Dafilman21
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I was wondering if any of you guys are using the Blackbird with the hmc? And if you are how do you like it?
Blackbird Stablizer
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Superfresa66
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This is the first time i hear about this, kind of looks like the Merlin... here's the link http://www.camotionllc.com/blackbird-a-78.html
Dafilman21
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So has anyone used this? Have any opinions on it?
MadHMC150
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Not sure on that one, but while I was looking at some steadycams I came across a real winner:
http://littlegreatideas.com/steadycam/
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PS. Looks like they got a few ideas from the Merlin.
http://littlegreatideas.com/steadycam/
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PS. Looks like they got a few ideas from the Merlin.
Allen Ellis
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Yeah I built one of those a few years ago. It's not bad, certainly much better than hand held (and cheap!), but there is still a lot of side-to-side motion. It handles up and down and front and back very nicely.
I'm going to be practicing with it on my HMC150 some more next week - if anyone's interested in sample footage let me know.
I'm going to be practicing with it on my HMC150 some more next week - if anyone's interested in sample footage let me know.
Retrospective
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Wow Blackbird sounds good, like a Merlin that can support an HMC150 without the vest!
Any reviews on the Blackbird?
Any reviews on the Blackbird?
MadHMC150
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This one seems light but I'm sure you will have a difficult time using this for more then a few minutes at a time. A vest is where its at with any stabilizer.
Also the Merlin is $150 more? It has less things out the bottom to bump... I would spring for that. We have the Glidecam 4000 which works great and cost far less, just need a vest now!
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Justyn
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I got one of the little great ideas ones and it's awesome for what it is and how cheap it is. For low-profile ground shots it works amazingly well.. not so well for higher stabilized shots.. but look at the price. your arms do get really tired though.. but hey, it cost me 50 bucks! i will use it quite a lot I'm sure...
it's worth it for low profile shots.
it's worth it for low profile shots.
Superfresa66
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Here's a link to a video from another member where they use the blackbird and talk a little about it... http://www.vimeo.com/5834091
With Blackbird, the gimbal is right under the CG, so it talks less effort to support the hole rig. That's the secret of these design. But I agree with you, vest works better, but it's a lot of investment for someone just want to start with.