Comments on: Steadicam Pilot BP-U conversion

By: Vincent

Vincent — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:59:31 +0000

Hi, Paul got it thank you!!

By: Paul Joy

Paul Joy — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:16:21 +0000

Hi Vincent, yes I’ve used DSLR’s on the pilot and just use the canon Av lead .

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:03:18 +0000

Hi, Paul:

did you try to put your Canon camera on Steadicam pilot?I have a question is how can I connect video signal from my 7D to Pilot LCD Monitor?coz pilot monitor don’t have HDMI input any idea?

By: Paul Joy

Paul Joy — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:55:57 +0000

Yes, exactly as in the images above works great for me.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:48:14 +0000

I’m using NXcam now,I saw your demo picture.you put your EX1 to the end of plate with Miller Plate on Pilot.balance ok?

By: Paul Joy

Paul Joy — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:32:50 +0000

Really? I suppose it depends what camera you are using but with my EX1 or 5D rig I just use the sliding plate of the quick release to get approximate fwd / aft balance and then fine adjust using the stage adjustment.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:29:45 +0000

But the Manfrotto 577 is it very hard to balance ?thx

By: Paul Joy

Paul Joy — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:44:01 +0000

I use a Miller 313 Quick Release plate as it allows me to leave the same release plate on my camera that I use on my Miller tripod. You could use the Manfrotto 577 just as easily.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:38:44 +0000

Hi, Paul:

I saw your demo pictures of Steadicam Pilot.what is it between your XDCam & Pilot?is it Quick Release adapter?Coz I got a Pilot-AA.I always get this problem is using too many time to release my cam from Pilot to Manfrotto tripod.do you have any idea fix this problem.but don’t ask me buy one more Camcorder….haha!!,thx

By: Emanuele_C

Emanuele_C — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:54:33 +0000

Thanks for the answer, Paul!
Best, Emanuele