redrock micro m2 with steadycam / glidecam
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AftonGrant
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I recently used the HVX with the M2 adapter on a music video shoot. My initial concern going into the day was how to get a right-side-up image. My Steadicam monitor does not auto-flip, neither does the HVX. Because of those factors, I knew I had to mount the camera upside-down on top of my rig.
The solution proved to be a bit easier than I thought. I simply used a low-mode system, but in high mode. The bracket (made by Brant Fagan) basically secures the entire camera system, and then bolts right to the dovetail plate. The camera was secure as can be.
The only problem we encountered was the M2 didn't seem to be made to be hung upside-down. If you look in the pictures, you'll see it is a couple degrees off alignment with the angle of the camera lens. Ultimately this didn't affect the image, so I didn't spend a lot of time troubleshooting, but it would be something I would address if I ever shot with this setup again.
For use on the Glidecam 4000, I agree that the entire setup might be too heavy. Let me know if you've got any questions.
Best,
Afton Grant
The solution proved to be a bit easier than I thought. I simply used a low-mode system, but in high mode. The bracket (made by Brant Fagan) basically secures the entire camera system, and then bolts right to the dovetail plate. The camera was secure as can be.
The only problem we encountered was the M2 didn't seem to be made to be hung upside-down. If you look in the pictures, you'll see it is a couple degrees off alignment with the angle of the camera lens. Ultimately this didn't affect the image, so I didn't spend a lot of time troubleshooting, but it would be something I would address if I ever shot with this setup again.
For use on the Glidecam 4000, I agree that the entire setup might be too heavy. Let me know if you've got any questions.
Best,
Afton Grant
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
Also of note, as always, is how you are goign to pull focus on your 35mm lens.
Afton's pictures show he is using a BFD which, at $4 grand with a motor, is the most economical decent system out there.
Check out what rig Afton is using to fly this: That's a Steadicam Master, it's designed to carry 35mm film and high end broadcast cameras. Granted, there is some extra weight added to the camera for this set up, but not that much.
It would be wishfull thinking to hope that this set up could ever be flown properly on any handheld stabilizer. And that includes vext systems like the Smooth Shooter, which use the sled from a handheld system.
To fly a setup like that, you are looking at upwards for a $7k system - not including the wireless focus gear.
- Mikko
Afton's pictures show he is using a BFD which, at $4 grand with a motor, is the most economical decent system out there.
Check out what rig Afton is using to fly this: That's a Steadicam Master, it's designed to carry 35mm film and high end broadcast cameras. Granted, there is some extra weight added to the camera for this set up, but not that much.
It would be wishfull thinking to hope that this set up could ever be flown properly on any handheld stabilizer. And that includes vext systems like the Smooth Shooter, which use the sled from a handheld system.
To fly a setup like that, you are looking at upwards for a $7k system - not including the wireless focus gear.
- Mikko