SteadiCam Merlin

Scott,
Look at this deal. Steadicam, a vest and french flag for your camera.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370129918228&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=160162294183&itemcount=12&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D12

Jake

not a bad deal... I wonder how well that 'vest' works. seems like an arm sling and some poles.

Yes, its not the articulated type vest but its also not $8000

So if they are french flags shouldn't they be painted white?
Just Kidding! I love french people :P
I like those french flags, they make you look really professional, although they really don't do a whole lot. lol

Quote Ironstrike: I like those french flags, they make you look really professional, although they really don't do a whole lot. lol

It really cuts down glare if the sun is in front of you, I often hold my hand or paper over the lens for the same flag effect, it really increases contrast when shooting rim lighting.

Here you go Scott. This set comes with the articulated type vest and is $1200
I'm thinking about getting this one and selling the one I have next year.

Of course, this will certainly bring attention to yourself looking like you're wearing a bullet proof vest LOL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370087931368

Jake

Ironstrike are you talking about the official salute of the French nation? After living in Europe it is often quoted :The French don't like anyone and no one likes the French" Not that I agree, but when traveling Europe, overall the French people are the most unfriendly and unhelpful of any other European country. Now I do have some good French friends so there are a few great ones ;)

lol I guess I don't know many french people anyway. I was in france a long time ago when I was a little kid and I don't remember much about their behavior. The USA is still my all time favorite country anyway ;)

Jake I like that one too, the "flycam 6000," im probably going to save for that, and I think I know some people I could rent it to as well to cut down on the cost.

Also thanks for the info Norm!

And one a little cheaper at $435
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400018465728&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=370087931368&itemcount=12&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D12

Like I said I bought my DOF adaptor from these guys and the quality is very good and I wouldn't have a problem ordering from them again. I guess things are cheaper to manufacture in India.

Jake

215 shipping! steep!