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Posted by Steven J. Weller on 01/06/07 22:44
It's here and I'm lovin' it.
Couple of things - the ads show two different versions - a shorter one
(mine) and a longer one (same thing but with an extension between the
barrel and the end cap). The longer version comes with a wired pistol
grip; I wasn't sure if mine would. It didn't; no big deal.
The plastic mesh 'cage' on a Rycoat has a sheer fabric lining; on this
one the sheer fabric is on the outside of the cage. Same difference;
just a little easier to manufacture (I'm guessing).
The furry isn't as snug as I'd like.
The entire unit is molded plastic - light weight, solid, well-designed.
The shock mount/pistol grip slides into the cage and locks in place
just like the real thing. Furry zips on and stays put. Took the whole
thing out for a test drive and it works just like it's supposed to.
Best deal I've ever gotten on audio gear.
And the company (Action Industires in India) sells a bunch of other
interesting stuff, too. I promise I'm not a shill for these guys but
I'm going to recommend them to anybody who asks. I'm waiting for
delivery on another item - this is a vest-and-arm arrangement to go
with my Glidecam 4000. I bought the 4000 to use with my XL-1s, with
the idea that I'd buy a vest when I could find one used or I won the
lottery; bumped into Action's version on eBay. Glidecam's version
sells for $1500; these guys have one for $400. Should be here in a few
days.
Steve Guidry wrote:
> UPS lost a 30 X 30 anvil case of mine with $6500 in video gear that was
> "shipped ahead" to a gig.
>
> We didn't buy their insurance, so we had to file on our inland-marine
> policy. We too the hit on that, but they even refused to pay off on the
> $200 amount that comes standard with every shipment. Further, they even
> refused to credit us with the shipping amount, and sent our account to their
> collection agency.
>
> And to top it all off, they took 5 months to make a final determination,
> which our own policy required before they would process our claim !
>
> All this was in the framework of "working within their system" - -
> everything in writing, all up front and decent in our communications, I had
> even my customer service rep working the inside for me, as well. All to no
> avail . . .
>
> What can brown do for me ? Absolutely nothing, thank you very much ! Never
> again !
Sounds painfully familiar.
--
Life Continues, Despite
Evidence to the Contrary
Steven
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