What operators found

• One solution is to mount a second small 5–7 inch monitor on the camera rods below the lens, positioned similarly to the main monitor and ready immediately in low mode; the limitation is that few models are light and bright enough for this purpose.2016 FacebookDisputed
• A Pelican 1600 case can accommodate a camera arm with the height being the most critical dimension since the arm does not lay flat2016 Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport
• Maintain copies of all essential equipment and supplies since local availability of production gear is limited and international shipping is unreliable.2016 Legal / Business Practices
• The Exovest socket block can be repositioned to sit lower by adjusting it to the level of the waistband, as shown in the equipment manual.2016 Vests
• Pro2 center posts with radial screws around the top and bottom can have their threaded connector ends removed by unscrewing those radial fasteners and using snap ring pliers to remove the internal retaining ring, allowing the cable to slide through without disconnecting the LEMO connectors2016 Center PostDisputed
• A thin SDI cable can be threaded through the post and top plate assembly without removing the small pins that hold the top plate together.2016 General Discussion

Still argued about

1. 2016Monitor mounting and height adjustment on a Steadicam® post for low mode work.FacebookThe Steadicam Group
2. 2016Removing internal cables from center posts when upgrading from Pro1 to Pro2 modelCenter Post
3. 2016Titan Arm canisters becoming loose after cleaning and reassemblyArms

Often in the same threads

Follow Focus23, Zephyr21, Low Mode11, Top Stage9, MDR8, Artemis6, Arm Post5, CineLive4, Docking Bracket4, Dovetail Plate4, FI+Z4, Master Series4

All threads

1. 2016Monitor mounting and height adjustment on a Steadicam® post for low mode work.DisputedFacebookThe Steadicam Group
2. 2016Finding suitable hard cases for camera arms during travel and transportCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
3. 2016Practical advice for film production work in CambodiaLegal / Business Practices
4. 2016Adjusting the Exovest socket block height to a lower positionVests
5. 2016Removing internal cables from center posts when upgrading from Pro1 to Pro2 modelDisputedCenter Post
6. 2016Routing SDI cable through an old Flyer Steadicam top plate without complete disassemblyGeneral Discussion
7. 2016Comparison of XCS and PRO steadicam sleds for long-term professional useSled
8. 2016Repair options for discontinued Preston FIZ II and MDR2 follow focus unitsFollow Focus
9. 2016Titan Arm canisters becoming loose after cleaning and reassemblyDisputedArms
10. 2016Operating a Steadicam inverted for part of a long continuous take without using a low-mode bracketSteadi-Newbies
11. 2016Organization and transport solutions for Steadicam AKS accessories on setCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
12. 2016Insurance options for shipping high-value equipment domesticallyLegal / Business Practices
13. 2016Digital receipt tracking and expense management for accounting purposesLegal / Business Practices
14. 2016Navigating liability waivers in production equipment rental formsLegal / Business Practices
15. 2016Performance and reliability of DJI Follow Focus system compared to alternatives in the 2000-2500 EUR price rangeDisputedFollow Focus
16. 2016Construction of a vehicle hard mount for camera rigs similar to the Sophie Rickshaw designVehicles and Mounts
17. 2016Teradek Bolt 2000 generation 1 capabilities and compatibilityDisputedVideo Assist and Video Accessories
18. 2016Ergonomic design considerations for camera stabilization rigs suited to female operatorsGeneral Discussion
19. 2016Expected duration of wearing a steadicam rig during a shooting day and appropriate break intervalsGeneral Discussion
20. 2016Effects of drop time settings on Steadicam balance and stabilitySteadi-Newbies
21. 2016C300 MK2 HD/SDI monitor output failure during high frame rate shooting in 2K modeDisputedCameras (Film/Video/HD)
22. 2016Transport and storage solutions for Exovest stabilizer vests when flyingCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
23. 2016Compatibility and safety of using a stabilizer arm on a vest rated for lighter loadsVests
24. 2016Suitability of Peliair cases for transporting Steadicam rigsCases/Carts/Stands and Transport
25. 2016Ownership versus rental of wireless follow focus systems and video transmission equipment for Steadicam operatorsSteadi-Newbies
26. 2016Comparison of Dyna DM-155A and BCB BZ-160AL camera batteries for handheld and steadicam workBatteries/Power
27. 2016Camera shake in stabilized rig footage caused by extended post and unbalanced weight distributionSteadi-Newbies
28. 2016Heden Carat wireless follow focus system reliability and purchasing optionsFollow Focus
29. 2016Video signal loss on Shogun Flame monitor in RF-intensive environmentsMonitors
30. 2016Reducing unwanted side-to-side movement when using Steadimate vest with motorized gimbalSteadi-Newbies
31. 2016Preparation strategies for attending a steadicam operator workshop as a beginnerSteadi-Newbies
32. 2016Master Arm payload capacity and adjustabilityArms
33. 2016Compatibility between Exovest vest and Pro armVests
34. 2016Replacement waist plastic components for camera support vestsVests
35. 2016Clamping plate compatibility and lever operation on Betz topstage camera mountCamera Stage/Donkey Box
36. 2016Replacement of damaged video cables and wires in a Steadicam PilotSteadi-Newbies
37. 2016Selecting a first steadicam rig: Steadicam Aero versus Zephyr for budget-conscious operatorsSteadi-Newbies
38. 2016Gimbal arm post clamp placement and bearing stressGeneral Discussion
39. 2016Mounting options for Cmotion Camin receiver on a PRO Cinelive sledFollow Focus
40. 2016Finding a suitable monitor mount for the SmallHD 702 High Bright displayMonitors