Just sold my Nikon DSLR so that I can buy a stabilizer for an upcoming music video shoot. I'm pretty sure the Flycam is going to give me the best bang for my buck (I'm looking to spend between $200-$300) but I'm not sure which model to get, the Nano DSLR, the 3000, or the 5000.
I'm using a GH1 with either the kit lens or vintage glass (most commonly the Helios 44-2). Not sure what the weight of those is, but it's not terribly heavy. Occasionally I might also mount a shotgun mic or Tascam DR-05 on top (for reference sound only, obviously not to be used in the final project). I don't think all of that would exceed the weight limit of any of the above, but I'm not sure (if I could find a scale, which I know I have somewhere, I could tell for sure). I don't see upgrading my camera gear any time soon, but I can't rule out that I might rent something like the BlackMagic Cinema camera if funds allow and it would be nice to be able to use the same stabilizer.
So, I guess I'm just wondering whether it's worth spending the extra on the 3000 or the 5000? I want to order asap so that I have a month or more to practice with it before we actually start shooting the video.
I'm using a GH1 with either the kit lens or vintage glass (most commonly the Helios 44-2). Not sure what the weight of those is, but it's not terribly heavy. Occasionally I might also mount a shotgun mic or Tascam DR-05 on top (for reference sound only, obviously not to be used in the final project). I don't think all of that would exceed the weight limit of any of the above, but I'm not sure (if I could find a scale, which I know I have somewhere, I could tell for sure). I don't see upgrading my camera gear any time soon, but I can't rule out that I might rent something like the BlackMagic Cinema camera if funds allow and it would be nice to be able to use the same stabilizer.
So, I guess I'm just wondering whether it's worth spending the extra on the 3000 or the 5000? I want to order asap so that I have a month or more to practice with it before we actually start shooting the video.