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