Nathan Chapman Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Having been researching/poking around both Tiffen's site and here for a while, my understanding of the Zephyr's place within the Steadicam range is as a semi-professional, self-contained, non-upgradeable system. Having said that (and assuming it's correct), can the Zephyr arm attach to the standard socket block on the Exovest? If not, is there an adapter anywhere that anyone knows of? Thanks :) (Side note: I'm aware of the advice to all newbies to attend a workshop. It's on the list.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Victor Lazaro Posted June 16, 2014 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 You can swap the socket block on the vest to match the small size one I the Zephyr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Frederic Sturm Posted June 16, 2014 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi Nathan, I'm using my Zephyr with an Exo and it's an awesome package. This: http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=steadicam&itemnum=803-7801 is all you need. Why in the world they list that under Accessories -> vest when there is a "socket block" category... Who knows ;) Oh, and make sure you tell them to send the 6 screws to mount it, and the 2 adjustment screws. Mine arrived without them because,don't laugh, as I was told then, "I didn't order them". :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Chapman Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks Victor for the confirmation! Frederic, so, screws are optional? Well, you never know, maybe they thought you were using it as a really solid coaster... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Frederic Sturm Posted June 18, 2014 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I thought it might be attached to an invisible hovercraft by default and you don't need screws to a vest anymore, but sadly, no... :lol: To be fair to Tiffen though, I just checked and those 6 screws, I think, were actually included. However, the 2 adjustment wing screws, which even are in the picture, were not. They set me back an additionalEUR 12.50 + VAT per piece (not kidding!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Chapman Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Frederic, now a hovercraft, that's smooth flying... Could it have been they expected you to take the two winged adjustment screws out of your "old" socket block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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