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Posted by Steve King on 01/07/07 06:23
"Steven J. Weller" <az941@lafn.org> wrote in message
news:1168123490.505509.125530@q40g2000cwq.googlegroups.com...
> 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.
>
Does Action Industries have a web site? I can't find one.
Steve King
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