ProLine T2000 steadicam group buy - Part II

[David Kellermann]

I started a thread some weeks ago about a group buy of the Chinese Laing M02.

A lot of things happened, and the group buy for the Laing is still on (more or less), but there's also a different offer for a more professional system. Have a look at the thread, my blog or contact me via pm, if you have any questions.

I opened this thread to gather all the information, since people wrote me that it's really hard to find them in those über long threads.

Deadline is March 28th. You'll need a password to see the price and more details on my blog. Send me a pm or an email, and I'll send it to you immediately.

I do not work for ProLine, nor do I have any financial interest in them!

You can find more info on their website or their facebook page.

Here are some photos and data of the ProLine T2000 rig. And it's waaay cheaper than on their website.

Sled, arm and vest use industry standard conenctors, so it's easy to upgrade to a better vest or a different arm!

1x Full T2000 Sled comprised of

• topstage
• j box with LEMO / HD-SDI conenctors
• gimbal
• monitor and battery brackets
• d-box with LEMO / HD-SDI conenctors
• 3x AB Anton Bauer or V mount battery plates
• 2" carbon fiber super-post

1x Aluminum Vest
1x T2000 Arm with 2 sets of caliper springs (0.45kg to 20,4kg / 1lb to 45lbs payload)
1x Auto-Lock Docking Port
2x 15mm Rods for wireless focus and accessories.
4x 12v and 1x 24 volt power cables (including special RED or BMC power cable)
2 years warranty for the full gear

Features

arm completely cnc machined
custom made 6pin LEMO power cables for the RED one and Epic / Scarlet are included
12 / 24V for RED and film cameras
arm and Sled made in Argentina and the US
possibility to pay via monthly installments (only US)
low mode
cables can be run through the pole, so it's an open system
classic spring system
vest is made in India, but modified in US to fit industry standard
2 years warranty
fly case not included (150USD for the case)

Update March 3 2013

WE DID IT arty:

Luciano just wrote me a mail:

Yes, we have more than 40 buyers already. [...] The Facebook group idea is great. Now we have to start the production. I have some cool ideas for the special edition, but those are a surprise.

I will close the store page today and will start posting news about the production soon. Buyers can then enter [the information page] with the same password.

Estimated time frame for delivery is between 45 to maximum 60 days from today.

 

[David Kellermann]

reserved for more information

 

[David Kellermann]

reserved for photos

 

[Norbert Jalitsch]

how many orders already came in ?

norbert

 

[David Kellermann]

how many orders already came in ?

norbert

22. At least some new orders came in...

 

[David Kellermann]

Are the 12V and 24V both active at the same time, or is there a switch to alter between them?

If you power on the system, there is power both on the 12V and 24V connectors. They use different connectors, so you can't plug in a 12V cable into the 24V power source. It's impossible to switch it off by mistake.

The 6pin including smart data would be great.

Looking into it.

Many want to see an HDMI port (I'm using a very thin HDMI cable for my octocopter which works great)

The HDMI cable can pass inside the post with no problem. I always work like that with DSLR cameras.

Does the arm behave at a certain weight range in an iso-elastic manner?

The arm is not iso-elastic, but the boom up and down is really smooth.

And most importantly... would it be possible for some to get a monthly installments plan? Some potential buyers can't afford to pay that much at once.

I can not do a monthly installments plan with this price. Sorry!

Also have a look at their facebook page for photos of the new top stage and the ProLine in action. I also added some to the first post.

 

[Andy White]

Photos aren't showing up in the first post - might just be the PC laptop I'm using. Just thought you might want to check

 

[PC Greene]

Trying to get it together to jump on this...hope 18 others are as well

 

[Layi B]

Regarding docking with the Auto-Lock Docking Port:
Is the dock meant to sit inside a c-stand? What type of stands is the dock compatible with? What does the manufacturer recommend we use?

Thanks

 

[Bob Gundu]

Any standard C-Stand should be ok. I prefer one with a removable turtle base for easier transport.

Regarding docking with the Auto-Lock Docking Port:
Is the dock meant to sit inside a c-stand? What type of stands is the dock compatible with? What does the manufacturer recommend we use?

Thanks

 

[Bob Gundu]

Is Proline going to be at NAB this year?

 

[Andrew PC Smith]

Ordered!

Beware, the giddiness is contagious.

 

[roryhinds]

Are the 12V and 24V both active at the same time, or is there a switch to alter between them?

If you power on the system, there is power both on the 12V and 24V connectors. They use different connectors, so you can't plug in a 12V cable into the 24V power source. It's impossible to switch it off by mistake.

Could you please clarify this, from what I see its a switch that can easily be switched on or off either intentionally or un-intentionally.
Its position under the sled so from what I can tell could easily be knocked.

If the switch does get hit, will the power stop on the 12V stream and go to the 24v stream? i.e you loose power to the camera?

 

[Andrew Gentle]

Could you please clarify this, from what I see its a switch that can easily be switched on or off either intentionally or un-intentionally.
Its position under the sled so from what I can tell could easily be knocked.

If the switch does get hit, will the power stop on the 12V stream and go to the 24v stream? i.e you loose power to the camera?

Since Luciano said that it's impossible to switch off, perhaps all that switch does is change which power source the power meter screen is displaying? So, the power stays on both cables but you can switch between measuring the voltage on the 12 V supply or the 24 V supply?

 

[David Kellermann]

Could you please clarify this, from what I see its a switch that can easily be switched on or off either intentionally or un-intentionally.
Its position under the sled so from what I can tell could easily be knocked.

If the switch does get hit, will the power stop on the 12V stream and go to the 24v stream? i.e you loose power to the camera?

I quoted your question to Luciano. But I guess that Andrew is right. Anyway will post it as soon as I get the answer.

 

[JD Holloway]

Preparing to order soon. I was out of country for a week or so.
Thanks for the update page David, and of course, all your hard work with this group buy.
Its become far more complicated than I think anyone imagined with all the vendor choices and price points.

James.

 

[Brad Crawford]

Ordered!

 

[Jeremiah Patton]

I'm desperately trying to get the cash together, is the 28th the last day I can order or do I have to order before the 28th?

 

[PC Greene]

Ordered...

 

[Bob Gundu]

keep'em comin!