Vintage Model 50 fluid-damped camera head for cinematography is offered on Ebay.  Mounted between the top of a tripod and a motion picture camera, it allows for smooth panning of the camera. This is an early model and still very useable. I am not a photographer, so I cannot guarantee it. However, I understand these can be factory refurbished and will last for many, many years. New models can sell for $15,000 or more! Here’s a little background.

Invented by Chadwell (Chad) O’Connor, founder of O’Connor Engineering, this product revolutionized motion picture photography. As O’Connor tried photographing moving trains, he became annoyed by the jerkiness of the pictures. To solve this problem he developed a silicon-filled platform that interfaced between the tripod and the camera to allow smooth panning and tilting of the camera. He had invented the fluid-damped camera head, a technology still utilized by top-of-the-line camera support makers worldwide. He won an academy award for it in 1992

Back in 1952, while filming near Glendale California, an enthusiast tapped him on the shoulder and asked to look through the view finder. The stranger seemed to know his way around cameras, so O’Connor gave him a chance to try the head out. The man was so impressed that he asked if O’Connor could make more for him. O’Connor agreed but said it would take time as he built them in his garage. The man said, “But I need it right away. Oh, by the way, my name is Walt Disney.” He then ordered 10 more. The meeting turned into a life-long friendship, a new direction in O’Connor’s life – and a new chapter in movie-making history. Compliments of   Disaster Recovery Supply.

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Disaster Recovery Supply has introduced a New Product into it’s website for people that have a problem keeping track of their glasses. Sunglasses conveniently keep sunglare out of a wearer’s eyes and improve a wearer’s visibility for such tasks as driving and playing sports. However, when a wearer enters a dimly lit building, or when nightfall arrives, the wearer must search for a place to put his sunglasses. It is also common for a wearer to take his sunglasses off during an activity, set them down on a convenient nearby surface, and forget about them later on. This forgetful habit leads to millions of sunglasses being lost annually and also necessitates that the absent-minded wearers continually purchase new sunglasses. This cycle of losing sunglasses and having to purchase new ones can become expensive, as many quality brands of sunglasses cost over one hundred dollars.

One solution to this problem is for the wearer to place his sunglasses into a pants or shirt pocket until they are needed again, but pocket articles such as keys, or even the coarse fabric of many pants pockets can lead to scratching of sunglass lenses. Another solution is to place a pair of keepers for retaining a pair of sunglasses upon a headwear article, such as a baseball cap, for example. A baseball/golf style hat common throughout the world with a design featuring two small straps on each side of the cap for your sunglass stems. Then a front magnetic strap which secures your glasses to your hat! It has a pre-curved bill with an adjustable Velcro back.  To see a video demonstration, just click here!

Devastation of the worse kind. Totally unexpected, even though predicted. But who would ever know when? As for the west coast of California, noted for repeated earthquakes, it also predicted. And not “if,” but “when.” Imagine if  the affected people of Haiti had 72-hour emergency disaster survival kits, they would have an easier route while they waited for disaster relief to arrive. But then again, most of those people could never afford one of these kits when they have to survive on only $2.00/day. But in our country, most can afford these low priced kits. Sadly, most people believe disaster won’t hit them.

But let’s face reality. Disasters do hit and in many forms beside earthquakes. Hurricanes, flash floods, tornadoes, snow storms to name a few. Why take a chance and get caught unprepared? Disaster Recovery Supply is ready to assist in early preparation at a low cost. Discounts are available for quantity purchases. Talk to your neighbors and perhaps pool an order. Try and remember that it is better to be five minutes early than five years too late.

Most people were not prepared to spend the night in snowbound cars and trucks on a closed stretch of New York State Thruway the other day. Eventually, they were guided off the highway Friday, but travel remained treacherous in the southwest corner of New York State and into Pennsylvania.

“It was very difficult. The weather was not cooperating,” state police Capt. Michael Nigrelli said of efforts to clear the way for motorists to exit a 52-mile stretch of Interstate 90 between Dunkirk, N.Y. and Erie, Pa., which was closed because of howling winds and blowing snow about 1:30 a.m. Friday.

“People were cold, they were hungry and they were tired.”

Troopers, Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement used all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles to check on those stranded during the all-night ordeal, topping off gas tanks so engines could run for heat and advising against trying to walk for help in gusting wind and snow.

“They had to stay inside their vehicles, stay as warm as they could and stay put,” Nigrelli said. “It was very dangerous for people to exit their vehicles and try to walk in an unfamiliar area in freezing temperatures with very low visibility.”

Indeed, had they been prepared for this type of disaster, they could have coped more easily. Those who now read this blog should take heed and plan in advance for any kind of emergency with 72-Hour Emergency Disaster Recovery Kits.  They are designed for a single person, couples, families up to schools, workplaces, etc. Discounts are available. Bite the bullet for a low cost and keep these kits handy in your vehicle. Be Prepared in advance.

In today’s world, we must be prepared for any unexpected disaster. No matter which geographical we live in, there are potentials for man made disasters, such as a terrorist attacks or arson fires; and natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.

The first step in emergency preparedness it to purchase a reliable emergency kit for oneself and ones family. In the event of a catastrophic disaster, we cannot rely solely on emergency personnel, since they will be unable to assist the many people who will need help. Following a major disaster, stores and financial institutions will be closed, utilities will be shut off and buildings and roads may become too dangerous.

It is crucial to be self-sufficient by storing emergency kits in your home, car, office and/or school, since no one can predict where we will be when a disaster strikes.

Our 20 Person Deluxe Office Survival Kit supports 20 people for 3 days and costs only $299.95……..that’s about $15.00/person. It includes all the emergency food, water, shelter, sanitation, first aid, lighting, and communication supplies necessary for surviving after a major disaster. Remember, after a catastrophic event, stores will be closed! Running water and electricy will be unavailable! Your building may be unsafe to habitat! Your workplace needs to have disaster preparedness supplies. Be prepared and not scared with a survival kit for all members of your family or workplace.

Emergency Preparedness Kit

Disaster Recovery Supply offers an emergency preparedness kit that fits almost any emergency.

Our Four Person Deluxe Backpack contains supplies for a variety of emergencies.
Here is a common scenario:

Scenario: A car is traveling down an isolated stretch of road when a natural disaster occurs.

This emergency preparedness kit is packaged in a durable nylon backpack and is designed for the car in case one needs to walk long distances to a safe location. It contains a first-aid kit, a solar/hand-crank powered flashlight, flashing LED siren and light sticks.

To find the location of a safe area, one can use the solar and hand-crank powered radio which never needs batteries to listen to emergency radio broadcasts. The first-aid kit will provide immediate attention for injuries that may have resulted in the crash. An emergency blanket is also included if an injured person goes into shock, which oftentimes they do.

This emergency preparedness kit contains additional items that will help this situation, namely a tent, food, and water that will enable the survivors to stay alive for several days while search and rescue arrives. The Four Person Deluxe Backpack also contains rain ponchos that will keep victims dry in wet weather.

At Disaster Recovery Supply, we hope that you will never have to use an emergency preparedness kit, but rest assured that if you ever do and you have one, you will be so glad that you made the purchase.

Please view all the supplies in our emergency preparedness kits which contain everything you need to survive a disaster.

Thinking the unthinkable! If potential disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, etc aren’t bad enough……..imagine what life would be like…. if in a heartbeat, we had to go back to living like the early pioneers. The end of life as we’ve become used to. You wake up in the morning to a nice bright sun and reach for that wakeup cup of coffee. Only to find that the coffee maker didn’t go off. Investigating further you find that your clocks have stopped, the TV won’t work, your cell phone is out and on-and-on. And forget about your computer. What could have possibly have happened. A science-fiction disaster?

 As recently reported, the electrical grid that powers everything may be open to threat. Imagine a nuclear weapon is exploded miles above the earth’s atmosphere knocking out power across half the country disrupting electricity grids and everything alse from communication networks to military defenses. Coming to a halt would be banking, transportation, food, water and emergency services. The consequences would be catastrophic. Recovery could take up to ten years or more and cost trillions. Crime would skyrocket. Survival would be an everyday challenge.

Could you survive for that long without communication and transportation? I’m not sure many of us could. We, at Disaster Recovery Supply, are aware of this threat. Although that’s all it is at this point, it’s still better to be safe than sorry. Our products won’t help you for ten years, but they will at least offer some hope for you to get started on a plan for surviving in the future. Our products are available for individuals, families, schools and businesses. Just click on this link for more information.

Tila Tequila could probably use a 72-Hour Emergency Evacuation Disaster Recovery Kit because she may never know when she just might need to get out of a tight spot.  Just kidding, but there are many situations when one just might need to evacuate such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, earthquakes, flash floods and many more.  Being prepared early is a precaution that everybody living a potential evacuation zones needs to take. Disaster Recovery Supply is here to assist you in making choices. Remember, it’s better to be five years early than five minutes too late!

Listen, listen, listen to rescuer’s warnings! When they say evacuate……EVACUATE!

When people don’t listen to the warnings and choose to ride out fires and storms, they put rescuers in danger if they have to get them out. And they could face second degree murder or manslaughter charges if any rescuers are ever hurt or die during such a rescue attempt. Over the weekend, three people who refused to evacuate were burned when they were overrun by flames, including a couple who had sought refuge in a hot tub. Additionally, five people who refused to evacuate threatened areas reported they were trapped at a ranch near Gold Creek in Los Angeles County. A helicopter was unable to immediately reach them because of the intense fire activity.

 There are thousands of homes in harms way and many more people needing assistance until these fires can be put out. All the more reason for being prepared in advance because you never know when it’s your turn. Disaster Recovery Supply offers assistance in preparedness before possible evacuations and offers a 72-hour Emergency Evacuation Survival Kit. Remember, it’s better to be five years early then five minutes too late! 

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