Premium Members BJMcDonnell SOC Posted October 12, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have to say that I have been through 3 different arms. I first had a old IIIA which worked great. I then bought a rig engineering arm which also worked like a champ. I just recently bought a PRO arm which I can say is insane!!! Sure Tiffen has the patented "Steadicam" name. I am just glad I have the choices for my different needs. Like Explodi said, get something that will last you a good 5 years and then upgrade. If the Vector is what you want then get it. Take a workshop! I took the tiffen workshop in Malibu and it was the best thing I could have done before making my choice of what to buy. I know that some people go out and buy a complete set-up and then they forget that just because you bought a sled, vest, and arm package you still have to buy more stuff. Follow focus, Modulus 3000, cables, etc.......... It all adds up. I know that when I started out I bought what I could afford at the time. My first set up was around $30,000.00 (sled, vest, arm, follow focus, cables, modulus, etc...) but I had everything to get myself out there and operating. I guess what I am trying to say is that I bought used gear which saved me alot in the beginning. Of course you never stop spending money and we all know this is part of the career. Do your research before you buy. Go try other operators gear and see what is right for you. BJ McDonnell P.S. Sure the PRO arm is a bit expensive, but in my eyes it was worth every penny. I personally think no arm compares right now. I still have yet to try the G70 but I am sure it is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted October 12, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 This is a perfect time not to buy a new rig. Spend your money on excellent accessories that will stay with you, buy a good model III arm, a tricked out second hand rig and a comfortable vest. Then forget about the gear for a while and concentrate on your operating and spend less time on this board. Best advice ever given on any Steadicam board. Well said Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chryster Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'm cameraman for 6 years and I'm very interested to buy my steadicam :) . But, which one???? for video and film camera. New or used? What is the best deal <_< <_< . thank's christophe (montreal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmarek Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 with some more information maybe we could help you. try these: do you mainly do film or video? mix? do you often find yourself with tricked out panavision cameras on top? how about a bl4 or 535? about the new or used. there are some great used deals out there to be found. depends on what you want to spend. if you do film, you'll also need remote follow focus, transmitter, oodles of cables, maybe an extra batter conversion for 24v. basicaly, how much money you got. go for a rig that is 20% less than that amount, and use that 20% for additionals that you will most probably need in the near future. and go to a course!!! :) cheers, matt - toronto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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