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Group Purchase for O'Connor etc.

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Figured I post a couple of quick snaps to get a visual on it all.
all the tilts are 90 or 60 degrees.

Sorry don't understand the notion of thumbnails!

Cheers,

Dave
 
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Here is another top shot at 60 degree tilt with level tripod legs.
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And here are shots with the tripod legs splayed to get 90 degrees down.
Next need to check whether yours or oconnor legs can splay like this miller (sure it can)

Cheers
 
Häakon said:
Yeah, I hear you. I feel like I'm leaning toward the HDS now just to be safe. Manny said that this simple setup is running him 40 pounds without the batteries or charger! That's just insane. He barely has any accessories in there and that mattebox is not heavy; I have the very same one. Perhaps my brain is thinking metric or there's something else really obvious that I'm missing here. Did they forget to tell us that the lens weighs 25 pounds?
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Hey Häakon -

That camera configuration weighs in at 30lbs - That's with a battery. The case itself is around 10lbs. The 40lbs was for case and camera minus 2 batts and charger. With all 3 batts and charger the case weighs 48lbs.

- Manny
 
Manny said:
Hey Häakon -

That camera configuration weighs in at 30lbs - That's with a battery. The case itself is around 10lbs. The 40lbs was for case and camera minus 2 batts and charger. With all 3 batts and charger the case weighs 48lbs.

- Manny
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That's good to know; thanks for the update. 30 pounds is still pushing it though; that's the absolute maximum you can put on the HD. What happens when you add the drive or a bigger lens? I'm planning on using a BFD with mine... I'm just not sure I can make it fly with the lighter head.

The obvious solution is to test everything once I get the camera... but this darn group purchase is coming too quickly! D'oh.
 
After realising I can tilt the tripod to get the full 90 degrees up & down and after hearing Manny saying the weights starts at 30lbs without disk drive, long lenses or evf, I'm enclined to go the 1030HDS at $250 more.

Steve, I'll send you a pm to update.

Cheers,
 
Hi David,

I thought the point was that the pull direction of the head's maximum weight limit should not ever exceed 60 degrees, whether or not it's from tilting the tripod legs or the head itself. If your solution is workable, then I'm with you on getting the HDS - but I'd like some further confirmation on if that strategy is an acceptable workaround.

Best,

Häakon
 
Good point. I guess you're saying as you move the centre of gravity too far under the 'horizon' of the suspension bearings and counter springs in the fluid head....will it have an effect?....but not knowing how the 1030 float/counter balance system actually works, it's speculation.
John Beale has pulled apart an Oconnor Model 30 here

Definitely something to ask Oconnor though.

Also gotta ask yourself how often will the head be locked off at -90 degrees and how often are you going to tilt (& pan) throught the full -90 degrees.

Cheers,
Dave
 
This thread is driving me crazy! I was set on buying the 2060 and now it sounds like the HDS will work too. But the whole 90º concept is bothering me. :sad:
 
Not sure how often one would want a 90º tilt on sticks, to be honest - most of the time you're going to end up shooting your legs doing that, unless you're on a long lens, which leads to the question of what are you shooting? Maybe useful through a glass floor or similar, but unlikely to be of major use, as far as I can see (am I missing something?).

More of a concern (for me at least) is tilt from a jib arm or other such support, which would require the full 90º tilt to get a vertical shot.

Nice idea though, and if it solves your problems then that's great - I'm thinking I may have to spring for the 2060 in all reality, however...
 
I suspect we all may have. According to the forum, the last time I logged in was October 14. After Reduser was restored, everything after October 15 including any subsequent posts/private messages appears to have been lost.

Hope Steve did not already place the order and I missed out somehow?
 
I think we're all in the same boat here... best bet is just to send Steve your information/order again and he'll get back to us when he returns. He hasn't placed the order yet.
 
If all goes well I will PM everyone with the vendor info tonight so you can finalize payment, shipping etc. I will also let you know on this public forum that the PMs went out so we don't miss anyone.

Best

Steve
 
O'Connor Vendor Info sent via PM

O'Connor Vendor Info sent via PM

I sent everyone interested in the O'Connor "Group Buy" a PM containing the vendor information.

If I have inadvertantly left you off the list let me know ASAP!

As noted in the PM all orders need to be in by Friday November 2, 2007.

Best,

Steve
 
Sorry, I never did weight this configuration...

I will say the 2060 head on a heavy set of sticks is absolutely wonderful! There will probably be a 2060, and heavy sticks, in my future but for now 90% of the work I do can be accomodated using the 1030HDS with 25L legs. Nice light and capable.

Steve

Steve Tammi said:
We have been shooting with a O´Connor 2060 head on some heavy Sachtler sticks this week. The RED has been outfitted with Ultra Primes and Super Speeds with Arri MB20 and FF5. I will try and weigh the rig tomorrow so you can have a hard number.

Best,

Steve
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Steve,

I also have an MB-20 and FF5 setup. I'm trying to find out which filter ring/lens adapter to use for the RED zooms. I PM Blair earlier but he has not gotten back to me yet.
 
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GLEN TRACY said:
Steve,

I also have an MB-20 and FF5 setup. I'm trying to find out which filter ring/lens adapter to use for the RED zooms. I PM Blair earlier but he has not gotten back to me yet.
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Did not get a PM from Steve

Did not get a PM from Steve

Hi Steve,
I did not get a return PM from you.
I am interested in the 1030HDS
and O'Connor Sticks (still deciding between the 25L & 35L)
Darryl Phinnessee
(ginseng) Red #691

This is a copy my current PM to you Steve. I am re-iterating it here also to make sure you get it. Seems you didn't get myfirst one.
Thanks in advance.

Darryl (ginseng)
 
Steve, I know that it is 114mm, however, the one I have is treaded and the RED lenses don't seem to be threaded. The ARR description and part number are: 138mm filter ring K2.47190.0(phi 114mm).
 
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