Luca Rechsteiner Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi guys, I hown the Steadicam new pilot and I am asked to use it with a camera equipped with the mini35 lens system. The problem is that probably this system will overcharge a little bit my arm. What are the consequences? Is that bad for my steadi or it will just decrease the stability of the shot? Thank you very much Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members James Elias Posted July 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Leo: If the arm fails to support the load then you will find operating difficult if not impossible depending how high over the limit you are. If you are over the limit of your system then you could be putting several components at risk, not just on your arm but on the vest and sled too. Regards - James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gish Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Hi Luca, The Steadicam Pilot arm has 2 blue thumbscrews to adjust arm tension. You generally adjust these screws until the arm is level. If the weight is too heavy, you will turn these screws all the way until they stop and the arm still won't be up to level. I've run my Pilot up to around 11 pounds and the arm was able to level, so there is a little extra buffer here, but beyond that it just won't fly. Also note another issue with using a 35mm lens adapter - you need a good wireless follow focus system (not cheap) and a good AC person to run it. You may also need an HD wireless video system and monitor, depending on who is pulling focus. So using a shallow depth of field on a steadicam is not trivial even if you can fly the weight. Given the added cost and complexity of a wireless follow focus system, using a large DOF for steadicam shots may be the only option for many no-budget and student type projects. If you can convince the director / DP to lose the shallow DOF on the steadicam shots, then just leave the lens adapter off. Other than lowering the light, and some very slight softening of the image, the lens adapter just gives you a shallow DOF. A lens adapter doesn't fundamentally change the image, so shots with and without a lens adapter should work together in the same project. On sticks, a shallow DOF allows you to focus the viewers attention on a particular subject. With a steadicam, you can use movement to focus the viewers attention on a particular subject. Obviously, it would be nice to use both movement and a shallow DOF, but no-budget and student type projects may force you to choose between the two. Edited July 30, 2008 by Dave Gish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Erik Brul Posted July 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hey Dave.. i think we found now our own extra extra PILOT expert... :P Every question about the PILOT, we will all say... ask Dave !! :lol: Good stuff mate ! Best, Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kris Torch Wilson Posted July 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I try to over charge as often as possible and will continue to do so until the producers catch me. Torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Rob Vuona SOC Posted July 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I try to over charge as often as possible and will continue to do so until the producers catch me. Torch LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . . .LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . Very Strong Chris . . . .Very Strong!! Hey are you shooting that Mariah thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kris Torch Wilson Posted July 30, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I try to over charge as often as possible and will continue to do so until the producers catch me. Torch LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . . .LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . LOL . . .hahahahahaha . . Very Strong Chris . . . .Very Strong!! Hey are you shooting that Mariah thing? Yep, Doing a dolly imitation I think. Will be a zoo. Torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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