Aron Siegel Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 It could just be these O'Connor fluid heads, the operators, or camera gear being older, but I've been noticing the clicking noise from the camera operators unlocking and locking the fluid heads on the show I'm on. It's the pan and tilt latches Has anyone else started to notice this annoying snapping sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron Siegel Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yeah, for thirty years..... Is it just the O'Connor fluid heads though? And is it only the equipment that hasn't been maintained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yeah, for thirty years..... Roger that. That "thud-clank" of the 100 head tilt release lever being opened and then hitting the metal side of the head is burned into my brain, kind of like Fisher-track clinks and clacks…. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's funny the sounds we know as mixers. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron Siegel Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks guys. I guess I've led a sheltered panahead life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I've only been noticing it for 29 years!! but it is not a problem with RED's, as it is completely drowned out by the fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomhead Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have found that a little piece of moleskin can reduce/eliminate the "click" of the lever hitting the head. It won't last all day but it may save a take or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 thinking of a remedy to this issue - in the wake of many senior sound mixers who have posted here. apologies for anything that may turn out too simplistic or too obvious... i would think even a piece of gaff tape maybe with a smaller piece rolled over and stuck inside should stay up longer...and reduce if not completely eliminate the metal against metal sound... better still - a piece of foam tape with dual side adhesive - the kind used to fix mirrors to surfaces etc, just dont remove the paper on the top side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lezynski Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I like the sound of the mighty O 100 slapping. It signals a "Time to get down to business" It really warms my heart that a Camop in 2014 is using an O'Conner 100. I leave it alone. An organic sound from a galaxy far, far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefilosa Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 The O'Connor 100 is in demand lately - I sold two of them about a year and a half ago for pretty decent coin.... The relatively smaller size and significant weight handling capability are attractive to cam ops that are in the know - sometimes older is better! MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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