HMC 150 stabilization

[Phil1076]

Hi,

I'm just wondering what you guys use for stabilization. I currently use a Steady Stick for most of my work and I hate it. What's seems to be the best way to stabilize hand-held shots?

Thanks

[matt s.]

i personally like figrig / halo rig style rigs. havent tried the halo rig yet but do like their flat bottom design which allows you to attach a monopod to it.

[Lat32Media]

I use a HD-2000 Glidecam - with the small battery its very manageable and gives beautiful dreamy looking footage.

[VideoMaker]

Lat32Media, excellent video. Two questions about the HD-2000:

1. You mention small battery - you mean for the cam, right? Small to keep the weight down?

2. In use, how long before it becomes too heavy to use. I am considering for weddings and wonder if I would feel comfortable using it for 30 minutes or more.

[wannabeapilot]

I use a HD-2000 Glidecam - with the small battery its very manageable and gives beautiful dreamy looking footage.

how did you manage to balance yours so well?

[walkaboutcamera]

Try downloading the Demo of Mercalli V2, see how far the software solution works for you. I am new to video and my immeadiate future is simple portrait of a place type of footage and it works for me. The demo is free, it just watermarks the output but yiu can see howfar you can push it for your use.

[ZazaCast]

I have a Glidecam X-10 set-up...and 30 minutes of shooting is about as long as I can go without a bit of rest...and that's wearing the vest!
You will have a VERY strong back and arm if you are just holding the glidecam 2000.

[Lat32Media]

Yes I use the small stock HMC150 battery to keep weight down. 30 minutes is out of the question - but 2-4 min sequences is workable.

HD-2000 is excellent for action shots as well. Balancing is the critical factor. It takes time to get the balance screws in place - but once done you can leave them forever and then make small adjustment on the camera (eyepiece focus ring will make a difference! + the angle of the flip out screen. Always use the glidecam with 2 hands. Here is an action video...running over rough terrain.

[modus]

Lat32Media, I want to say your use of the Glidecam is awesome. Your use of it on terrain as rocky as what you have shown is crazy-good.

I bought a Glidecam HD4000 to use with my HMC150. I need to use something else with it to distribute the weight. Do you have any opinions on the forearm brace? I know the vest is best, but I'm on a budget. Is the forearm brace a waste of money? Should I just continue to save for the vest?

[PaulWM]

Great use of the Glidecam! Well done.