stabilizers for DSLR

[Lake Films]

Hey guys, any opinions on these stabilizers for the GH1?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=210200&is=REG

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=583157&is=REG

 

[jonE5]

Both of those look kinda weak and expensive.

I made one of these for $10 and works great, much more like a real shoulder rig

http://thedynamoduo.com/Extras/DIY-Prosumer-Spiderbrace.html

I also modified the design and added a quick release mount, so that i can quickly take the camera on and off. (i use the same quick release on my steadicam, and im going to get one for my tripod to.)

 

[Richard J. Johnson]

Davis and Sanford and Smith Victor Don't really make high quality products. None of the stuff I had from them has ever lasted. Tripod, Lighting etc. I would stay away from both. Save some coin and get a Merlin or Glidecam

 

[Lake Films]

I was thinking glidecam 2000...

 

[Richard J. Johnson]

the 2000 is tough to find. B&H may have gotten a few in today from what I have heard.

 

[saaby]

I am trying -- at the suggestion of someone else here -- Joby Gorillapod focus. In preliminary tinkering, I think it's going to work. Not the best solution, but far from the worst, and good "value for money" anyway.

 

[djkarn105]

I find my cb-105 just about right depending on the lens I have on the gh-1.

Also, I've had pretty good results strapping a belt around a pillow around my waist.

more of a support than a stabilizer though

 

[MadHMC150]

Have you though of a figrig type stabilizer? like the Halo Rig?

 

[Lake Films]

I just discovered the 'halo' today and after your link looked further into it. What a deal.I just may go for it!

 

[MadHMC150]

Cool to hear, you try anything yet? Shoot some stuff with the rig on a monopod - you can catch me on the bottom left from time to time heh...

http://vimeo.com/9116737 - pro dance team

 

[Lake Films]

No, I still haven't made a solid decision yet, so much to choose from...

Any recommendations on a monopod?

 

[Alpha Beta Omega]

Manfrotto 681B.

 

[Lake Films]

Wouldn't one with legs be better/safer?

 

[mtan]

yea for video you need one like this

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-562...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1265054811&sr=1-1

without the legs it will sway too much

 

[MadHMC150]

No, I still haven't made a solid decision yet, so much to choose from...

Any recommendations on a monopod?

Bogen 681B is what I use... I love it its got a large diameter so its easy to hold and helps out with stabilization when collapsed. It doesn't have feet, I guess i wanted something always compact. I would recommend otherwise...