@nomad thanks for pointing that out. I think the Zhiyun Crane uses "encoders" that adapt for small changes, instead of the whole rig freaking out/shaking. The NAB video here: http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/234256#Comment_234256 The rep from Film Power talks about it in the new Nebula 5100 v.s the old 4000
It's all new to me, the tech is changing so fast, I missed the arrival of "encoders" to the mix. Thanks for pointing out your success using the Zhiyun Crane vs. your old (Pilotfly..?) H1
After fiddling around with the old H1 in it's time and never really getting there, I'm so happy with my Zhiyun Crane. I rather go filming than fine-tuning parameters of a gimbal, and the Zhiyun simply works out of the box.
Just saying.
Thanks to @eatstoomuchjam and @Vitaliy_Kiselev for the responses. I have ordered it at this "steal" price. It's out-of-stock but should be shipping in a week or so.
Youtube reviews of it seem overall positive. A couple that I watched seemed to allude to vibration issues with lighter cameras - not super uncommon in my experience and correctable with the software that VK linked above.
Seems fine, for such price a steal.
Just remember to learn usual https://www.basecamelectronics.com/ soft
Feiyu MG V2 on flash sale at B&H for the next 11 hours $400 off at price of $369!!! https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1282661-REG/feiyu_femgv2_mg_v2_3_axis_gimbal.html
Does anyone have experience with this gimbal?
We don't seem to have much here on PV about it or the Feiyu brand. I read some mixed reviews on both B&H and Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Feiyu-MG-Brushless-Mirrorless-Panasonic/dp/B01M1GQTEB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
One major drawback I can see is that the tilt motor seems to only be positioned on the camera left side, blocking the ability to use the GH camera's flip-out screen and perhaps the HDMI port. I haven't seen any images of the tilt motor positioned on the right side by the grip...
Anyone have any experience with this one?
Is it a good value at $369? I have zero gimbal experience and thought this might be a good entry point at this price...
-Thanks in advance for any quick responses!
Edit: I saw in a YT video they do recommend the tilt motor on the left, but it's possible to put it on the right and free up the flip-out screen on the GH cameras:
I've had good experiences with the Zhiyun Z1 (see PV offers), it's motors are strong enough (and processors fast enough) to handle minor shifts of balance from a Hyperthin HDMI cable or the screen of my A7 flipped to an angle.
Can't say for the screen of a GH4 flipped sideways, though.
@Adam_Mercier Any news with HG-3D gimbal? Did you manage to work with it more? Im thinking to get it for my GH4 ant to use it with 12-35 lens. Think it could handle it?
Do we have a table consist info about all these smaller gimbal? In particular, a table which list gimbal with right pitch motor. It will give us info on which gimbal will allow us to connect hdmi etc and open the flip screen during recording.
I am trying to improve yaw axis response by tweaking pan mode (can be set by a few parameters...), I did not have time to test yet. But if you have someting interesting to shot (not as in above video) it works already well enough.
GH3+Olympus 12-40 is max weight IMO (just below 1kg) Carbon parts are not rigid enough and are causing more vibration
@Adam_Mercier any update on your HG3D? What is the max camera weight? Smooth?
HG-3D (275$ carbon 3 axis gimbal photo on top of page) exemple of footage. Note it was super windy
Footage of the esmon pro looks pretty damm good, but some shots seems post stabilised?
I dont get info about the Esmon Pro in english.
The other picture is for a cell phone gimbal so who really knows what you will get.
Yep, strange.
Also note that usually they sell extremely cheap things, it is not usual gear seller.
Make sure you can get your money back! They are showing 2 if not 3 different gimbals in there pictures. Some of those pictures are clearly the Beholder DS1 or MS1 (read Labels) and they don't sell that cheap. The other picture is for a cell phone gimbal so who really knows what you will get.
Vitaliy,
I hear you. But this is a pistol grip capable of carrying a BMPCC with 14mm/15mm/20mm Panny lens for less than $200 - - the B&H gimbal you posted is for GoPros and is a deal for that... just didn't expect an equivalent DSLR type gimbal to come in at the same price range.
Well
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1213213-REG/gvb_gvb_3ag_3_axis_handheld_gimbal.html
And it was $159 recently.
But I strongly advice to get something better like CAME.
This one was $176 yesterday. Bumped to $236 today. Still a bargain if it's a fully operational pistol grip style 3 axis gimbal
@Adam_Mercier - all right, I saw somewhere that knobs near the handles are for panning and tilting. I am going to buy that gimbal, but would like to hear about its motors - are they strong enough to hold GH3/4 rock steady? And is there Storm32 used? I've also sent you PM.
@Adam_Mercier - very good find, especially at this price! Would you please explain the control knobs? Where are they placed and what is their purpose?
Thanks @Adam_Mercier.
Does look interesting but to late already bought a Beholder look forward to reviews. Of course it is a little heavier and more expensive so perhaps DS-1 is still a keeper.
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