Can I shoot straight down with this gimbal?
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Yes you can. You will have to set the parameters in the DJI setup app, but it can be set to shoot straight down.
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Yes, I'm able to turn it about 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical with my Futaba T8J.
826619
Yes you can point it straight at you but not pointed down. It also folds flat for easy packing.
1245455
Yes. You set the camera tilt angle by hand before flying. I cut off and filed off the tilt limiters for more look up and look down angles. Better look down angle now, but I am abusing the video cable. It may break eventually. I put the plastic shell on backwards and tilt the camera up for better look forward.
669020
I would not recommend this tripod for.this type of work. The stability of the head is a problem and you can't get a clean 90 degree angle for shooting straight down.
1528885
Yes. Using the tripod is the only way to get a steady shot without propping the lens on something else.
215155
Yes, you can. I haven't installed the camera yet, and it flies beautifully.
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I use it with a monopod so I almost never use it straight up..lol But I do use the bubble level when I want a level shot problem is I am usually angling the monopod using it to steady my camera getting my leveling acurate
1776953
yes it can - i have only used it for straight. i like it cheap and easy to use
213108
Yes you can. I prefer using this ball head over a tripod head. I think you will really like it once you get comfortable with it.
1500093
yes perfectly...and i dont really used the cord...thats only if u want the to shoot vertically...but dont really need the cord to shoot vertically...its optional.
954282
Yes absolutely! I do recommend buying a ball head along with it like the one on this link: http://amzn.to/1zcLRlp which makes it easy to change the angle in certain shots!
490164
It just points straight forward. I'm sure you could change the angle if you want to mod the chassis, but it would require some finesse.
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No, you will have no stabilization. You will, however, have a fast focusing outfit, usable for flying birds. The shutter speeds you need for that are so high that stabilization doesn't matter. I recommend this combination. If you get a second body, get a GX7 or Oly body to get the stabiization.
678470
Yes. There's a handle underneath that you can loosen and angle slightly sideways. It's more used if you're shooting on an unlevel surface, and need to level the head.
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There is a video on Amazon.com site posted by a reviewer that is excellent. He describes how to adjust this gimbal to accomodate different situations. I think you will find your answer there.
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Hi Casey, I just tried it and yes it can go straight up. As for the slow motion adjustment knobs in this position, I don't know how much movement it will allow.
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Yes it is, but you will need a heavy-duty tripod to lessen induced motion and a pistol-grip head to easily control your aim. Otherwise, your hands will get tired and your ability to hold it steady decreases the longer you hold it by hand