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
41. 2016Identifying wear and loosening issues in older Steadicam Flyer rigs, particularly in the bottom assemblySteadi-Newbies
42. 2016Wireless video transmission options for remote focus pulling on a budgetDisputedVideo Assist and Video Accessories
43. 2016Performance and reliability characteristics of Tiltamax wireless video transmitters compared to competing brandsDisputedVideo Assist and Video Accessories
44. 2016Introduction and specifications of new Steadicam Aero 15 and Aero 30 modelsGeneral Discussion
45. 2016How Local 600 assists members with job opportunities and work referralsGeneral Discussion
46. 2016Alexa camera rapid battery drain on Steadicam rig with Anton Bauer HC batteriesBatteries/Power
47. 2016Connecting Sony OB camera tally output to Shadow V50 rig tally connectorGeneral Discussion
48. 2016Adding three-axis gimbals to steadicam operator kits for film and television workGeneral Discussion
49. 2016Payment collection challenges in equipment rental and cable supply servicesLegal / Business Practices
50. 2016Options for chassis-mount D-tap power receptaclesBatteries/Power
51. 2016Selecting appropriate steadicam equipment for heavy cinema camerasGeneral Discussion
52. 2016Daylight visibility challenges with Transvideo CineMonitorHD X-SBL monitor and troubleshooting approachesMonitors
53. 2016Locating and replacing serial number plates on Titan arm prostheticsGeneral Discussion
54. 2016Camera techniques and equipment used in a high-end commercial featuring complex mirror shots and fast-moving stairs sequencesDisputedOperating
55. 2016Pelvis bruising and fit adjustment with Artemis ACT2 vest during heavy payload workVests
56. 2016Archer 2 stabilizer fold-up mechanism and practical usage considerationsSteadi-Newbies
57. 2016Adjustments and detuning procedures for Master Series steadicam armsArms
58. 2016Camera spinning around the centre pole of a stabilizer during movementDisputedSteadi-Newbies
59. 2016Teradek Sidekick receiver compatibility issues with Paralinx transmitters and PSF video signalsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
60. 2016Sidekick wireless video receiver lacks an on/off switch, leading to battery drainVideo Assist and Video Accessories
61. 20163D printable wrap grip designs for camera stabilizer posts in multiple sizesBrackets/Widgets
62. 2016Cable management and strain relief techniques for SMPTE jumper cables used in video workGeneral Discussion
63. 2016Follow focus solutions for cameras mounted on the DJI Ronin-MX gimbalGimbal
64. 2016Bolt 1000 and Bolt 3000 wireless video transmission systems with specifications and compatibility concernsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
65. 2016Comparison of Artemis Maxima and Movi gimbals for camera stabilizationGeneral Discussion
66. 2016Gimbal and steadicam compatibility with Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6KGeneral Discussion
67. 2016Dionic HC battery cells moving inside the caseBatteries/Power
68. 2016Budget SDI to HDMI converter performance and reliability assessmentVideo Assist and Video Accessories
69. 2016Arm post rotation limitations on stabilizer rigs with certain collar designsArms
70. 2016Solutions for undersized or slipping dovetail plates on lever-locking camera platesGeneral Discussion
71. 2016Uploading images to My Media library on the forumForum Support
72. 2016On-camera monitor arm solutions for film production rigsBrackets/Widgets
73. 2016Qbranch Omega Lite gimbal system problems and potential solutionsDisputedGeneral Discussion
74. 2016Preparing a Steadicam EFP system for use after extended storageGeneral Discussion
75. 2016Cable management techniques for wired broadcast cameras on steadicam rigsOperating
76. 2016Best practices for hardmount camera stabilizer operation on moving golf cartsOperating
77. 2016Repair options for broken arm receiver on action camera stabilizing vestDisputedVests
78. 2016Choosing a first Steadicam rig within a £10,000 budget for lightweight work up to 23 poundsSteadi-Newbies
79. 2016Resoldering a loose P-tap connection on a P-tap to Lemo cableBatteries/Power
80. 2016Digital motor options for use with Digital Bartech follow focus systemsFollow Focus