Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted June 24, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 New batch ordered, no changes from the first run. Now they come with a case and extra tools and screws, total cost $1800 + shipping. Also, I'm selling the prototype for the HC3 (the one in the pictures). It is functionally the same as the production model with a few cosmetic differences. It is also powder coated instead of anodized. Selling that one for $1000 + shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Leandro Silva Posted June 24, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hello Mike, What did you end up using for a case? Thanks Leandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted June 25, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Pelican 0340 cube case. $259 on amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Lawrence Karman Posted June 25, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Mike, do you think this could be used as a Hand Held type mount if you used your vest and arm? Essentially holding the camera out in from of you at head height? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted June 25, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've used it like that before when rollerblading. I feel like you would miss the gimbal action to compensate for body movement if you tried to use it walking but I can't say for sure. For moving vehicle work it is petty much the best tool I've found. It might be cool mounted to a Segway as well but I haven't had it long enough to test it on many things other than moving vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Deemer Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 How are you mounting the arm to the vehicle, I saw some speed rails but your body was blocking the actual mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted July 1, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 usually mounted to a vehicle..... particularly a vehicle with speed rail attached to it. i have two purpose built vehicles (a three wheel street bike and a four wheel off road vehicle) that are pre rigged with speed rail all the time. you can also mount it to a hi hat or sticks (if you have a mount for that) or wear it with a steadicam vest and arm though the best use for it is attached to speed rail and attached to the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted August 8, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 So another super cool trick you can do with the HC3 is use it as a super low mode cage. James Baldanza gave me the idea and I had a chance to try it out today on set with Dan Marino on a Nutrisystem spot. Basically you just unscrew the collar (2 screws) and attach your steadicam plate (2 screws). Then balance. It took me about 5 or 6 minutes to set up but it was my first attempt. I'm thinking you could do it in about 3 min with some practice.It gets you that extra few inches to a foot lower than traditional low mode without getting in the way of your leg. It actually felt very comfortable at about 8" off the ground. Here are a few videos of me from set today using it in super low mode on the steadicam.Sorry for poor video quality as it was done by pa's with iphones and the shot of the girl running was my phone shooting my monitor while I played back with the rig on the dock in low mode....... <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/71936010" width="500" height="894" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=" ">Super Low</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3530010">Mike McGowan</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/71936013" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=" ">2013-08-07 17.15.34</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3530010">Mike McGowan</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/71936012" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=" ">2013-08-07 17.18.50</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3530010">Mike McGowan</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/71936011" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href=" ">2013-08-07 17.21.04</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3530010">Mike McGowan</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Hruboska Posted November 1, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 i like it....must consider bvefore the corporate year end..... whats the lead time on a build if the original 10 are all sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted November 2, 2013 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'm on build 3 and was just about to announce I'm taking orders... I have 1 that has specifically requested one and Brad you would make two. I have about a dozen other, 'interested'. I could make it worth while to do a run if I had six orders. Lead time is like a week from the time I place the orders to the day I ship. Come and get em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Steve Acheson Posted July 30, 2015 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Are you building anymore of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mike McGowan SOC Posted August 1, 2015 Author Premium Members Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I have recently had a few requests to make more. Not sure when I'll get around to it but when I do I'll post here so whoever wants one can get it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Steve Acheson Posted August 1, 2015 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JamesSainthill Posted August 14, 2015 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi Mike, You can put me down for one, if you're doing an order soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Aaron Medick SOC Posted October 6, 2015 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Put me on the list too? When do you plan to make more? Thanks, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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