SteadiShot Review
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Don't know about that particular model but I have used the Flycam 5000 system alot and am extremely happy with it. The price on that site is a littlle high. I have posted a link where to get it. I have dealt with this company without issue for quite some time. They are reputable and fast with orders
http://www.thecinecity.com/tcc/home.php?cat=243
http://www.thecinecity.com/tcc/home.php?cat=243
Cinemaair,
Tell me more.. Do you use the body mounted stuff with the flycam? Have any footage YOU made with it?
Tell me more.. Do you use the body mounted stuff with the flycam? Have any footage YOU made with it?
neat.. I see a couple different models.
The 5000 with the comfort vest is priced pretty good for me.. is that what your using now?
The 5000 with the comfort vest is priced pretty good for me.. is that what your using now?
You can make a DIY version of the cheaper models that OP linked to. But without the body vest thing, I would imagine your arms would get tired very fast.
I just made a shoulder mount out of pvc, just need to get some pvc cement to get it to stop creaking on me and I'll be good to go. It's not perfect, but it gets rid of at least 75%(I'm being conservative here) of shakyness when moving. Panning from a or holding at a standstill is even better results. I'm trying to come up with a design to make a support (still out of pvc) that is hands free (thinking about doing over both shoulders, with two pvc 'straps' horizontally in front and the actual camera support in the middleish and attatched to both horizontal bars). It'll be a lot of trial and error, but good thing pvc is cheap!
I just made a shoulder mount out of pvc, just need to get some pvc cement to get it to stop creaking on me and I'll be good to go. It's not perfect, but it gets rid of at least 75%(I'm being conservative here) of shakyness when moving. Panning from a or holding at a standstill is even better results. I'm trying to come up with a design to make a support (still out of pvc) that is hands free (thinking about doing over both shoulders, with two pvc 'straps' horizontally in front and the actual camera support in the middleish and attatched to both horizontal bars). It'll be a lot of trial and error, but good thing pvc is cheap!
Best Of luck with your homemade version. The secret to the smooth shot is the articulated arm, I have tried several hard mounted units in the past and the footage was alittle better however nothing I would use. With the arm we are able to go up and down stairs withe exelent footage also I have done footchases with it and used the footage with no post correction. The price may be a bit much for most on here but if you are serious about what you do it is the only way to go. I make films for a living so I have learned you have to spend it to make it
yeah, that models a bit out of range, do you have any experience with the comfort arm and vest models?