Very reliable 2.5m cables normally available off the shelf if fitted with Lemo Connectors as shown.

These cables can also be made to order with connectors of your choice.

Cable is lightweight and very floppy, mounted directly into connectors with specially made strain reliefs and interface PCB’s.

The same cables were supplied for all 12 Steadicams shooting the 2002 Football World Cup in the USA. All operators opted to keep their cables afterwards!

Available through Tiffen Europe LTD.

Replaces the original Steadicam Spigot or ‘Post’ which can then be fitted permanently to your F bracket for instant Lo Mode.

The Safety Spigot addresses the problem of repeated dockings that can make the original post creep down through the Steadicam arm’s retaining spring.

This problem plagues operators in the TV industry where the rigs may be in near constant use with lots of docking involved. The slipping spigot can lead to a sled that appears to be placed firmly on the arm, eventually falling off.

The Spigot is turned from solid aluminium, with an extra flange that prevents downward movement but still allows the handle to rotate on the Steadicam arm.

The lower part is hollowed out to reduce weight and to allow the arm to be hung centrally on the docking bracket.

£25 Plus VAT

Available direct or through Tiffen Europe LTD.

Optical design utilising a ‘Photo Transistor’ sensor which can be simply taped over any camera cue light for ultimate compatibility.

Unlike simple LDR versions available elseware, this unit offers extremely fast switching, there is no ‘lag’ at all. A 9V PP3 battery powers the unit.

The LED indicators are hidden behind a plastic window that prevents false cues from studio lighting glancing off the indicators.

Several options are available offering features such as an Iso Channel, separate Artist cue light and connectivity for Stanton’s Jimmy Jibs.

£180 Plus VAT (£30 each additional option)

A simple and inexpensive aid for handheld cameramen.

The wide rubber hood contains a coated scratch resistant lens that allows the whole Viewfinder picture and cue lights to be seen at arm’s length.

The camera can also be shouldered for short periods as the lens matches the standard Ikigami dioptre, only with a much wider diameter!

These adapters are in constant use in London at LWT and Teddington Studios. Also many UK freelance cameramen own them and simply gaffer tape them to whatever camera they are operating.

£75 Plus VAT