How does this Flycam compare to the Steadicam Merlin?
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The flycam is more like the Glidecam HD 2000 reverse engineered and made with slightly cheaper materials in China. The Steadicam Merlin is a totally different design and balances completely different. While I've seen people balance the Merlin perfectly, I've never been able to do it and get the same kind of shots I get with the Glidecam and Flycam. It's an issue of preference, most reviews I've seen have had the same luck as me with the Merlin and get the issue of swaying no matter how balanced they get it. The Flycam is less difficult to balance (which is still pretty difficult), but it gets the same result as the Glidecam in that once it's balanced there is no swaying and the results look great. The flycam is more like the Glidecam HD 2000 reverse engineered and made with slightly cheaper materials in China. The Steadicam Merlin is a totally different design and balances completely different. While I've seen people balance the Merlin perfectly, I've never been able to do it and get the same kind of shots I get with the Glidecam and Flycam. It's an issue of preference, most reviews I've seen have had the same luck as me with the Merlin and get the issue of swaying no matter how balanced they get it. The Flycam is less difficult to balance (which is still pretty difficult), but it... » Read More The flycam is more like the Glidecam HD 2000 reverse engineered and made with slightly cheaper materials in China. The Steadicam Merlin is a totally different design and balances completely different. While I've seen people balance the Merlin perfectly, I've never been able to do it and get the same kind of shots I get with the Glidecam and Flycam. It's an issue of preference, most reviews I've seen have had the same luck as me with the Merlin and get the issue of swaying no matter how balanced they get it. The Flycam is less difficult to balance (which is still pretty difficult), but it gets the same result as the Glidecam in that once it's balanced there is no swaying and the results look great. « Show Less
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Hey Da Vinic, to me the Merlin is very, very difficult to balance. Even through the Flycam is cheaper it's very easy to balance the only thing that you might run into trouble is the fine tuning. Unlike the Merlin it has those fine tuning nobs where the Flycam don't. For the Flycam you just have to find the center point for the camera with the lens and any other accessory that you might want to put on it. To do that use a round object. I hope that this help and good luck.
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It might stabalize a dslr camera with a stock lens the same as far as smoothness goes, but the flycam can stabalize a lot heavier camera. Its made like the big professional body suit stabalizer that carry much bigger cameras that's why I chose it over the Merlin design and it's pretty great for just under $200
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This Flycam is very difficult to balance...We have yet to really use it because of this
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They are pretty much similar in size and functionality. The Flycam has more base weights to use. The adjustments on the top are a little nicer on the SteadyVid just two locks for front and back and side to side. The flycam uses a total of four locking screws to loosen or tighten your top plate. I would think using is almost identical. The only difference in my opinion is the price the Flycam is cheaper.
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Yes! I have the whole set up...Zenmuse H3-3D Gimbal, Part 9 hub, iOSD and video transmitter. All the parts plug directly into the hub, including the drone's internal cable that you would normally plug into the gimbal. The iOSD plugs directly into the CAM-HUB as well as being connected to the hub. It's all really dummy-free and couldn't be easier to set up! You will enjoy it greatly! I will offer this heads-up though....yesterday DJI had a live announcement video set up on YouTube. I missed it but I am almost certain it had something to do with the new generation. Depending on whether or not you have already purchased all this equipment you might want to wait for the Phantom 3! If you need anymore advice or want me to send you pictures of how I have all this put together feel free to ask. I'd love to help.
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No it flys on 2.4 same as wifi from the gopro . You want to look for a 5.8 if you want to control the gopro . FC 40 , vision fly on 5.8 . This IMO is a better quad because if flys on 2.4 much stronger signal just add fpv to it and you can see what the cam sees then edit how you want .
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Hi Danilo, if you follow the link you can view a comparison of the two cameras made by Graham Houghton and you can learn so much more from his video. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdFdjloBrd8Best of luckSandro
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Stessco 3.95 mtr with 30 yammy.The Minnkota is great for both trolling and getting in amongst the trees.The anchor with I pilot is great
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Easily. In fact, I have a GoPro mounted on a GWS Slow Stik and a Hobby King AXN Clouds Fly which are both smaller than the Fun Cub. The Fun Cub and AXN Clouds Fly are my favorite planes. In all case mount the camera of the center of gravity so you won't need to re balance the plane when you are not using the camera.
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i loved my kk2, it was great to learn how to fly. The Dji is amazing at stabilization, gps positionning, the handling has improved a lot.It was a great improvement for me.
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I have the older version of the Pentax waterproof camera, the Optio WR43. It has worked great for me. I was thinking of upgrading to the new Optio 90. It supposedly does HD. I used my older optio WR43 for taking kayaking. I have special helmet that I strap it onto so I can film going off of waterfalls and stuff, 20 to 25 footers. I also used it Paragliding one time. Here is my Kayaking video using the Optio 43WR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udX2ERY7R0s -Scott
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These carson 3d binocs (TD-842ED is what I have) compare most favorably with the Nikon MK5's and the Vortex vipersI have looked at both and can say I see no real difference, Carson may even be slightly better. I look at things like close focus capabilty, speed of focus (how far do you have to spin the focus wheel to get from minimum to maximum), feel, durability, ease of use (how fast can you "get on" a target like a small bird, for instance) warranty (lifetime for carson, even if you are to blame for the problem!), etc. I don't know anything about zen ray! ew
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I have the gimbal on my.phantom1. There are really.good videos on YouTube for install
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When you buy from ALL e RC, we are including the new remote and a set of 9450 props at no charge. So you get the remote in the Phantom 2 and the additional new rechargeable remote. All at the lower price than the V2.0. The motor difference is negligible and the compass can be purchased separately if you wish to add the anti-static compass (again, no performance difference). http://www.amazon.com/DJI-Phantom-Quadcopter-Zenmuse-3-Axis/dp/B00JD4TQ8Q/ref=sr_1_4?m=AKOFZ2K334IOY&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1417488956&sr=1-4&keywords=phantom+2
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Jim, I bought mine about a year ago and my package came with two quadcopters (Gaui 330X-S Quad Flyer and the Heli-Max 1SQ). They were harder to fly because they are small and you have to keep them close. My package also came with the following helicopters. Bell 222, Dominion 3D, Dominion 3D 90, Dominion 3D 90 FBL, Dominion 400, Dominion 450 3D, Ecureuil, Furion 450, Gaui X7, Heli-Max Ave 400 3D EP RTF, Heli-Max Axe CP, Heli-Max Axe EZ, Huey UH1, Jet Ranger, Mako F3C, Schweizer 300C, Schweizer 300C W/Floats, Sikorsky Skycrane, Synergy E6, Synergy E7, Thunder Tiger Innovator EXP, Tutor 600, Tutor 600 Trainer, V22 Osprey, and the Westland Lynx. My favorite helicopter is the Lynx because it has four blades and is more stable and realistic to fly. The Osprey is also cool to fly - especially from the cockpit view. Also included is a training site that teaches hovering. Day and night flight are also available, plus you can add wind if you like. Great fun with awesome graphics. Camera views vary with aircraft, but include fixed on the ground, nose camera, cockpit view, or chase plane view. Enjoy. Package also includes a blimp, Wright Brothers flyer, sea planes, sail planes, gas and electric, single and multi engine planes
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It's really not a matter of Foscam being inferior to Dropcam. They have different attributes to do different things. Here's a brief comparative list: 1) Both have WiFi that supports the latest encryption. 2) Both can be accessed and controlled remotely by smartphone. 3) Both have night vision. 4) Both have 2-way audio. The speaker on the Foscam is a little weak. I can't speak to the quality of the Dropcam speaker. 5) Both are decent color cameras. 6) The Foscam is a standard definition MJPEG camera. With MJPEG, there is no compression. The Dropcam has two HD models with H.264 compression. 7) With the MJPEG Foscam, all frames are the same size. With the H.264 Dropcam, the compression can cause a variance in frame size with a possible loss of detail. 8) The Foscam will push up to 15 frames per second. The Dropcam will push up to 30 frames per second. 9) The Foscam will use less bandwidth due to the lower resolution and frame rate. The Dropcam can use up to .5 Mbps per camera. This can be significant with several cameras. 10) The Foscam is a pan and tilt camera with no zoom. However, the lens is interchangeable. The Dropcam has a digital zoom with no pan or tilt. 11) Both can detect motion and sound. The Foscam's algorithm is rather rudimentary. I can't speak for the Dropcam. 12) Both can send email alerts. 13) The Foscam can record video to wherever you wish. The Dropcam requires a subscription to their cloud service. This can get expensive. 14) Both are considered to be indoor cameras. However, I've had three Foscams mounted outside for three years. I can't speak for the Dropcam. 15) The Foscam is recognized by third party security programs such as Blue Iris and Evocam. The Dropcam is not. 16) The Foscam will be more difficult for the technically challenged to set up. The Dropcam is easy. 17) Overall, the Foscam is probably the more versatile of the two. The Dropcam takes a more canned approach in what it does. So, both are decent cameras with their pros and cons. It really boils down to what you want to do.
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i wouldnt bother. it looks cool, but I found it just wasnt worth the trouble. look at the gopro models instead.
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Should be similar to the v911, a little better though - flybarless is definitely better than flybarred. I say go for it, especially now the price is low! Just take your time learning it. I also recommend getting a Spektrum DX6i transmitter if you don't already. It's a great first "real" transmitter and works out of the box with all the Blade helicopters. You'll fly better than with the plastic included one, and it'll be all you need all the way up to large helis.
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Steadicam Merlin, base unit, removable dovetail plate, one start weight, six middle weights, two end weights, camera mounting screw, locating pin, and accessory mounting tripod plate. There's only one thing that you won't find in the box... "Patience" to watch the DVD and learn how to use it. ;) But It really works with my Nikon D7000. I recommend this product . And now the price is much better...