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Topic: NEW BALANCING BRACKET (Read 1278 times)
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Trevor Crump
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I think it's a great idea. Do you have somthing wraped around the shaft so the dock does not damage the pole. (I notice my setup scratches the post whilst docking) other than that. TOP idea.  |
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Sunny North Queensland, Australia (the land Down Under)
Steadicam Opp/ Videographer / Photographer, Camera crane, Film maker, events photographer/videographer
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Wade Francom
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Actuall, since this picture was taken, I have dipped that end in a rubber coating called "Plasti-dip". It's a rubber-latex compund you can paint on, or dip your item into, and when it dries it's like the rubber grip on your tools. Very nice protective surface, and easy to do. I'll take a new pic.
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:-)
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michael stevenson
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Well I think it looks good and obviously works well. |
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Trevor Crump
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sounds good, I look forward to the photos
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Sunny North Queensland, Australia (the land Down Under)
Steadicam Opp/ Videographer / Photographer, Camera crane, Film maker, events photographer/videographer
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Tom Wills
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That's the way I'm doing it and the way I've seen it done on countless rigs. It seems like the standard docking method is either resting the bottom of the topstage on the docking bracket or using a docking ring (the latter is uasually more expensive, heavier rigs.).
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-Tom Wills
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michael stevenson
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No the standard way is to rest against the gimble. At least thats how all the setups at the Tiffen factory's demo room are. And that's the way Peter Abraham teaches it.
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Phil Kindred
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I use pretty much the same arrangement and find it perfectly good. Nice work, Wade. The collar in the pic rests on the fork.
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Tom Wills
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No the standard way is to rest against the gimble. At least thats how all the setups at the Tiffen factory's demo room are. And that's the way Peter Abraham teaches it.
Maybe why they did that is that the Flyer doesn't have a separate docking ring. (For references as to why this is standard, look at the Gorelock by Jerry Hill, and also look on Steadicenter.) |
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-Tom Wills
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Phil Kindred
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This is one of those cases where there is no right or wrong. It is a matter of convenence. A collar is not necessary, but makes it easier to dock and less stress on the gimbal or topstage if you dock either of them. Plus, it adds a look to the sled. They cost nothing in terms of money and I, for one, would not be without it.
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Tom Wills
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Very true Phil, thanks for your insight. Helpful as always! |
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-Tom Wills
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michael stevenson
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Gentlemen, I see your point.  |
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Wade Francom
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Phil, is that tennis raquet grip tape on your gimbal post grip?
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:-)
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Wade Francom
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Nice. And an appropriate color, too. Very creative!  |
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:-)
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Phil Kindred
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I wanted red to match the wrenches and knobs, but couldn't find it. Maybe soon. |
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