Stephen Boss
September 3rd, 2011, 12:03 AM
I've been trying to find a setup for my dslr that will fit my shooting style, but I can't seem to find the right solution. So I'm hoping to get some suggestions here.
I shoot a lot of run and gun type stuff where I use a lot of low angles and the camera is constantly traveling. Shoulder rig type set-ups aren't really ideal for me because I rarely if ever shoot anything at shoulder level, not to mention at 6'1'' it means I'd be getting downward angle shots or I'd have to stoop down most of the time.
I do have a monopod that I tested out, but I found that to be too cumbersome to deal with because of my constant movement. It didn't help that my monopod wasn't easily adjustable either. I've been thinking about replacing it for the Manfrotto neotec slider version, but I'm not sure that will solve my problem either.
I also tried this out thinking the grip would be a great aid to get the kind of angles I needed, along with some added stabilization, but it doesn't really do anything to help stabilize. The stabilizer on my regular video cam would be sufficient to get around this, but not on my dslr. Opteka X-Grip Pro Video Stabilizing Handle (Black) XGRIPBK B&H
Is there anything out there to help me achieve what I'm after, that will allow me to stay light and mobile? I'm open to any suggestions at this point.
I shoot a lot of run and gun type stuff where I use a lot of low angles and the camera is constantly traveling. Shoulder rig type set-ups aren't really ideal for me because I rarely if ever shoot anything at shoulder level, not to mention at 6'1'' it means I'd be getting downward angle shots or I'd have to stoop down most of the time.
I do have a monopod that I tested out, but I found that to be too cumbersome to deal with because of my constant movement. It didn't help that my monopod wasn't easily adjustable either. I've been thinking about replacing it for the Manfrotto neotec slider version, but I'm not sure that will solve my problem either.
I also tried this out thinking the grip would be a great aid to get the kind of angles I needed, along with some added stabilization, but it doesn't really do anything to help stabilize. The stabilizer on my regular video cam would be sufficient to get around this, but not on my dslr. Opteka X-Grip Pro Video Stabilizing Handle (Black) XGRIPBK B&H
Is there anything out there to help me achieve what I'm after, that will allow me to stay light and mobile? I'm open to any suggestions at this point.