Steadicam Pilot Footage.

Charles Papert · March 23rd, 2008, 11:59 PM

If anything, the weak link could be the tiedown assembly on the camera and how it is connected to the body. It's possible that it could separate given enough whipping around, but unlikely. Overtightening the 1/4-20" screw along the line could start the process and the helicoil could work it's way loose over time, I suppose. To be absolutely sure one could attach a safety link from the camera to the top stage, but it would be a pretty unusual situation for the camera to fall off.

Sean Seah · March 31st, 2008, 09:02 AM

May I request for an out of the box photo of the pilot? Like waht does it come with? Thanks!

Dave Gish · March 31st, 2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Seah

May I request for an out of the box photo of the pilot? Like waht does it come with? Thanks!

Lot's of pre-sales questions answered here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=115235

Sean Seah · April 1st, 2008, 09:38 PM

Nice writeup Dave! I went thru it but didnt manage to find a "out of the box" photo. We do not have the pilot in our country yet so I have to trouble the folks here. Thanks!

Dave Gish · April 2nd, 2008, 05:57 AM

The Pilot manual - Page 3 bottom left - is pretty close to an "out of the box" photo:
http://www.steadicam.com/images/cont...ual_112607.pdf
The only thing they don't show is the 1" foam pad that goes on top of this and then the vest that goes on top of that. Other pictures in the manual show the various parts in more detail (including the vest).

Note that the Co-Pilot doesn't include the backpack/case, and has a smaller LCD monitor.

Also, the manual doesn't tell you is how many screw in weights are included:
- four 4-ounce middle weights
- four 2-ounce end weights

1.25 pounds total. This was not enough extra weight for me, so I ordered eight more of the 4-ounce middle weights at $6.25 each. I also ordered the EFP training video DVD for $18. Note that these accessories are generally ordered directly from Steadicam, not from the store that you buy your Pilot and SteadiStand. See the Q & A thread for details on ordering accessories.

March 23rd, 2008, 11:59 PM	#31
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	If anything, the weak link could be the tiedown assembly on the camera and how it is connected to the body. It's possible that it could separate given enough whipping around, but unlikely. Overtightening the 1/4-20" screw along the line could start the process and the helicoil could work it's way loose over time, I suppose. To be absolutely sure one could attach a safety link from the camera to the top stage, but it would be a pretty unusual situation for the camera to fall off. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 31st, 2008, 09:02 AM	#32
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	May I request for an out of the box photo of the pilot? Like waht does it come with? Thanks!

April 1st, 2008, 09:38 PM	#34
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Nice writeup Dave! I went thru it but didnt manage to find a "out of the box" photo. We do not have the pilot in our country yet so I have to trouble the folks here. Thanks!

April 2nd, 2008, 05:57 AM	#35
Dave Gish Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 468	The Pilot manual - Page 3 bottom left - is pretty close to an "out of the box" photo: http://www.steadicam.com/images/cont...ual_112607.pdf The only thing they don't show is the 1" foam pad that goes on top of this and then the vest that goes on top of that. Other pictures in the manual show the various parts in more detail (including the vest). Note that the Co-Pilot doesn't include the backpack/case, and has a smaller LCD monitor. Also, the manual doesn't tell you is how many screw in weights are included: - four 4-ounce middle weights - four 2-ounce end weights 1.25 pounds total. This was not enough extra weight for me, so I ordered eight more of the 4-ounce middle weights at $6.25 each. I also ordered the EFP training video DVD for $18. Note that these accessories are generally ordered directly from Steadicam, not from the store that you buy your Pilot and SteadiStand. See the Q & A thread for details on ordering accessories.