What operators found

• Brazil acceded to the ATA Carnet agreement in 2016, but some operators reported that customs officials did not recognize or apply it.2017 Facebook
• The Thermodyne case for Steadicam® Flyer LE has unusual dimensions and does not fit most sedan boots; for example, in a Honda Civic it only fits on the rear seat, and in a Toyota Prius it does not fit at all.2017 FacebookDisputed
• Comparable solutions have been in use for years: a modified PRO post combined with a Jerry Hill low-mode bracket achieves very low camera positions without extending the post, and operators report this setup as safe and stable.2017 Facebook
• The earliest steadicam vests were manufactured by Cinema Products Inc. in collaboration with the steadicam inventor, identifiable by a logo on the front panel2017 Vests
• The forum search function requires a minimum of five characters to return results.2017 Forum Support
• Vibration appearing primarily at longer focal lengths may originate from the sled or camera setup rather than the arm itself2017 General Discussion

Still argued about

1. 2017Fitting a large Steadicam® Flyer LE Thermodyne case into a standard car's boot: sedan, compact car, or minivan?FacebookThe Steadicam Group
2. 2017Safety considerations for camera operators running with equipment during live sports coverageOperating
3. 2017Operating a Steadicam Zephyr rig with A30 arm carrying an Alexa camera - hand technique, arm setup, and power configurationSteadi-Newbies

Often in the same threads

Zephyr18, Top Stage8, Arm Post6, Master Series6, Low Mode5, Follow Focus4, Dovetail Plate3, G-70X3, MDR3, Docking Bracket2, Ultra Vest2

All threads

1. 2017ATA Carnet acceptance and customs procedures for equipment import to BrazilFacebookSteadicam operators group
2. 2017Fitting a large Steadicam® Flyer LE Thermodyne case into a standard car's boot: sedan, compact car, or minivan?DisputedFacebookThe Steadicam Group
3. 2017Low-mode brackets: depth extension to 200 mm and gimbal-like rotatable head options.FacebookThe Steadicam Group
4. 2017Identifying and dating vintage Cinema Products steadicam vests from the late 1970sVests
5. 2017Forum search function returning no resultsForum Support
6. 2017Diagnosing vibration issues in a Steadicam Zephyr arm and identifying sources of equipment resonanceGeneral Discussion
7. 2017Clicking noise from a gimbal rig during handheld operationSteadi-Newbies
8. 2017Compact battery-powered LED with push-button and auto-off timer for backlighting spirit levels in camera rigsBrackets/Widgets
9. 2017Modifications and alternatives for reducing the bulk and improving packability of Provid sled designsSled
10. 2017Understanding dynamic balance principles and practical balancing adjustments on steadicam rigsOperating
11. 2017Balancing and tuning a non-isoelastic steadicam arm for smooth handheld operationOperating
12. 2017Recorder and monitor equipment choices for steadicam operationsVideo Assist and Video Accessories
13. 2017Mitchell and Castle nut wrenches for broadcast camera equipmentVehicles and Mounts
14. 2017Differences between Flyer and Flyer LE camera stabilizersGeneral Discussion
15. 2017Balancing problems after mechanical impact on Steadicam sledGeneral Discussion
16. 2017User experience and compatibility observations with the M1 stabilizer sled after extended ownershipSled
17. 2017Service availability for Heden follow focus devices in the United StatesFollow Focus
18. 2017Mechanical function of the ride adjustment on G70x camera armArms
19. 2017Hot-swapping battery configurations on a Pro rigBatteries/Power
20. 2017Executing a continuous tracking shot through an interior space with moving subjectsOperating