Michael Battistone

Hello 

I am hoping someone can help me. I recently stripped the kipp handle on my cinetronic gen 2 monitor yolk. Does anyone know what size replacement kipp I need? 

Thanks in advance 

Michael 

SOLD... 

This kit has SOLD... Thank you for your interest. 

This Kit has SOLD... Thank you for your interest. 

NEW PRICE: $1,200 USD or Best Offer

NEW PRICE: $1,800 USD or best offer

FOR SALE: Preston Remote Focus System

Asking 15,500 USD 

The kit was well loved and is in great condition with some cosmetic wear. Everything is working 100% and was recently serviced by the Preston Rep in Toronto. 

Kit
- HU3 Remote Focus Unit (G4 Blue Dot)
- MDR 2 (G4 Blue Dot)
- Focus/Iris Single channel Unit (G4 Blue Dot)

Motors
- DM1X S/N # 3746 with bracket
- DM 2 S/N # 6721 with bracket

Rings
- 5 x Pre-mark rings (A,B,C,D,E)
- 1 x Blank Ring
- 1 x Small Blank Ring

Cables
1 x Control cable to Red Epic
1 x Control Cable to 3 pin Lemo
1 x Power to D-Tap
1 x Power to 3 pin Lemo
2 x Motor cables (Right Angle to Right Angle)

This kit is located in Toronto Canada and can be shipped anywhere at buyers expense.

NEW PRICE 

4,600 USD plus Shipping

FOR SALE

TERADEK BOLT 300 KIT 1:2

This kit is in great shape and works. Was kept as a backup system. 

Asking $2,000 USD or Best Offer 

This Kit is located in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at buyers expense.

FOR SALE:

CINETAPE  KIT

This Kit is in good condition and works. Asking $5,500 USD

Kit Includes:

Sensor Tubes
Display Unit
2 x 24v 3pin Arri cable
3 x sensor cables
1 x AB power cable
2 x 12v pana cable
2 x 24v pana cable
1 x 11 pin Arri power
2 x cinetape MDR 3/4 interface cables
1 x Matte box bracket
1 x small noga arm

The kit is located in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at buyers expense.

Hi Everyone,

Selling an original Preston Hand Unit 1, MDR 1 and Iris control with some accessories. Asking 960 US OBO plus shipping.

The unit is located in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at buyers expense.

Just sent you an e-mail.. I have what you are looking for...

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Price Drop

3000 USD plus Shipping

Price Drop

500 USD for the DM1 Motor plus shipping

Hi Everyone, helping out a fellow assistant.

Selling a Preston DM1 motor. It is in good shape and runs smooth.

The motor is currently in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at the buyers expense.

Asking $1000 USD

You can contact Ben directly at isoar@me.com or send me a message here on the forum.

Hi Everyone, Helping out a fellow assistant.

Selling a digital zoom kit for a Preston System. The package includes a Preston Digital Micro Force, a Preston DM2 motor, and a Preston Micro Force Y cable. It can be used as a stand alone system or you can combine it with your Preston MDR for remote zoom.

• The Digital Micro Force is in great shape and works smoothly.
• The Preston DM2 Motor is in excellent condition and runs smooth.
• The Cable has been tested and it works. It is a 3 pin power connector.

All three pieces are currently in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at the buyers expense.

Asking $3500 USD

You can contact Ben directly at isoar@me.com or send me a message here on the forum.

Hi Everyone, Helping out a fellow assistant.

Selling a Preston DM2 Motor in excellent condition. It was from his back up Preston kit and has been lightly used and well cared for.

The motor is currently in Toronto, Canada and can be shipped anywhere at the buyers expense.

Asking $1900 USD

You can contact Ben directly at isoar@me.com or send me a message here on the forum.

Hi Charly,

I sent you an e-mail.

Mike

Looking for a Redbyte Decimator 2 Downconverter, if anyone has one they are willing to part with please let me know.

Mike

Hey Everyone,

I am looking for jumper blocks for a Pro sled with a battery rack 2. If anyone has any lying around or an extra they are willing to sell please let me know. Ideally I am looking for the two battery jumper, rear top and bottom. However, anything would be helpful.

Thanks,

Mike

I agree, the IDX A-AB2E adaptor plates are very good and they work well. Even if you own batteries these plates are a good investment to have as a backup. The battery systems at rental houses often differ from one another, Panivision uses gold mount while Clairmont stocks IDX for example. Being able to fly both styles of battery gives you more options, and could help in a pinch.

Mike

Hello Nicholas,

I do not know specifics on the Flyer's Composite monitor. However, I know my way around video assist and trouble shooting monitors and signal. Francisco is correct the Decimator MD-HX is not what you need. The decimator 2 would be my recommendation as well, it is also a favourite of many Steadicam Operators I know. AJA could be another option for you. Personally, I am found of them as you can not only down-convert but split HD signal as well.

I am not sure how much trouble shooting you have done thus far, so please forgive me if I touch on things you have already tried.

Elimination is the key, start simple and figure out what works then test the system to find the fault. It could be the down-converter, the Flyer monitor, a cable, the wiring in the rig, etc.

I would start by bypassing the rig and wire the monitor directly from the down-converter and see if that helps. If you have access to another monitor which accepts standard definition signal (tv logic, small HD, Marshall, Panasonic, etc) you can use it to make sure the SD signal is working from the down-converter. If you try multiple monitors composite inputs and they do not work, it is the down-converter or possibly the cable coming from the camera to the unit. If you are able to get an image on another monitor and not yours, it could be an issue with your flyer monitor.

Once you know the down-convertor works, and if you can get a signal on your monitor with a direct line from the down convertor. Try wiring through the sled, if that does not work there could be a problem with the internal wire or the connector on your top stage.

I have recently had to down-convert a Sony A7 R2, not having access to a down-converter with an HDMI input, I used a Small HD 502 monitor to convert the HDMI to SDI then ran a BNC to the down-converter.

​Hopefully, I was somewhat helpful.

All the best and good luck!

Mike