I know this is no steadicam but does this help anyone with stabilizing their video recording?
222229
No , it doesn't make you hold the camera any more comfortable than when without it .
222230
I have not used it for video but use it mated to a Canon 100 to 400 mm zoom, and I am very pleased with the way it allows me to control the camera to allow me to get some amazing shots. I see no reason why it would not work well in a video mode. Good Luck.
1608147
I didn't have great luck with it. We were in Europe and finally gave up trying. I'm sure I was probably just missing something but it wasn't happening for me. BUT on the other hand, it took great pics and video. Stabilization feature on still shots worked great.
1515326
Are you using it as a stabilizer for tracking shots or steadying photography? If it's for photography then it's fine but for filming and tracking shots I'd say get yourself a Hague stabilizer or SmoothShot stabilizer which both help a lot.
891108
In practice, it means your ISO needs to be a bit higher than it would with a stabilized lens in some cases. It's certainly not a deal breaker for me. I find that the stabilization with the EM5 is helpful at times, but it doesn't do anything to help with motion blur from moving subjects for example. The gm1 is the camera I reach for most often and the lack of stabilization isn't really even a consideration for me.
1946275
No. You have to position and manually move it urself. But it does capture a good amount of footage when placed in a good spot.
1967459
I have shot video clips with this very successfully. Works best with no movement of the tripod during shooting. If you use it to move around while filming, get some practice putting right amount of drag on, so you can move fluid and smooth yet still have good control.... works excellent!
1482758
I would select a tripod that has a height range capability close to your height to facilitae viewing without having to change your stance and minimize your posture changes. Also, choose a quality tripod that is sturdy to mimimize shaking in mild to gusty winds. I use an old style camcorder tripod which is on the heavy side and still shakes a little in wind. Good luck.
39523
You can buy this apparatus: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Professional-Camcorder-Stabilizing-Handle-/dp/B003PBB4ME/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1380544566&sr=1-3&keywords=camcorder+microphone+holder
585732
I'm not a professional, I think there is no secret to perfectly balance your camcorder. I spend a lot of time to reach less than 2 sec. Maybe you can try to decrease the weight and increase the length of the stick. (It work for me).Good luck.
1201024
I have found it works well for me. I love it. I do recommend a tripod for stability, not as many blurred pictures due to shaky hands.
423337
You still need a video capture device and software. This is only meant to "stabilize" the video from flaws like macrovision. ;)
523402
Remember these will not help much if the platform where the tripod sits is actually moving. For that you would need a gyro stabilizer
1581339
I am not always steady with the camera, either. So far I have not had one that isn't crystal clear. I would recommend that you try it. It has very fast shutter speed.
145705
Hi Eddie. I used it to recorded some videos at a recent track day. Links to videos at https://www.facebook.com/Jmediaphotography?ref=hl I'm looking at getting longer arms, you'll notice in one of the videos you can see the suction part of the mount still.
1790346
The image stabilizer will not help get rid of a blurry shot that is caused by motion. For that you need a faster shutter speed to freeze the motion. The image stabilizer does help when you are taking pictures with a slow shutter speed and a non moving subject.
1984949
I wouldn't use it for a DSLR. For DSLR's, go for the SmoothShot Stabilizer. For a small camcorder then it'll be perfect in stabilizing shots.
2218581
Optical stabilization is better than nothing, but only a tripod will give acceptable results out to 30X. I have used a monopod to see over the heads of a walking crowd at about 5x with the stabilization switched on. It looks pretty good.