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  1. Complete Preston HU3 system. $22,500 Venice, CA (90291) Complete Preston HU3 system. (1)Hand Unit 3 (w 6rings, 7 Li Batteries, Chargers, Grip Quick Release with G3 tranceiver (1)Digital Micro Force Zoom 2 (1)MDR 2, 3 Channel motor drive (2) DM-2X Digital motors w 15mm rod and 80m output gear. 25” wide (1) DM-1X Digital motors w 15mm rod and 80m output gear. 25” wide (1)0.80m output gear. 50” wide (1) 48 pitch gear PV Zoom (1) 64 pitch gear PV iris (1) 0.50 Canon Video- Focus,Iris,Zoom (3)Step down bushings 19mm/15mm Arri (3)Step down bushings 19mm/.625 PV (1)Digital Micro Force Zoom Bracket (4) Preston motor brackets (1) Preston interface cable (1) #4411 motor cable (2) #4412 motor cables (3) #4626 PV power cables (1) #4678 24V ONLY PRO cable (1) #4699 Power cable from 3-pin fisher (1) # 4700 Main Command cable 30’ (1) #4721 Camera cable 3 –pin fisher (2) #4765 Digital Micro Force Zoom 2 cables System has all Blue Dot upgrades and has just had a full service by Preston $22,500 USD $21,500 USD WITHOUT Digital Micro Force Zoom 2 AND INTERFACE CABLE Greg smittycam@aol.com 310 877 7296
  2. G4 Blue Dot Preston MDR-2 + Cables and Bracket $4,000 (Located in Miami, but happy to ship) MDR-2 Kit for Sale Includes: - Preston Cinema MDR-2 G4 Blue Dot Motor Driver - MDR2 Bracket with 3/8"-16 tie down - 2x Power Cables: - MDR2 to 3-pin Lemo Power - MDR2 to Panavision 2-pin Power - 2x MDR2 to 4-pin Hirose Run Cables (Sony F55) - 2x MDR2 to Arri 3pin Lemo Run Cables - 1x MDR2 to RED Epic Run Cable - 1x MDR2 to Panavision 10-pin run Cable - 1x MDR2 Cinetape Interface Cable
  3. HANDSET AND MOTORS - 2 channel Bartech Handset with Iris slider 2x Digital fSTOP 2.1 Bartech receiver with short 90 degree antennas. 2x Heden M21VE-L Digital motors with 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 Gears CABLES - MOTOR 3 x 7pin digital motor cables (2+1 backup) POWER CABLES 1 x 3pin Arri power 1 x D-tap power 1 x PRO power cable RUN/STOP CABLES - 1 x Arri 3 pin 1x RED Epic 1x C300 2x Panavision with 24V inline Regulator power/run stop 2x Arri 11pin Fischer power/run stop ACCESSORIES - 3x Aluminium Handset rings 3x Plastic Handset markup strips Spare 900Mhz antennas - 2x short straight 2x short 90 degree 2x long range 1x Stubby handset $5700 OBO Email for more info and photos cameraworksvr@gmail.com
  4. Everything you need to have a Preston remote focus. Includes Handset 2, MDR2, heavy duty DM1 Motor, , 2 Batteries and Charger, Remote Iris Control w/10ft cable, 12 Focus rings, 3-pin Power cable (red), 3-pin turnover cable (blue), Motor Cable (green). Pelican 1500 Case with dividers also included. When ready to upgrade purchase Handset 3 and replace boards in this MDR.(Cost $7900). Also will sell without DM1 motor if requested. $9800 OBO
  5. A reluctant sale of my Bartech remote focus kit. I'm selling my entire steadicam kit with a change of direction for my work so it's all up for grabs. This is a very complete kit that can go to work right away. HedÈn M28VP with .4 .5 .6 .8 gears M-One with .4 .5 .6 .8 plus spares (plus extra wide .8 gear) HedÈn M26P (this is the older style horizontal motor, nice back up if nothing else) Aaton to BFD power Aaton camera run Panaflex to BFD power+camera run Glidecam BFD power 4 x motor cables Right angled motor cable BFD to BFD piggyback short BFD to BFD piggyback long Dtap and 4 pin XLR power cables 24v Arri / Movicam power / run cable Arri 12V to BFD power Red camera remote run Data cable / hard wire for backup in case of interference. 2 x butterfly clamps to hold focus / iris units together. 2 x neck straps Case Extra white marking strips PHOTOS: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pho/5611631928.html $5500 Kind of bummed to sell this kit but I don't use it so time to let it go. It's pretty bloody rock solid and has never let me down. I spent an enormous amount of cash on this kit, feels like a crime to let this go but such is life! Thanks.
  6. When using a remote focus device for cameras on a Steadicam, what is your preferred brand? Do Steadicam operators need to worry about the weight of the controller and motor like on a Movi? Are operators still using Bartech or are most using CMotion or the Arri CForce mini motor? We carry Preston Single Channel and FIZ units, but they are too heavy for most operators. We have one Arri CForce mini motor that can be used with our Arri SXU-1 controller or by itself on the Arri Mini. Are there any brands that Steadicam operators would like to see carried by a rental house? Thanks everyone! -C
  7. M-One Digital Follow Focus Motor Kit. The Motor and Cable are Brand New. The brackets and motor gears have been used about 15 times. Everything is in excellent working and cosmetic condition. I bought a Preston kit so I no longer need this motor. Asking $1800 USD. This kit retails for $2650 USD. See here for more info: http://www.innocinema.com/m-one-lens-digital-drive-motor.html
  8. Selling my friends bartech wireless focus kit analog I guess it's m-one motor Power cables xlr4 lemo4 Motor cable Case and everything that's on the pictures... Everything is working good. Price 2900$ plus shipping
  9. In very good condition, located in LA, buyer pays shipping.
  10. I have two MDR-2's for sale. I have recently upgraded to MDR 3 and would like to sell these off. They literally just came off a show, are in great working order, upgraded to G4 and Blue Dot, and are now available for a quick sale. Along with the MDR'2 I have Arri 24 volt power and Arri run cables for each, as well as two interface cables (usually $600 each). I also have one PTAP power cable that will go with one of the bundles. I would prefer to sell bundles together, but if you are interested in cables please let me know. MDR 2 Blue Dot G4 Serial #1020 MDR 2 Blue Dot G$ Serial #2299 (2) MDR 2 Arri 24 Volt Power Cable (2) MDR 2 Arri Run Cables (2) MDR2 Serial Interface Cables (1) MDR2 Ptap Power Cables I am in NYC and can ship anywhere (buyer pays shipping). Please feel free to reach out at devinmladd@gmail.com
  11. Calling all aspiring or established Steadicam operators and film professionals! Join us at OS HQ (157 - 163 Marlborough Rd, London N19 4NF) on Monday for a free demo of the first Light Ranger 2s by Preston Cinema Systems to hit the UK.
  12. Avoid the 7-month wait for a new Preston system and walk away with a previously owned HU-3/MDR-2 setup instead! Great package, serviced last week by Preston. Hand Unit -HU-3 w/ Blue Dot G4 Upgrade -A-E Focus Rings (5) -Handgrip -Cover Plate for when Handgrip is not in use -3 NP-FM500 batteries -Travel charger -Lighter Charger Cable -Handset Strap Motor Driver -MDR-2 -G4 Microwave Transceiver w/ Blue Dot Upgrade Microforce -Microforce Digital Zoom Control 2 -Microforce to HU3 Mounting Bracket -2 (90 deg, straight) short MF to HU3 cables Motor Stuff -3 DM2 Lens Motors -1 Lens Motor Gear 64 Pitch (PV Iris) -2 Lens Motor Gears 48 Pitch (PV Zoom) -3 19mm Hill Brackets -3 15mm Step-down Bushings (Arri) -3 5/8” Step-down Bushings (PV) -1 Preston Long Swing Arm Motor Bracket -3 Preston Motor Posts Other Cables -2 (90 deg, straight) motor cables -1 (90 deg, straight) LONG motor cable -1 (90 deg, 90 deg) motor cable -1 MDR power/3-pin Fischer (Arri) run/stop combo Y-cable -2 3-pin Fischer (Arri) run/stop cables -1 BNC male (EPIC) run/stop cable -2 4-pin Lemo (EPIC) run/stop cables w/ BNC male TC in -1 10-pin Lemo (PV) run/stop cable -2 3-pin Fischer MDR power cables (Arri) -2 D-Tap MDR power cables -1 ZLP MDR power cable (PV) -1 4-pin XLR (12v) MDR power cable -1 3-pin XLR (24v) MDR power cable Other Accessories -Old School Iris Control Paddle (hardwired) -8’ Iris Control Cable -Case Cruzer Case (great low-profile setup!) $26,000 Please email inquiries directly to ericdanderson at mac dot com. I am in Los Angeles.
  13. Hello! In need of some more DM2 Preston Motors if anyone has any for sale please contact me. mail@camerarevolution.com Many thanks! Lucy Whitelocks Camera Revolution
  14. Hi, I have a complete Scorpio kit to sell, great condition (second owner - both were camera assistants); 3 Heden motors - cables, brackets and backups listed below. Works flawlessly, has been fully revised by Cramped Attic from Vancouver in may 2014, the front glass has been changed. 10 000 usd + shipping fees (ships from Montreal, Canada). If you have any question, please contact me at christian@nouba.com, or 514-235-3008. SCORPIO KITHand Unit Motor Driver box ( MDR) Remote Iris Iris motor Focus motor Zoom motor 10 discs 4 NP-QM71D batteries 2 NP-FM50 batteries 1 BC-VM10A charger 1 strap 1 plastic pouch 1 transport bag 1 transport case 2 Lemo 5 pins to Lemo 7 pins long cable ( 1x 25’’ and 1x 10’’) for remote to MDR 1 Lemo 6 pins to lemo 6 pins long cable for remote Iris 1 case with back-ups: 2 x antennas new 2 x antennas used 3 x Pouches : 2 x motor cables Lemo 7 pins ok 1 x motor cables Lemo 7 pins (1 x 90o connector) 2 x power cable ARRI Lemo 3 pins to Fisher 3 pins 1 x cable ON-OFF Lemo 12 pins to Fisher 3 pins 2 x cables ON-OFF Panavision Lemo 12 pins to Lemo 5 pins male / 5 pins female 1 cable ON-OFF AATON Lemo 12pins to Lemo 6 pins (90o) 1 cable ON-OFF ARRI Fisher 9 pins to Lemo 12 pins 1 cable ON-OFF SONY Lemo 12 pins to hirose 12 pins 1 power cable 12V ARRI Lemo 3 pins to Fisher 11 pins 1 power cable AATON Lemo 6 pins to Lemo 3 pins (90o) 1 power cable Pana Lemo 3 pins to Lemo 1 pin male/1 pin female 1 cable Ramping ARRI Lemo 12 pins to 2 Fisher (535,435,SRIII) 4 sides long bracket 5301 1 PVN bracket 1 SVS-PAN 5325 bracket 1 FD 5305 bracket 1 5302 bracket 2 mini brackets 5 reducers 19mm to 15mm (imperial-gold) 2 reducers 19mm to 15mm (metric-blue) 3 reducers 19mm to 15mm (black) 2 rods 1’’ ½ 1 rod 3’’ ½ 1 rod 4’’ 1 rod 5’’ Spare gear for Focus motor Spare gear for Iris motor Spare gear for Zoom motor
  15. FOR SALE ---- Preston --- HU-2, 3 motor, Micro Force Zoom, Radio Micro Force, Single Channel Wireless, MDR-2, all in Custom Pelican Case. Very complete Preston System customized with the latest accessories available. These components are easily upgradeable from the current G3 boards to G4 boards and the addition of a HU-3 handset. This is the most complete set of G3 components you'll find. It took me a year to assemble this and it has become my spare now. If you want the best PROFESSIONAL package at a good price... this is it. Package Includes: 1 HU-2 Handset #2314 1 Receiver #49021 1 MDR-2 #1415 1 Transmitter #MT-1878 1 Single Channel Handset # 1023 1 Cheeseplate mounting Bracket for Single Channel Handset 1 Radio Micro Force #1020 1 Mirce Force V+FZ Handset #MF60562 1 HU-2 Bracket to Micro Force Zoom Control 1 Preston DM-4 Motor w/intergrated bracket 2 Heden M21VE Motors W/complete gear sets 1 Omnishot Sony Battery Adapter 1 Sony NP-QM71D Battery 1 Powermart VSN015.853 Battery 4 NP-FM50 Style Batteries 2 Powermart Battery Chargers 1 Sony BC-TRM Battery Charger 3 Motor Cables 1 MDR Power to 3 PIN XLR cable 1 MDR Power to P-TAP cable 2 MDR Power to 3-Pin ARRI cable 1 MDR Power to 4 PIN LEMO (Steadicam PRO Style Sled) 2 Cables for Wired Iris Control 2 MDR RS ARRI cables 1 MDR Panavision RS cable 1 MDR Mounting Bracket 1 FIZ to Micro Force cable 1 Preston Data cable 4 Nylon Rings for HU-2 Handset 1 Hill Cable Organizer Pouch 1 Pelican "CASE-CRUZER" Custom Die Cut Case TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE .......... $21,000.00 USD. Located in Hawaii Shipping included to continental US Please contact me directly...... Greg Lundsgaard glund88@gmail.com
  16. I'm looking for a Preston single channel hand unit. Thank You randystone@me.com
  17. FOR SALE ....... PRESTON Interface cable for CINE-TAPE READOUT for MDR-2 & HU-3 Handset $ 300.00 USD Free shipping to continental US Please contact me directly.... glund88@gmail.com Greg Lundsgaard
  18. Selling my Bartech and M-One. Great set up in nice condition. Comes in it´s original case. Photos and equipment listed below. Located in Europe / Austria. 2600€ List of equipment name, model number, quantity, serial number: - 1x M-One Motor - 1x Bartech Handheld Units - 1x Bartech Receiver -10' direct connect cable -2x M-One motor cables -3x Marker rings -5x Short rods and adaptors -6x Gear pitches for motors Power Cables; -1x XLR 4-pin 12V cable -1x P-TAP Power cable
  19. Brand new omnishot battery adapter for preston hu2 handsets. I bought this and tried to use it with my hu1 and it does not work correctly with the hu1. Omnishot were kind enough to send me a Beta version which does work with the hu1. This model is for the hu2 handset. £230 plus shipping. Many thanks :)
  20. Hi everybody and a happy new year, There already was a thread about the focus device I was interested in - but that started a bit biased for my taste, so I made up my mind to start all over with a new one. If in need for a lightweight and affordable/shoestring budget single channel digital focus system, it seems like there are but 2 options at the moment: The Ikan (PD Movie) and the Cinegears system. As I like the design of the Cinegears better (receiver and motor in one package, 4 programmable stops on the remote) and there was a quite well documented group buy on RedUser.com with no drastically bad experiences I ordered a kit via Amazon.de (atm the only official shop Cinegears have in Germany). What can I say: The kit arrived, it is reasonably well built and works as advertised. It adds just 370 grams to a camera package and so is a good option for a Pilot system. Speed and lag: The standard motor does close to 3 revs/sec max and for the sake of smoothness there is a ramp phase with every acceleration of the motor. The lag is there but imo very acceptable. I can imagine that with large diameter lenses (proper cinema) the speed may feel too low, for my smaller diameter samyang glass (with shorter throw) I could even put on the smaller 0.8 gear for more torque. Noise: The system is audible at fast movements, the tiny amount of play in the gear box does make a soft "click" at hard topspeed back/forth movements. But still okay for the sound department imo. Precision: The system is precise, it does not drift, it remembers all settings when powered off. Of course the lens has to be fixed to the rig with a support so there is no play. The 4 programmable stops are easy to set. I did not check max range yet. Handling: With Samyang VDSLR lenses (that are just geared manual photo lenses), there is no proper hard infinity stop. I found it practical to use the systems auto mapping and set infinity with one of the two hard stops on the remote (losing only about 4 mm of way). There is a manual mapping feature that is a bit too complicated (as you can't dial the stops in with the remote) imo. Nice: Also the remote is quite light and compact, I was able to use it on the Pilot gimbal handle as it comes with a clamp (another reason I preferred the CineGears over the PD). Having 4 soft stop presets at your fingertip or using the remote as a thumb wheel is nice, although it gets a little cramped with the short gimbal handle and can get in the way of the top stage in some setups. Things I don't like so much: • Only one of the gears (the large 0.8 that is factory mounted) is made of aluminum, the 4 other gears are plastic. I'll see how long they will last. • The tiny bit of play in the gearbox is acceptable as it is (it translates to less than 0.5 mm on the lens gear) - but if this changes for the worse, I'll have to contact Cinegears customer service and will only see then how professional they intend to be. At least, communication with them was quite fast. ;-) Any questions? Fire away. All the best, Frank
  21. Hey all, I've been seeing a lot of wireless follow focus units coming out and already in existence. I personally use a Preston FiZ or Chrosziel Magnum (Owned by Evidence Camera Rentals in Echo park) but have been wanting my own unit for my personal shoots. I don't have the budget to get my own FiZ or anything fancy but I would like to spend maybe a few grand on something that is somewhat reliable. I really only need one motor at this point for low end stuff, but the option for more couldn't hurt, and definitely would like something that can worth well with other brand motors if need be. What do you think? Any suggestions? Thoughts? Thank you for your responses! - James
  22. hey yall has anyone ever rented a follow focus unit in jamaica? just wondering if anyone has a recommendation or knows of any local resources brett.
  23. Compatible with the digital follow focus systems email dustinheindl at gmail
  24. Purchased a few years ago and I just do not use them enough to warrant keeping them, despite their versatility. They have been used for *maybe* 6 commercial days. No need for downsizers and no need to pull the mattebox off to add a motor :) Comes with 3 2 1/4" and 2 4 3/4" shafts. Each UniClamp retails for $165.00 and each additional shaft retails for $35.00. Total retail price of $565.00 before sales tax. My price is $450. Located in Los Angeles. Shipping will be an additional charge (can't see it being more than $7 USPS flat-rate). Thanks!
  25. 2 x Analog Bartech Systems with M-One motors. One is a BFD focus system with rotary control knob and the other is a BFD iris system with linear slider. Includes many cables, comes with marking strips and 5 marking rings, various gears and collars for the M-one, 2 spare antennas, pelican case 1550, everything you see pictured. Serviced this week and ready for sale. Great starter kit, I used them on Covert Affairs and Orphan Black. Asking $5,600 US for the whole Package plus shipping 10' direct connect cable 4x M-One motor cables 1x M-One motor cable right angle power cables; XLR 4-pin 12V cable Hirose power cable Arri 11pin Fischer cable Pana 2pin Lemo 24V-16V converter cable Arri 3pin 24V-16V converter cable 2 short Bartech slave power cables to gang the receivers together control stop/start cables; Red cntrl Arri cntrl Pana cntrl Aaton cntrl Arri 435/535/SR3 with 24V-16V converter
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