1030 Arri Dovetail

[Christopher Barrett]

Google turns up images of an ET Arri dovetail that can replace the QR plate on an O'Connor 1030 but I don't see this on ET's current site. Anybody know if this or something comparable is available anywhere?

Thx,
CB

 

[ericyoung]

Bottom left:
http://www.elementtechnica.com/products/show/cam-support

It appears they have been discontinued.

I don't know, but maybe they are redesigning it for new Epic support systems.
Best to email/phone then directly?

 

[Christopher Barrett]

Yeah, I believe that was the old design and the new design, listed above that, only references the bigger heads. I'll send 'em a note.

Thanks

 

[R. Schorman]

ALLSTAR made a 1030 plate at one point too. I have one and it's great.

http://allstar-cine.myweb.hinet.net/

 

[Curran Giddens]

My old 12" ET Arri 1030 dovetail went missing...


Got a link to the image of the new Dovetail?

 

[Christopher Barrett]

I believe that one interfaces with the Red Bottom Plate, yeah? I'm in the middle of ordering an Allstar Shoulder rig and trying to decide on my exact setup. The 1030 is on order with abel.

 

[Christopher Barrett]

The old dovetail that fit the 1030

The new one which seems to be only for the 2060/2575/120EX

 

[R. Schorman]

http://allstar-cine.myweb.hinet.net/image/red_accessories_pic/IMG_9486.jpg

The one I have looks like this. It seems that the bottom is square though in the photo so he may have changed the design. I'd shoot him a message.

 

[Christopher Barrett]

Did he actually make one like that that fit the 1030? I'll send him a quick note. He has the one dovetail that fits the Red Bottom Clamp and will slide into a 1030 and then he has an Arri dovetail (your photo) that reads as just mounting to whatever QR your tripod has.

 

[Curran Giddens]

I believe that one interfaces with the Red Bottom Plate, yeah?

No, the old one didn't work with the Red Bottom Plate. I don't think any of them did unless you did some modifications.

The new one for the 2060/2575 is actually not new. They have had it available since the beginning. All they did was discontinue the 1030.

 

[Christopher Barrett]

Nope... ET has no plans for a new 1030 Arri Dovetail.

Crap on a cracker!

 

[Curran Giddens]

Crap is right!

ET even sells the OConnor 1030 head.

 

[ericyoung]

Here you go Christopher:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Arri-Dovetail-P...ltDomain_0&hash=item5641f6fef6#ht_3980wt_1141

They may still have some in stock!

Did ET say why it was discontinued?

 

[Christopher Barrett]

God Bless You Eric Young!

LoL...phew. No, they didn't give a reason. I'm guessing there are nowhere near as many 1030's as 2060/75's out there.

 

[R. Schorman]

With Epic being so portable, I am really looking forward to using the 1030 with it. Seems like they may want to re-think that decision as everyone and their dog is going to have a Epic/Scarlet...

 

[ALLSTAR]

sold out

 

[Mark Phelan]

Might have some good news on the 1030 dovetail front. Yes, there's a front afoot. Traded emails with Vivian at 3alitytechnica about it and she said "Your email is raising the possibility of bringing it back, thx. " If we all show them how much we need this product to return, hopefully they'll respond in kind. Also asked them to knock the price down to around $250.00 to $300.00 bucks. Hey, one can always ask.

 

[Mark Phelan]

Just heard from Vivian and ET has decided to bring back the 1030 dovetail! They should have them available in six to eight weeks. Great news for a great product brought back from the dead. The zombie dovetail!

 

[Christopher Barrett]

Sweet!

 

[Mike Van Laanen]

Thank you, thank you and Thank You. Was resigned to making one myself, so very happy they are bringing it back to market.