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Michael May · February 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Hello,

I have a great opportunity to hang out of a helicopter to shoot some video of moving cars. After my initial excitement wore off, I started to think of a few challenges to overcome. So here are my questions:

1. Does anyone know of a good harness or lanyard for the A1? I don't want my new camera to fly out of my hand and in the best case, smash upon impact with the ground, or worst case, strike the tail rotor and then me smash upon impact with the ground!

2. Autofocus or manual focus? I think the helicopter will be traveling at the same speed as the cars and also at relatively fixed distance.

3. Any suggestions for steadying the shot? Will the shoulder mounted spider brace help? How about using the steady shot on the A1?

Any ideas are appreciated, including do-it-yourself solutions (simple ones!). I have a budget of around $500.

Thanks,

Michael

Brian Rhodes · February 4th, 2006, 05:57 PM

Michael I used a steady cam brace and a neck strap
when I took helicopter footage on my Brazil / RIO Vacation.

I will be selling one on my site in a few days

I will ship you one to test out. When you finish with the steady shot write a review and ship it back to me.

REGARDS
BRIAN

Michael May · February 4th, 2006, 06:05 PM

Sounds great. How much do they usually go for? Do you want me to e-mail you my info?

Thanks

Brian Rhodes · February 4th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Heres my email
What day is your shot?

BKR5000@YAHOO.COM

Alexander Karol · February 4th, 2006, 07:43 PM

Rio! I'm from there! How did you like it? Do you think you could post the footage you got online? I would love to see it.

Clay Coulter · November 22nd, 2006, 04:58 PM

Can you send link or e-mail? I'd really like to see your Rio footage.

February 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#1
Michael May New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 23	Aerial Video Hello, I have a great opportunity to hang out of a helicopter to shoot some video of moving cars. After my initial excitement wore off, I started to think of a few challenges to overcome. So here are my questions: 1. Does anyone know of a good harness or lanyard for the A1? I don't want my new camera to fly out of my hand and in the best case, smash upon impact with the ground, or worst case, strike the tail rotor and then me smash upon impact with the ground! 2. Autofocus or manual focus? I think the helicopter will be traveling at the same speed as the cars and also at relatively fixed distance. 3. Any suggestions for steadying the shot? Will the shoulder mounted spider brace help? How about using the steady shot on the A1? Any ideas are appreciated, including do-it-yourself solutions (simple ones!). I have a budget of around $500. Thanks, Michael

February 4th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#3
Michael May New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 23	Steady Cam brace Sounds great. How much do they usually go for? Do you want me to e-mail you my info? Thanks

November 22nd, 2006, 04:58 PM	#6
Clay Coulter Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 29	Can I See Aerial Footage Too? Can you send link or e-mail? I'd really like to see your Rio footage.

February 4th, 2006, 05:57 PM	#2
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	Michael I used a steady cam brace and a neck strap when I took helicopter footage on my Brazil / RIO Vacation. I will be selling one on my site in a few days I will ship you one to test out. When you finish with the steady shot write a review and ship it back to me. REGARDS BRIAN

February 4th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#4
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	Heres my email What day is your shot? BKR5000@YAHOO.COM

February 4th, 2006, 07:43 PM	#5
Alexander Karol Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 198	Rio! I'm from there! How did you like it? Do you think you could post the footage you got online? I would love to see it.