Handyman 1000C Steadycam for XL1-S

James Elias · July 6th, 2003, 06:25 PM

Luke, you said you were interested in taking the weight of your arms... ABC make a spring arm and vest type system that goes with the handheld handyman series...

Take a look....
http://www.abc-products.de/english/HM_ueber_e.htm
Click on "Easy Flex"

I can't say how well this works as I dont use HandyMan... I just know it exists.

James

Charles Papert · July 6th, 2003, 08:27 PM

That support vest for the Handyman looks awfully funky--it doesn't appear to be properly supported. The other problem with an arm that length that attaches that low is that the camera rides below most people's eye line.

James Elias · July 7th, 2003, 04:51 AM

I don't know why they call it a vest!! More like a thick belt I suppose.

James

Luke Toyer · July 7th, 2003, 06:54 AM

Thanks for the tip there James!

Hmm, I think I'd have to try ABC's vest/belt first before parting with my money. As Charles mentioned, it doesn't look particularly effective and might limit camera movement somewhat (but who knows without trying it).

I'm not planning to use the Handyman continuously for extended periods, plus I prefer the unrestricted flexibility of movement you get from hand-held operation. With these things in mind, I'll probably be happy just to hold the thing without additional supports, though it might prove a bit exhausting if I start moving into productions that require longer durations of continuous camerawork.

Luke

James Elias · July 7th, 2003, 07:15 AM

Hey Luke,

I agree with what yourself and Charles say. I personally wouldn't consider it (then again, I dont use Handyman!). I too enjoy the freedom of movement you get without strapping your rig to a spring arm.

Hope your liking your handyman
James

July 6th, 2003, 08:27 PM	#17
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	That support vest for the Handyman looks awfully funky--it doesn't appear to be properly supported. The other problem with an arm that length that attaches that low is that the camera rides below most people's eye line. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 7th, 2003, 06:54 AM	#19
Luke Toyer Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Croydon, SE ENGLAND Posts: 30	Thanks for the tip there James! Hmm, I think I'd have to try ABC's vest/belt first before parting with my money. As Charles mentioned, it doesn't look particularly effective and might limit camera movement somewhat (but who knows without trying it). I'm not planning to use the Handyman continuously for extended periods, plus I prefer the unrestricted flexibility of movement you get from hand-held operation. With these things in mind, I'll probably be happy just to hold the thing without additional supports, though it might prove a bit exhausting if I start moving into productions that require longer durations of continuous camerawork. Luke __________________ Luke Toyer Off The Wall Studios http://www.offthewallstudios.co.uk E-mail: luke@offthewallstudios.co.uk

July 6th, 2003, 06:25 PM	#16
James Elias New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Posts: 9	Luke, you said you were interested in taking the weight of your arms... ABC make a spring arm and vest type system that goes with the handheld handyman series... Take a look.... http://www.abc-products.de/english/HM_ueber_e.htm Click on "Easy Flex" I can't say how well this works as I dont use HandyMan... I just know it exists. James

July 7th, 2003, 04:51 AM	#18
James Elias New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Posts: 9	I don't know why they call it a vest!! More like a thick belt I suppose. James

July 7th, 2003, 07:15 AM	#20
James Elias New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Posts: 9	Hey Luke, I agree with what yourself and Charles say. I personally wouldn't consider it (then again, I dont use Handyman!). I too enjoy the freedom of movement you get without strapping your rig to a spring arm. Hope your liking your handyman James