Macro and Steady Stick
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Would something like this work? Any suggetions on brands?
http://cgi.ebay.com/72mm-MACRO-10-C...540226059QQcategoryZ30045QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com/72mm-MACRO-10-C...540226059QQcategoryZ30045QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Barry_Green
Moderator
That may work, although at that price point I don't know what quality you can expect to receive from it.
Hoya makes a +10, but I think it's only in 58mm so you'd need a 72mm-58mm step-down ring.
For best quality, Century Optics makes some achromatic diopters that should be the best quality glass you can get for the DVX. At somewhere around $300 each, they're not inexpensive, but generally you do get what you pay for.
Another option would be the Canon 500D lens, a double-element achromatic diopter. There are many choices, and basically anything with a 72mm lens thread will work, but just be aware that the quality differences between the products can be significant.
Hoya makes a +10, but I think it's only in 58mm so you'd need a 72mm-58mm step-down ring.
For best quality, Century Optics makes some achromatic diopters that should be the best quality glass you can get for the DVX. At somewhere around $300 each, they're not inexpensive, but generally you do get what you pay for.
Another option would be the Canon 500D lens, a double-element achromatic diopter. There are many choices, and basically anything with a 72mm lens thread will work, but just be aware that the quality differences between the products can be significant.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Depends on what you mean by "steady stick" -- are you talking about a handheld image stabilizer like the GlideCam, or a belt-mounted device like the Sanford & Davis Steadi-Stick? There are plenty of handheld stabilizers available, and the Steadi-Stick works very well for what it's designed to do.
At $80 you should be able to get something fairly decent. I'm happy with the results of my Nikon 5T and 6T, they each cost about $50 and then you need a 72mm->62mm step-down ring, which should be under $10.
At $80 you should be able to get something fairly decent. I'm happy with the results of my Nikon 5T and 6T, they each cost about $50 and then you need a 72mm->62mm step-down ring, which should be under $10.
Norm Sanders
Script Wrangler
I've never heard of the steady stick you're referring to, but I've rec'd GREAT results for the money from my SteadyTracker Extreme. I rec'd it for $279, and with some practice you can get some pretty impressively smooth shots ... again, LOTS of practice as with ANY steady device. I love mine, and find I use it at some point in nearly every job/production.
pookie_old
Veteran
Norm Sanders
Script Wrangler
Huh, interesting ... I like how according to the images you could use the swivel/belt attachment to get some interesting jib/crane effects if you're not looking for a lot of variance.
However, for traveling shots I think I'd prefer my SteadyTracker, as I'd be afraid of the belt/attachment catching too much of my hip movement, etc. Looks good though for shots that don't require much movement, and long periods of standing.
However, for traveling shots I think I'd prefer my SteadyTracker, as I'd be afraid of the belt/attachment catching too much of my hip movement, etc. Looks good though for shots that don't require much movement, and long periods of standing.
KingVidiot
Well-known member
SteadyStick is great for the money. I have used one for a bit, and it can yield some nice shots, as well as give your arm a break once in a while.
See the video on dvcreators.net for more.
See the video on dvcreators.net for more.