Premium Members Bryan Fowler Posted May 9, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Todd, I'm new to steadicam, but I'll share my experience. I just purchased an EFP this past week. The reason I got this one, is becuase it seemed to be the right choice at the right price at the right time. It has the extended battery modification, so dynamic balance seems to be alright, although I've never used a different model. It was one that I had used before, and was fairly comfortable using with the D-Beta cameras that I shoot with 95% of the time. It was old enough to where I could afford it, and am able to get started building my reel, while being able to fly HD cameras if I need to, or even film if the client wants. Also it seems that finding people who know about it isn't that hard. I knew that it would handle what I would be needing right off the bat, and be easy to adapt to in the future. I (hopefully) will be able to upgrade things as I improve, and begin to exceed the limitations of the gear, or just get fed up with it. I already am thinking that a new monitor will be first purchase. I'll be attending a workshop soon, and get a chance to use other rigs. Hopefully i won't regret my decision. But It will be paid for in 2 months, so I think everything will be ok. Not sure if that helps at all, but hope it does. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Gus Trivino Posted May 11, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hi everybody: Yesterday I talked with an engeeneer, and he told me that the EFP fuse, is not a common fuse. Is a "ElectroFuse" that is boken. I must change the EFP Fuse and I can't find it in Argentina. The model of this "ElectroFuse" is: Klixon 7277-2-5 mdf-1089 A any advice where can a find it? Best, Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jeff Muhlstock SOC Posted May 11, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hi everybody: Yesterday I talked with an engeeneer, and he told me that the EFP fuse, is not a common fuse. Is a "ElectroFuse" that is boken. I must change the EFP Fuse and I can't find it in Argentina. The model of this "ElectroFuse" is: Klixon 7277-2-5 mdf-1089 A any advice where can a find it? Best, Gus. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would start with a call to TIffen, but before you repair this, try to figure out why it blew in the first place, you might have a bad short in your sled, cable, or source you where powering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Manyluk Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hey Bryan, I have an EFP and it has work marvelous for me. It is (in my humble opinion) a better choice for a starter rig than a 3a as it is much more easily upgraded. The electronics are simpler, and the cabling is up the post already. I can recommend David Hable in Vancouver (www.crampedattic.com) if you're on this side of the pond to do some dual battery work and move your junction box on top of the post and give it all the correct connectors (12/24 volt dual source power, FF power x 3, Talley, connectors, video zoom control connectors, etc...) The base is also easily upgraded to any of the aftermarket bases (Baer-Bel, MK-V, Pro, Glidecam Gold, Jerry Hill, etc...) as are all the other components. You can upgrade at the speed of your pocket book. The arm is the classic 3a workhorse (with the lighter blue springs, painted grey, and named the EFP, but is a 3a actually) but can either be upgraded and beefed up by Steadyrig in Australia, or you can buy a new compression spring arm (Baer-Bel, Pro, or the MK-V when it is ready) and use your EFP as a back up. The vest is pretty good if you add back straps (to stop twisting... generally a $20 addition at any sewing shop). Just watch the main central spar on the vest. It can fatigue and break from poor design and heavier cameras. Just pull it out and give it to your local machine shop and get them to build a newer, beefier version (go with the highest grade Aircraft aluminum too). You should also replace the plastic hip pad with the thicker ABS plastic for $50 and some some dremelling and hand drilling and you'll be good to go. The EFP is an excellent starter rig that can be easily upgraded to compete well with new products, or can be run stock for video, HD, and 16mm shooots to allow you to save for your new system. Good luck! Brett Manyluk Edmonton, Alberta Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xddj Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Gus, You can find it here: OnLine Shop Producer You can contact them at klixon@ti.com Ask them for the price - maybe it will be cheaper to order a lot - let say 10 of them. I think that there won`t be a problem of finding here people that would like some. I would for sure - I have an EFP running but it would be nice to have a back-up. Let us know, Marcin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Gus Trivino Posted May 13, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Thanks Marcin: I am in Milano, and I am finding it. The plan "B" is buy it in Online shop. Best regards, Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Andre Trudel Posted August 30, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 To all you Steadicam EFP owner/operators out there. In a State like California where there are a lot of awesome operators who own the Pro?s, Masters, and the Ultimate?s ext, I?m curious to know what kind of work to expect when I finally get my Steadicam EFP rig modified and own most of the peripheral equipment that make steadicam as expensive as it is. What kind of work are you doing with your EFP these days? Or when you had one, what kind of work did you do? Thank?s in advance for all your comments. Andre who wonders where all his money went. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Manyluk Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Can't speak for California, but I fly all kinds from Panavision XL's, milleniums, Arricams, Moviecams, 35-3's, & SR3's to All SD video and HD. (I use the Baer-bel arm now. Most 35mm is too heavy for the EFP blue springs, BTW) Once your rig can fly the weight, it's really about your skill as an operator and your skill as a salesperson. Good Luck! Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Andre Trudel Posted September 1, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hey Brett, Good to see you here. Thank?s for your comment and for the e-mails in the past. They were really helpful. It?s good to hear that you?re flying everything out there in Canada. I guess there aren?t to many EFP?s out here in California anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JensSchroeder Posted September 22, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hi, does anyone know which year the last CP EFP rigs were produced? Thanks. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erwin Landau Posted September 22, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 My info says that the EFP prototype (the wooden one) appeared in 1989. Official production dates from 1990 until May of 1997. I had a guy claim that he bought his back in 1998 from CP. Maybe a left over... Haven't updated my info in a while... Hope that helps, Erwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JensSchroeder Posted September 22, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Erwin, Thanks for your help. Thought you might know that. Needed it for the tax office who more than just bothers me. Would you maybe know too until when the Seitz Follow Focus System was build? Danke, gruezi and Cheers, Jens P.S. Happend that I was in Flims last week for a show which covered the "Almabtrieb". Was very nice in Flims and I tested "Schwingen" (Swiss Sumo). Cool sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JimBartell Posted September 22, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Would you maybe know too until when the Seitz Follow Focus System was build? I contacted Seitz in 1999 when I was developing the BFD and they still had a system in stock, but I got the impression that it had been sitting on the shelf for a while and they would not be building any more. The salesman was relatively new and not very familiar with the product, which leads me to believe they weren't selling many, if any. And if someone bought an EFP in 1998, it was definitely a leftover, probably put together with the last parts left in stock. It was really discontinued in about 1996. Jim "Wireless FF Historian" Bartell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JensSchroeder Posted September 22, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Jim, Thanks for your help too. You seem to be the early-bird FF historian, aren't you? I have to collect all and everything for the last 9 years because of the tax office. Cheers, Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Manyluk Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Curiosity: Anyone know what years CP made the carbon fiber posts for the EFP? Brett Manyluk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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