What operators found

• Operating a stabilizer rig by hand alone becomes fatiguing quickly, especially with heavier cinema cameras, making a vest and arm system worthwhile even for occasional use.2012 Steadi-Newbies
• Mounting a camera to a snowmobile provides stable follow shots but may not be practical in terrain inaccessible to vehicles or requiring advanced maneuvers through woods2012 Operating
• A 7-inch monitor mounted above the lens using an arm is a common autocue setup in the US2012 Monitors
• False color mode on the device can create appearance of washed out highlights2012 Video Assist and Video Accessories
• Operating steadicam while holding metal equipment during an approaching thunderstorm creates extreme electrical hazard exposure.2012 Operating
• Pro discontinued the printed tension scales on their canisters when they introduced gray canisters, citing cost as the reason.2012 ArmsDisputed

Still argued about

1. 2012Removal of tension scale windows from Pro arm canistersArms
2. 2012Pricing strategy and experience requirements for new Steadicam operatorsSteadi-Newbies
3. 2012Using heavier oil in gimbal bearings to dampen movement on lightweight rigsGimbal

Often in the same threads

Zephyr45, Follow Focus43, Low Mode17, Top Stage15, G-7013, BFD12, Master Series12, Base Plate10, Dovetail Plate10, Arm Post8, HU37, MDR6

All threads

1. 2012Choosing stabilization equipment for occasional documentary steadicam work with travel constraintsSteadi-Newbies
2. 2012Camera options and techniques for following snowboarders at high speed on skisOperating
3. 2012Mounting and wireless transmission options for autocue monitors on camera rigsMonitors
4. 2012Decimator displaying washed out grey in bright image areasVideo Assist and Video Accessories
5. 2012Safety hazards encountered by steadicam operators during production workOperating
6. 2012Removal of tension scale windows from Pro arm canistersDisputedArms
7. 2012Finding custom foam cutting services for equipment cases near New York CityCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
8. 2012Durability of PRO sled quick-release bayonet mounts for frequent assembly and disassemblySled
9. 2012Comparison of Marshall 7-inch monitor models for on-camera useMonitors
10. 2012Pricing strategy and experience requirements for new Steadicam operatorsDisputedSteadi-Newbies
11. 2012Forum interface compatibility issues on iPhone after website redesignForum Support
12. 2012Purchasing a used follow focus system on a student budgetSteadi-Newbies
13. 2012Specifications and sourcing for Titan arm rod ends model TSFX5Arms
14. 2012Inertia calculations for Steadicam rig components and their practical application to system balanceSled
15. 2012Using heavier oil in gimbal bearings to dampen movement on lightweight rigsDisputedGimbal
16. 2012Mounting Hawk anamorphic lenses on Alexa cameras for Steadicam useCameras (Film/Video/HD)
17. 2012Compensation structures and contract practices for stabilized camera operatorsLegal / Business Practices
18. 2012Compatibility between XCS ERGO handle and Tiffen gimbal designsGimbal
19. 2012Upgrading power wiring gauge in a sled camera top stage connectorSled
20. 2012Essential Steadicam accessories to expect from camera rental houses when renting an AlexaSteadi-Newbies
21. 2012Preparing to operate a Panavision Millennium XL2 35mm film camera for the first time after working exclusively with digital HDCameras (Film/Video/HD)
22. 2012Wireless video transmission systems for focus pulling on film setsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
23. 2012Steadicam Exo Vest design features and performance compared to traditional front-mounted vestsVests
24. 2012Interpretation and usefulness of Anton Bauer battery voltage display formatsDisputedBatteries/Power
25. 2012Comparison of PRO-GPI Atlas and Sachtler Artemis camera support arms for different payload capacitiesArms
26. 2012Remote zoom and focus control options for Canon ENG broadcast lensesFollow Focus
27. 2012Steadicam operator assembling a professional demo reel and receiving feedback on composition and presentationOperating
28. 2012Using a Tango stabilizer on fast-moving vehicles in winter conditionsDisputedVehicles and Mounts
29. 2012Self-insuring equipment by accumulating deductible amounts in savings accounts as an alternative to traditional insuranceDisputedLegal / Business Practices
30. 2012Steadicam operating techniques used in the film Killing Them SoftlyOperating
31. 2012Compatibility of Super 16mm PL lenses with Sony F5 at 2K resolutionCameras (Film/Video/HD)
32. 2012Flycam Nano stabilizer platform displacement during movementSteadi-Newbies
33. 2012Downconverter options for sending HD video signals through cinema camera sledsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
34. 2012Wireless video transmission systems for video assist applicationsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
35. 2012Choosing a steadicam rig to carry a stripped-down RED Scarlet cameraDisputedSteadi-Newbies
36. 2012Distinguishing between analog composite video (CVBS) and digital SDI formats (SD-SDI and HD-SDI) in cinema camera accessoriesVideo Assist and Video Accessories
37. 2012Gloves and hand warming techniques for operating camera equipment in cold weatherOperating
38. 2012Arm post friction adjustment and its effect on operating stabilityDisputedArms
39. 2012Installing a Steadicam Merlin Vest Buckle and Belt Upgrade Kit without manufacturer instructionsVests
40. 2012Best practices for international sales transactions from US to UK: payment methods, shipping, customs, and packagingLegal / Business Practices
41. 2012HD overlay display options for focus measurement tools on monitorsFollow Focus
42. 2012Methods for cleaning and maintaining padded camera vestsVests
43. 2012Experience and practical considerations with Klassen back-mounted steadicam vestsVests
44. 2012Guidelines for creating an effective showreel for steadicam operatorsOperating
45. 2012Connecting Canon 7D video output to Flyer LE stabilizer via BNC connectorsSteadi-Newbies
46. 2012Using Steadicam for basketball game broadcastsGeneral Discussion
47. 2012J7 Zoom Controller initialization behavior with camera connectionFollow Focus
48. 2012Cinetronics Generation 2 monitor and new monitor mount systemMonitors
49. 2012Optimal mounting location for gyroscope stabilizers on camera sledsBrackets/Widgets
50. 2012Community resource sharing network for emergency equipment loans among Steadicam operatorsDisputedGeneral Discussion
51. 2012Selecting HD wireless video transmitters for professional video productionVideo Assist and Video Accessories
52. 2012Operating procedure for DBII camera stage lever and screw mechanismCamera Stage/Donkey Box
53. 2012Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 firmware update adds ProRes and DNxHD recording formatsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
54. 2012Comparison of PAG batteries and PAGlok connectors with alternative battery systemsBatteries/Power
55. 2012Adding power distribution to a Zephyr crane top stage for multiple devicesSled
56. 2012Stripped brass nut on Pro Gen 1 centerpost tension adjustment and repair optionsCenter Post
57. 2012Upgrading Pilot AA stabilizer battery mount to Anton BauerBatteries/Power
58. 2012Steadicam shake and jitter during operation caused by loose componentsOperating
59. 2012Insurance options for Steadicam equipment coverageSteadi-Newbies
60. 2012Connecting Panasonic AG-HPX250P and Sony FS700 cameras with SDI output to standard definition monitors on stabilizer sledsSteadi-Newbies