Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 More photos and maybe more coming! ** Note in the side photo I'm trying to show the very smart design of tilting the rear of the stage and connectors down ever so slightly which helps when trying to get your fingers around the BNCs and other cables ** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 This should wrap it up! Thanks! Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Frederick SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Robert - See you monday. I am excited to see the new rig. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted April 7, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Just to clarify since I'm getting a few questions about it. IF you have a PRO2 EVERYTHING will work with what you have. The only orphaned rig is the PRO 1. Want the clamp handle for your original PRO 2 gimbal no problem. Battery racks, J-boxes EVERYTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Osvaldo Silvera SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Have the upgraded the power source for the recorder connector on the lower stage from the old 5V to 12V? PS, Just weighed my Pro lite HD sled ( same cable and quick disconnect connectors as my GPI Gen 3) Pro lite #008 HD, with Tally connectors top and bottom w/ XCS post, XCS ergo gimbal, 1 Bartech receiver on Diving board receiver bracket, 1 ZOE Eng zoom control on gimbal and hardwire BFD focus box on gimbal, XCS plate and 8" focus rod on DB2, Marshall 7" R70P-HDSDI monitor with AB SO plate, on single post XCS monitor Bracket....14 lbs.... Not too bad in comparison. Doesn't have the Dual HD lines or the P Tap connectors ( those rock on the Cine Live by the way), but light still the same. If this bottom and top stage was available when I bought the Gen 3, I would have definitely bought it, Seems Future proof!. Congrats guys!...and Gal at GPI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted April 7, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Have the upgraded the power source for the recorder connector on the lower stage from the old 5V to 12V? If you want yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 See you monday. I am excited to see the new rig. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Remember I'm at Angenieux to show off and discuss their glass, specifically the new 56-152mm Anamorphic Optimo compact zoom. Come see the great glass and ogle the rig all you want but I have to take care of Angenieux #1. Dave, if you'd like to demo and fly their new lens or any of their glass I'll be happy to put you in the rig!!! Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 So, are they still making the Gen 3 battery base or did they stop because they've added a third battery to the Gen 4? I'd think that the Gen 3 is still better for heavy set-ups as it has a lower center of gravity, weighs a little more, and the tubular nature makes it more rigid. Plus, I love the modular design of the battery mounts and recorder mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohamad Faiz Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 As a live operator i truly appreciate this rig design and powering options.... Sometimes a set requires the lower sled to be small due to space and lighting restrictions and i love the design due to the fact it has a flat base which to me is important so that you could put it on a stacker box for commercial breaks without docking the rig.... And there is p-tap option which can power up a second monitor knowing that you won't blow up the circuit of that cheap 2ndmonitor.... Its painful to blow a return monitor due to over voltage.... Does PRO accept a kidney??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted April 7, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 So, are they still making the Gen 3 battery base or did they stop because they've added a third battery to the Gen 4? I'd think that the Gen 3 is still better for heavy set-ups as it has a lower center of gravity, weighs a little more, and the tubular nature makes it more rigid. Plus, I love the modular design of the battery mounts and recorder mount. Yup. It's in the lineup for the exact reasons you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted April 7, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 That's good to know Eric. I think they should have named the Gen 4 "PRO Lite 2" or "The New PRO Lite" to avoid confusion. The problem with adding a higher number at the end is that people think it is a replacement (XCS has had the same problem with the Ultimate 2). Oh, and for those that don't know, the Gen 3 is a flat bottom as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 8, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Here is the new PRO Cine Live sled built up with the Angenieux 56-152 Anamorphic Optimo zoom, Preston and Cinetronic Gen 2 monitor. From bottom of the battery to top of camera body is 33.5 inches. Because Ron Baldwin would want to know! The rig dynamically balanced perfectly with both the monitor bracket and battery hanger all the way in. We added the Alexa built out and it was done! Obviously this Alexa 4/3 is not fully built out with matte box, Cine Tape etc because we're showing off the lens. That is why I took so much care to undersling the two motors. Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 14, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Here's another photo of the new rig shot by Kevin Andrews of Alex flying it at NAB and me pulling focus.... or trying to! :blink: Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JobScholtze Posted April 14, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Haha the look on your face. ( Is that damn motor turning right or left? ) Beautiful rig. Cant wait for cinegear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Robert Starling SOC Posted April 14, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Haha the look on your face. ( Is that damn motor turning right or left? ) You're right Job!!! Actually the motor was set up less than intuitive for me but thankfully the only time I have to deal with focus is during live shows and certainly not with an anamorphic lens set to 152mm WFO. A huge thanks to Alex for doing all the heavy lifting this week so my knee can continue recovering. I'll gladly hand the Preston back and take the sled any day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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