New steadicam rig for $1100 at DVinfo.net

Bill Graham · January 21st, 2008, 03:25 PM

Has anyone used this kit or this company? Seems like a good deal

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magic-Arm-Vest...QQcmdZViewItem

Noah Yuan-Vogel · January 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM

ive seen some forums about them somewhere, the seller is also known as cinecity (http://thecinecity.com) . i remember someone mentioning that particularly the vest was cheap and used crappy plastic fasteners that could be a real hazard, but that maybe it was an alright system with a few modifications. id be a bit careful since without a quality gimbal (and potentially other poor quality parts) the whole thing might just not be that useful. i have no experience with it, thats just what i remember seeing on other forums. unfortunately i tend to think that its not worth the risk spending on over $1000 on an unknown piece of equipment that, if poorly made, could damage the rest of your expensive equipment. ive also heard that certain components from the seller are surprisingly reasonable quality and their support isnt too bad (they may let people return stuff if it isnt up to expectation) considering they are an slightly sketchy indian company that copies other people's equipment, but it might be a matter of luck.

Jim Wood · January 28th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Here's a link to a 2007 discussion on the product you mentioned. http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=98743

January 21st, 2008, 03:25 PM	#1
Bill Graham New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 19	New steadicam rig for $1100 Has anyone used this kit or this company? Seems like a good deal http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magic-Arm-Vest...QQcmdZViewItem

January 28th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#3
Jim Wood New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 6	Comments on steadicam rig for $1100. Here's a link to a 2007 discussion on the product you mentioned. http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=98743

January 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Noah Yuan-Vogel Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 613	ive seen some forums about them somewhere, the seller is also known as cinecity (http://thecinecity.com) . i remember someone mentioning that particularly the vest was cheap and used crappy plastic fasteners that could be a real hazard, but that maybe it was an alright system with a few modifications. id be a bit careful since without a quality gimbal (and potentially other poor quality parts) the whole thing might just not be that useful. i have no experience with it, thats just what i remember seeing on other forums. unfortunately i tend to think that its not worth the risk spending on over $1000 on an unknown piece of equipment that, if poorly made, could damage the rest of your expensive equipment. ive also heard that certain components from the seller are surprisingly reasonable quality and their support isnt too bad (they may let people return stuff if it isnt up to expectation) considering they are an slightly sketchy indian company that copies other people's equipment, but it might be a matter of luck.