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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Do you know this shoulder mount CVP SM1 (Philip Bloom's mount)?
Hi,does anybody have one of theese?
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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This shoulder mount seems to appear under a number of generic brands, including CVP (Creative video)
I got one free when I bought my Sony V1E, and I don't find it very comfortable to use, no matter how I adjust it. The shoulder part is fine, but the bit that rests on your chest/stomach seems VERY uncomfortable to me, it digs in quite a bit. Maybe I'm just the wrong shape for it!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Apple Valley CA
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Had a couple of similar units, several variations available on eBay, there's a new one that allows the shoulder/camera piece to move back and forth over the chest portion...
I found it to be somewhat effective, but still a strain on the lower back... my main weak point. Steady Stick worked better for me, DVRig would probably be even better. Still an effective solution for fairly cheap, worth a try if you don't suffer lower back problems. |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tokyo
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cheap solution ...
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DM-Accessories - EX3-SHOULDER Shoulder Brace For EX3 Camcorders |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Scotland, Ayr www.amour weddingvideos.co.uk
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I was given one and have to agree with Mike, it was really uncomfortable and it dug into the back of my shoulder so I went with the spider brace which I prefer.
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Nashville, TN
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this type of mount probably wouldn't be to painful with just an HV30 on it right??
please advise I'm torn between this type, the Steadybrace mini, or just a regular old monopod for shooting live music, what do y'all think Steadybrace Mini Last edited by Brendan Donohue; February 19th, 2009 at 01:26 PM. Reason: punctuation |
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#7 |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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I've tried it, with the CG a foot away from your body, after 5 min it's not "comfortable"
I replaced it with the Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 561B Fluid Video Monopod | 561B |
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: London, England
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I often use the CVP shoulder mount with my XHA1. But I remove the extended bit on top so that the camera is closer to the body. I find it pretty comfortable. Although it does seem to accentuate my belly and moobs
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tokyo
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Well ...
I've used mine with a small camera ... DVX100 and find it comfortable close to the shoulder. It's cheap ... cost me $40 or so on ebay. I wouldn't use it with the EX3 or anything bigger though. Hope those "moobs" get some attention!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia
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You're obviously filming them from the wrong angle :-)
One very valid comment I heard about these types of supports is that you have to watch your breathing - the movement of your chest directly effects the camera. |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tokyo
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learn ...
You've got to learn to belly breathe so that the chest does not rise and fall. You are top lung breathing and that causes the expansion of the chest. I'm not saying the chest will not move but light belly breathing causes less movement up on top.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Australia
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I got one,
No good for serious work, the slightest small breath and the thing moves with your chest. The only way is a shoulder mount camera that I have found. Hand held is what it is. Cool |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Steadybrace
I have a Steadybrace Mini and a Steadybrace XR. Both of them are great products. The XR has frontal support that rests on your chest. I LOVE this feature. However, as you stated above breathing heavily could cause some movement of the camera. You're also right that handheld is what it is. I can tell you though, that after using the XR, I would never shoot handheld without one in my arsonal... After two or three hours of shooting my arms used to be so tired I couldn't hold my hands up to eat my Wendy's burger. ;-) The XR solved that problem, and that alone is worth any minor side effects.
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