best budget PORTABLE stabilizer for t2i?

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dylansmith

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As above. by portable, i mean something i can easily slot into my camera bag, like the hague mini motion cam or flycam nano etc. no shoulder rigs or the likes that will restrict my movement.

do you guys have any cheap alternatives? i'm willing to try even cheap Chinese clones of steadicams ( as i often go to china and source for products for my biz ) - just need the product name/link.

most importantly, it must perform its main function - to fly smoothly. i don't care if it takes me ages to balance it.. (considering the price i'm paying). please don't recommend DIY solutions as i'm really bad at it!

hopefully <$200. thanks!
 
You could also try the old Steadicam Jr. rigs, usually quite affordable used these days.
They were made for VHS-style camcorders back in the day (I got one for a DVX100, and I think mine even came with instructions on a VHS cassette!). However, since they were designed for heavier cameras, balancing it takes a LOT of practice.

It took me over a year to work down to a science balancing it for my DSLRs. But they are cheap these days. Other than that, the other option is a Monopod... seen amazing things done with that as a stabilizer. Remember- not all stabilization means "flying".
 
I've had the glidecam hd1000 since christmas and have really dug it.

It can break down pretty small, and is reasonably close to your budget.

It handles a t2i great, anything bigger I'd consider bumping up a size
 
ahh guys - i thought there wasn't any response so i went ahead to buy a flycam nano (classic version).i also ordered a Benro monopod for static shots. hope it works well!

just curious though - how easy is it to use a 'glider' for static video? especially for the flycam. excitedly waiting for it while it ships to me in 4days.. :)
 
Hi guys,

sorry for bumping a 3 year old thread!

3 years have passed, and I actually gave up on using the flycam nano, because it was extremely difficult to balance.

in 2015, is there any better option that is easy to setup/balance and gives great results? would be good if it's cheaper than the Glidecam HD2000...

My current setup is the Canon 6d with 24-70ii / 100L macro.
 
Well, if you want something that can fit in your camera bag, keep looking...

I bought a Came steadicam (I guess they also go by Laing). It's small, the vertical tube can be slid up for packing, etc... it's really very good. You'll only go so far with this stuff before you just hire a steadicam op, but for under $300, it's pretty kickass for a DLSR/BMC size camera.

This is essentially the one I bought. Really decent little rig.
 
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