Matt Mouraud Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 >>Too bad the back mounted vest doesn't fit me (I'm too skinny, I think). << Hi Matt, I just can tell you that Walter will definitely be able to adjust the vest proportions for your needs. Actually I have a kind of unusual hip size as mine is just straight and not as usual like a trapezium but we altered the vest proportions a little and now I don't want to do the job without my back mount vest. Good luck, Jens Hi Jens, I'm currently using the Steadicam Ultra vest which I love despite the occasionnal hip pain. When I have more cash I will look into it. I tried GB's vest and he's such a tall guy... Thanks for the advice though and this also goes to show how much effort and dedication Mr Klassen puts in his work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Barker Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Always laughter with, never at, Janice!! Actually, the idea of sending in a knock-off to shlep the rig around while I lounge around at home is increasingly attractive. I didn't notice if Movcam has an "operator" tab on their website (if so, I'd pitch them on a couple of improvements for my doppleganger; a few inches taller and more chiseled features wouldn't hurt) Speaking of more of the same, I was asked to review this rig (www.fishboneusa.com) for a DV site. It's...not so good. They just keep coming. I stumbled across this rig and was going to post a thread about the Fishbone and it's quality, but it looks like you recommend against it. Do you think it's not worth it despite its relatively low price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted June 21, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I didn't consider it worth it, because the errors in design could have simply been avoided with some guidance. If you had access to a machine shop you could probably correct these. Don't remember if this was linked in that original post but you can read my review here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Barker Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I didn't consider it worth it, because the errors in design could have simply been avoided with some guidance. If you had access to a machine shop you could probably correct these. Don't remember if this was linked in that original post but you can read my review here. Good to know, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Wei K. Pun Posted July 8, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 In their book: Cash IS Joy !!!! This is the case in many Asian countries, Thailand, where i am working now, included. People here are willing to work with "good enough" and steal jobs from each other by undercutting tremendously. They take lower quality for granted and work with it until it breaks down, then buy new again, but the same low quality of course! Because while working, they have hardly made enough money to buy anything better and personally I think they don't really want or care for anything better. Though I still do work for mostly foreign productions here, I am very happy I have a regular job (Head of Maintenance, International Contacts) in the rental company I work for. It has been impossible to compete with the locals, they can and will always go lower then I can as a foreigner. This is clearly visible in their equipment, which is very basic, often incomplete and when it breaks down it is very crudely "fixed". Luckily I own my equipment, without any debts or banks breathing in my neck. That's how i can survive, accepting only "reasonable" offers, that are probably in your eyes (USA/Europe) already very low, but the maximum possible here. I am all for higher rates that can maintain the equipment AND maintain a reasonable living, but in these countries, which are just emerging from the agricultural past, and with the enormous amount of workforce (=for cheap) there is little choice. That's why companies like Movcam can do business. Unfortunally! :angry: I totally agree with you Rob, unfortunately.....very sad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hughes Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I didn't consider it worth it, because the errors in design could have simply been avoided with some guidance. If you had access to a machine shop you could probably correct these. Don't remember if this was linked in that original post but you can read my review here. Wow!!! I'm gonna order me one of these fishbone thingys right away It seems that we can now use a rig with our parachutes. Can't wait! it brings a whole new meaning to the term high mode. Whats next underground? check out the first paragraph on the website. http://www.fishboneusa.com/Products/XTR700.php Please don't tell any Directors of this new capability till I get my jump license. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JobScholtze Posted July 11, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I didn't consider it worth it, because the errors in design could have simply been avoided with some guidance. If you had access to a machine shop you could probably correct these. Don't remember if this was linked in that original post but you can read my review here. Wow!!! I'm gonna order me one of these fishbone thingys right away It seems that we can now use a rig with our parachutes. Can't wait! it brings a whole new meaning to the term high mode. Whats next underground? check out the first paragraph on the website. http://www.fishboneusa.com/Products/XTR700.php Please don't tell any Directors of this new capability till I get my jump license. Dave. lol :lol: WOW Thats the most stupid comment i have ever read. That must be experts overthere, hahaha good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles Papert Posted July 12, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Let's just hope it was "lost in translation". What was that extreme something-or-other movie that had a fictionalized film crew with a guy hang gliding with a Steadicam...??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erik Brul Posted November 23, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Anyone has some bucks left ? On ebay with buy now price of approx 1650 dollars : http://cgi.ebay.com/steadicam-spring-arm_W...VQQcmdZViewItem Unbelieveable :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Nikolay Kerezov Posted November 23, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Let's see what's wrong with this..... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erwin Landau Posted March 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Let's just hope it was "lost in translation". What was that extreme something-or-other movie that had a fictionalized film crew with a guy hang gliding with a Steadicam...??! Hey Charles, Extreme Ops (2002) http://imdb.com/title/tt0283160/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kyle Blackman Posted September 26, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So whats next? Maybe scuba diving Steadicam... Or better yet Steadicam in space... just dont tell the russians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Charles King Posted September 26, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So whats next? Maybe scuba diving Steadicam... Or better yet Steadicam in space... just dont tell the russians Really? You're forgetting the Russians got a living thing in space before the Americans did...only difference, it was a human subject...Just so you do not get way ahead of yourself... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jess Haas SOC Posted September 26, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So whats next? Maybe scuba diving Steadicam... If anyone wants to donate a rig I will gladly take some pictures and even video of myself doing steadicam underwater :-) ~Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kyle Blackman Posted September 26, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So whats next? Maybe scuba diving Steadicam... Or better yet Steadicam in space... just dont tell the russians Really? You're forgetting the Russians got a living thing in space before the Americans did...only difference, it was a human subject...Just so you do not get way ahead of yourself... ;) Hopefully this wont leak out over there, or else they might beat us to it just like they did the first time. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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