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  1. Alan Rencher
    Twojay Dhillon just made a set of diy pneumatic wheels for his. Maybe he can chime in.
  2. Alan Rencher
    OLED monitors aren't bright enough for Steadicam use.
  3. Alan Rencher
    Is this for the 900nits model? That's a great price! Is there a US website? I only see the EU site, and the prices seem higher than this.
  4. Alan Rencher
    Electronics recycling centers will take them. You might ask John Ritter if he's interested in taking them off your hands, too.
  5. Alan Rencher
    Take a look at berkeysystem.com, their rod blocks can mount to the intersex plate. I can post a photo tomorrow.
  6. Alan Rencher
    They're called hot-swap controllers. You can buy evaluation boards on sites like Digi-Key and mouser.
  7. Alan Rencher
    That's called a snap ring. Call Tiffen, and they'll send you one.
  8. Alan Rencher
    Don't use a hex key on that cam lever. It's very easy to over tighten and damage.
  9. Alan Rencher
    Andre, email me @ alan@mediablackout.net. I have some pinouts for the MDR1.
  10. Alan Rencher
    I generally charge $350 for my Zephyr, $125 for Digital Bartech, $250 for Tomahawk SDI.
  11. Alan Rencher
    I know a high-profile Movi op, and he has said that most productions use single-operator (AKA majestic mode) as their preferred method for anything that doesn't require remote operation. That kind of operating will still need skill to eliminate the bobbing motion that is inherent in gimbal operation, and it definitely needs the choreography that Steadicam operator can bring to the set.
  12. Alan Rencher
    You might try http://forum.freeflysystems.com
  13. Alan Rencher
    This is Pelican's OEM for custom foam: http://www.gbwoodcock.com/ They do great work, and their engineers make great designs.
  14. Alan Rencher
    It also helps to add weight behind the camera, adding inertia and making the camera act like a longer one. I usually attach my Hyperdeck to rods and clip an Anton/Bauer on it.
  15. Alan Rencher
    The question is: do you risk putting 30lbs worth of gear on a rig that might force that 30lbs to the floor, or do you does that money you saved seem like a down payment on replacements down the road, or maybe it's a deductible for future hospital bills when you seriously injure yourself? The point is: these companies spend just as much time as they need to make a rig that someone with no experience will buy based on looks alone. They aren't engineered to be safe or effective. I would venture to say they aren't engineered at all, and the results show. The only positive "reviews" I've ever seen on these rigs are from people who genuinely don't know what they're talking about.
  16. Alan Rencher
    I thought the WHDI sticks were discontinued?
  17. Alan Rencher
    Just to let anyone who made have wanted to buy this know, I also have a brand-new Ninja Star for sale: alan@mediablackout.net
  18. Alan Rencher
    It could be a problem with the motor, like a blown encoder. Have you tried with other cables/motors? As Jens said, contact Jim; he's always quick to respond and very helpful.
  19. Alan Rencher
    Both located in LA, email alan@mediablackout.net Pelican 1510 Foam, brand-new - $20 Steadicam Smoothee, used once - $50
  20. Alan Rencher
    Great work!
  21. Alan Rencher
    I wonder if the huge delay on the release of the digital bricks has to do with the large amount of negative feedback they've gotten on them. Hopefully, they've gone back to the drawing board
  22. Alan Rencher
    I think most people prefer receiving over giving...
  23. Alan Rencher
    ...And when you sign people up, you get $5. Win-Win!
  24. Alan Rencher
    The mount is now in stock, and I've given it a bit of a name change since it is now more universal: Monster Hands Monitor/Recorder Mount - http://goo.gl/Ttnnc4
  25. Alan Rencher
    The Media Blackout USB TAP is the easiest way to get USB power to your devices. It is compatible with iOS, Android, and any device that supports USB for power. The assembly terminates to a female type A USB jack that can provide 5V at up to 3A*. Media Blackout cables are assembled at our office in Culver City, CA. We only use genuine Lemo, Anton/Bauer, Neutrik, Hirose, and Switchcraft components. *Amperage pull is device specific. Shop Now: http://mediablackout.net/product/usb-tap/
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