Gunnar Mortensen

I can make you one but it would be kind of pricey. You would however never have to buy another one

Just thought that I would put it out there that I am launching Gunnar LeatherWorks and have a line of top grain Buffalo Cases for the D5, PD32, PD42, iPad, Preston and cmotion straps. These come in 3 finishes black, brown or distressed. They are all lined to protect your display, and have snaps on the back to add or remove from your belt. They come with a lifetime warranty. Similar meter cases are selling at expendable stores for over $200. I am selling the Disto and Hilti cases $75, iPad $100 and Wireless FF strap for $50. Made in America here is a picture http://db.tt/VqWZjtQ let me know if you interested. Best, E Gunnar Mortensen Focus Puller

I have used the cfinder and I like it a lot. It is more similar to a sniper than a light ranger (in size) I find it more precise than my cine tape which measures a plane compared to a point. One drawback is that it is not self sufficient, meaning it is made to be used as an accessory to the cmotion system requiring the cdisplay II. You can talk to Sebastian at Camadeus here in LA if you want to try out the system, tell him Gunnar sent you. Best, E Gunnar Mortensen Focus Puller City of Angels

My philosophy has been simpler is best. The video screen on the d5 is nifty but just another thing to break. The optical sight on the 42 is a mirror and works fine for me for years in bright sunlight. Whatever way you choose to go make sure that you have it protected in a proper case like one of these http://db.tt/VqWZjtQ I just happen to know the assistant that makes them out of buffalo. Best, E Gunnar Mortensen SoFT Focus Puller LA CA

The first batch of leather cases are in for the Hilti PD40 and PD42. They are all made out of Premium Top Grain leather including Latigo and Buffalo. All have a protective liner, snap enclosure and belt loop. These are all built to order and can be modified to your specifications. The price is $75 with a lifetime warranty. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39267183@N05/4371195796/ Best, E Gunnar Mortensen S.o.F.T. LA Focus Puller

So I am talking with a leathersmith about making a leather Case for my Hilti. What are the requirements that you would like to see? I was planning on having a molded black leather case that fits on a 2in belt. I wanted it to be held in place without a flap for a quickdraw effect. Let me know if I am on the right track and we can do a group buy. See you in the Trenches, E Gunnar Mortensen S.o.F.T. LA FOCUS puller

Don't waste your time just rip the band aid off and buy the hilti pd42. it costs more but always go with the best so you only have to buy it once. Cheaper than my $6,500 cinetape. Best, Gunnar Mortensen

Also check Paramedic Equipment and Police Supply usually at Army Surplus. Their equipment is the industrial Strength. I am slimming my weight that I carry and getting it all made out of leather. Especially for my Hilti. Gunnar Mortensen Focus Puller

1'' is where it is at. Can get a ptouch for a little bit more and have a nice looking slate with industry sized letters. Slates and 1'' letters go together like peanut butter and jelly

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A Focus Pullers job is very similiar in 2D or 3D. Don't get it twisted with the Stereotographer who sets the convergence and 3D effects. The most important task in 3D for a 1st AC is to make sure that the Shutters are inline and you pull focus on both lenses remotely on a Preston or Cmotion.

Rabone 50' with the guts updated since it did stretch after 10ft. a 25ft fatmax extreme but I won't use it over 12' and my favorite is the Hilti 42 Disto. I use the fatmax tons and then the Disto. If I want to run my 2nd around I'll use my Rabone or if I am dealing with actors that don't like lasers in their eyes :-)

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Production does pay for it through a kit or box rental. $50 is nothing for a Ptouch compared to what it does (Slate, Filter Tags, Labeling your Kit) a Macbeth chart just sits there and it is $80. I use 10-20% of my paycheck to buy more stuff for my ever expanding kit. That way my box rental goes up next time I go out too. I am starting to get $50 a day for my AKS without my cart or sticks. You also look better organized and professional. If your complaining on the price of a Ptouch wait til you are thinking about buying an Oconner 2575 Head ($8,000) or Filter Set ($12,00) or Preston($20,00). These all add up, but a friend of mine that goes out gets $650 a day for him and $700 for his gear; which all payed off has now doubled his day rate.

Don't waste your time just get a P-touch from staples and 1in black on clear tape. Have production pay for it.