2014
391 threads in the archive
What operators found
- A custom Triax cable was manufactured for Cinema Products with silicone insulation and stranded cadmium center conductor instead of copper, making it exceptionally flexible and limp.2014 General Discussion
- A 15mm rail system can replace the original spar at the bottom of the sled, allowing adjustable width for different amounts of rotational inertia and accommodation of various accessory configurations.2014 General Discussion
- Genuine Anton Bauer plates are more reliable than third-party alternatives.2014 Batteries/Power
- The center pin of an SMA RF connector should be soldered to the center PCB land of the RF filter labeled FLT1, not to nearby adjacent lands.2014 Follow Focus
- XCS and Pro gimbal handle tapers are identical and interchangeable2014 Gimbal
- Standard SD video cabling lacks the impedance and shielding characteristics required for HD-SDI transmission2014 Sled
Still argued about
- 2014Production companies requesting certificates of insurance from crew members and equipment rental arrangementsLegal / Business Practices
- 2014Budget baseplate options compatible with Steadicam Archer dovetail plates for indie productionsSteadi-Newbies
- 2014Post editing time limits and procedures in marketplace forumsForum Support
Often in the same threads
Follow Focus53, Zephyr37, Top Stage23, Low Mode20, Dovetail Plate17, MDR15, CineLive14, BFD11, Docking Bracket9, Monitor Bracket7, Arm Post6, Base Plate6
All threads
- 2014Characteristics and design of Cinema Products ultra-flexible Triax cable with silicone jacketingGeneral Discussion
- 2014Upgrading a first-generation camera stabilizer with modular rail systems and power distribution improvementsGeneral Discussion
- 2014Converting Steadicam power system from Switronix to Anton Bauer battery platesBatteries/Power
- 2014Reconnecting an RF antenna connector to a Preston MDR 3 circuit board for use in an MDR 2 unitFollow Focus
- 2014Gimbal handle compatibility across different gimbal brands and the mechanical issues with cross-brand mountingGimbal
- 2014Feasibility of converting standard SD video cabling to HD-SDI in steadicam rigsSled
- 2014Experience with ARRI single axis follow focus unit for iris and focus pullsFollow Focus
- 2014Production companies requesting certificates of insurance from crew members and equipment rental arrangementsDisputedLegal / Business Practices
- 2014Securing protective bumpers on PRO Arm elbowsArms
- 2014Budget baseplate options compatible with Steadicam Archer dovetail plates for indie productionsDisputedSteadi-Newbies
- 2014Post editing time limits and procedures in marketplace forumsDisputedForum Support
- 2014Blackmagic Design customer support and repair policies compared to competitorsGeneral Discussion
- 2014Finding Souriau/Lemo 0B series female receptacle connectorsBatteries/Power
- 2014Comparing follow focus systems for backup useFollow Focus
- 2014Budget-friendly crane simulation using Steadicam on a grip vehicle liftOperating
- 2014Configuration settings and firmware features for Transvideo monitors to improve visibility and functionalityMonitors
- 2014Operating a camera rig through extremely tight spacesOperating
- 2014Custom bracket and yoke mount system for Steadicam Pilot and Scout rigs to improve monitor positioning and balance adjustmentMonitors
- 2014Motor runaway behavior during calibration on follow focus systemFollow Focus
- 2014Using shark fin battery mounts with multiple batteries for additional bottom weight on camera rigsBatteries/Power