FS: OConnor Ultimate DV Head, tripod, and PortaBrace Shellpack

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Peter Richardson

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Hi guys,

I've got a Red Camera coming in February and just got the OConnor 1030HD head and 35L sticks, so I'm selling my OConnor Ultimate DV head, tripod, and PortaBrace Shellpack case. Here are some pics:

http://web.mac.com/peterdrichardson/...mate%20DV.html

The Ultimate DV head is two years old, in excellent condition, with just minor cosmetic wear (you can see in pics). This is truly a full-featured OConnor fluid head. It looks like a miniature 2575. The head is rated to balance up to 18lbs and has continuously variable counterbalance and pan and tilt drag. It is a remarkable head and, when I purchased it, the best available for DV-sized camera. Unfortunately, OConnor no longer makes this head (the smallest head is now the 1030HD). It is therefore fairly rare.

Equivalent heads to compare to are: Sachtler DV8-SB/100 ($2300 head only) and Cartoni Laser ($2100 head only), though I personally feel that the OConnor is superior to both. OConnor provides excellent support to their customers. I've lost a couple screws for the quick release plate, but a quick call to OConnor and new ones are in the mail, free of charge. The head is built like a tank and will last a long time.

Also included in this package are the OConnor sticks I bought with the head, which are spreaderless and have a fantastic range, from very low to the ground to very high. They are very lightweight and are perfect for documentary or ENG-EFP work. They have literally only be used a couple times.

Lastly, I am selling the Porta Brace Shellpack that fits all this gear. The Shellpack has been great and has really protected everything well. It has a few minor cosmetic blemishes (wear on the zipper, some stitching) but that's about it.

New all this gear runs about $4k, but I am selling for $3000, or best offer. Please email me at peterdrichardson at mac dot com with any questions. Buyer will pay shipping of their choice from Oregon. Thanks!

Peter
 
Peter may be a junior member here, but he's an awesome dude, I've met him now several times, he's come out to see my set and demonstrations. Buy from him! I'd be tempted myself except I have a Red :-)
 
Just found the original description OConnor provided for the head:

Description

These heads are full-featured, lightweight, and compact. Perfect for DVCam, DVCPro, and other smaller format 3-CCD camcorders.

The Ultimate DV fluid head offers the same features as the award-winning 2575C fluid head in a compact, lightweight package ideal for DVCam / DVCPro camcorder users. A patented pan & tilt fluid drag system generates more true-fluid drag than many larger fluid heads, yet is infinitely and repeatably adjustable down to a 'zero' setting necessary for stable 'whip' movements. Counterbalancing is also infinitely adjustable, which enables 'tuning' of the head to precisely neutralize the camcorder's weight throughout the entire tilt range. No competing support products of any size can match the Ultimate DV features and level of performance for DVCam / DVCPro requirements.

Function should not be sacrificed or limited. These are not stripped down or de-featured versions of existing products. OConnor's DV fluid head is full-featured, and compatible with all OConnor accessories. It is designed to meet the varied requirements and expectations of demanding professionals.

Peter
 
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