Steadicam/Stabilizer
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SISUMAN
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the HVX200 works well with several types of gear. If you want to have just a shoulder mount stabilizer for handheld work, try the SPYDER BRACE. I posted a rave review of their service here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=143949 .
It has the link you'll need...
Good luck, I hope this helps.
It has the link you'll need...
Good luck, I hope this helps.
Many thanks, I'm going to check that out. However, what I'm most interested in is a steadicam-type rig.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. You definitely seem knowledgeable on this so your thoughtful recommendations would be great. A dry sense of humor is just super but I'm hoping to coax some help out of you.
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
The Steadicam Merlin will support the HVX200 (assuming you arn't going heavy on accessories)
You can probabaly find one used for under $500
New they cost a little more. Best bang for the buck for small steadicam for small cameras though.
- Mikko
You can probabaly find one used for under $500
New they cost a little more. Best bang for the buck for small steadicam for small cameras though.
- Mikko
Mikko:
Many thanks. At this point I think I really only want to mount the HVX alone. Is the Merlin the only worthy one at the low end? Also, I understand that there was some kind of upgrade (plastic to metal). Should I avoid the earlier one if I come across one used?
SFX
Many thanks. At this point I think I really only want to mount the HVX alone. Is the Merlin the only worthy one at the low end? Also, I understand that there was some kind of upgrade (plastic to metal). Should I avoid the earlier one if I come across one used?
SFX
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
Performance on both versions is the same.
The Metal one will hold a little more weight though (of course it's getting heavy to carry for long shots at that point) so it is better should you come across a situtation where you have a choice.
I have the plastic one and it's worked fine for me. I've flown both a HVX200 and a EX1 (among others) on it without trouble.
- Mikko
The Metal one will hold a little more weight though (of course it's getting heavy to carry for long shots at that point) so it is better should you come across a situtation where you have a choice.
I have the plastic one and it's worked fine for me. I've flown both a HVX200 and a EX1 (among others) on it without trouble.
- Mikko
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
Nope.
...Not that footage from a Steadicam tells you anything about the rig anyway. It's like reviewing footage from a tripod to judge the head: It won't tell you much.
- Mikko
...Not that footage from a Steadicam tells you anything about the rig anyway. It's like reviewing footage from a tripod to judge the head: It won't tell you much.
- Mikko
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
Try it.
- Mikko
- Mikko