Magiqcam

Joe Sacher · March 2nd, 2004, 08:47 AM

Thanks Charles, that was what I figured, but I wanted to know if there was anything else too it. I do notice the sled wanting to fly away from me, but I guess you can't have everything for under $2k.

I just finished an indoor shoot using the Magiqcam for about 1.5 hours of the 7 hour shoot. I found I still need to take frequent breaks or the shots suffer. My tendency is to bring the rig in closer, to reduce the leverage, but then I occationally bump the battery and make the entire shot worthless. Still got more back muscles to build, I guess. :)

Charles Papert · March 2nd, 2004, 11:47 AM

Joe, keeping the rig close is absolutely the right idea. Over time you will "learn" where the rig is in relation to your body and avoid bumping it (like how one knows where the parameters of one's car is while driving to avoid clipping other cars). If you find the rig flying away from you, try adding some padding (t-shirt, whatever) under the waist pad and making sure your chest straps are as tight as comfortable.

Charles King · March 2nd, 2004, 01:44 PM

"If you find the rig flying away from you, try adding some padding (t-shirt, whatever) under the waist pad and making sure your chest straps are as tight as comfortable."

Something Larry McConkley likes doing but with form, right Charles?

Johan Lundberg · March 9th, 2004, 04:21 AM

Do any one you guys have any pictures of your magiqcam rig? The pics on their website don't show very much really, and some nice closeups showing details, and the rig overall would be great!

Thanks in advance!

Chris Hurd · March 9th, 2004, 06:33 AM

If somebody has pictures for Johan but doesn't have a site to host them on, feel free to email 'em to me and I'll upload 'em to DV Info. Thanks all,

Charles Papert · March 9th, 2004, 12:54 PM

Response to C. King (sorry, missed that post);

Thankfully, Larry, myself and the rest of the gang have those two axis of adjustment available to trim the rig into a comfortable pitch from the body. I would personally be VERY unhappy if I could not do so and had to correct with a body lean, which is fatiguing and potentially harmful over a period of time when carrying heavy loads (be not afraid, DV-wielding friends, I'm talking about 75 lbs+ rigs here!).

Larry and I are both using the latest version of the Klaussen back-mounted harness, the Walter Light, which continues to be the most supportive design for that weight range.

Charles King · March 9th, 2004, 01:45 PM

No problem Charles P. I totally understand. But thankfully I won't be flying any fim cameras. BTW, I just sold my new dual action arm. The price was too good to resist and it was cash down, too. :) Well, I guess it's back to the drawing board. I still have parts for a one section arm. The other parts would have to be machine again. many more months to wait again. No problem though. I'll just use my single arm until it's done.
The single arm is just like the dual arm in design. The one that Lars posted. I just have to make an extendable bracket.

Greg Corke · July 31st, 2005, 03:56 PM

Hello,
Does anyone here know how much it would cost me to get a Magicam rig sent to uk. i.e. would I have to pay import tax v.a.t. etc, etc. is there anyone here from uk that has tried this? I know how much rig and shipping to uk is just not sue if I would have to pay any additional?

Many Thanks
Greg

Sarah Kathryn · July 31st, 2005, 05:34 PM

You will have to pay import taxes/customs duties. I am not sure how much in the UK. Some countries are about 17%.

Richard Lewis · August 1st, 2005, 09:51 AM

When I had my refurb EFP arm imported, I had to pay around 20% of the total, and when you’re looking at £3000 as I was, it’s quite a bit of extra money.

17.5% VAT + around 3% duty so think carefully before you buy, or UK customs won’t release it to you!

Greg Corke · August 3rd, 2005, 03:07 PM

Many thanks to you both for the advice on importing a rig. I guess I better get in touch with customs.

Greg

Martin Polach · August 14th, 2005, 01:49 AM

What are your experiences with LCDs for Magiqcam systems? What type of monitor/batteries do you use?

I am supposed to recieve the new MagiqCam 2P soon, but I am still confused which way to go with the monitor.

Matthew Wilson · August 14th, 2005, 02:43 PM

Hi Martin,
I don't have my Magiqcam anymore, but when I did, I used the Panasonic 7" WS with the Nebtek battery adapter that let it run off the Canon camera batteries. It worked really well and I really like the Pana monitor. It's bright and has a pretty wide viewing angle. It takes 12V so you could easily use another battery system. I actually still use the monitor for jib and other setups. There are cheaper monitors, but I have'ny had any great experience with them, but I suppose all will work, since their main purpose is really only for framing anyway. I wouldn't rely on any of them for color or picture evaluation.

Matt

Terry Thompson · August 14th, 2005, 10:34 PM

Martin,

I bought a 5" Nebtek monitor and Nebtek Panasonic adaptor to use with a 100a on my Indicam system. I found it at NAB and was able to try it out in the sun before buying. I did buy it because it looked real good!

Much of the time I use the monitor that comes with the 100a. It's large enough for viewing but not nearly as good under full light conditions as the Nebtek monitor.

Tery

March 2nd, 2004, 11:47 AM	#62
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Joe, keeping the rig close is absolutely the right idea. Over time you will "learn" where the rig is in relation to your body and avoid bumping it (like how one knows where the parameters of one's car is while driving to avoid clipping other cars). If you find the rig flying away from you, try adding some padding (t-shirt, whatever) under the waist pad and making sure your chest straps are as tight as comfortable. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 2nd, 2004, 01:44 PM	#63
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	"If you find the rig flying away from you, try adding some padding (t-shirt, whatever) under the waist pad and making sure your chest straps are as tight as comfortable." Something Larry McConkley likes doing but with form, right Charles? __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

March 9th, 2004, 04:21 AM	#64
Johan Lundberg Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 34	pics of magiqcam Do any one you guys have any pictures of your magiqcam rig? The pics on their website don't show very much really, and some nice closeups showing details, and the rig overall would be great! Thanks in advance!

March 9th, 2004, 06:33 AM	#65
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	If somebody has pictures for Johan but doesn't have a site to host them on, feel free to email 'em to me and I'll upload 'em to DV Info. Thanks all, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 9th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#66
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Response to C. King (sorry, missed that post); Thankfully, Larry, myself and the rest of the gang have those two axis of adjustment available to trim the rig into a comfortable pitch from the body. I would personally be VERY unhappy if I could not do so and had to correct with a body lean, which is fatiguing and potentially harmful over a period of time when carrying heavy loads (be not afraid, DV-wielding friends, I'm talking about 75 lbs+ rigs here!). Larry and I are both using the latest version of the Klaussen back-mounted harness, the Walter Light, which continues to be the most supportive design for that weight range. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 2nd, 2004, 08:47 AM	#61
Joe Sacher Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 177	Thanks Charles, that was what I figured, but I wanted to know if there was anything else too it. I do notice the sled wanting to fly away from me, but I guess you can't have everything for under $2k. I just finished an indoor shoot using the Magiqcam for about 1.5 hours of the 7 hour shoot. I found I still need to take frequent breaks or the shots suffer. My tendency is to bring the rig in closer, to reduce the leverage, but then I occationally bump the battery and make the entire shot worthless. Still got more back muscles to build, I guess. :)

March 9th, 2004, 01:45 PM	#67
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	No problem Charles P. I totally understand. But thankfully I won't be flying any fim cameras. BTW, I just sold my new dual action arm. The price was too good to resist and it was cash down, too. :) Well, I guess it's back to the drawing board. I still have parts for a one section arm. The other parts would have to be machine again. many more months to wait again. No problem though. I'll just use my single arm until it's done. The single arm is just like the dual arm in design. The one that Lars posted. I just have to make an extendable bracket. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

July 31st, 2005, 03:56 PM	#68
Greg Corke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 245	help i'm in Blighty Hello, Does anyone here know how much it would cost me to get a Magicam rig sent to uk. i.e. would I have to pay import tax v.a.t. etc, etc. is there anyone here from uk that has tried this? I know how much rig and shipping to uk is just not sue if I would have to pay any additional? Many Thanks Greg

July 31st, 2005, 05:34 PM	#69
Sarah Kathryn New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 12	You will have to pay import taxes/customs duties. I am not sure how much in the UK. Some countries are about 17%.

August 1st, 2005, 09:51 AM	#70
Richard Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester and Kent, UK Posts: 256	When I had my refurb EFP arm imported, I had to pay around 20% of the total, and when you’re looking at £3000 as I was, it’s quite a bit of extra money. 17.5% VAT + around 3% duty so think carefully before you buy, or UK customs won’t release it to you! __________________ Richard Lewis. Steadicam Owner / Operator

August 3rd, 2005, 03:07 PM	#71
Greg Corke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 245	Many thanks to you both for the advice on importing a rig. I guess I better get in touch with customs. Greg

August 14th, 2005, 01:49 AM	#72
Martin Polach Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Czech republic Posts: 35	Monitor for Magiqcam What are your experiences with LCDs for Magiqcam systems? What type of monitor/batteries do you use? I am supposed to recieve the new MagiqCam 2P soon, but I am still confused which way to go with the monitor.

August 14th, 2005, 02:43 PM	#73
Matthew Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 259	Hi Martin, I don't have my Magiqcam anymore, but when I did, I used the Panasonic 7" WS with the Nebtek battery adapter that let it run off the Canon camera batteries. It worked really well and I really like the Pana monitor. It's bright and has a pretty wide viewing angle. It takes 12V so you could easily use another battery system. I actually still use the monitor for jib and other setups. There are cheaper monitors, but I have'ny had any great experience with them, but I suppose all will work, since their main purpose is really only for framing anyway. I wouldn't rely on any of them for color or picture evaluation. Matt __________________ MW

August 14th, 2005, 10:34 PM	#74
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Martin, I bought a 5" Nebtek monitor and Nebtek Panasonic adaptor to use with a 100a on my Indicam system. I found it at NAB and was able to try it out in the sun before buying. I did buy it because it looked real good! Much of the time I use the monitor that comes with the 100a. It's large enough for viewing but not nearly as good under full light conditions as the Nebtek monitor. Tery __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com