tilting heads etc to see monitors better. I'm sure there is scope for some new designs in this area. The WK vest helps a lot on that front for me.

I will keep you all posted and thanks to all for the support. It's a great help!

Hey James, really sorry to hear that mate, hope you heal properly dude.

Cheers James. Got your text, too. Much appreciated. All will be well!