SteadyCam and Manfrotto FigRig at DVinfo.net

Christian Bertolini · September 22nd, 2006, 01:44 AM

Hi,

I'm evaluating some steadycams for my XL-H1, Manfrotto has come out with a new system called FigRig, it has been developed by Mike Figgis. Do you know anything about it? Which are the best steadycam solutions for the XL-H1? Will they actually remove the vibrations?

Thanks a lot for your response

Mikko Wilson · September 22nd, 2006, 03:11 AM

This topic would be better suited in the camera support section here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=42

Take a look around there for camera support and stabilization options.

The Fig Rig is not even close to a Steadicam, nore does it try to be. It's a camera grip, not a stabilizer. The best Stabilizers costs thousands of dollars but prodcuce perfectly stable shots with no vibrations or shaking.

- Mikko

Christian Bertolini · September 22nd, 2006, 05:47 AM

Thanks for the info Mikko, this just confirm my impression.

Cheers

Chris Wren · September 22nd, 2006, 06:27 AM

And neither is the FigRig a new product. It has been around for a while now and is aimed squarely at hand-held camcorders and not meant to be used with shoulder-cams (or similar).

Chris Hurd · September 22nd, 2006, 07:42 AM

Normally this topic gets moved to Support Your Local Camera, but this time I'll leave it here. Closed in order to encourage the discussion to move to SYLC at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=42

September 22nd, 2006, 01:44 AM	#1
Christian Bertolini New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 16	SteadyCam and Manfrotto FigRig Hi, I'm evaluating some steadycams for my XL-H1, Manfrotto has come out with a new system called FigRig, it has been developed by Mike Figgis. Do you know anything about it? Which are the best steadycam solutions for the XL-H1? Will they actually remove the vibrations? Thanks a lot for your response

September 22nd, 2006, 03:11 AM	#2
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	This topic would be better suited in the camera support section here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=42 Take a look around there for camera support and stabilization options. The Fig Rig is not even close to a Steadicam, nore does it try to be. It's a camera grip, not a stabilizer. The best Stabilizers costs thousands of dollars but prodcuce perfectly stable shots with no vibrations or shaking. - Mikko __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com

September 22nd, 2006, 05:47 AM	#3
Christian Bertolini New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 16	Thanks for the info Mikko, this just confirm my impression. Cheers __________________ Christian Bertolini - Producer Melbourne, Australia - www.i-pumpkin.com

September 22nd, 2006, 06:27 AM	#4
Chris Wren New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 18	And neither is the FigRig a new product. It has been around for a while now and is aimed squarely at hand-held camcorders and not meant to be used with shoulder-cams (or similar). __________________ http://mediaforum.afterglowmedia.nl/

September 22nd, 2006, 07:42 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Normally this topic gets moved to Support Your Local Camera, but this time I'll leave it here. Closed in order to encourage the discussion to move to SYLC at http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=42 __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!