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Topic: STEADICAM MINI diameter of the arm post and gimble hole (Read 534 times)
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marcelo kron
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Hi guys... I'm looking for some measures of the Steadicam Mini... I'm needing the diameter of the arm post and the diameter of the gimble hole were the post arm get in... perhaps do you guys have these measures?
Thanks!
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Charles King
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Ooooh!!! now that's a tough one.  It's an obsolete system. May I ask why you're interested in that design? It is really wasn't a great system, the arm that is. My personal view. |
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« Last Edit: January 24, 2007, 02:37:41 AM by Charles King »
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marcelo kron
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I know I know I agree!!!! But here in Brazil, Sao Paulo, we just have this systems for rent for dv camcorders... I'm asking because I would like to make a extended post arm... to get higher...
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Marcelo Kron
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Charles King
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I know I know I agree!!!! But here in Brazil, Sao Paulo, we just have this systems for rent for dv camcorders... I'm asking because I would like to make a extended post arm... to get higher...
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Marcelo Kron
...then it would be easy to rent the system again and take measurements of the part you want.  |
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Charles Papert
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If I remember correctly, the diameter of the Mini armpost and gimbal is 10mm. But I would strongly recommend measuring the actual item as CK points out before you have your extended posts made. My memory is based on jerry-rigging a Mini sled onto my PRO arm at a workshop 7 years ago. Attached are some pix of same--the camera is the SL Cine modification of the Arri 2c, a 5lb 35mm camera. The right picture shows Garrett's prototype Flyer arm which he had just finished--amazing how long ago that was, and how long it took for the production model to come out.
For what it's worth, I personally use the following lengths of arm post: 6", 9", 12", 15" as well as a J bracket for low high mode that allows the other posts to be swapped in as needed so I can drop the gimbal up to 12" lower.
Make sure that if you make a longer post, it should be solid or near-solid stock, especially with the slim dimension in use here. Anything over 9" I would recommend using steel rather than aluminum.
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Charles King
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Thanks CP. Well Marcelo. you got a response from an absolute pro.  Nice suggestion CP. |
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marcelo kron
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Thank you very much Charles! I really appreciate your help! I will try to take again these measures. Charles... I'm just asking here first because I don't have enough time to get to the rental house... Thank you guys! fast answer! MARCELO KRON www.marcelokron.com.br |
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Charles King
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Glad wverything worked out in the end. |
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