Katerina Kallergis Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hello all you wonderful, helpful steadicam ops out there! I am extremely happy to tell you I am the proud owner of my very first rig. I also got my hands on a BFD system with M1 motor. My question to you all is: How do I go about mounting the motor to my Masters sled? The amazing Jim Bartell suggested rods that mount to the dovetail (available through Tiffen?). It was also suggested that I ask you all for some feedback. Thanks again, Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Grimmett Posted January 8, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You can attach rods to masters plates, but a better solution in my opinion is to get an XCS plate. It's more rigid and easier to mount rods off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Alec Jarnagin SOC Posted January 9, 2009 Moderators Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 "How do I go about mounting the motor" While the above options are viable in most cases, its really a good idea to keep a bag of goodies around for odd lens configurations. At the very least, keep some "dog legs" (motor off-sets) and various length rods. Better still, buy virtually everything on Jerry Hills web site! (http://www.steadimoves.com/parts.html) Of course, these bags can add up to a few thousand bucks easily, but.... welcome to Steadicam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Kallergis Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks so much. The links and info have been very helpful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Amando Crespo Posted January 12, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks so much. The links and info have been very helpful!! You can also use the camera bars and attack camera up-side... May be you need a U-Clamp, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Mark Karavite Posted January 13, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey Kat, I agree with Brad that the XCS plates are great. I own 2. I just wasn't sure if they were compatible with the Master's dovetail. Owning a PRO, I know they work perfectly with the DB1, 2 or 3. Maybe some Masters / Ultra owners could chime in and confirm whether a XCS plate works with Tiffen dovetails. You can always call Gregg Bubb at XCS direct at 805-531-0014. Dogbones are also a great suggestion. Jerry Hill makes one that is 19mm on one side & 15mm on the other. Combine the 19mm - 15mm dogbone with 2 reducers (5/8 for Panavision & 15mm) and some spare 15mm rod lengths, and you can pretty much mount an M1 anywhere. Take care, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Grimmett Posted January 14, 2009 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Maybe some Masters / Ultra owners could chime in and confirm whether a XCS plate works with Tiffen dovetails. Take care, Mark They sure do. I fly a Masters and my plates work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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