C100: C100/HyperDeckShuttle/Gyro Stabilizer

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Mike Fizer

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I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for this post, but since I'll be purchasing a C100 after the new year, I thought I'd start here.

My stock and trade is shooting aircraft in flight which has me in an aircraft with the doors removed shooting the subject aircraft flying formation beside my "photo-platform". It's a windy and sometimes unstable environment . I currently use a Kenlab KS6 gyro stabilizer for my 5DmkII's and 1DmkIV. I have an Arca Swiss style quick release system to switch the gyro from body to body. I've been frustrated with the mkII video files and am looking forward to the mkIII and C100. My still work has me doing some heavy handed color post in Photoshop and find that I can't seem to push the mkII files as much as I want. For this reason I plan on using the HyperDeck Shuttles for both the mkIII and C100.

My idea is to have the Shuttle attached to the camera via the tripod mount in a yet undetermined nature. I realize this will require a custom case for the Shuttle. The Shuttle case will then have the QR plate for the gyro. I've thought about keeping the Shuttles in my small camera bag and running the HDMI cables out to the cameras, but with headset chords, camera straps and a safety harness, things are cluttered enough.

Do any of you see an issue with the Shuttle attached the way I describe? Or have any suggestions otherwise.


Best,

Mike
 
No pulldown removal so extra step in post. No auto start stop signals from the C100 so have to manually control the hyperdeck. Also have to add extra for external battery. None of these problems with a Ninja 2. In your wild environment the last thing you need is extra manual steps while shooting. very likely to miss shots such with hyperdeck.
 
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Thank you Philip, I appreciate the advice. I've was considering a Ninja, but was puzzled on how to mount the unit for aerials. I hesitate to mount it on the hotshoe because of occasional turbulence, but this may be only reasonable option.

As mentioned I'm new to this, the learning curve is substantial and a bit overwhelming.
 
Mike Fizer said:
I hesitate to mount it on the hotshoe because of occasional turbulence, but this may be only reasonable option.
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I wouldn't mount it on the hotshoe up front, but rather at the top back of the handle. There is a standard hole there where you can screw it in. I'd then consider it fixed. Also better for balance—more on top of the camera, closer to the body.
 
Andree and Philip, this is what I need, thanks. I initially was considering the xf105, and in truth it might be better for the aerials. But with the ground shots, aircraft interiors, etc. I think I would regret the purchase on many levels.

I'm hoping I can pay a visit to the Texas Media folks and get a feel for it before purchase.

Best,

Mike
 
Mike Fizer said:
I'm hoping I can pay a visit to the Texas Media folks and get a feel for it before purchase.
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Definitely do what you can to swing by so that you can see one up close. I would also second the Ninja-2 for the C100. It can detect stop/start flags and timecode from the C100 and it doesn't weight much more than the Shuttle. Also, I'd use SSDs only (you can use spinning drives in the Ninja, but there's really no point to it with great SSD prices now).
 
Good point Gary, I'm a big fan of SSDs. I've got 4 of the OCZs, I believe they're early 128gb models. I'm guessing one is good enough for a couple of hours, I haven't run the numbers yet.

On another note, I've only done a few videos, I'm in serious need of critiques. The following accompanied a printed article on picking up an aircraft in WY and flying some backwoods strips, it's more of a video postcard. I'm still struggling with post and grading, I've got numerous issues with it, primarily that I didn't understand picture styles when it was shot a year earlier, and well, editing in general.


Thanks again gentlemen.
 
Thank you Matt, I hope I get a chance to go the 77 minute route with ProRes HQ one day. I'm sure it's gorgeous. But with the C100 it's pretty much 422, right? Stu Maschwitz made a good analogy on this sort of thing, he said it was like "carrying a golf ball in a steamer trunk."

I'm really tired of the 5DmkIIs jaggy aircraft paint lines, banding skies and Lord knows, picture styles. I think it's safer to bring up agnosticism at a Christmas dinner than talk about picture styles on a DSLR website.
 
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