Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted October 11, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hey guys, I've been operating for a couple of years now. I started back in college on the school's Glidecam, and used part of a student loan to buy a Pilot. I haven't had the chance yet to take a master class, but I was fortunate enough to PA for Charles Papert in one of his classes over at Mole. I've been working with my Pilot for about a year and a half now, and I've finally gotten to a point where I can't justify holding off any longer. My Zephyr is shipping today from B&H, and it will be here by the end of the week. The last of my loan disbursement will go to a digital Bartech system and a cart. I'm looking forward to all the new opportunities and learning experiences! I would like to say thank you to everyone in the forum for answering my questions along the way. Fly safe! - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted October 11, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Wolfgang Troescher Posted October 11, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Congrats!!! You will enjoy flying with your Zephyr! I got one too and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted October 11, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Good for you Alan. Look forward to seeing the work you are doing with the Zephyr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted October 12, 2011 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks guys! I have a music video shoot on Red later this month. I will hopefully be able to post footage soon after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Amando Crespo Posted October 14, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Zephyr is a very good choice.... I´ve one just 4-5 moths ago and it rules right... You will enjoy it.... B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Amando Crespo Posted October 14, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks guys! I have a music video shoot on Red later this month. I will hopefully be able to post footage soon after. A good advice for the tandem "ZEPHYR+REDONE" is to use power cable sled to camera... Less weight and inertial pans.... Waiting for news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted October 15, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I also recommend the Zephyr 12/24V second battery hanger. It allows hot-swapping batteries on the RED, and also distributes the high current load between two batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted October 15, 2011 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I also recommend the Zephyr 12/24V second battery hanger. It allows hot-swapping batteries on the RED, and also distributes the high current load between two batteries. That was my first thought when I set it up today! Who do I have to talk to about getting that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted October 15, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Contact Peter Abraham or Dan Ikeda at Tiffen for the battery hanger. I have a spare Red One power cable for sale, contact me via PM if you're interested. Red Epic takes a different power cable. You'll be wanting one of those soon, too... Terry West can build you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted October 19, 2011 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Contact Peter Abraham or Dan Ikeda at Tiffen for the battery hanger. I have a spare Red One power cable for sale, contact me via PM if you're interested. Red Epic takes a different power cable. You'll be wanting one of those soon, too... Terry West can build you one. Thanks, Mark. I'll get a second battery plate after my next job. I've actually been trying my hand at making cables, and I've been making all the power cables for various equipment at the rental house that I work at. So far, I haven't fried anything, but I used to install and service automatic doors in a previous life so I'm pretty confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Schlicher Posted October 19, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Sounds like you're in good shape when it comes to making cables. For the Red Epic cable, it's a proprietary Lemo and Red was only selling them in bulk quantities last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted October 20, 2011 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sounds like you're in good shape when it comes to making cables. For the Red Epic cable, it's a proprietary Lemo and Red was only selling them in bulk quantities last I heard. We have an Epic where I work. I looked at the part number on the lemo connector, and this looks like it's the right one. It's actually about $20 cheaper than the Red One power connector. I ordered the last one they had in stock, and I'll let you know if I am right or not. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/LEMO/FGJ1B306CLLD76Z/?qs=6bLPSfSr4VnwLKov7VenCQ%3d%3d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Michael Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Sounds like you're in good shape when it comes to making cables. For the Red Epic cable, it's a proprietary Lemo and Red was only selling them in bulk quantities last I heard. We have an Epic where I work. I looked at the part number on the lemo connector, and this looks like it's the right one. It's actually about $20 cheaper than the Red One power connector. I ordered the last one they had in stock, and I'll let you know if I am right or not. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/LEMO/FGJ1B306CLLD76Z/?qs=6bLPSfSr4VnwLKov7VenCQ%3d%3d I just ordered this specific one from Mouser and found out that the insert is a 6 pin but the wrong configuration. The Epic is using an insert with 4 larger pins and 2 smaller pins. Now I wished I could get that special insert that Red is using from someone. Mark, you said Terry can make up a cable, how much does he charge and what is his email? I also have a zephyr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alan Rencher Posted January 26, 2012 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Ron - I found that the connector I bought was wrong and returned it. I actually had terry make one for me instead ($240). He does great work, and after talking to him, I found out that you can order the epic connector. He says he gets them from his local dealer. You might be able to call him and ask him what the part number is. Terry West South Bay Film and Video Services 310.621.5063 techrat531@verizon.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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