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I would certainly be interested in a group purchase, I have been thinking about getting a 1030HD.
 
4 days shooting in the mountains, no computer nothing, just light, beautifull light (and dreaming about RED). Back to see this stunning picture. I will clearly purchause everything what I can get from RED. It tastes perfect for me.
 
Maybe RED could offer them at a discount for RED Reservation holders.

Take orders and down payments and then be the intermediary entity ala the original accuscene concept.
 
I'd be down with that... RED as an O'Connor dealer with benefits. Hey, maybe they could do the same with ARRI goods too! I'm still looking for that right deal on a follow focus and mattebox. I'm holding out to see Curt's MB design though.
 
The 2060HD looks like it works best around the 40-70lb. range... if the RED body is only 9lbs (a good thing), it would take quite a lot to get it up that heavy, even with a lens, FF, MB, battery, and LCD. The one Mark Neveldine was testing handheld (with many of those things) only weighed around 18 pounds.

Not saying the 2060 isn't a nice head, I just think it's a little overkill unless you have a really heavy lens or some other gear on there that's going to weigh you down. That being said, I'm definitely going to need to get both a new head and sticks for my RED, and the 1030 seems a good bet. I need to do more research on my own, but it's definitely a contender and if we can indeed get some sort of group rate, I'm all for that. Consider me a strong maybe. :)
 
Häakon said:
The 2060HD looks like it works best around the 40-70lb. range... if the RED body is only 9lbs (a good thing), it would take quite a lot to get it up that heavy, even with a lens, FF, MB, battery, and LCD. The one Mark Neveldine was testing handheld (with many of those things) only weighed around 18 pounds.

Not saying the 2060 isn't a nice head, I just think it's a little overkill unless you have a really heavy lens or some other gear on there that's going to weigh you down. That being said, I'm definitely going to need to get both a new head and sticks for my RED, and the 1030 seems a good bet. I need to do more research on my own, but it's definitely a contender and if we can indeed get some sort of group rate, I'm all for that. Consider me a strong maybe. :)
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Keep in mind that Mark's setup weighed 19lbs without a MB, rails, side mounts, FF, EVF, Red Drive, that will add quite a bit of weight.

My average setup will be the RED fully outfitted with the premium production pack, an Arri MB20, FF, and for dolly work, a Cooke 20-100 (weighing in at 12lbs.).

That should easily reach into the 30-40lb range.

So the 2060 is right up my alley.
 
1030 for me.
-a
 
O'Connor

O'Connor

I love my O'Connor 50D and will be using it for my own work unless renting for clients.

Needs to be sent in for a bit of work, though.

Best,

ATF
 
Häakon said:
The 2060HD looks like it works best around the 40-70lb. range... if the RED body is only 9lbs (a good thing), it would take quite a lot to get it up that heavy, even with a lens, FF, MB, battery, and LCD. The one Mark Neveldine was testing handheld (with many of those things) only weighed around 18 pounds.

Not saying the 2060 isn't a nice head, I just think it's a little overkill unless you have a really heavy lens or some other gear on there that's going to weigh you down. That being said, I'm definitely going to need to get both a new head and sticks for my RED, and the 1030 seems a good bet. I need to do more research on my own, but it's definitely a contender and if we can indeed get some sort of group rate, I'm all for that. Consider me a strong maybe. :)
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That's the beauty of O'Connors, you don't have to weigh it down to make it work properly. You can dial in or out as much counterbalance as you want. No camera is too small for this head. It even works great with a bare DVX or HVX. O'Connors work differently than those "other" heads that spring back when you tilt because the cameras aren't heavy enough. O'Connors, don't spring back, they stay put. Heck, dial out nearly all the counterbalance and it'll work great under a HV20 if you want. I think too many times we use what we know about other brand name heads as a reference to how an O'Connor might work. It just works too different to make that comparison. O'Connors are in a league of their own.
 
Häakon said:
The 2060HD looks like it works best around the 40-70lb. range... if the RED body is only 9lbs (a good thing), it would take quite a lot to get it up that heavy, even with a lens, FF, MB, battery, and LCD. The one Mark Neveldine was testing handheld (with many of those things) only weighed around 18 pounds.

Not saying the 2060 isn't a nice head, I just think it's a little overkill unless you have a really heavy lens or some other gear on there that's going to weigh you down. That being said, I'm definitely going to need to get both a new head and sticks for my RED, and the 1030 seems a good bet. I need to do more research on my own, but it's definitely a contender and if we can indeed get some sort of group rate, I'm all for that. Consider me a strong maybe. :)
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Mark's setup was almost as light as possible. There was no mattebox or followfocus, had our lightweight lens on it, and no bottom rail system.

If I was you, I wouldnt go for the 1030, but opt for the 1030 HDS. You want to stick in that 70% weight limit of your head.
 
The 2060 and 2075 will work fine w/ 0lbs...I would recommend either of these as you will be able to continue using them as your package grows. The smaller heads are limiting.

what happens if you need to rent a dutch head, or put a long zoom on your camera? The 2060 can handle any of this and will serve you well for many years.
 
Jarred Land said:
If I was you, I wouldnt go for the 1030, but opt for the 1030 HDS. You want to stick in that 70% weight limit of your head.
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I was wondering this very same thing for my more mobile set up. Thank you for the heads up so to speak.

OBTW- I think what Greenwalt and Kilgroe (great law firm name btw!!:bleh: )
suggested as far as a RED Reservation/O'Connor head/sticks discount would simply be impossible for the RED Team!!! :biggrin:

Cheers---Andrew

OT-- I have an O'Connor 50 that needs to be reconditioned... anyone been through this lately and what the associated costs might be? Also, does anyone have a source for used sticks--say Ronford,etc.? Thanks
 
Jarred Land said:
If I was you, I wouldnt go for the 1030, but opt for the 1030 HDS. You want to stick in that 70% weight limit of your head.
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The problem with the HDS is that you lose considerable tilt range - I'm not sure that's an acceptable loss. If the 2060 really can be used with minimal weight (their charts don't seem to indicate that), then that would probably be the best way to go without question. Just becomes an issue of money at that point.
 
The two top rods exist to mount whatever you want to mount. This is one of an infinite number of possible configurations. In this configuration, the top rods are supporting one bridge plate and the four "cage" handles on the side. The top handle is mounted to the upper part of the RAIL system.

We don't know the official weight yet, but I doubt it'll tip the scales.
 
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