Camera movement

MOZA Lite 2 Camera Stabilizer Operation Tutorial Video

Queena_Allen — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:27:14 +0000

Gudsen released the MOZA Lite 2 at NAN Show 2016, a handheld, 3-axis camera stabilization gimbal designed for videographers, filmmakers and cinematographers to capture smooth shots.

http://www.gudsen.com/moza-lite.html

It weighs at only 2.2kg that lightweight enough for handheld operation, yet strong enough to carry any mirrorless cameras and common DSLRs as well as small cinema camera such as the Red Epic series with max payload of 11.0lbs. It takes powerful motors with digital positioning encoders on each axis to provide precision control and achieve smooth footage by using advanced algorithms. The operator can access to remote control of the camera and gimbal via the wireless thumb controller. It is powered by the intelligent battery with 2800mAh capacity and Tesla cells that can last up to 8 hours.

Gudsen team just published the full tutorial video on Youtube for the MOZA Lite 2. It shows how to use the gimbal, including setup, balance, wireless thumb controller and MOZA Assistant operation.

Motorized timelapse options for varavon slider?

ICProductions — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:05:31 +0000

Hey PV! Are there any options/alternatives to the motoroid/timeroid for the varavon sliders (specifically v800)? Are there other brands/systems that work ?

I'm mainly wondering about the Konova Motorized Kit B that comes with the crank as well. It seems a better value and can be upgraded as I go.

I've also been entertaining DIY and have read numerous ideas, including this one - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m5_ZQCQj7sg.

(He doesn't talk about how to attach it to the carriage at all, I'm thinking of buying the varavon weight pulley because it has a plate that fits)

Does anyone have examples of DIY for the varavon ?

Also - going the DIY route - is it a better design to have the have the motor on an end or with the carriage?

Jordan

CAME-TV Accordion Jib

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:15:10 +0000

http://www.came-tv.com/cameaccordion-p-820.html

Laing H3 Mini

johnnymossville — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:17:07 +0000

Does anyone have an opinion on this one. I'm in the market for one now and as far as I know, Laing is pretty good, but I've never seen this one before. I like the iFootage wildcat, but this looks about as good and is cheaper.

Laing H3 - small stabilizer for filmmakers

Made only from premium materials and with great accuracy.

Very good top stage for precise adjustment.

Can handle small or medium cameras.

Cameras weight range - 1-3kg
Post diameters - 25mm and 20mm
Length - from 320mm to 460mm

Check additional details and price.

Cable cams

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:48:41 +0000

See tutorial at http://www.highballblog.com/2013/05/diy-cable-cam.html

iFootage Minicrane M1 III

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:25:53 +0000

New design principles of 5-Axis spring arm

Avril_Lovin — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 01:53:32 +0000

Although Steadicam has made great differences, there are many restrictions to the detriment of current photography needs. Such as Steadicam is too big to be used for narrow scene, and too heavy for long shot. And the fatal weakness is the difficulties for beginners to start in a short time trial, users must take a long time of training to familiar with Steadicam and use it well. With wrong posture, it is counter-productive to keep stable. Still, usually we need to spend a long time on Steadicam for adjustment and balancing.

Turned the standard notion of 50-year Steadicam’s structure, 5-axis spring arm is Nebula’s original design, inspired by the damping system of F1 racing cars.

The effect of double spring arm in contraposition is both rebound and absorbing. But the mass of stabilizer and camera appropriately maintains inertial. Except the intentional tremor, the two spring arms can absorb any vibrations and bounces under payload acting on the vertical axis. With this kind of buffer, reduces vibration, retards speed, makes shooting more smooth even facing hard bumps.

They are just like the vehicle suspension system, on the one hand isolates road noise, bumps, and vibrations, on the other hand provides enough sustenance for stabilizing car body while making a turn. Besides vertical axis, with different spring tension, the two spring arms are also able to filter part of the vibrations on horizontal axis.

Two dovetails are added on spring arm, to show the flexibility of combinations. The standard 1/4 screw hole also makes it easy to carry most of the photography accessories. Every detail we designed is for filmmakers in search of 2 “P”s: professional and possibilities. Double spring arm in contraposition turns the standard notion of spring arms in line, in order to spread bounces caused by photographers’ step while moving over two handles. Thus perfectly reduces the jitter and jerking and improves users’ manipulation of stabilizers.

iFootage Crane mini M1 vs M5 - best decision

Alexauwa — Thu, 07 May 2015 00:56:56 +0000

I've compared those to models for using it with my GH4. So far I only see a difference in the material, resulting in 1.4 to 3,4 kg in weight. Are there any other differences over the M5?

How is your experience?

Thank you!

Kamerar SLD-230W slider dolly

inqb8tr — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:27:42 +0000

Looks cool doesn't it?

Nice review (it is called sd-1 here, but looks like it is the same product) :

8 meters carbon crane

MikeLinn — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:15:33 +0000

DIY experts help. Possibly Im lost in translation

Manu4Vendetta — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:39:33 +0000

I'm trying to build a small dolly cart, I have several pieces, but there is something I cant get. Is the axes system it comes with toy cars, garden cars and another work cars. I put some yellow arrows on the piece or two component parts, they make the wheels can turn on.

My idea is my dolly car can make circular movement so. But I dont get on amazon and ebay, it comes. I think may be Im "lost in translation", i write "axi for gorilla cart", ""axi for trolley cart" etc and the result is the car. Some idea?

Thank you.

Supamods ultra core Y axis stabilization system

Alexauwa — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 05:40:02 +0000

Thinking about getting one: https://www.supamods.com/product/ultra-core-support-system-free-2-axis-spring-arm/

Anyone tried with gh4 and ronin-m?

360 Degrees Motorised Power Head With RC Required - Best?

driftwood — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:17:36 +0000

I have a new project I'm working on and require a portable, tripod mountable, smooth programmable/motorised panning head with remote control. I don't see the need to spend a grand or more on Kessler style stuff and have been looking at items like a Hague 360 Degrees Motorised Power Head With Remote Control. Mounting a GH4 / Sony A7SII.

Has anyone used the Hague or what's the best £500 ($700) max budget. Opinions sought.

Motionnine sliders

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:16:20 +0000

Linecam 34

Weighs - 1.7kg
Camera weight max - 8kg
Ground travel - 230mm
Tripod travel - 470mm

Linecam 46

Weighs - 2kg
Camera weight max - 6kg
Ground travel - 350mm
Tripod travel - 700mm

Price is from $340

Motionnine sliders

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 08:02:54 +0000

They already make some small ones.

This one is new:

Some inexpensive Waterproof Underwater Housing Case for GX7?

Manu4Vendetta — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:40:27 +0000

It is a mystery that manufacturers such as Neewer and Meikon (for poor man) which are available are gear for GM1, GH4, GF's, Sony A6000, A7 and not for the GX7 being this camera of similar dimensions to A6000 and very popular. Or Im making a bad search. Nauticam is not for me, too expensive.

Fotga DP3000 stabilizer

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:45:15 +0000

Varavon WireCam

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:03:04 +0000

WIll be available soon. Allow to attach gymbal for additional stabilization.

Benro Sliders and Cranes

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 14 May 2015 18:50:06 +0000

MoveUp4 Jib

Folding Design – The MoveUp4 Travel Jib folds up into a small, portable package making this ideal for filmmakers who need travel friendly gear. Its compact design pairs nicely with smaller tripods and lightweight cameras, therefore reducing the overall amount of equipment required to enhance your production value.
Vertical reach – With a vertical reach of just over 6 feet, the MoveUp4 Travel Jib can achieve sweeping shots for that cinematic look.
Accessory Mounting – Threaded mounting points allow you to attach a monitor arm to view your shot live while operating from the back of the jib.
Carrying Case – Each MoveUp4 Travel Jib comes with its own carrying case for easy transportation and protection.

MoveOver4 Slider

4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 bearings that run along two stainless steel embedded rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
Supports up to 8.8 lb (4 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and small video cameras as well as a flat base head.
Vertical mounting - The threaded end blocks (1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16) make it easy to mount your slider vertically, which helps provide more diverse movements.
- Articulating rubber feet - Easily adjust and level your slider with the articulating rubber feet.

MoveOver8 Slider

Carbon Fiber Rails - Ideal for strength and lightweight support, the MoveOver8 includes two 100% 18mm carbon fiber rails.
4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 quiet operation bearings that run along two carbon fiber rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
Supports up to 17.6 lb (8 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and HD video cameras as well as a flat base head.
Stand Adapters - Each end block includes a 3/8"-16 female adapter that when removed becomes a 5/8" port for mounting on C-stands and light stands.
All-Terrain Legs - Conquer any terrain and level your slider with the articulating all-terrain legs with adjustable rubber feet.
Carrying Case - Deluxe carrying case included for easy transport and protection.

MoveOver12 Slider

Carbon Fiber Rails - Ideal for strength and lightweight support, the MoveOver12 includes two 100% 22mm carbon fiber rails.
Flywheel with Belt Drive - Precise control flywheel with rubber track belt drive.
4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 quiet operation bearings that run along two carbon fiber rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
Supports up to 26.5 lb (12 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and heavier HD video cameras as well as a flat base head.
Stand Adapters - Each end block includes a 3/8"-16 female adapter that when removed becomes a 5/8" port for mounting on C-stands and light stands.
All-Terrain Legs - Conquer any terrain and level your slider with the articulating all-terrain legs with adjustable rubber feet.
Carrying Case - Deluxe carrying case included for easy transport and protection.
Available in 600mm and 900mm lengths.

Slider recommendation 1 m, electronical and non-electronical

Alexauwa — Wed, 06 May 2015 07:04:21 +0000

For shooting on the GH4 i not a reliable slider that can also be mounted on a tripod. Both, an electronial and manual slider would be great.

Which Konova Motor ratio?

videome — Sat, 02 May 2015 14:58:04 +0000

I have a Konova slider, and I was thinking about adding one of their basic motors to it. Primarily interested in adding smooth motion to video (as opposed to timelapse). Any recommendations between the 1:250 motor and the 1:50 motor? Is one of them "too fast" or "too slow" ?

Thanks!

Slider setup (tripod, head, etc...). Post yours!

andersen123 — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 07:15:25 +0000

Hello my friends

In this thread I would like to know what is the best slider setup for small cameras.

Here's mine:

For wedding and run 'n gun work: Manfrotto 055XPRO4 + Konova k2 60cm + 701HDV head.
For studio work: two stands at the edges of an IGUS 100cm + 701HDV head.

The first one is very quick and smart but I have to try it with a leveling plate under the slider.

Post yours!

Freefly Systems Mimic

Xenocide38 — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 01:29:51 +0000

Looks interesting, curious to see the reveal of what it actually is

iFootage Wildcat clone compact stabilizer on eBay for $75

Sangye — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 22:25:13 +0000

Found on eBay: "Professional Handheld Steady Stabilizer For Video Camcorder DSLR Camera Portable"

I just recently bought one of these, and wanted to share my thoughts. It’s a copy of the iFootage Wildcat, which costs 7x as much. The only difference I can see is that it uses an aluminum shaft instead of carbon. This is a non-issue, because every bit of weight below the handgrip helps with stabilization. It will work with cameras as heavy as a GH4 + Speedbooster + Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, but that combo does sway a little bit (I personally don’t mind that, as it makes the footage look more floaty and organic). Any lighter setups work phenomenally well. It’s easy to balance (less than three minutes), and extremely compact. It obviously isn’t going to replace a gimbal, but if you want a good stabilizer for less than $100 than you can easily pack into any bag and never have to worry about batteries or weather-proofing, you should seriously consider this. And there are times when I would use this even if I owned a gimbal, as I personally really like the organic floatyness of a mechanical weight-driven stabilizer.

Here is a real quick test, with a GH4, BMCC Speedbooster, and Sigma 18-35 opened to 18mm (f/5.6 or so):

Dolly recommendations?

sdbest — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:05:33 +0000

I'm in the market for a dolly system costing < $2,500 for a feature (see http://savingdinah.com). We're using a GH2 in a cage for most of the shots, but also a Sony EX1. There's a number of products available from Kessler Flex Track, Indie Dolly Systems, Merlin Video which fit the budget. A flex track system seems a good way to go.

So, looking for recommendations from folks who might have some experience with the products on the market.

Thanks.

Steadicams vs 3 Axis Gimbals

sidecar — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:26:10 +0000

Since the more expensive of the former, such as Blackbird, are comparable cost to cheaper part assembled CAME units. Is it safe to say the older fly-cam/glide-cam type devices have proven inferior to 'active' 3 axis gimbals? In considering purchasing stabilisation for m43rds GH4, where Im shooting quite short takes around 8 seconds of pans and very short track and travels, have 3 axis gimbals made a Fait accompli of older designs?

iFootage WildCat, small stabilizer

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:40:43 +0000

Check additional details and price.

Original WildCat

This is copy of Skier design. Not cheap.

Very good feedback.

Overview of Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - FAA

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:32:10 +0000

Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg).
Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) only; the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the operator or visual observer. 
At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough to the operator for the operator to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 
Small unmanned aircraft may not operate over any persons not directly involved in the operation.
Daylight-only operations (official sunrise to official sunset, local time). 
Must yield right-of-way to other aircraft, manned or unmanned. 
May use visual observer (VO) but not required. 
First-person view camera cannot satisfy “see-and-avoid” requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in other ways.
Maximum airspeed of 100 mph (87 knots). 
Maximum altitude of 500 feet above ground level. 
Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station. 
No operations are allowed in Class A (18,000 feet & above) airspace. 
Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required ATC permission. 
Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission 
No person may act as an operator or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time.
No careless or reckless operations. 
Requires preflight inspection by the operator. 
A person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS. 
Proposes a microUAS option that would allow operations in Class G airspace, over people not involved in the operation, provided the operator certifies he or she has the requisite aeronautical knowledge to perform the operation.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/media/021515_sUAS_Summary.pdf

AXSY Motion Control

Amadeus5D2 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:46:22 +0000

Hi all

I'm surprised that nobody has seen this upcoming product. As musician and 3D nerd I like first of all that all camera movement can be imported in a 3D application like Cinema 4D. waht do you think?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/axsy/axsy-t-set-advanced-motion-control-made-easy/posts

Best

Varavon Slidecam S

Nayche — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:07:05 +0000

I just received my Varavon Slidecam S (from a deal on PV) and did some testing last night with a Manfrotto 501 head.

Available at:

http://www.personal-view.com/deals/sliders/varavon-sliders#varavon-heavy-sliders-slidecam-s

The sliding seemed to be pretty smooth, though it will still take some practice on my part. The build quality is very good, and it's definitely nice to have a bag.

One small concern is that I wasn't able to securely tighten my 501 head to the slider. There was still side to side movement. This is likely related to the design of the bottom of the head, which is not smooth, but I wonder:

A) If anyone has experienced the same thing and solved it with rubber, cork, or something else.

B) If anyone would recommend a different head, more suitable for this slider and a GH2.

Thanks for any input.