Transmitter on ebay

[Brandon Thompson]

Anyone used anything like this before and got good results. I am still looking for a cheap video transmitter until I can get the canatrans or something similar.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEADICAM-VIDEO-SENDER...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Thanks,

Brandon

[Ari Gertler]

These are not that great. So much depends on interference from everything.

Do you live in the LA are?

I have one that you could borrow to see if it meets your needs.

 

Ari Gertler

[Brandon Thompson]

Ari,

No I am in Atlanta. I have a BFD too, so I don't need anything that will interfer with it. What are you using?

 

Thanks,

Brandon

[Ari Gertler]

I use 2 BFD's and a Modulous 300.

This video sender is an emergency backup. Pretty much all it is good for. I have not tested it in the dessert though??

If you get one, make sure that it has a choice of at least 4 channels. Some have a choice but a mini screwdriver is needed to change a small pot inside the unit near fragile wiring.

Luckily I have never had to rely on it.

 

There is nothing worse than a video signal that goes in and out during the shot. The Director and DP hate not having a clean image.

You may want to record with an onboard video camera (under $300. for mini dv) in order to ALWAYS have a clean image to show after the shot if the video signal goes out. It is great for long shots, elevators, multi floor shots where a signal on the Modulous can break up.

 

 

Ari Gertler