Dennis Toeppen

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can rent four ultra primes for two weeks for no more than about $1500. They'd be used in NM. I have a quote for $1200/week but that's more than I can really swing for this. I figured that everyone's equipment is idle and that I wouldn't have any problem making this win-win deal. But the first rental house I contacted really didn't have much flexibility. They weren't unpleasant, but they weren't willing to converge. I've got insurance through ATHOS and I always treat equipment like it's my own. It's not like I'll be shooting a dune buggy flick. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank You ps They do need to be ultra primes, because all my gear needs 95mm front barrel.

Two words: Drive-Ins.

That's quite a spread.

I'm not a cinematographer, but by far the scariest thing about shooting is the credit card bill ?

Making a case for an Arri 235. I like to chase trains sometimes, and I need to carry assembled rig securely and be able to set up and shoot in just a couple minutes. My narration is pretty sloppy. IVS, not IVR. And I misstate negative vs positive image (of camera) a couple times.

Is it necessary to buy the power base/riser plate? I can't figure that out from their literature. Thanks!

I just heard back from Ritter. You're right. They've closed down. I keep my OBB-2's on my nightstand and I check level at least once a week. I never let them go into the red. If they become completely discharged, they are ruined. Before I kept them on my nightstand, I lost one by letting it discharge all the way. That was a costly mistake.

Their website is up http://www.ritterbattery.com/

Dwayne's does a great job. Send them your E6.

I think I'd probably not want to sell less than 1000', because that's how it's spooled. Cost is pretty high, though. I think it wound up being about $1.50/foot, possibly higher. I'd have to look back at my records. Shipping added substantially to finished cost. Keep in mind that 1000' is 2000' when slitted. Also, if you're going to try A/B printing (or anything other than one light/best light), you'll throw away one side and only get 1000' of 8mm per 1000' of 16/8 2R.

They're willing to print it and process it. The source negative must be un-slit 16/8 2R.

Interesting listing from the same seller: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-35mm-Motion-Picture-Camera-Hand-Cranked-Lens-Circa-1915/283422317567?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D824c8979aabe49eabe85ef66d1c31f0c%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D282797404149%26itm%3D283422317567%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108 I wonder if a PL conversion is available...

I have, I think, 6000' feet of R8 3383 print film. Fotokem is willing to print it.

Can I ask how much you had to pay for your Loc Pro?

Update: I haven't had a chance to edit anything yet, but here's a sample of the footage I got at the 50th Anniversary celebration. It's 500T pushed 1/2 stop shot with an A-Minima and Arri Ultra 16 9.5mm lens. I'm fairly surprised that it worked out as well as it did. Unfortunately, the open bar made my shots a bit less stable than usual ? Now I just have to edit a mountain of footage into something worthwhile. https://vimeo.com/381203450

This thread is stress-inducing. Nothing worse than spots from an unknown source.

? They sure produce nice images despite all the problems.

Maybe I'll just get some Master Primes instead of buying a 765... ?

Arri 765s jam? If so, it's coming off my xmas wish list.

Arri 765 + Vision 3 = Nirvana

I found the story and production of OUATIH rather fascinating, so much so that I went to LA to see it at QT's theater (nice clean print in a nice clean theater). I also raced around to check out some locations. I made a little video. I didn't put much effort into camerawork. I was in a major hurry.

I miss it. It's been gone a very long time.

OH, I managed to purchase a maintenance manual and exploded parts diagram for $50 plus $5 shipping. If anyone needs access, you're welcome to a PDF copy.

Dunkin donut or butt problem inflatable donut?