Which brand of stablizers do you prefer on the AF100?

I just received a Fig Rig for a walking dialog shot I’m shooting today. Never used it before but the reviews are good. Keeping the AF-100 light and using native lenses. I’ll let you know.
 
I am how considering Wondlan Magic Carbon stabilizer or Flycam 3000...

http://vimeo.com/33262434

http://vimeo.com/10783406

Which one is more user friendly? I mean can the original head be replaced by a fluid head from Manfrotto as I intend to buy 2 heads one on tirpod and one on the stabliizer and the release plate be interchange to each other.

Any thoughts? If by next week cannot decided, I might end up with a Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid Head Video Monopod with Head. Used to work with a monopod and it it very mobile and ease to use, just that stablising is minimium.
 
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BlitzWerkz said:
Wow... I was actually looking at something less than USD500...
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My bad! :)

I assume you're looking to "fly" the camera versus putting it on a shoulder mount or similar. The Glidecam is really similar in design to the Wondlan and Flycam, and as long as you spend some initial time balancing for your camera, and practice a bit, they should all work very well. Problem is they get HEAVY fast. With that design, you're looking at 10-15lbs with the AF100. Therefore, I would perhaps look into a system that you could upgrade later with a arm/vest setup - many offer that capability. Just my .02!
 
Has anyone been able to use a Merlin? (steadicam)

I know the AF100 (even stripped down) is technically on the weight limit - but at the cost it must be work a go!
 
Nate Haustein said:
My bad! :)

I assume you're looking to "fly" the camera versus putting it on a shoulder mount or similar. The Glidecam is really similar in design to the Wondlan and Flycam, and as long as you spend some initial time balancing for your camera, and practice a bit, they should all work very well. Problem is they get HEAVY fast. With that design, you're looking at 10-15lbs with the AF100. Therefore, I would perhaps look into a system that you could upgrade later with a arm/vest setup - many offer that capability. Just my .02!
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Hi,

Ya, I would prefer a more mobile option than to mount on tripod or rig. Thus would a rig be more sensible or a stabilizer to have more mobility? Sorry if there is any amatuerish replies as I am still getting used to videography terms. I am a professional photographer actually but trying to learn videography as well.

What would you recommend otherwise? I tried using a normal Manfrotto monopod (not the Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 video monopod) and adjusting focus at the same time, works great if it is a still scene or panned scene; but during march in, the action of walking backwards + adjusting focus would be causing great disturbance to my AF102 + Canon 24-70 f2.8L / 24-105 f2.8L.

Many thanks...
 
Ive got a rig i kinda mixed between redrock pieces and added the support from a DVTech Multirig. Works amazingly, the support takes a ton of the weight of the rig off, while still giving me the redrock handheld feel and maneuverability i wanted.
 
I have read that walking shots with the EasyRig wasn’t so steady. Is this true. I like the concept, and hands down shooting handheld for long periods of time with it will save you shoulder and back but does it give you steadicam type moves?
 
The EasyRig is not a Steadicam. However it is a great rig for getting some nice shots. It is GREAT for long periods of handheld shooting. But you have to purchase an actual Stedicam to get REAL Steadicam moves.

I use my EasyRig all the time. Clients love the shots I get from it. As do I. It is also easy to use and quick to set up. Not to mention you're not sore the next day after a long day of hand held shooting. I use it both my fully rigged AF100 and the heavier Sony F3.

The EasyRig is much cheaper than an actual SeadiCam, yet much more expensive than many of the other options being mentioned. I have used the cheaper ones. You get what you pay for.
 
Erik Naso said:
I have read that walking shots with the EasyRig wasn’t so steady. Is this true. I like the concept, and hands down shooting handheld for long periods of time with it will save you shoulder and back but does it give you steadicam type moves?
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A friend described the EasyRig as taking the "nervousness" out of handheld, but no substitute for a Steadicam.

As too saving your back...they are amazing. Especially for the odd positions such as waist level, & below.
 
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