pookie_old
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Re: which steadicam
navitas, difficult decision, isn't it.
I still stand by my original post.
Good luck
navitas, difficult decision, isn't it.
I still stand by my original post.
Good luck
which steadicam
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MrBeaker
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Re: which steadicam
hello ;D
dont mean to but in on your post but i just built a steady cam for about $350 from cody deegans design. i just finnished the arm and working on vest and gimble to make the rig complete. i have seen what it can do and would like to share it with you guys. here is the link to his site http://www.codydeegan.com/
i will try to get some test video up as soon as i finnish the rig. i have yet to see it with the dvx, which i have. hope this helps ;D
P.S. The price is not including the Sled becuase i already had one. this is also my friend building it so a cheap charge for me. also my friend gets a discount at Ace hardware. still only saved me about $150. that is still a better price than i have seen for any other steady cam 
hello ;D
dont mean to but in on your post but i just built a steady cam for about $350 from cody deegans design. i just finnished the arm and working on vest and gimble to make the rig complete. i have seen what it can do and would like to share it with you guys. here is the link to his site http://www.codydeegan.com/
i will try to get some test video up as soon as i finnish the rig. i have yet to see it with the dvx, which i have. hope this helps ;D
P.S. The price is not including the Sled becuase i already had one. this is also my friend building it so a cheap charge for me.
also my friend gets a discount at Ace hardware. still only saved me about $150. that is still a better price than i have seen for any other steady cam Avenger007
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Re: which steadicam
i just checked out the book and stabilizer sight. I got into building my own rigs for myself but have not seen anything close to what you built...and for $350. My homebuilt stabilizer was $50 and is just a copy of a glidecam 4000 system. No vest, arm or anything. Anyways for those who are looking for an inexpensive alternative that can handle a DIY project (hope this is relating to the thread) then check that site out. Ill be purchasing the book soon.
i just checked out the book and stabilizer sight. I got into building my own rigs for myself but have not seen anything close to what you built...and for $350. My homebuilt stabilizer was $50 and is just a copy of a glidecam 4000 system. No vest, arm or anything. Anyways for those who are looking for an inexpensive alternative that can handle a DIY project (hope this is relating to the thread) then check that site out. Ill be purchasing the book soon.
MrBeaker
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Re: which steadicam
it is worth the purchase. you are able to coustomize most of the parts to fit your needs. for example: I had purchased a Steadytracker which i had payed $299 for. site:http://www.promax.com/Products/Cat/SteadyTracker , and now have cody's plans. i was able to incumbus the two and save me money on making a new sled. ;D
it is worth the purchase. you are able to coustomize most of the parts to fit your needs. for example: I had purchased a Steadytracker which i had payed $299 for. site:http://www.promax.com/Products/Cat/SteadyTracker , and now have cody's plans. i was able to incumbus the two and save me money on making a new sled. ;D
pookie_old
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Re: which steadicam
No picture MrBeaker :-[
No picture MrBeaker :-[
Bermudaforce
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Re: which steadicam
I see it MrBeaker. Your head's cut off.
Show us some footage of your steadi in action.
I see it MrBeaker. Your head's cut off.
Show us some footage of your steadi in action.
insanityfw
Ban Me Please!
Re: which steadicam
Thanks Davethedog for the great post on the Magiqcam!!!! I've been waiting for over a month for mine and can't wait for it to get here. Then I'll just have to learn how to use it...I guess I should learn to use the DVX first. ;D
thanks again,
Jason
Thanks Davethedog for the great post on the Magiqcam!!!! I've been waiting for over a month for mine and can't wait for it to get here. Then I'll just have to learn how to use it...I guess I should learn to use the DVX first. ;D
thanks again,
Jason
Re: which steadicam
WOW what great job. I was hoping someone would build the steady cam for cody book. I ordered the book and I can't wait to get started. I trie to spread my money around to buy what I need and save when I can. I am a hands on person and when it comes to home build projects I'm all for it. My only concern whan it come to home build projects is how it looks. Your steadycam arm looks great and when you have the money to complete the vest It will be better. Great job.
WOW what great job. I was hoping someone would build the steady cam for cody book. I ordered the book and I can't wait to get started. I trie to spread my money around to buy what I need and save when I can. I am a hands on person and when it comes to home build projects I'm all for it. My only concern whan it come to home build projects is how it looks. Your steadycam arm looks great and when you have the money to complete the vest It will be better. Great job.
Johan_Lundberg
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Re: which steadicam
Regarding the Magiqcam, IMHO it easily beats the Steadicam mini. I've used both, and now own the Magiqcam. The big difference between them is the arm, which feels much more solid with dual springs vs single on the mini. The mini's arm reminded me of the arm on a desktop table lamp.
Anyway, the Magiqcam is not perfect either, but for the money it's a damn good rig. If going for Steadicam (the brand), I'd skip the mini and instead go for the flyer which seems to be a good choice. Still alot more than the Magiqcam though.
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Regarding the Magiqcam, IMHO it easily beats the Steadicam mini. I've used both, and now own the Magiqcam. The big difference between them is the arm, which feels much more solid with dual springs vs single on the mini. The mini's arm reminded me of the arm on a desktop table lamp
.Anyway, the Magiqcam is not perfect either, but for the money it's a damn good rig. If going for Steadicam (the brand), I'd skip the mini and instead go for the flyer which seems to be a good choice. Still alot more than the Magiqcam though.
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