FS PRO SM1 Stabalizer

Terry Thompson · February 9th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Gentlemen,

I'll have to pipe in here as we are working on a double upgraded arm which holds a total sled weight of 24 pounds (picture attached). We need to have some testing time to see how it and the operator hold up. We have used it for about 20 minutes with the full load and think you have to be crazy to carry around that much weight unless you are the big guys and get paid the big bucks. Neverthless, it seems like we will be doing the testing if there is enough interest out there.

Once tested we hope to produce these on an "on order" basis. Pricing hasn't been determined at the present time but it will be affordable.

Hey, we thought cameras were getting smaller.

We will be checking out NAB in April and hope to meet many of you there.

Terry
Indicam

Diogo Athouguia · February 9th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Terry, that looks very interesting. That would be exactly what I need but can't afford at the moment. And yes, cameras are getting smaller and lighter but when you add all accessories the weight turns to be a problem for weak arms. I work for TV with heavy cameras like digibetas or full sized DV models. A digibeta that all TV broadcasters use here in Portugal weights around 22 or 23 pounds. I am a camera operator and I'm beginning to operate steadicam now. I can't just use light cameras, I need to be able to use any camera including 35mm for publicity. My problem is I can't afford an expensive system, so I need one able to handle as much weight as possible for a low cost, of course built quality and good handling are also a must. For now I just whant to use a stabilizer with my HD100 and it's accessories, if I'll need a bigger system I'll just rent one. The FS pro seemed to be the first really affordable solution in its category, comparing for example with the Flyer it supports heavier cameras and costs a third of the price. I think Indicam is doing right in developing a stronger arm, there are no affordable systems supporting heavier cameras. Terry, please keep us informed of your progress.

Terry Thompson · February 10th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Diogo (great name),

Thanks for the post. I will have to look for my old Panasonic news camera. It should be heavy enough for a good test...at least it seemed heavy at the time I was hauling it around.

I will keep everyone informed but probably on a different thread as this one is about the FS Pro and we want to keep it that way.

Terry
Indicam

Fredric Savard · February 25th, 2007, 11:44 AM

Hello,

A new demo is now available!
http://www.fsprostab.com/english/dem...demomovies.htm

Greeting
Frédéric Savard
FS PRO

Fredric Savard · October 22nd, 2007, 07:54 AM

Hello,

For those who are interested a new demo is available. It is the same shot sequence turned shot handle and with the stabilizer. He contains staircase as well as the mode don juan and missionary

http://www.fsprostab.com/english/index.htm

sincere Greetings
Frédéric Savard
www.fsprostab.com

Jeff Mack · October 24th, 2007, 08:39 AM

I just received your email regarding your system. I am just now looking into a rig for my Z-1. By looking at the pics, it looks like you might bang your knees unless the sled is extended from you. Is this something to consider? I have never used a steadicam type system.

Jeff

Fredric Savard · October 24th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Hi,

Thanks for your interest!

What do you mean by bang you knees it is" band or bang"

Our system manipulates as all other systems of stabilization. It is necessary to walk as normally as possible. fact to walk with knees to bend lightly can help movement so that it is the most perfect possible.

Greeting!
Frédéric Savard
www.fsprostab.com

Jeff Mack · October 24th, 2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredric Savard

Hi,

What do you mean by bang you knees it is" band or bang"
www.fsprostab.com

What I meant is that as you walk forward, do your knees bump into the sled? I can see when you have the unit extended away from you, you would have enough space for your legs to not hit it at the bottom. Pardon my inexperience. I have never used a unit like this and wanted to see if this is an issue.

Jeff

Fredric Savard · October 24th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Ho... ok!

absolutely not, if knees bang the sled would be not fonctional. You can manipulate it as all other systems. Your knees will never stick, unless you force yourself to make it And that you put near the sled on your knees. You would find it difficult to see The screen of your sled or your camera.

the picture on the web site it is to present de system and not a way to manipulate it.

Greeting!
Frédéric Savard
www.fsprostab.com

Jeff Mack · October 24th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Frédéric,

Thanks. I'm in Dallas, Texas. Anywhere or anyone nearby where I can demo one?

Jeff

Fredric Savard · October 24th, 2007, 10:15 AM

I'm gonna send to you an email. can you email us at contact@fsprostab.com
for your email!

Greeting!
Frédéric Savard
www.fsprostab.com

Stephen Eastwood · October 24th, 2007, 12:04 PM

Great looking Videos! Love the stair one, very nice.

Fredric Savard · October 24th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Hi mister Eastwood.

Thank's you for your comment it is really appreciated!

Greeting!
Frédéric Savard
www.fsprostab.com

February 9th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#16
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Gentlemen, I'll have to pipe in here as we are working on a double upgraded arm which holds a total sled weight of 24 pounds (picture attached). We need to have some testing time to see how it and the operator hold up. We have used it for about 20 minutes with the full load and think you have to be crazy to carry around that much weight unless you are the big guys and get paid the big bucks. Neverthless, it seems like we will be doing the testing if there is enough interest out there. Once tested we hope to produce these on an "on order" basis. Pricing hasn't been determined at the present time but it will be affordable. Hey, we thought cameras were getting smaller. We will be checking out NAB in April and hope to meet many of you there. Terry Indicam Attached Thumbnails __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

February 10th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#18
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Diogo (great name), Thanks for the post. I will have to look for my old Panasonic news camera. It should be heavy enough for a good test...at least it seemed heavy at the time I was hauling it around. I will keep everyone informed but probably on a different thread as this one is about the FS Pro and we want to keep it that way. Terry Indicam __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

February 25th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#19
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	New demo Hello, A new demo is now available! http://www.fsprostab.com/english/dem...demomovies.htm Greeting Frédéric Savard FS PRO

October 22nd, 2007, 07:54 AM	#20
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	new demo FS PRO and stairs Hello, For those who are interested a new demo is available. It is the same shot sequence turned shot handle and with the stabilizer. He contains staircase as well as the mode don juan and missionary http://www.fsprostab.com/english/index.htm sincere Greetings Frédéric Savard www.fsprostab.com

October 24th, 2007, 08:39 AM	#21
Jeff Mack Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 195	Question I just received your email regarding your system. I am just now looking into a rig for my Z-1. By looking at the pics, it looks like you might bang your knees unless the sled is extended from you. Is this something to consider? I have never used a steadicam type system. Jeff

February 9th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#17
Diogo Athouguia Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 282	Terry, that looks very interesting. That would be exactly what I need but can't afford at the moment. And yes, cameras are getting smaller and lighter but when you add all accessories the weight turns to be a problem for weak arms. I work for TV with heavy cameras like digibetas or full sized DV models. A digibeta that all TV broadcasters use here in Portugal weights around 22 or 23 pounds. I am a camera operator and I'm beginning to operate steadicam now. I can't just use light cameras, I need to be able to use any camera including 35mm for publicity. My problem is I can't afford an expensive system, so I need one able to handle as much weight as possible for a low cost, of course built quality and good handling are also a must. For now I just whant to use a stabilizer with my HD100 and it's accessories, if I'll need a bigger system I'll just rent one. The FS pro seemed to be the first really affordable solution in its category, comparing for example with the Flyer it supports heavier cameras and costs a third of the price. I think Indicam is doing right in developing a stronger arm, there are no affordable systems supporting heavier cameras. Terry, please keep us informed of your progress.

October 24th, 2007, 09:39 AM	#22
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Hi, Thanks for your interest! What do you mean by bang you knees it is" band or bang" Our system manipulates as all other systems of stabilization. It is necessary to walk as normally as possible. fact to walk with knees to bend lightly can help movement so that it is the most perfect possible. Greeting! Frédéric Savard www.fsprostab.com

October 24th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#24
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Ho... ok! absolutely not, if knees bang the sled would be not fonctional. You can manipulate it as all other systems. Your knees will never stick, unless you force yourself to make it And that you put near the sled on your knees. You would find it difficult to see The screen of your sled or your camera. the picture on the web site it is to present de system and not a way to manipulate it. Greeting! Frédéric Savard www.fsprostab.com

October 24th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#25
Jeff Mack Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 195	Frédéric, Thanks. I'm in Dallas, Texas. Anywhere or anyone nearby where I can demo one? Jeff

October 24th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#26
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	I'm gonna send to you an email. can you email us at contact@fsprostab.com for your email! Greeting! Frédéric Savard www.fsprostab.com

October 24th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#27
Stephen Eastwood Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 291	Great looking Videos! Love the stair one, very nice. __________________ Stephen Eastwood http://www.StephenEastwood.com

October 24th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#28
Fredric Savard New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Hi mister Eastwood. Thank's you for your comment it is really appreciated! Greeting! Frédéric Savard www.fsprostab.com