Shoulder Mount vs. Handheld Style

harddrive said:
I think that's the whole point really isn't it? Why should it be necessary to have to pay lots of extra money and have all the hassle of counterweights, when just as good an operation could be had if the camera was physiaclly designed properly in the first place!?! Whatever it's other failings may be, that must be the best thing about the HD100 - it lacks the bigsize and weight of a 2/3" camera, but keeps the best of the styling features.

A camera brace may be not so bad for planned shoots, but for news, documentary etc or anything in a crowd, it's a big drawback.
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I have a Cavision rod and handle system and it's not much a of a drawback at all. It does affect( not prevent) some of the handheld positions possible with the DVX/ HVX, but it's benefits far outweigh whatever drawbacks may be incurred by the apparatus.

BTW, I'm refferring to news, doc, and reality show shooting styles. Of course, YMMV.
 
if the camera needs to move as well, id say stabilizer. if not, id go shoulder mount. or forget the whole thing and just use a tripod.
 
Holy thread from the dead!

A shoulder mount takes a few minutes for a novice operator to get acceptable footage. A stabilizer can take months or more.
 
I've had a full-body stabilizer rig (Glidecam V-25) for over a year and I still have a long way to go before I can say I'm a pro with it. Granted, I dont have a lot of time to spend with it, but you get the idea.
When I was thinking about buying one, the guys at steadicamforum.com were very helpful. They said it would take 2 years to get to the point where you can get anything even remotely useable in a professional environment. I think they were talking about the LA commercial and film market, but still, you get the idea how difficult it is to handle one.

The smaller rigs are easier, but it will still take lots and lots of practice.
 
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