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Which Steadicam for Epic?

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Nicholas Shields

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We're at budget time and we want to prepare for what is to come. Any thoughts regarding what SteadiCam (or other higher-end manufacturer) would be appropriate for the Epic? Thanks in advance.

Nick.
 
Nicholas Shields said:
We're at budget time and we want to prepare for what is to come. Any thoughts regarding what SteadiCam (or other higher-end manufacturer) would be appropriate for the Epic? Thanks in advance.

Nick.
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Its light enough to fly on a Steadicam Flyer, which is at the entry level of light pro rigs.
 
I think you could get this camera onto a flyer if it was your own production and you were willing to compromise on what modules, lenses and mattboxs to do this.

For myself turning up blind to shoots using the camera kits on jobs. I predict it will be around the same weight as a RED.

Get a G50 arm and whatever sled you like. Mk-V, Pro or Tiffen. The Zephyr might do from tiffen.
 
do you think that the epic could fly on the steadycam tango?
 
Federico G said:
do you think that the epic could fly on the steadycam tango?
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I'd think so if stripped down and shooting on CF card with no matte box or filters and a lightweight Canon or Nikon lens (less than one pound). And assuming you can run power off your belt with 10' cable. I believe max payload is 6 lb. but I'm sure that's understated. I believe stripped down EPIC weighs 5 pounds. Someone please correct if I'm mistaken.

-michael zaletel
 
Federico G said:
do you think that the epic could fly on the steadycam tango?
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FWIW, I think (from memory) the Epic brain alone is about 4.5 lbs. According to the Tiffen web site, the Tango will hold 6 lb "camera payload." Could be a little tight.
 
Definitely not on a Tango, you would have to strip the Epic down to it's bare minimum. No expensive lenses, no mattebox, no monitor, no nothing. It's really made for Prosumer cams, DSLR's and mini camera's.
 
I'd fly mine on a Tango!

But you're right Terry and Philippe, do not try this at home unless you're a little crizy!

:)

-michael z

P.S. Hotel room (travel) interior footage will never be the same after EPIC HDRx™™ on a Stedicam Tango™. Yeah Baby! Heck, I might even open the drapes before Sunset and shoot the room from the entry door looking out at the view. Can you say Tokina 11-16? :)
 
The Steadicam PILOT!

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Epic with a compact prime, heden digital motor and a taped on ND filter might be good on the Tango coming in at 8lbs.

8lbs though means a 5lbs counter weight at the slave end and 3 x 13lbs at the master end making 52 lbs of "camera weight" the sled and carbon fibre is probably 10lbs so you've got a 62lbs camera system. Good on the G70 arm but not for the faint hearted.
 
I've been curious about the Glidecam HD4000. I've been looking at that for DSLR work, but curious to know what forum users thought about using it with a stripped down Epic? Wasn't the one Ted was carrying around coming in at ~8lbs? Says max payload is 10lb, but I've heard people going to 14lb. Thoughts?
 
Joseph Hutson said:
The Steadicam PILOT!

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Definitely Steadicam Pilot as Joseph already told us.

The PILOT™ 2-10 pound weight range will work with a wide array of Epic S and Scarlet configurations.
 
Glide-cam HD4000 ($550) + X-10 ($2000) + asus wi-Cast (wireless HDMI $200) + Lilliput 668GL $180) = will work fine
 
If you want the best. Buy a Steadicam Archer 2. They now come with a G50 arm and a really good basic sled.

I bought one earlier this year and love it as I can fly my RED MX perfectly alongside Canon 5d/ 7d's and also my Sony PDW-F800.

Just remember when you buy a steadicam you will also need to buy a wireless follow focus/ wireless video link (for the director) I just bought the IDX HDSDI one which is great, and you will also need a Lectronic or similar wireless audio link.

It isn't fun trying to fly a camera with external cables running everywhere so you need to be totally self sufficient and wireless.
 
BTW Just got my ARRI wireless focus/iris kit this week and used it for the first time yesterday on my RED and wow! No lag, Start stop function for RED. Motors are really well built so at 1/2 the price of a PRESTON kit, WOW again!
 
gordonbrown.net: I am a Tango Owner Op with the G50 Arm, I have flown the Epic with a 16-35mm Canon with ease as well as Zeiss primes from 18 to 35mm. There isn't any room for Heden Motors and brackets, but if you are at hyperfocal or keep a constant distance it gives you some sweet boom range. I sometimes use 2 K8 Gyros as counterbalance and additional stabilization on some exterior locations... As well there is plenty of room for batteries and transvideo on the sled. I had Tiffen make me a power cable for the Epic. The Steadicam Archer Base unit with the G50 Arm flies the Epic Complete with a 6x6 Mattebox loaded, Transmitter and a larger zoom with FIZ Unit no problem. All in all, a nice combination of tools for flying the Epic.
 
The Glidecam X-20....which is being released now.
 
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