Flycam stabilizer shots

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I posted in the hardware section recently about a stabilizer called the Flycam 3000 pro that I got on Ebay for $115 plus shipping. Now that I've spent a couple of weeks with it
and gotten some practice, here is some recently shot footage. The skateboard footage was shot using the flycam somewhat like a monopod. Comments welcome.

http://download-v5.streamload.com/c...mainstreetprod/Hosted/flycam test for web.mov


Photo of the stabilizer with HVX mounted:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/21102/1181439430.jpg
 
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Thanks. No, strictly handheld, and not as tiring as you might think, once you
get used to it. I used it several days to shoot nearly all my footage, as sort of
a multi purpose tool. To shoot the skateboarding, for example, I rested it lightly on my belt buckle and followed the action - then glided through the crowd. The trick is to put it down or change hands every few minutes, rest the arm momentarily and go on.
 
looks like somebody copied the engineering of the Glidecam.

I'm looking to buy a Glidecam 4000 for my HVX. This is cheaper, but I'd be afraid its one of those you get what you pay for thing. King of like grey market HVX cameras....
 
That's why I posted the shots, to show that the stabilizer is capable of similar
quality footage to the $400-$500 units. Which leaves durability - if anything about this thing breaks, DVX users will be the first to know. I once owned a Glidecam and don't see a difference in the build quality with the possible exception of the clamp for the telescoping post. If the Glidecam's is also plastic, then they are about identical. The most important part, the gimble, has a smooth, well built feel. The gimble bearing is an enclosed Timken type roller bearing, not cheap.
 
good stuff!

I posted in your other thread. This may well end up a future purchase for me.

Thanks for posting
 
Latest update is I have added a bogen quick release, to avoid having to rebalance each time camera is removed. The release alters the height which alters the amount of weight needed at the bottom - gotta get to a real hardware store for some huge washers. QR is about $35 at B&H. I'm still learning this balancing thing, evidently the best results are when the thing is
very slightly bottom heavy.
 
i've already posted my opinions on the videowork so far in your other thread, but this video just kinda confirms what i stated. Even with a wide angle lens such as the cavision .6 wide, there is still quite a bit wobble and waning.

you need to check your vertical balance test.
 
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