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PRO Gen II Sled includes: Donkey Box II PRO Preston T bracket Gen II Upper J Box Center Post II VZ gimbal PRO GenII monitor PRO monitor arm and center post bracket Gen II Lower J Box PRO level sensor Gen II Battery Rack DCE Low Mode bracket DCE Arri dovetail plate PRO side to side dovetail plate PRO gimbal wrench PRO Center post wrench PRO Monitor shade 5/32 wrench Dock with balance stud ATA Travel Case PRO Vest in excellent condition 34" waist 3A Arm (Lunavised) with gold springs. Performs perfectly Serviced by Robert Luna a couple years ago and used as a back up arm. w/ padded bag Preston HU1, MDR1 6 focus rings 2 DM1 motors 1 Preston Fast charger 3 Preston batteries 1 PRO to Preston power cable PRO to MDR dovetail H bracket w/ Innerspace ATA case 9 Anton Bauer Hytron 50 batteries 1 Anton Bauer TWQ simultaneous quad charger 1 Decimator 2 SDI to Analog downconverter w/ p-tap and PRO power cable 1 Blackmagic SDI to Analog downconverter w/ p-tap power cable 1 Modulus 2000 video transmitter w/ PRO power cables and three antennas 1 Garfield vehicle mount with socket block 1 Modern steadicam stand w/ rocky mountain leg Assortment of PRO camera power cables BNC and video cables AKS ATA case Miscellaneous tools and brackets $32,000.00

So its been good time now, and im ready to move up to the big rigs. Im flying loaded Alexa, EPIC, 45lb+ set ups weekly, but its a cheap knock off and is not going to cut it any longer. It's time to move up. What would anyone recommend for my first professional sled (with $$$ of course being the #1 factor here). Looking for something with dual AB mounts, 24v, solid LEMO taps for my Bartech and accessories. I'm looking to get a master series arm, and thereby also looking at the master sled (good pricing) but I'm worried it's not modular enough for future upgrades. Or would it be more beneficial to just get one and sell it later one down the road? Thank you.

hey yall I had just thrown up a photo of my new case on another thread and already got someone interested, so I figured Id put out a review on it. I had my case custom built by Thermodyne. It is inspired by the Archer2 case that I used to have, also by Thermodyne. Thermodyne was used to the Tiffen sleds and cases claimed to have never seen another rig, so they did whatever scanning and 3D mapping they needed. They let me meet with the gentleman who was actually doing the scanning and cutting and treated me like I was putting in an order for hundreds even though it was just one case. I had to leave my rig with them for a few days so that they could come up with a configuration. I asked them to cut the mold for the sled and to cut several cavities for aks since I knew there would be room. I can fit my plates, cables, kneepads/AB twin charger and 2 Dionics. There is enough room to keep my hyperdeck attached to the back of my monitor as well. My arm (atlas) folds in 90 deg and I had them put my spare canisters in as well. I asked for a two-tier system and the shelf is not flimsy foam, but is a 1/8" thick plastic shelf which is sandwiched in foam. The case also has an extending luggage handle and two durable wheels, as well as three very sturdy spring loaded handles for lifting. Just to let you know, the case with the rig is beefier and heavier than I was expecting, but I have come to not mind, because it is holding my first born and I feel very confident putting it on a plane, as I used to do with my Archer2 back when. So I guess second born. Here are the dimensions in the laying position (as photographed): 30" wide x 22.5" tall x 23.5" deep and its weighs in at about 40 pounds. It has 4 mickey mouse twisting clasps and a place to lock it with TSA or padlock. With tax it came to $640. The whole process from dropping off the rig to picking up the case was probably 14 days, which may have been a little long, but I think it had to do with mapping, configuring, testing, cutting, etc. They sent me the sketches along the way. So far the case has been excellent in every way, except maybe lifting. The large flat top has been nice as a small table of last resort, with a few grooves so my screws dont goin spinning around. It is heavy, maybe close to 40 pounds, and it is wide, and Im not a big dude, so I ramp it up into my truck typically and have an AC help it out of my vehicle. you can see it on the thermodyne website (thermodyne.com) It is the third picture in the slide show. I dealt with Bill Morgan, and he was super easy to work with. Thermodyne is about 45 minutes straight shot east on I-10/60. William MorganSr. Sales Thermodyne International Ltd. Ontario, CA USA CAGE Code 29724 bill@thermodyne.comP. 909.923.9945 F. 909.923.7505 If youve got any questions, let me know or contact Bill. They can set you up with this configuration for a PRO CineLive and Atlas, but if you have a different rig they may need to get it inhouse for a day or two, except maybe Tiffen rigs, for which I am pretty sure they have already built cases. brett.

Is anyone mounting the new SmallHD High Bright on a Pro Monitor Arm? I haven't been able to find any good mounts that go to a Pro Spud. Pro doesn't make one and I've left multiple messages/e-mails for Howard at MK-V without hearing anything back. What are you using? If there aren't any good solutions, is there any interest in having Pro make a custom CNC'd batch? Thanks everyone.

Steadicam arm for sale Baer-Bel Camtec BL II (with 4 heavy and 2 light springs) 5800,- € (7900,- $) + shipping (located in Berlin, Germany) good condition, 5y old, checked by manufacturer with 3y warranty! Description from manufacturers website: The BL ll arm has been designed to allow the operator to interchange the spring configuration depending on the size of camera they are flying: The arm is initially set to support cameras ranging from 18lb-56lb in weight. Using the light weight springs provided, the arm can be readjusted to take cameras with a weight from 6lb-26lb. The arm has been designed to work with the connector blocks from the PRO, Master, EFP, Daniel Souve and Sachtler vests. The arm post rod measures 5/16” in diameter allowing it to be used with a variety of other sleds. E.g. 3A, EFP, PRO, MK-V, Sachtler and Chrosziel. Please mail for pics and more information. Like This Quote MultiQuote Report

Camera Positioning Systems, a Canadian machine shop specializing in Libra head and camera accessory manufacturing, has built a fantastic mounting plate for Arri Alexa cameras. This plate is CNC machined from aluminum and anodized black. The underside is hollowed out to save weight, while still maintaining structural integrity. The plate is designed to mount directly into a Pro sled (or similar). It features a slight cutout in the bevel (pictured) on one side which acts as a safety on Pro rigs preventing the plate and camera from sliding off if loosened too much. This plate mounts directly into the Alexa camera body (no other plates required). It features a small captive brass button that slides into the cleat at the back of the camera to increase rigidity and reduce flexing of the camera fore and aft. Both the brass button and the mounting block at the front can be adjusted left to right in unison and locked in position to fine tune side-to-side positioning of the camera on the sled. This is crucial to dynamic balance and provides fast repeatable results for every build. Convenient captive screws mount into the camera body and are tightened with the handy 5/32" T Handle used for everything else on the Pro sled. These are 3D CAD designed and built in Canada. Camera Positioning Systems have been designing and manufacturing custom remote heads, accessories, plates, and brackets for many years now. Similar plates go for at least $650. If interested, please check out the online store for Camera Positioning Systems at http://www.cameragak.com where you can place an order. There are many other great and handy brackets and plates for sale there too. http://www.cameragak.com/products/61-ARRI-Alexa-Steadicam-Baseplate/

Hello everybody! Warm November greetings from St. Petersburg, Russia. Mostly I work as DoP and was not planning to be a professional steadicam operator. However, a year ago one of my projects called for a lot of steadicam shots, producers couldn't afford to hire a steadicam operator for so many days, so I bought a Tiffen Zephyr HD. I enjoyed it very much, until I hit its limitations. It never failed me though. I thought it’s nice to have a rig always on set, flying it when needed, but never actually considered using it outside my own projects. It was only when fellow DoPs started calling and asking me to fly their cameras, I realized it was time to upgrade. In September I made up my mind finally. The choice was anything but easy. So I want to share my experience with others, who might find themselves in the same situation. Being based in Russia, my choice was less affected by the place where the manufacturer was based. I just wanted the gear to be reliable and, well… the best I could afford. I started with the arm. Just reading through this forum the PRO arm felt like the best choice. Concerning reliability and simplicity mostly. So I quickly found out that the closest place I could get one was Betz Tools in Munchen. By that time I knew something about the Betz RIG, but VERY little info could be found on this forum or elsewhere. Writing all this because I basically feel that I could have used this kind of info myself while still choosing. For some reason Christian is very conservative with advertising his sled. Although it's just great. It shows more than 30 years of Christian's experience in the business. All the tiny details are thoroughly thought through (typically German). The precision and quality are also top notch, of course. The thing is pricey, that is true. In fact it is as expensive as any hi-end rig, but well worth the money. If any of you want to know more about my personal experience with the rig, I'll gladly share. However, it's not just the rig that was worth the trip to Munich. It is something I would call "the Betz Experience". Christian really helped me with everything and I spent two pleasant days with him, Isabel and Alex in Munich. There was no rush so I could try on all the different vests, sleds and arms. Christian never pushed or urged my decision, and honestly gave his opinion about everything. It felt more like a friendly workshop, rather than browsing the store. It was fun. I quickly understood that, while choosing the right steadicam, you don’t have to be committed to one particular brand. For example, my system now consists of a Betz HD rig, PRO Titan arm and a Sachtler vest. I have tried every vest they had in store, including the Exovest and Klassen. Sachtler simply fitted me the best. Christian gave his advice on what in his opinion was needed and which gadgets and parts were actually of less importance. Some of the parts he actually modified on the spot, specially for me. For example he upgraded the tilt plate with 2 additional locking nuts, so that it felt absolutely rigid. We called it "Russian edition" ;) To conclude, I feel like it was the right path with Betz Tools. It is great when people care more about your long term involvement with the craft. So if you feel strong about your passion with steadicam operating, you should definitely rely on such people. Hope this opus of mine came out not too long ) My first steadicam. Home made with my dad. My second steadicam (for sale), with my lovely wife (not for sale). My third steadicam All the best, Nikita

I am looking to buy a DB3. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone has one they no longer want please message me. Thanks, Chris Campbell chris@crookedsmilefilms.com

XCS/PRO 2 Sled For Sale This is a standard def sled. I’m upgrading to all XCS. For sale for $12,500 is: DB2 Pro 2 Base with A/B mounts XCS 2” Post XCS Gimbal w/Ergo Handle Transvideo IIIa (not the Ultrabright) 14” XCS Monitor Rods and Monitor Bracket Gorelock Docking Bracket and Docking Ring Sled Case (28” x 32” x 12”, 30 lbs.) Post Tool Gimbal Tool Pro Jumper Blocks Terry West installed an amp in the base that gives about a half stop more on the monitor. Amp has a video-only BNC off the front. Terry also modified the base so that one battery will power the entire sled. Gorelock comes with an after market brace. Gorelock arm pin modified as shown. All mods done by Terry West and Joe Ortega at the old SL Cine site. This sled has never failed. The post and gimbal kick ass, a real pleasure to fly. Ships nationally or internationally at the buyer’s expense with or without the 30 lb. case. The money wired to my bank here in LA. The day it clears is the day the sled ships. Any issues as to my integrity in this regard can be address to Greg, Terry or Robert Luna. More pictures to follow. Contact me off the Forum at: 310-403-2661 dhmonroe.in.socal@gmail.com

Would like to get my hands on both standard and low mode versions. Thanks. sam@chromafilms.net

hey yall does anyone know the camera pinout on the new Pro CineLive upper junction boxes? i have looked in the manual on the pro website, and it appears to be a 3pin lemo 1S and I believe on the rig its actaully a 3pin 1B... anyone know the facts? brett.

Hello Everyone! A quick heads up. Watch this space! Rig Engineering will host an "Out with the old, In with the new" Garage Sale. Gimbals, Centre Posts, Arms, Junction Boxes, etc - Steadyrig, GPI Pro, Cinema Products and others. This will be found on Ebay starting on the 27th October 2013. If you are interested in any items please email myself or Christiaan, otherwise Personal Message us here on the forum. Happy Shooting. Kind regards, Hugo admin@steadyrig.com Steadyrig.com http://www.ebay.com/usr/Steadyrig

I am selling the GPI PRO Cinema HD Upper and Lower Junction Boxes. Will only be sold as a set. They are the Cinema HD (formally HD-Upgrade) electronics housings. These Have the Tally Option . And the Lower electronics housing has 12 volt out on the recorder lemo, instead of the 5v or 9v of the past. I use this to feed SD video and power a program monitor for live broadcast shows. I will include a Tally cable for the top that I had Terry custom make that has the sensor, as well as two other LED lights op top, so you can tape the sensor to the camera, and tape an LED to the top or bottom of your Lens shade/Mattebox, and have another LED to place on the side of the camera facing you while you operate so if your looking up when your camera goes live, you can react faster. At the bottom is a Cable that has a 90 deg Lemo for the bottom of the sled and a Bright LED you can tape or Velcro to the top of your monitor. Both Housings are in perfect working order. Condition is like new. You can purchase an HD Center Post cable from PRO for $665 and you're good to go. Pro sells the Cinema HD set for $5165 + $800 for Tally Option, Terry charged $250 to make the top and bottom Tally Cables, So we're talking $6215 plus shipping. Price for everything is $4700 and is available for immediate shipping. Located in Miami, prefer local sale. Will ship international at buyer's expense. I accept cash. I can also accept a credit card/PayPal payment with a 3% transaction fee. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Email me off the forum for a faster reply. Ozzie@silverafilm.com

So its been good time now, and im ready to move up to the big rigs. Im flying Alexas, EPICs, 45lb+ set ups all day long, but its a cheap knock off and is not going to cut it any longer.

hey yall I have been speaking with jack at pro about the cinelive system and am enthusiastic about the rig and atlas arm. unfortunately there was not a vest available at the factory to try out the atlas arm. if anyone with an atlas arm (and rig) and has some time this week, i would love to give it a feel. i am happy to bring you a six-pack of your favorite beverage, from cream soda to chimay, for your time and thoughts. i can bring my weight cage, i dont need a camera, this is really about feeling the pro experience. feel free to send me a message on the forum or email me. id greatly apprecite it! have a rad one! brett. 12@brettmayfield.com

I'm selling my PRO docking bracket. It used to be blue and I powder coated it black a couple years ago. Still looks and works great. Price: $250.00 USD + Shipping PM me if interested -Thomas Valko

Looking for a second hand Steadyrig Silver Spring Arm! (Also PRO Titan arm is welcome but for some reason people dont want to get rid of them..) PM me for offers!

the folks over at PRO have been busy for the last 18 months and this is one of the results. If you are considering buying a rig or upgrading you have to give this package SERIOUS consideration Pro Suit Atlas Arm with 2 grey and 2 black cartridges Complete Sled with the Gen 4 battery base, DB2 and preston mount, Gimbal with quick release clamp. $34,200 for the package! (monitor and batteries not included) This is a FULLY modular system, it grows with you, you don't need to go out and buy a new sled when you upgrade like other "Systems" When you need more arm capacity you buy the Titan chassis and two blues and you are good to go. If you would like to see this package come to Cinegear (5/31-6/1) Booth 114 on Brooklyn street It's a nice big booth with plenty of room for you to fly the new package. Pro will also be at the stabilizergear expo (6/2)

Hi folks. I posted a pic of two of my lower bases and lots of folks reached out about them, here are a few pics from different angles for you gear heads out there. All three have the 19? pin lower connector and are HD, All 3 have the Tally. The Pro Gen 3 is all PRO. The Prolite #008 is PRO/Landau/Hable The Pro Gen 1/Steadyrig is PRO/Terry/Bubb with a Steadyrig Batt Hanger. Any questions feel free to email me. Ozzie

Hi fellow operators I am looking for a new rig to invest in and I have looked into a few for sale. And now on the marketplace there is not so much for sale so if someone have anything for sale or have thoughts of selling please tell me, I have no experience of pro or mk-v and I'm a bit curious in those I work mainly with film so it need to be able to take heavy cameras If its a complete package with vest and arm or just sled it doesn't matter Cheers

I sell Pro Cable Digifox See photos 120$ USD teva.vasseur@gmail.com www.disquetteprod.com

PRO SuperPost SD 5" Grip Case $800.00 Richard 310-944-4367 gotsteadicam.com

Preston MDR Dovetail DBII & DB III $150 Recorder Mount for Gen I and Gen II $200.00 Preston DBII Dovetail T-Bracket $250.00 Richard 310-944-4367 gotsteadicam.com

For sale Modulus 3000 (1) PRO to Modulus power cables (4) Transvideo Pegasus Video Receiver (1) Pegasus Antenna (2) 4 pin DC power for Pegasus (1) AC power adapter for Modulus (1) CTI Shark Fin Antenna (2) $2500.00 Richard 310-944-4367 gotsteadicam.com

Hi folks I was upgraded to DB3 so I'm selling my DB2 It was serviced by Jack at GPI 3 months ago was replaced upper stage, warm gears, and shaft that charged 700US$ Currently almost new condition Works great and has no play both of fore/aft and side/side axis. Included focus receiver bracket and old parts as pics shown. Located in South KOREA, will shipping worldwide. Asking 2000US$, Buyer pays shipping and taxes. Email is more better than PM. steadi7@naver.com