We usually talk about gear, settings and camera comparisons on this forum, but this time I thought we could talk about technique.
I've had a Sony FX6 since February and love most everything about it. It’s a great tool.
In that timespan, I’ve been working to better my handheld shooting skills. What made me want to do this is because I really enjoy shooting with 24-70 2.8 lenses, and specifically right now the 24-70 2.8 GM. It’s a nice lens that has an image I prefer more than say a 24-105 with image stabilization.
I also have the Sony 28-135 f/4 cine servo zoom which is a great tool that I also enjoy, but I prefer to use it for events and things like that. When shooting creative pieces, I reach for the 24-70.
The challenge with the FX6 is it’s weight. It doesn’t have IBIS and the 24-70 doesn’t have image stabilization, so it’s all up to your technique to achieve stable shots. And with the FX6, it’s so light that I feel like I get more movement than I did on my old FS7. But at the same time I do enjoy the freedom of working with a lighter camera, thus the conundrum.
A couple months back I picked up an Easyrig Minimax which has helped me save my back on shoots. I love that thing. It also gives me the ability to let the Easyrig do the heavy lifting while I hold on and control the camera. This has helped me stable the camera some which has been an added bonus.
What I want to know is what other techniques some of you utilize to get smooth handheld shots. I feel like this could be a great topic for those who enjoy the FX6, but who don’t want to rely on image stabilized lenses to use it handheld. So, let’s chat.
I've had a Sony FX6 since February and love most everything about it. It’s a great tool.
In that timespan, I’ve been working to better my handheld shooting skills. What made me want to do this is because I really enjoy shooting with 24-70 2.8 lenses, and specifically right now the 24-70 2.8 GM. It’s a nice lens that has an image I prefer more than say a 24-105 with image stabilization.
I also have the Sony 28-135 f/4 cine servo zoom which is a great tool that I also enjoy, but I prefer to use it for events and things like that. When shooting creative pieces, I reach for the 24-70.
The challenge with the FX6 is it’s weight. It doesn’t have IBIS and the 24-70 doesn’t have image stabilization, so it’s all up to your technique to achieve stable shots. And with the FX6, it’s so light that I feel like I get more movement than I did on my old FS7. But at the same time I do enjoy the freedom of working with a lighter camera, thus the conundrum.
A couple months back I picked up an Easyrig Minimax which has helped me save my back on shoots. I love that thing. It also gives me the ability to let the Easyrig do the heavy lifting while I hold on and control the camera. This has helped me stable the camera some which has been an added bonus.
What I want to know is what other techniques some of you utilize to get smooth handheld shots. I feel like this could be a great topic for those who enjoy the FX6, but who don’t want to rely on image stabilized lenses to use it handheld. So, let’s chat.
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