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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: stabilizer - Recent Topics http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: stabilizer - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:21:27 +0000 roblewis56 on "A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-simple-shoulder-stabilizer#post-61396 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:04:12 +0000 roblewis56 61396@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer Stabilizing a small camcorder can be a challenge. You can use a tripod if your subject is stationary, but a tripod is cumbersome and you loose the flexibility to follow action. Hand held gives flexibility, but often results in shaky video. I have solved this problem by attaching a small tripod as shown below. <img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img801/292/imgp1934.jpg" width="500" height="350" /> Here the tripod is attached to my Canon Vixia HF11. The legs are aligned along the base and held together with a rubber foot leaving just enough room between the tripod and the camcorder for my left hand. I hold the camcorder with my left hand with my forearm crossing in front of my body, my upper left arm against my body and the rubber foot pressed against my right shoulder as shown below. <img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img838/4093/imgp1937.jpg" width="500" height="350" /> This leaves my right hand free to control the record button and zoom lever. Stabilization comes from the triangle formed by my left forearm, my upper body and the tripod against my right shoulder. Because my forearm crosses my body it is angled away from vertical in the horizontal side-to-side direction so this triangle provides both horizontal side-to-side and vertical stability. When you hold a camcorder with your right hand, as is usually done, your right forearm is vertical in the horizontal side-to-side direction so you do not get the side-to-side stability that you get from holding it with your left hand as I do here. I also have a good view of the LCD screen. Here is a link to a video I shot using this stabilizer. If you listen carefully after about 25 seconds you competitive types can hear some valuable advice. <st1:city w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:city> Kite Festival - Kite Team of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZMdTXF8fc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZMdTXF8fc</a> Robert leecherno on "*NEW* Redrock micro Captain Stubling DSLR rig" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-redrock-micro-captain-stubling-dslr-rig#post-59272 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:47:32 +0000 leecherno 59272@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Selling a brand new Redrock micro "Captian Stubling DSLR Bundle" for $950, used for stabilizing DSLR video cameras such as the Nikon D90 or Canon 5D. All pieces factory sealed. Unfortunately our company shoots stills rather than video, so we have no use for it at the moment, but this a great upgrade for those of you interested in serious DSLR video. This bundle comes with Lens Gear Size B, the most common size. It sells for $1,150 at B&H photo or Adorama without any Lens Gear: More info here: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/672558-REG/Redrock_Micro_8_003_0090__Captain_Stubling_DSLR_Bundle.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/672558-REG/Redrock_Micro_8_003_0090__Captain_Stubling_DSLR_Bundle.html</a> We are selling this low in the hopes to move this item quickly. Shipping is $15 Domestic US. If you live in the New York City area, pickups or dropoff is fine. Thanks for Looking! Lee. EarlC on "GlideCam V-8 system" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/glidecam-v-8-system#post-41803 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:32:25 +0000 EarlC 41803@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Complete GlideCam V-8 stablizer system - vest, arm & stabilizer. Used a few times, now collecting dust on my living room end table. I am not physically able to run about harnessed to this system for any length of time and want to sell, repurposing the funds toward my move into high definition acqusition and editing for 2009. Make me an offer and lets see if it works. Originally cost more than $3K. KenKirkgood on "Shoulder Support" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shoulder-support#post-42874 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:41:38 +0000 KenKirkgood 42874@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have an FX-1 and a Z1U.Â I'm looking for a nice shoulder brace, but I really can't afford much right now.Â I've looked at Steadybrace and the similarÂ SpiderbraceÂ and I really likeÂ them from the websites, but I've never seen one in person.Â I really like the idea of a PVC brace because of the weight.Â Are there any other similar braces out there?Â Which one would you choose?Â Â Thanks in advance!