Hello,
I saw someone in the US using an Arkay/Regal 6MS-360:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Stand_360.html
There is a clearer pic of the 10' version here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...X4d248Kf-M0TB8
It has a lever that allows the the 60cm horizontal arm to be rapidly repositioned up and down the column. It is really fast - almost instant. It also has a counterweight in it, so movement of the horizontal arm (with a ballhead+camera on it), is quite controlled and effortless. He was wheeling it around the room, rapidly setting up static shot after static shot. I think it also has a 'pan release' which lets the horizontal arm rotate (but height stays the same), which he was able to use for some panning shots.
I'm in the UK and can't find it in stock anywhere here. In fact, I can only find one in stock in a Spanish store. It's also £1700 which is a bit much for me. Looks like they go for about £500 used in the US market. I couldn't really find much about Arkay as a brand (or I've seen it used somewhat interchangeably with Regal??). Have they closed up?
Grateful for suggestions for alternatives. I basically have the need to set up lots of different shots within a large kitchen. Heights ranging from 75cm to 180cm. Are here any substitutes? What would you use if speed was the priority?
Thanks for any suggestions.
I saw someone in the US using an Arkay/Regal 6MS-360:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Stand_360.html
There is a clearer pic of the 10' version here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...X4d248Kf-M0TB8
It has a lever that allows the the 60cm horizontal arm to be rapidly repositioned up and down the column. It is really fast - almost instant. It also has a counterweight in it, so movement of the horizontal arm (with a ballhead+camera on it), is quite controlled and effortless. He was wheeling it around the room, rapidly setting up static shot after static shot. I think it also has a 'pan release' which lets the horizontal arm rotate (but height stays the same), which he was able to use for some panning shots.
I'm in the UK and can't find it in stock anywhere here. In fact, I can only find one in stock in a Spanish store. It's also £1700 which is a bit much for me. Looks like they go for about £500 used in the US market. I couldn't really find much about Arkay as a brand (or I've seen it used somewhat interchangeably with Regal??). Have they closed up?
Grateful for suggestions for alternatives. I basically have the need to set up lots of different shots within a large kitchen. Heights ranging from 75cm to 180cm. Are here any substitutes? What would you use if speed was the priority?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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