Premium Members John E Fry Posted October 3, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Looks like we have two new Steadicam models on offer now from Tiffen: the Aero 15 & Aero 30. The Aero 15 comes with a 'lightweight' arm & vest, and the 30 appears to come with a Zephyr arm & vest. Not sure what the sled differences are yet but will get in touch with Robin at Tiffen UK & see if I can take a closer look. Anyone had a play with an Aero yet? First impressions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Orozco Jr Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Looks like what was once going to be called the "pilot 2." Sled appears to be the same and probably only limited by the vest/arm combo you go with. Edited October 10, 2016 by Francisco Orozco Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Per-Kristian Henriksen Posted October 16, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just received my Zephyr which I think was one of the last batches, and it came with what I suppose is an Zephyr-arm as John said, but labeled as an A-30 arm, so I can at least confirm that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levente Somogyi Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 I don't get why they designed the top stage in this way, you can not increase pan inertia with the extra weights (only at the lower spar), although this was one of the best features on the Pilot. Still, the rig looks very impressive, if I didn't own a Pilot, I would probably buy an Aero. The built-in quick release system, the gimbal grip, the 1000 nits monitor and the better vest (even on the Solo, full metal) are huge improvements over the Pilot. The sled looks way more robust, and the system is priced very competitvely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Orozco Jr Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Just received my Zephyr which I think was one of the last batches, and it came with what I suppose is an Zephyr-arm as John said, but labeled as an A-30 arm, so I can at least confirm that. I wonder if that means that the "A-30" can carry more than the suggested 30 lbs? It would be unfortunate for you to have a crippled zephyr as in previous posts it seemed that the zephyr sled with monitor and battery will not weigh 7 lbs and be able to balance a 23 lbs camera package. Have you checked to see what the max your arm can carry is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Michael Desiderio Posted October 18, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I wonder if that means that the "A-30" can carry more than the suggested 30 lbs? It would be unfortunate for you to have a crippled zephyr as in previous posts it seemed that the zephyr sled with monitor and battery will not weigh 7 lbs and be able to balance a 23 lbs camera package. Have you checked to see what the max your arm can carry is? If the A-30 arm is the same or better than the Zephyr arm....then the Aero-30 is going to have a higher payload capability than a zephyr, which would be weird no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Per-Kristian Henriksen Posted October 19, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I wonder if that means that the "A-30" can carry more than the suggested 30 lbs? It would be unfortunate for you to have a crippled zephyr as in previous posts it seemed that the zephyr sled with monitor and battery will not weigh 7 lbs and be able to balance a 23 lbs camera package. Have you checked to see what the max your arm can carry is? Yeah, that was the first thing I checked. And as far as I can tell it's the very same arm, with the same range, just with another name that goes with the new line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Orozco Jr Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Yeah, that was the first thing I checked. And as far as I can tell it's the very same arm, with the same range, just with another name that goes with the new line. Is it common for the Zephyr arm to lift 42lbs before sagging? If so then mine is in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Victor Lazaro Posted November 1, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Is it common for the Zephyr arm to lift 42lbs before sagging? If so then mine is in good shape. The rating of the Tiffen are often under their actual lift capacities, so I'm not surprised of that. Also the lift capacities from tiffen are camera payloads, so that's why the number might be small that the actual lift capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members James Elias Posted November 2, 2016 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I don't get why they designed the top stage in this way, you can not increase pan inertia with the extra weights (only at the lower spar), although this was one of the best features on the Pilot. Huh? The stage weights are there to make a lighter camera, heavier - more above gimbal mass. If you want to adjust pan inertia, you can still do so on the lower sled as you could with the Pilot before it. My guess would be the arms are the same, just with a different name. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Borensztein Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hello ! I've been really interested in this new Aero Steadicam lately. I had the possibility to try it today at the SATIS (exhibition in Paris France). Of course, I asked a lot of questions about it. The Aero arm, vest and Gimbal are indeed the Zephyr one, with a different name on it. I was told the weight capability is also the same (so about 30lbs). Now I understand the Aero15/30 names. The seller (who is the official Steadicam importer in France) told me that they replaced the Pilot and Zephyr by the Aero 15/30 only for marketing matters and to fight the brushless gimbal market. Which it them pretty hard under 20lbs capacity. That's also why the Aero30 is much cheaper than the Zephyr (5.500 vs 9.000+). That's all I know I guess. If you have questions, feel free to ask. I'm still in contact with the guy, since I think about buying the rig. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiago silva Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 the weights are there to help with light weight cameras. I've been fighting with light cameras and that solution seems perfect to me. Witch is the price for European market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Borensztein Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Around 5 500 € (taxes not included). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Smith Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Is the Zephyr discontinued? Is the Aero 30 the new Zephyr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Borensztein Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Indeed, they stopped making Zephyr since 2014 I think (but still vending since they got a few left in stock). And yes, I guess the Aero 30 is the "new Zephyr" : exact same vest/arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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