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

1. 2014Production companies requesting certificates of insurance from crew members and equipment rental arrangementsLegal / Business Practices
2. 2014Budget baseplate options compatible with Steadicam Archer dovetail plates for indie productionsSteadi-Newbies
3. 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

1. 2014Characteristics and design of Cinema Products ultra-flexible Triax cable with silicone jacketingGeneral Discussion
2. 2014Upgrading a first-generation camera stabilizer with modular rail systems and power distribution improvementsGeneral Discussion
3. 2014Converting Steadicam power system from Switronix to Anton Bauer battery platesBatteries/Power
4. 2014Reconnecting an RF antenna connector to a Preston MDR 3 circuit board for use in an MDR 2 unitFollow Focus
5. 2014Gimbal handle compatibility across different gimbal brands and the mechanical issues with cross-brand mountingGimbal
6. 2014Feasibility of converting standard SD video cabling to HD-SDI in steadicam rigsSled
7. 2014Experience with ARRI single axis follow focus unit for iris and focus pullsFollow Focus
8. 2014Production companies requesting certificates of insurance from crew members and equipment rental arrangementsDisputedLegal / Business Practices
9. 2014Securing protective bumpers on PRO Arm elbowsArms
10. 2014Budget baseplate options compatible with Steadicam Archer dovetail plates for indie productionsDisputedSteadi-Newbies
11. 2014Post editing time limits and procedures in marketplace forumsDisputedForum Support
12. 2014Blackmagic Design customer support and repair policies compared to competitorsGeneral Discussion
13. 2014Finding Souriau/Lemo 0B series female receptacle connectorsBatteries/Power
14. 2014Comparing follow focus systems for backup useFollow Focus
15. 2014Budget-friendly crane simulation using Steadicam on a grip vehicle liftOperating
16. 2014Configuration settings and firmware features for Transvideo monitors to improve visibility and functionalityMonitors
17. 2014Operating a camera rig through extremely tight spacesOperating
18. 2014Custom bracket and yoke mount system for Steadicam Pilot and Scout rigs to improve monitor positioning and balance adjustmentMonitors
19. 2014Motor runaway behavior during calibration on follow focus systemFollow Focus
20. 2014Using shark fin battery mounts with multiple batteries for additional bottom weight on camera rigsBatteries/Power
21. 2014Battery failures and firmware issues with professional cinema batteriesBatteries/Power
22. 2014Affordable 15mm clamp solution for PRO FIZ dovetail platesBrackets/Widgets
23. 2014Gimbal clamp on Zephyr sled becomes stiff and difficult to operateSled
24. 2014Repairing stripped lanyard attachment thread on follow focus hand unitFollow Focus
25. 2014Longevity and durability of steadicam arms spanning several decades of useArms
26. 2014Career path and equipment decisions for someone starting in steadicam operatingSteadi-Newbies
27. 2014Appropriate experience level and preparation for attending Steadicam operator workshopsSteadi-Newbies
28. 2014Tax planning and financial management strategies for freelancers and small business operatorsLegal / Business Practices
29. 2014Reactivating silica gel desiccant packs by baking and risks of overheatingCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
30. 2014Adding rods to Steadicam Zephyr for wireless follow focus systemFollow Focus
31. 2014Finding steadicam work through networking and alternative job search methodsIndustry Contacts, Info and Links
32. 2014Motor torque and speed for vintage anamorphic lenses in cold weatherFollow Focus
33. 2014Mounting and balancing an Arri AMIRA camera on a Steadicam PRO sledCameras (Film/Video/HD)
34. 2014Options for mounting a Heden motor on 15mm rod systems using dogbone adaptersFollow Focus
35. 2014Teradek Bolt transmitter running hot during operationVideo Assist and Video Accessories
36. 2014Walter Klassen Pro arm modification for back mount vest and rod end bearing durabilityArms
37. 2014Squeaking and creaking noise in Ultra 2 camera support vest during useDisputedVests
38. 2014Comparison between Preston HU3/MDR series and Arri WCU-4/UMC4 follow focus systems for cinema productionDisputedFollow Focus
39. 2014Comparison of AJA V2 Analog and Decimator 2 converters for downconversion and reliabilityGeneral Discussion
40. 2014Using F65 camera on a 3D Steadicam rig3D Steadicam
41. 2014Currency conversion costs when paying internationally for equipment purchasesLegal / Business Practices
42. 2014Flying an Amira camera on a Zephyr aerial platformGeneral Discussion
43. 2014Techniques and equipment configurations for operating stabilized camera rigs in low-mode shootingOperating
44. 2014Cinegears digital wireless follow focus performance and reliability assessmentFollow Focus
45. 2014Bolt Pro 600 wireless video transmission performance and suitability for production workVideo Assist and Video Accessories
46. 2014Preston MDR-1 follow focus not receiving power from Cinelive sledFollow Focus
47. 2014Resolving frame synchronization delay issues with Boxx Meridian broadcast systems in live outside broadcastsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
48. 2014Getting started with Steadicam operation: training, practice, and equipment decisions for new operatorsDisputedSteadi-Newbies
49. 2014Performance and versatility of budget-priced Merlin-style camera stabilizersSteadi-Newbies
50. 2014Anton Bauer G-Series battery release timeline, specifications, and manufacturing detailsBatteries/Power
51. 2014Wiring CineLive batteries in parallel while maintaining 24V capabilityBatteries/Power
52. 2014Decimator 2 HD-SDI loop output failure troubleshootingVideo Assist and Video Accessories
53. 2014Heden Carat follow focus system compatibility issues with Red Epic and Dragon camerasFollow Focus
54. 2014Steadicam operating techniques and challenges in the film BirdmanSteadicam Aesthetics
55. 2014Safety lessons from camera operator crash incidentOperating
56. 2014Equipment cart options in the UK for film and steadicam gearCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
57. 2014Characteristics and performance of Robert Luna-modified Steadicam arms compared to standard designsArms
58. 2014Amira camera mounting brackets and adapters for Steadicam and matte box compatibilityBrackets/Widgets
59. 2014Pricing practices and rate undercutting among steadicam operatorsDisputedGeneral Discussion
60. 2014Hand positioning above versus below gimbal in low mode operationOperating
61. 2014Finding and verifying the center of gravity when balancing a Steadicam with a weight plate underneath the cameraOperating
62. 2014Using CineLive tally connector as power source for SmallHD monitorSled
63. 2014Compatible motor types for microforce V+F follow focus systemFollow Focus
64. 2014Early Steadicam rigs, modifications, and operator experiences from the 1980s and 1990sPicture and History Archives
65. 2014External recorder selection for playback monitoring without interrupting camera feed to video villageVideo Assist and Video Accessories
66. 2014Editing techniques for steadicam operator reelsSteadi-Newbies
67. 2014Performance comparison between Titan and Atlas exoskeletons with different canister configurationsArms
68. 2014Rain cover options for Magliner Jr equipment cartsCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
69. 2014Cmotion Camin 3M wireless follow focus system capabilities and planned featuresFollow Focus
70. 2014Compatibility and mounting of cinematic precision camera plates with various camera support systemsCamera Stage/Donkey Box
71. 2014Choosing a steadicam rig for live television broadcast workSteadi-Newbies
72. 2014Electric unicycle as a camera stabilization vehicle platformVehicles and Mounts
73. 2014Wireless video transmission technology choices and latency performance for professional on-set useVideo Assist and Video Accessories
74. 2014Control options and compatibility for the DJI Ronin gimbalDisputedGimbal
75. 2014Transvideo HD8 X-sbl monitor specifications, features, and user experiencesMonitors
76. 2014Executing a continuous one-shot film sequence using multiple camera stabilization techniquesGeneral Discussion
77. 2014Sourcing replacement 0.8 pitch gear rings for Heden focus motor follow focus systemsFollow Focus
78. 2014Stabilizer sled tilting excessively during drop tests with light camera configurationsSled
79. 2014Compatibility of Steadicam Zephyr HD with Arri Alexa camerasGeneral Discussion
80. 2014Steadicam sled length and inertia management techniques for operatingOperating
81. 2014Upgrading monitor setup and video connections on a Master Elite sledSled
82. 2014Budget options for stabilizer arm and vest systems supporting heavy camera loadsSteadi-Newbies
83. 2014Tiffen Steadicam Merlin arm specifications and modification possibilitiesArms
84. 2014Mounting bracket options for MDR3 camera support on 15mm rodsBrackets/Widgets
85. 2014Recovering audio and timecode from warped MiniDV tapes using professional equipmentGeneral Discussion
86. 2014SD to HD upgrade conversion for PRO sled stabilizer systemsSled
87. 2014Sony F55 camera specifications and compatibility with wireless monitoring and control systemsDisputedCameras (Film/Video/HD)
88. 2014Affordable wireless follow focus systems as alternatives to high-end unitsFollow Focus
89. 2014Steadicam Pilot sled compatibility and HD monitor upgrade considerations for GH4 cameraSteadi-Newbies
90. 2014Finding film and television work in the United KingdomIndustry Contacts, Info and Links
91. 2014Wireless video transmission device failure and repair service experienceDisputedVideo Assist and Video Accessories
92. 2014Evaluating Master broadcast sled versus Archer2 sled for professional steadicam workDisputedSteadi-Newbies
93. 2014Using a DJI Ronin gimbal on a Steadicam arm via an adapter instead of a traditional sledSteadi-Newbies
94. 2014Selecting stands and weights for supporting a cinema camera rigDisputedCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
95. 2014Compatibility and performance issues between Preston MDR3 follow focus and Heden M26VE motorsDisputedFollow Focus
96. 2014Motorized exoskeleton arm rigs for gimbal and camera supportDisputedGeneral Discussion
97. 2014Troubleshooting tally light connectivity between Steadicam sled and on-camera monitorGeneral Discussion
98. 20143D printing for manufacturing camera accessories with quality control considerationsBrackets/Widgets
99. 2014Cinetronic Gen 2 monitor fails to display image despite power indicationMonitors
100. 2014Stabilizing an Aaton Penelope camera on steadicam while managing film weight distribution during a hiking shotCameras (Film/Video/HD)
101. 2014Decimator 2 USB control panel Mac support and firmware updatesVideo Assist and Video Accessories
102. 2014Autonomous subject tracking using computer vision for camera platforms like drones and gimbals3D Steadicam
103. 2014Using GH4 camera with Pilot stabilizer monitor via composite video connectionSteadi-Newbies
104. 2014Assessment of Tilta wireless follow focus system and modularity concept compared to established competitorsFollow Focus
105. 2014Selecting a steadicam system for a heavy DSLR cinema rig used in live event workSteadi-Newbies
106. 2014HDMI to SDI converter options for on-camera use and steadicam monitoring in 2014Video Assist and Video Accessories
107. 2014MDR3 bracket compatibility and mounting options for cinema follow focus systemsFollow Focus
108. 2014Selecting a professional on-camera monitor for HD production workMonitors
109. 2014Budget-friendly camera stabilizer options for DSLR filmmaking under $400Steadi-Newbies
110. 2014New camera support and monitoring equipment announced at IBC 2014General Discussion
111. 2014Evaluating and upgrading a used Steadicam Pro Vid 2Steadi-Newbies
112. 2014Maintenance and safety concerns with older cinema camera armsArms
113. 2014Techniques and time requirements for transitioning a Steadicam rig to low mode operationGeneral Discussion
114. 2014Steadicam setup advice for beginners including back pain, arm tension adjustment, drop time selection, and arm post configurationSteadi-Newbies
115. 2014Connecting batteries in parallel using P-Tap connectors and risks of back-chargingDisputedBatteries/Power
116. 2014Cost-effective wireless Standard Definition video transmission for short-distance line-of-sight applicationsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
117. 2014Hard case options for transporting arms with space-efficient packingArms
118. 2014Weight plate accessory for Transvideo RainbowHD7 monitor to improve balance on camera rigsBrackets/Widgets
119. 2014Finding replacement parts for damaged Arrihead 1 camera head handwheel thumb knobsOff Topic
120. 2014Powering an Alexa camera from a Master sled battery system via 24v conversionBatteries/Power