Video Equipment List

Carl Wiedemann : Chicago Steadicam Operator, Videographer, FilmmakerThese days I'm primarily working as a Steadicam Operator however I do have significant videography experience on corporate, documentary, and dramatic projects. I can gather creative b-roll, shoot interviews, and am adept with videography in unstructured documentary situations.

I have an extensive background in Dance Documentation and Steadicam Operation. I am based in Chicago. Various work samples can be viewed on my Demo page.

DSLR Video Cameras
  • Sony a7iii (4K), Canon 6D, and 7D DSLRs with Hi Def' video mode (1080 and 720 resolutions at 30p and 24p).
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  • Wide Prime Lenses: 14mm, 18mm, 20mm, 21mm, 35mm, 50mm
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  • Zoom Lenses: 10-22mm (crop frame), 17-40mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm, 70-200mm

High Definition Camcorder
  • Panasonic HC-X1 camera.  4K and HD  video camera with 30p and 24p modes. Records to dual SD cards at 4K, 1080 and 720 resolutions. Two XLR audio inputs.

Videography Accessories
  • SmallHD 702 Bright Monitor: 7” monitor (w/ HD-SDI and HDMI inputs, cross conversion, adjustable frame lines).
  • Marshall Transflective 6.5" monitor. 
  • Zacuto Universal Baseplate with 15mm rods.
  • Various  wireless and wired lavaliere mics.
  • Various Zoom audio recorders with XLR inuts.
  • A collection of LED light panels including  two  Fotodiox Pro LED-312DS.
  • Two ContourHD 1080p helmet cameras.
  • Bogen fluid-head tripods.
  • Steadicam EFP
  • Steadicam Flyer LE
  • DJI gimbals: Ronin S, RS 2, RS 3 mini. Power Supply bases for Ronin S and RS 2 (for Steadicam and other alternate mounting situations).       


 
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  Carl lining up a shot with the Arriflex SR 16mm camera.
Carl lining up a shot with the Arriflex SR 16mm camera.