Looking for a stabilizer

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FromTheGarage

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So I'm looking for a stabilizer for my HMC-150. I do a lot of music based video stuff and, as I'm sure you all know, holding one of those cams over your head for 45-minutes sucks. I shot a festival in Vancouver yesterday and it was quite painful. I'm also going to be shooting a big festival in August (Live At Squamish with Weezer, Metric, Girl Talk, etc.). I just need something to help make those long, continuous shoots less painful.

So far I've scouted:

$67.99: http://www.dynamicmotionvideo.com/products/cb105.php
(promo for this model: http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j249/Rodney41/?action=view&current=cb105instLg_Prog001.flv)

$500-ish: http://www.redrockmicro.com/microShoulderMount/index.html
(promo for red rock model: http://www.vimeo.com/1317816)

$250: http://www.videosmith.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=12

Any other models I should be looking for? Is there any reason not to go for the 70 dollar one?

I also wanted to ask whether I should be looking for something like the one shoulder style in the first link or the two handed one in the second. Pluses or minuses of either? What do you recommend?
 
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I've used the Redrock mount and its really nice. I'd really recommend it.

I don't know how much you're moving around, but if you're usually pretty static, a monopod might work wonders for you. Plus, if you're gutsy, you can raise it up to get overhead shots.

I have this model, and it's excellent: http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-679...R6FV/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311561864&sr=8-4

Very well built, as is any Manfrotto. I feel comfortable with my camera on top of it.
 
Thanks, ASchear. At that price, is there a reason not to get the $70 dollar one I listed so that it gives the option for maneuverability?
 
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