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Rich Steel

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  1. How long does it take for a DP to smoke a Cigarette? Same as anyone else but 3 days to light it....Baraboom.
  2. Hi Andy, I've sent you a PM. Shipping to LA would be around £120 (GBP) insured.
  3. Here's a link for the adaptors I purchased: http://www.srb-griturn.com/nikon-lenses-on-canon-eos-quality-assured-1231-p.asp Insured shipping to Australia would be in the region of £120 (GBP).
  4. Apertures have not been De-Clicked. Lenses are all less than 18 months old. I've shot a hand full of things with them. They have never been dry hired. Glass is Perfect. Just a few cosmetic paint flecks on a couple of the lenses. Regards
  5. I'm considering selling the following kit: 1x Zeiss ZF 25mm Lens. 1x Zeiss ZF 35mm Lens. 1x Zeiss ZF 50mm Lens. 1x Zeiss ZF 85mm Lens. 1x Zeiss ZF 100mm Lens. 6x Quality Alloy custom made focus gears (already mounted on the lenses + 1x for a 28mm ZF Lens). 5x Zeiss Lens Hood/shade. 5x Zeiss Rear caps. 5x Zeiss Lens caps. 5x Lens Adaptor Rings (Nikon to EOS). 5x Canon Rear Caps. 1x Yellow 1510 Pelicase to keep the lenses safe. Would rather sell as a complete system. The only reason I'm considering selling the above kit is that I've placed an order for a set of 5x Zeiss CP.2 Lenses. So, if anyone is in the market for a pretty comprehensive set of quality glass then get in touch. Any reasonable offer will be considered. Suffice to say there are no marks, chips or dust in or on the glass elements of the glass. There are some cosmetic chips/marks on the barrels of the lenses. The Lens caps and lens hoods have all got professional yellow vinyl graphics dictating what lens it goes with (25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm). You will not be disappointed.
  6. Updated the chart with Super 16mm, 2/3 inch Sensor Sizes and the growing in popularity 35mm 2 perf. Unfortunately inch-based sensor formats are not standardized, exact dimensions may vary, but the one shown in the chart is typical of a Sony/Panasonic type sensor.
  7. Hi phil, Long time no speak. You are of course correct. I didn't really put the 5D sensor size in as it's the same size as Full Frame 35mm Still (which is already represented in the diagram). I could add many more sizes to the chart but it becomes very busy and not as clear, but hey I've got some time on my hands.... Hope your well Rich Steel
  8. Thought I'd add my own visual presentation of some of the frame sizes to give you an idea of what's what. If anyone else would like some dimensions added, feel free to pm me with exact mm dimensions and I'll add it to the chart
  9. Hello folks, If your thinking of asking Santa for one of those MKV Directors View Finders......STOP. For less than $30 (US) you can turn your swanky new iphone into one instead, using it's onboard Camera. WooHoo. I'm not connected in any way shape or form with the company that has developed this app (they're also behind the Helios Sun Finder app) but have to say they are very responsive to requests. I asked if the 1/3" chip size was a generic size used or was it based on any particular camera. It's generic but when I asked if they could base it on the HVX-200 they guy emailed me back saying they'd update the camera database and ad the HVX-200 on the next update. Cool. Here's the link for the app: http://www.chemicalwedding.tv/artemis.html
  10. I've heard one guy call himself a "PREDITOR".......He produces, shoots, directs and edits all in one....I laughed my ass off but he wasn't joking.
  11. Speak to Tom at DS Video in Glasgow. They are dealers for Sony and Panasonic stuff and they are doing some really good deals right now.
  12. Here's an interesting thought....and I'm thinking out loud here......How much does it cost to go to film schools these days? Wouldn't it be great/better if you handed a reputable facilities company the cash/grant/bursary for your education for a placement onto a Government approved apprenticeship scheme.....offering said company tax breaks for the length of term (apprenticeship) etc etc etc and giving the apprentice an 'Old School' approach to learning...No?
  13. If I was to serve my time again, I'd look at getting a job in a Rental Facility like Arri Media or Panalux (here in the UK). That way you get to work with pretty much all the latest technolgies around, get to know the crews that are using the equipment (soft networking) and eventually going out with the equipment with the most popular gaffers. Film Schools serve a purpose but if I knew then what I know now I would have skipped my stint at Film school and started on the shop floor of a big rental facility. Of course this is only my opinion. I'm sure there will be 101 other people saying you need to go to Film School, personally I wouldn't. Whatever you decide, good luck in your prospective career path.
  14. Hi folks, Thought I'd put the music video I DOP'd a few weeks ago up here. Shot using the Panasonic HVX200 with an SGPro and Zeiss ZF Lenses. As well as the directors running around Scotland with a couple of Nikon D300 and Tilt and Shift lenses. If you go to my website and click on news and blog it's the top link (to view the video) Peace Rich Steel www.steadicams.com
  15. I can't recommend Dedolights highly enough. They are brilliant. Compact, well built, dimmable but also very expensive. I've bitten the bullet (a few years ago) and bought a set of DLH-4's and also the 5ft Dedo-Octodome kit. I did have a couple of Kino-Flo Diva Lites but got rid of them as the Octodome is so much nicer (in my opinion). I've also got a couple of Arri 1k True Blue Fresnels which rarely come out the case and did look at buying 3x 575 HMi units from Richard Andrewski, unfortunately between Richard and I, we couldn't sort out some teething problems between supplying and returning and to cut a long story short the deal fell through with losses from both supplier and buyer. Shame really as he does have some great products which you should consider rather than a red head kit. Check out coollights.biz Regards Rich Steel
  16. Selling my original HVX-200 Camcorder as it has been made redundant with my new HPX-171. I'd like to sell this as a package but would consider splitting if offers were good enough. Here's what's on offer: 1x HVX-200 Camcorder (01376 hours of operation, mostly in P2 Mode) 4x 4Gb P2 Cards 3x P2 Stores 8x HVX-200 Batteries 1x Panasonic Mains Charger/Power Supply 1x Zacuto Follow Focus Gear with Hard Stops (attached to Camcorder). 1x 82mm to 72mm reduction ring on lens (I can't get it off). Has no impact on the performance of the camera just being as honest as possible here. £2995 (GBP) for everything. Shipping cost's and PayPal fees (4%) would be added over and above. The picture attached is of the camcorder but obviously doesn't include the SGPRO, Matte Box and Tripod. It does show the Zacuto Lens gear though. Thanks. http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9973/hvxandsg.jpg
  17. Ha! I wish. One of my mates died suddenly a few years ago (he was only 38) so that kind of made me think that you might as well enjoy things while you have it so I went out and bought the Aston, didn't tell the other half as I thought it would be a nice surprise and when she saw it she was mightily pissed off but hey you can't take your money with you. She got over it after a very frosty week. Would I have another one.....YES, at the drop of a hat.
  18. I was driving an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage GT up until 6 months ago. I then decided to re-design the front end of it. Best car I have ever driven 1 of only 112 ever made and now there is only 111 of them out there. 6Litre V12 Engine 0-60 in 4.4 seconds top speed 190 mph. If you click on my news and blog link on the website you'll see the aftermath of hitting a stone wall at nearly 70mph. I'm now back down to earth with a bump and driving a very practical Landrover Discovery 3, which is nice but doesn't even come close to the Aston. www.steadicams.com
  19. Hi people just had an invite to the EPG first big meeting. Details below. If you want an invite PM me and I'll forward the email RSVP to you. See you there: As someone who works in the film, tv, or video business in Edinburgh region, for one night only we invite you to put away your script, pack up your camera, throw aside your make-up brushes and come together to celebrate our fantastic industry! Catch up with old friends and make some new ones... Talk, drink, relax and let you hair down! The Edinburgh Producers Group Thursday 23rd April Hawke & Hunter, 12 Picardy Place from 8 'til late Music will be provided by Simon Hodge, (Four Corners, The Bongo) & Duvien. Space at Hawke & Hunter is limited and entry will be by strictly by guest list - so please rsvp asap to guarantee your entry! If you RSVP ON-LINE you'll get a free glass of bubbly.
  20. I think they are pretty much based on the ZF Range of Still lenses. I can't fathom out why Zeiss have done this. I don't think there's a market for them (personally). Maybe if you were paying $20K (US) for a set of 7 then yes I can see them filling a gap in the market but at $40K that's just crazy talk.
  21. $40K..!!! Wouldn't you be better sinking your cash into a couple of Brand New Arri Masters Primes (T1.3)? or even better buying 4 possibly 5 second hand Ultra Primes. I've got a complete set of ZF lenses and on any given day I'm maybe using 3 lenses out of the complete set. If I had 40K to spend on lenses I'd look at the second hand market first. I think Zeiss have missed a trick here. Shame really. I've just worked out you can buy a Brand New 28mm (T1.9), 50mm (T1.9), 85mm (T1.9) and 100mm (T1.9) Arri Ultra Prime set for $42,000 and those are RRP prices. You could probably work a discount from ARRI direct if you were guaranteeing a sale of $40,000 (US). I know what I'd be buying if given the choice between the new compacts or some ultras.
  22. Hi Brian, The VP's have been sold my friend. I wish I had kept a hold of them though as I almost gave them away $10,500 (US) for both of them....
  23. Wow, easy there tiger you need to chilax with your responses. You've tried to flame me on this thread (early on) for your lack of understanding (for want of a better word) of my British satire/humour/sarcasm. Just because you own a film camera gives you no right to talk like that to anyone on this forum. My website hasn't been updated for at least a couple of years but yet you seem to assume that I come from a digital background...WRONG. I've been working in this business for over 20 years now, starting out as a runner and now after those 20 years consider myself to be a Lighting Cameraman and just for the record, YES i do own and know my way round a F**KING (sorry that's my tourets again) light meter. As Jesus Quintana said in "The Big Lebowski"....Let me tell you something, pendejo. You pull any of your crazy poop with us ON THIS FORUM AGAIN, you flash YOUR 16mm CAMERA on the lanes, I'll take it away from you, stick it up your ass and pull the **(obscenity removed)** trigger 'til it goes "click." Spread the peace and love.......Oh and money (in my direction).
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