D90 Gyro Rig

I'd rather use the camera with a gyro, steadicam, tripod, monopod, or a professional grip solution like that offered by companies like Redrock Micro and Zacuto. There are significant difference between all these cameras in terms of jello too! D300x, D90, 5D2... each of them is different!
 
my point is that the jello problem exists even if you hold the camera steady. every time you pan or tilt, or an object moves, the image gets distorted no matter how smooth and steady your operating. i think the plugin looks amazing.
 
I can answer any questions in regards to the gyros. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions of most any nature about our gyros. You can give me a call also at our toll free number 1-800-253-4681...ask for Randy. The guys from RedRock Micro are good people who are easy to work with and have a genuine interest in their clients.
 
fotobywes said:
It's an inertia thing. The "rings and motors" are sealed in nitrogen inside of the black casing. There are 2 motors spinning weights at something like 8,000 RPM. The spinning weights create inertia, resisting any motion against their axis of rotation.

At 8,000 RPM, the gyro easily provides 10 times the dampening effect than if it was simply at rest.
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Our gyros actually have 2 wheels spinning at around 22,000 rpm and they are sealed in a helium atmosphere for cooling enhancement and friction reduction.
 
Pix from Helo

Pix from Helo

I just got back from a shoot in Northern New Jersey in a helicopter. I mounted a KenLabs KS-6 on the base of my Captain Stubling, with a Kirk quick release plate to swap between a D90 & a D3. In the picture below, the focus knob isn't actually engaging the lens.

I mounted the gyro skewed 45 degrees from the lens axis. Granted, KenLabs doesn't recommend doing so, but I found it to be a cheap way to dampen motion in all 3 axis. I don't have the resources to buy a second gyro right now.

 
fotobywes said:
I just got back from a shoot in Northern New Jersey in a helicopter. I mounted a KenLabs KS-6 on the base of my Captain Stubling, with a Kirk quick release plate to swap between a D90 & a D3. In the picture below, the focus knob isn't actually engaging the lens.

I mounted the gyro skewed 45 degrees from the lens axis. Granted, KenLabs doesn't recommend doing so, but I found it to be a cheap way to dampen motion in all 3 axis. I don't have the resources to buy a second gyro right now.

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any footage?
 
same gyro was used for shooting with mini SI-2K in "Millionare" flick in narrow slums
 
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