Premium Members Stephen Murphy Posted August 15, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Wow ! i guess immediate was the wrong word to use around here:) Im sorry if i gave the impression that Howard should get sole credit for all his collaborations with other companies: that was not my intent. Im also sorry if i gave the impression that howards new team just cranked all this stuff out in the last two weeks on their own: that was also not my intent. The point of the post was to comment on how well the products work, irespective of who built them. Howards not trying to take credit from any other company, and i find it pretty insulting that you think im niave enough to not appreciate the years of R&D, hard work, and personnal/finanncial sacrifice that goes into bulding any product for this or any other business. Immediate is a relevant term. Is it just me or is there way too much tension on the forum of late? I think we all need a group hug and some alchohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillermo nespolo Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 well fear make this type of reacctions.....and plus to that the problem that make your self clear for any bodie to understund.... the solution for me its meet the guys in person ...any one ho meet with howard will notice that ge loves the steadicam and its his life and pasion is to the cinema... i dont now by now that hi is a fhater and a husband but when i meet him and went to his home i see peaces of sled all over the place ..and his dog from sony his ibo... great guy to sepeand time to ..the only problem hi does not like soccer (footbol) and hi lives very near by the manchester united stadium ...a english guy ho does not like football ...whats next a steadicam that can do low mode and high mode with out changes? :D :D :D Â Â any way relax..... do not forgeet what is this forum for...(some time i forget) i have to leave now argetina football team its playing on the olimpics...sory mate but we kick english ass on the world cup :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Howard J Smith Posted August 18, 2004 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hi Carpo  Thank you! - Hand ball!  Anyway - we will be demoing in the East Coast (USA) from the 23rd to the 3rd Sept. with the AR and the Nexus + all the toys. We also have the all new MK-V wireless focus system.  For more information please email me at: Howard@mk-v.com  many thanks and see you soon Howard J Smith MK-V   :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillermo nespolo Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 WELL HERE IT CAMES THE OLD ENGLISH HUMOR... Â HOWARD RIGHTS HAND BALL ..THIS IS CAUSE THE FIRST GOL OF MARADONA ON THE WORLD CUP ....BUT ITS FUNNY HAW THEY FORGETT ABOUT THE SECONG GOL ON THAT MACH (YES THE BEST GOL EVER MADE ON A FOOTBALL CUP) BUT I DONT WANNA GO INTO A LONG CONVERSATION WITH A TEAM HO HAVE BECKHAM AS TEH BEST PLAYER... FOR SHURE HIS IS GOOD LOOKING BUT MY GOOD HE NEED HELP WITH THE PENALTYS.... :D :D :D Â DO NOT WORRIE HOWARD I NOW U DONT NOW NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL AND ITS OK I STILL LOVE U Â :D :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Now then, Would mk-v be interested for making mods for light steadi rigs like the flyer ? I am probably getting one to teach kids with and i could probably do with some tweeks here and their. Â I have a small problem with center post being a tad on the thin side. I know that i shouldn't be gripin the post like a monkey on heat. However if i'm doing pans i would like better finger grip control. You might say i like a bit of girth :ph34r: (ah i dont mean that kinda girth). Â Bearing in mind i dont own one yet tho, i'm sure i will find more things i wana upgrade. How about a front back mount vest ? maybe thats a walter klassen challenge. Â Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Howard J Smith Posted February 22, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Now then, Would mk-v be interested for making mods for light steadi rigs like the flyer ? Cheers Matt   Hi Matt  Thank you for your question - well if you are around for the BSC New Equipment show (Elstree studios, London 18th - 19th March) you can come and use the sled you are asking for - it is the MK-V lite - I have designed it to work with the flyer arm (and of course all others), it is a simple and lightweight fully professional sled, with 12v and 24v as standard. And it also can be upgraded to a 2" post and Nexus base system. - I fly my 2C on it with the flyer arm and the arm is only half way.  We will have lots of other Very nice toys there as well!  Regarding the front back mount - this is something Garrett was very interested in - he had a vest made (very nice as well). I had a go of it and yes it is much better than a front mount, but the back mount is still more comfortable, for me anyway.  Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please email or call me. Speak to you soon All the best Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Now then, Would mk-v be interested for making mods for light steadi rigs like the flyer ? Cheers Matt   Hi Matt  Thank you for your question - well if you are around for the BSC New Equipment show (Elstree studios, London 18th - 19th March) you can come and use the sled <{POST_SNAPBACK}>  Bummer job just came in......... i'm filming in dublin from the 18th to the 20th.  If anybody gets chance could they shoot some footage/pic's of the toys for us to drool over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgilles Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Howard, I would love to get more info on your new LITE sled, please let me know when you price it out. I am very interested in this, I love the Flyer arm and would love to have a 12/24v professional great rig for the lighter stuff, sounds amazing!!!!! Â Bob bob@qumatrix.com California USA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgilles Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Howard, are you still around? I sent an email as well. Thanks          Howard, I would love to get more info on your new LITE sled, please let me know when you price it out. I am very interested in this, I love the Flyer arm and would love to have a 12/24v professional great rig for the lighter stuff, sounds amazing!!!!!  Bob bob@qumatrix.com California USA <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Howard J Smith Posted March 11, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Hi Bob  Sorry - I haven't had time to visit the forum recently - sooo busy with the AR's (and the Lite) And sorry I did not get your email.  The Lite is great - I have been using it with the 235 (400' new steadymag and big primes with LDS) and it was sweet, sadly a little too heavy for the flyer arm. - but with 200' it would be great. (but with say a PRO arm with 2 blue springs in - Promo/running rig heaven!)  We are finishing the system off in time for the BSC New Equipment show at Elstree next weekend - as soon as I have all the new 'bits', I will get some photos up for you (if I can work it out) if not I will email you direct (via the forum)  the price is looking good around the $ 12,500 (without monitor) we have the new Genesis gimbal - this is a 1.5" cost effective version of the V2 Advanced Gimbal. This sled is great for all the smaller cameras PD170 etc. but it still uses all the standard MK-V parts so you can upgrade to a full 2" 4 stage post and Nexus of you wish.  Hope this is of some help.  Look forward to hearing from you please email me at howard@mk-v.com  many thanks  Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted March 13, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Interesting. And as is usually the case with knock-offs, a wee tad too late out of the gate. Â Why look at someone else's knock-off of a Flyer, when you can look at the real F-24 Flyer? Runs 12 or 24 Volts, and comes with a monitor- a High Def monitor at that - for less money than Howard just said in this thread that he is asking for his lightweight rig. ( $ 12,500.00 ) Â -sigh- Days late, many dollars too much. Â Try the real Flyer...or, the newer F-24 rig. :) Â It's quite a system. Of course it's also a real Steadicam which means you get 30+ years of engineering precision and an arm that is to die for. Â Peter Abraham New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costasflex Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Interesting. And as is usually the case with knock-offs, a wee tad too late out of the gate. Why look at someone else's knock-off of a Flyer, when you can look at the real F-24 Flyer? Runs 12 or 24 Volts, and comes with a monitor- a High Def monitor at that - for less money than Howard just said in this thread that he is asking for his lightweight rig. ( $ 12,500.00 )  -sigh- Days late, many dollars too much.  Try the real Flyer...or, the newer F-24 rig. :)  It's quite a system. Of course it's also a real Steadicam which means you get 30+ years of engineering precision and an arm that is to die for.  Peter Abraham New York <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Forgive me if Iam wrong but Iam sure these days there are more than one manufacturers producing fine products even if the weel was discovered by one 30 years ago.Iam sure you dont drive the same car as you did 30 years ago.About price? you can live that subject to the pocket of its one that wants to spent on what he likes and his personal taste. One sided people dont make the world go round. Mkv is defenatly not one sided as they produce products for most of the manufacturers to go with and they are not the only one who does that. If they are expensive, well I think each one can tell and decide,as noone any more hides his prices. Iam sure the new flyer is a nice system and works well but not the only system. And they will be more thanks god. Constantine Tirintzis :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members JobScholtze Posted March 13, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Here we go again <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted March 31, 2005 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Absolutely right, my friend ! Â Who in their right mind spends twelve THOUSAND DOLLARS US on a rig of whatever brand name.............. with no monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burton Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 You all should be greatfull that howard even posts here atall ! "slap" ooooooooch :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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