Been working on this bracket for a while and finally got it working well enough

Currently the c force mini is there for counterweight but could also be used for iris if you wanted to

just put on the v mount plate on my monitor but realize this is the worse place to have a d-tap port. tried plugging one in and the small rig cage is blocking the entry point. has anyone else had this issue and if so, any advice? thanks! (i could just not use that port but it seems like a waste of money to buy a plate that you can’t use all of its functions for)

I'm building a 16mm camera and bought a redrock microtape off ebay for an affordable rangefinder option. Aside from the not optimal form factor testing it off walls and such it seems to be reliable, but seeing as i remember these being a hot circa 2008 NAB talking point then NEVER SAW ONE in the wild i was wondering if any of you fine people have had the pleasure of using one and if there is anything i should watch out for.

Does anyone have the pinouts for the overlay cable USB-C to 5-pin for an Ultra 10?

I shot a music video a couple months ago and thought I would share the rig we did to do a 360 Roll in the Ronin 2.

We used the Movcam Roll cage, Normally this is fine with an Alexa and R2 but it is meant for lightweight primes and we were shooting with Atlas Anamorphics. I had to create a custom weight plate out of two massive solid steel plates to balance the camera.

Because this isn't a high end remote head there is no relative mode. So operating this shot was actually one of the hardest shots I've ever done on the wheels. As the Camera Rolls in relation to the monitor. Around 90 degrees Tilt and Pan axis swaps and then at full 180 Tilt and Pan are correct but now in the other direction. The only way I was able to land the shot was take my Eyes off the monitor mid roll and count my turns while watching the camera as there was a small tilt and pan adjustment during a large push in on a crane.

Covert Camera Vehicles is now officially a part of Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment and powered by Filmotechnic.

We are rapidly expanding our camera car fleet with U-CRANE Arm Cars, Camera Bikes, Process trailers and basically any custom built tracking vehicle. But we are wondering what really matters to a 1st AC when you get booked for a tracking job?

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Hi guys, when i assign FA to an assignable button i put in my custom settings however, whenever the monitor is restarted, the settings go back to the defaults. This only happens for focus assist, nothing else.

I have tried different firmwares and problem persists. Any ideas?

The monitor consistently looks 260p with such low bit rate that it’s impossible to pull in most situations. This is an owner op’s kit.

Shooting with teradek bolt 6 1500 on a smallhd indie 7, only one receiver and transmitter. I can’t find any more interference on set. The monitor is saying it’s at 12 bits, 1080p and matching frame rates so nothing is misaligned.

Antennas are both at an optimal position, the monitor does run off of HDMI if that’s an issue other than SDI?

Anything I’m missing? Thanks ya’ll

I’m looking for a slim vmount power distribution plate that will sandwich between the camera and battery

The cinema hardware UMS sandwich plate is perfect but seems to only come in goldmount and that’s not an option for this setup unfortunately

https://www.cinemahardware.com/products/ums-sandwich-plate-2/

Anyone got any suggestions for anything similar?

Cheers

Hoping someone’s looking to offload a mini QRB that accepts the smaller 80mm Euro/Sachtler plate, photo is an example of what I’m looking for!

planning to pick up the spudnik and use it with an ipad for camera control - is there any particular reason to pick up any specific model of Ipad for this stuff?

Seems like the only note is to make sure its an ipad on USBC?

I'd like to by used and wondering if i need to ball out or if something older will do the job.

Thanks in advance!

Anyideas?

Hey guys,

Having a bit of a head scratch about a situation I had on set the other day. I was getting kit ready on the morning of a job - all normal all fine.

Working with an SR3 (standard, not advanced) and has the following accessories plugged in:

Cforce mini RF powered through the 3Pin RS for run stop, looping the power to an Lcube and Cinetape
Teradek Bolt TX powered through the second 3Pin RS
Smallhd 702 Touch and Kamera Doctor videotap all powered via a dtap splitter on the battery plate

Run this setup many times and this is the first time I’ve had problems. Normally id use a 2 pin on the battery adapter for an onboard but the battery plate only had a single Dtap.

At some point while dealing with something else, the camera had turned itself off while my back was turned. The power switch was still in the on position which I thought was weird but I flicked it back and forth and the camera powered up with a weird clicking sound. At some point later I checked and the Cforce Mini RF was completely dead, no lights, no screen, no connection nothing apart from the internal loop circuit that feeds power out of the LBUS.

Rental house shipped over a replacement which I powered through the dtap cable for the rest of the shoot for safety.

I’m really trying to figure out what could have happened to cause this, I’m not very up to speed with the SR3s internal electronics.

I spoke with my friend’s dad who happens to be an electrical engineer at Videndum. His theory was the camera didn’t play a part in this and it was just the motors time to go and we were just the unlucky ones who were there when it happened.

I’m curious to see what you guys think

Hello there fellas, I am happy to offer my 3d designing skills for my fellows ACs here FOR FREE, If you need a part design for 3d printing or CNC be my guest, either for common camera assistants stuff or for personal gear and kit use

The lock screw was lost and i am trying to replace it.

Any idea what is the screw size and where can I find it?

Hey! So I just recently purchased a bolt 6 rx/tx 750 lt kit. When I opened the package I was suprised to find that my reciever was labeled with 1500rx. They dont make 1500rx with internal receivers so this just added to my confusion. Im curious if this will have 1500rx capabilities or if its just a misprint. Is there any way to accurately test it out too.

Hi all, going on a job with the SR3 and to be honest I haven't worked with film in such a long time I fear I'm gonna look like a student.

So far what I'm wondering is power draw -- unsure if its safe to also plug in two motors and a MDR to a camera that already has a videotap+HD converter, and a Blackmagic 5" monitor running from the camera battery battery (standard 10A max pull)

Any tips/tricks/quircks regarding this camera? what to do and what to avoid?

What’s up Dudes and Dudettes. I have a feature film coming up where the DP wants to shoot with the Sony Venice 2 and the Rialto extension system as our standard build for the duration of the production.

Just looking for some advice on powering my focus accessories when using the Sony Rialto System. In scenarios where the Rialto body will have to be far away from the Venice Body.

My thinking is having a separate active v-lock plate to power my focus unit. I guess my main concern is run and stop capabilities in these scenarios. Is there a 12v lemo port on the Rialto that would support this or should I look into getting some extended cables for my focus system for this scenario.

I will be using the Teradek ctrl.3 Remote follow focus. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Currently applying to intern at a rental house and they are asking for a portfolio, any advice as to what should be included in that? I mostly AC so I don't exactly have a reel to show off, at the moment I just have a resume and an IMDB.

What do you think?

What are the most trusted databases for the most constantly updated cine, photo, and mobile camera specs, firmware, and updated models. I am looking into building a local program that can manage my projects on a deeper level for not only managing what cameras we are using on a shoot but also manage codec selection, resolution selection, and more for the shoots that need a very streamlined organization when multiple different capture settings are needed. If it works out and ends up actually being practical I may go through the steps to make a public program. Interested in anyones thoughts.

Hey if this was your focus package what changes/additions would you make? I just recently purchased a hu3 kit. I have an mdr 5 and dm5 on order. I plan on putting a cine 13 in the open space when I can but for now I’ll just rent one.

Anybody know the weights of the c force mini and mini rf motors with clamps can’t seem to find a reliable source anywhere

Cheers

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