DJI Osmo

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We have one at work and I'm not a fan. Sure they're pretty idiot proof in that almost anyone can use one, but you lose a lot of fine control in the process. I see electronic gimbal systems like this as kind of a shortcut route to getting good shots and they can't replace a good steadicam/glidecam operator. Try doing anything beyond a basic tracking shot and the Osmo quickly fails. It's great if you don't have the skill/time to develop the skill of proper steadicam operation, but that's about it in my opinion.
 
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El Director said:
We have one at work and I'm not a fan. Sure they're pretty idiot proof in that almost anyone can use one, but you lose a lot of fine control in the process. I see electronic gimbal systems like this as kind of a shortcut route to getting good shots and they can't replace a good steadicam/glidecam operator. Try doing anything beyond a basic tracking shot and the Osmo quickly fails. It's great if you don't have the skill/time to develop the skill of proper steadicam operation, but that's about it in my opinion.
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Cool, thanks for the input. Are you referencing ACTUAL steadicam operation, the kind that is big and bulky and has to be worn like a suit? Those things are pretty sweet! I'm a tiny-budget guy, gotta wear lots of hats, definitely don't have the time/resources to use proper steadicam.
 
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I do have a full vest setup, but I'm also flying an URSA mini. For something the size of a DSLR, just the Glidecam portion is all that's needed, and they're just a few hundred dollars. The other big advantage to a Glidecam over the Osmo is that you can use your high quality production camera, rather than what is essentially an action cam.
 
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