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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Prague... a prototype rig.

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Jim,

This is the documentary film makers dream set up. Looks like a light and simple, go anywhere, shoot anything set-up. The RED run and gun.

Is this what you used to shoot the races?

Can you offer this as a package or let us know about the parts to build it?

Thanks
 
I like the 1030HD for dragging around because I'm old and tired. The 2060 is certainly better if you are young or have a sherpa. All the weight of stuff adds up and I like to go as light as possible.

Jim
 
Jannard said:
I like the 1030HD for dragging around because I'm old and tired.
Jim
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Old and tired? Sounds like you are just coming doun off an adrenaline high to me. I'm guessing you will become re-invigorated as soon as your body resets. Old and tired... Hah!
 
Sam Druckerman said:
Hi Jim,

To be clear.... you're saying the 1030HD is your preference over the 1030HDS?

I've been trying to decide that this week, so....
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I believe that is the way you will want to go. The HD can hold up to 30 pounds and the camera body is only 10, so unless you're really weighing down the rails, your payload should be within range. The HDS loses vertical tilt range to achieve heavier support, and that's a compromise a lot of us don't want to make. If you feel you really need the extra support, I would say it's better to bite the bullet and step up to a 2060HD rather than stifle your range of available movement.
 
Another angle...

Jim

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Confession.

I just picked up the HDS Tuesday with the CL 25 carbon fiber legs, and the tilt seems find to me. Much closer to 90 than I thought. It's a smoking rig.

But, I hate to carry more weight than I need to.....

And that's where it gets cloudy for me.

It's the not knowing that makes some of these choices difficult.

If Jim or Jarred chimed in here and said the HD was enough for the indy guy's like me...

I'd try to exchange on Monday.
 
Man, that's beautiful Jim.

Hey Evin,

Honestly, I do find a need for it... I know it sounds strange, but I've often found myself in situations when I'm doing a overhead shot or the like and it comes in handy. If the body was heavier I'd be more resistant, but I think most people will be okay with the 30lb payload on the HD. That isn't to say that the 'S' is a bad option at all; just if you are never finding yourself needing the extra weight (RED is going to be my primary rig, for example), then even having that "one time" where the extra flexibility of the head is useful then I think it's worth it. But you're right, they're both excellent systems.
 
Carrying strap?
OK, I know some guys might jump on me for mentioning this but are there, or will there be provisions for mounting a carrying strap? I've lugged plenty of Betacams around on trails, through New York City, etc. while also carrying a tripod. The strap makes it possible. I resisted using a strap for a long time until I tried it while hiking around in Big Sur with camera and sticks and I want to be able to shoot certain things on my own with my Red. Thanks for the pics, Jim.

Bob Franco
 
I have to say I like the white background better than the old pictures with the black background. It might not be as stylish, but it sure is easier to see things.
 
wshultz said:
Is there a button I can push to order the "Prague" set up?
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There are a few:

Battery Plate: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/55
QuickPlate: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/44
Bottom Plate: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/47
Cheese Plate: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/48 [I'm not sure about this one... the bit between the bottom plate and the head doesn't look like the back of the dovetail plate]
Top Mount [x3]: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/49
Top Handle: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/53
Top Handle Ext.: http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/54


Add the LCD, Battery, strange LCD mount, lens, rods, mattebox and follow focus... and you're there.
 
Haakon, let me tell you that it doesn't take much to get a Red rig into the 30+Lb range. After attaching the 18-50mm, Red sliding base, Chrosziel single sided FF, 19mm steel bottom rods w/15mm Adapter and short 15mm rods a lightweight Chosziel Mattebox, a Battery (Granted with the Red drive cage) and the Panasonic BTLH900a we were getting to about 35Lbs by my estimate. Now the Pany monitor weighs more than the Red LCD & EVF combo but only by a pound or two. We were using both my 1030s head and Blairs 1030HD head. Both performed admirably but you could tell the HD was reaching it's limit, whereas the S still had comfortable room on the counter balance. If you think you are going to ever use bigger lenses or more accessories like motors and onboard converters, I would really consider the S.
 
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