Shoulder bracket <$200 at DVinfo.net

Eric Hess · June 11th, 2005, 09:38 AM

I need a shoulder bracket (or some kind of stabilizer) for under $200, can yu reccomend me one?
So far I've been looking at the Varizoom VZ-1SHOOTER
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=206346&is=REG

Wayne Orr · June 20th, 2005, 05:27 PM

Do yourself a favor, Eric, and take a good hard look at the Spider Brace. I really don't know why you want to spend more money. www.spiderbrace.com.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Leonardo Silva Jr. · July 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM

"Wayne Orr > Do yourself a favor, Eric, and take a good hard look at the Spider Brace. I really don't know why you want to spend more money. www.spiderbrace.com."

Does that mean shoulder stabilizer is not worth it?

Leonardo Silva Jr. · July 7th, 2005, 09:26 PM

Anyone please? need to know if this sholder bracket would be of great help or any other suggestion to fight fatigue in shooting for wedding events? thanks in advance.

Jun Galinato · July 7th, 2005, 10:02 PM

I think your just adding weight. Why not just use a mono pod?

Sheila Ward · July 7th, 2005, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Hess

I need a shoulder bracket (or some kind of stabilizer) for under $200, can yu reccomend me one?
So far I've been looking at the Varizoom VZ-1SHOOTER
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=206346&is=REG

I have this shoulder brace on order and it should be here tomorrow. I'll try it out this weekend and let you know how it works out.

Leonardo Silva Jr. · July 7th, 2005, 11:47 PM

Ok thanks shiela.
to Jun: you mean you prefer a monopod than a shoulder brace from varizoom?

Jun Galinato · July 8th, 2005, 07:29 AM

Yes, I prefer monopod for a longer handheld shooting than any shoulder stabilizer. You just adding weight adding weight to you camcorder. I use monopod with 501 head. I once have a Varizoom shoulder brace but it's not easy to shoot overhead shots.

Michael Wisniewski · July 8th, 2005, 10:16 AM

I like Wayne's suggestion on the Spiderbrace. You might also check out the Steady Stick. It's manufactured by Tiffen, but sold under the name Davis & Sanford at B&H. There are couple of reviews on the web.

Patrick King · July 8th, 2005, 11:19 AM

Michael,

I've got a Steady-stick I use with my XL2 and am very pleased with its performance considering the price-point.

Isn't it ironic that the write-up on the B&H link you provided says, "...for Small Camcorders", and yet they show and XL in the photo?

Pete Wilie · July 8th, 2005, 11:40 AM

Patrick,

Does the Steady-stick work well when using as a "steady-cam" type device, while walking, running, going up stairs, etc?

Allen Brodsky · July 8th, 2005, 03:05 PM

Leonardo,
Which camera support works best for you is as much a matter of personal preference as anything else. If you can get to a well-stocked camera or video shop where you can try out monopods, shoulder supports, etc, or rent or borrow the different types of supports, you will be in a better position to make a decision. Some wedding videographers use a monopod, others use a shoulder support, others use other items. Your own experience will enable you to decide what works best for you.

Patrick King · July 8th, 2005, 04:47 PM

Pete,

I don't think the Steady-stick will replace a Steadicam type device. In fact I think you'd get worse footage from the Steady-stick than just arm-floating the cam if you were going to be walking. The Steady-stick is more for those times you might be using a shoulder mount for a series of stationary shots that change frequently, but want something besides your arms to support the weight.

Danny Natovich · July 10th, 2005, 02:04 PM

Our DvRig Junior have all the recommended features.

Fluid Head, Hip Supported Mono Pod, and Walking shocks Damping.

Have a look: http://dvtec.tv/_wsn/page5.html

Danny Natovich
DvTec

Patrick King · July 10th, 2005, 02:59 PM

Danny,

Doesn't the DvRig Junior go for about $250?

Eric specifically posted that he is looking for something under $200.

June 11th, 2005, 09:38 AM	#1
Eric Hess New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11	Shoulder bracket <$200 I need a shoulder bracket (or some kind of stabilizer) for under $200, can yu reccomend me one? So far I've been looking at the Varizoom VZ-1SHOOTER http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=206346&is=REG

July 7th, 2005, 10:02 PM	#5
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	I think your just adding weight. Why not just use a mono pod? __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

July 8th, 2005, 07:29 AM	#8
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	Yes, I prefer monopod for a longer handheld shooting than any shoulder stabilizer. You just adding weight adding weight to you camcorder. I use monopod with 501 head. I once have a Varizoom shoulder brace but it's not easy to shoot overhead shots. __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

July 8th, 2005, 11:19 AM	#10
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Michael, I've got a Steady-stick I use with my XL2 and am very pleased with its performance considering the price-point. Isn't it ironic that the write-up on the B&H link you provided says, "...for Small Camcorders", and yet they show and XL in the photo? __________________ Fear No Weevil!

July 8th, 2005, 04:47 PM	#13
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Pete, I don't think the Steady-stick will replace a Steadicam type device. In fact I think you'd get worse footage from the Steady-stick than just arm-floating the cam if you were going to be walking. The Steady-stick is more for those times you might be using a shoulder mount for a series of stationary shots that change frequently, but want something besides your arms to support the weight. __________________ Fear No Weevil!

June 20th, 2005, 05:27 PM	#2
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Do yourself a favor, Eric, and take a good hard look at the Spider Brace. I really don't know why you want to spend more money. www.spiderbrace.com. Wayne Orr, SOC

July 6th, 2005, 08:55 PM	#3
Leonardo Silva Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 124	"Wayne Orr > Do yourself a favor, Eric, and take a good hard look at the Spider Brace. I really don't know why you want to spend more money. www.spiderbrace.com." Does that mean shoulder stabilizer is not worth it?

July 7th, 2005, 09:26 PM	#4
Leonardo Silva Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 124	Anyone please? need to know if this sholder bracket would be of great help or any other suggestion to fight fatigue in shooting for wedding events? thanks in advance.

July 7th, 2005, 11:47 PM	#7
Leonardo Silva Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 124	Ok thanks shiela. to Jun: you mean you prefer a monopod than a shoulder brace from varizoom?

July 8th, 2005, 10:16 AM	#9
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I like Wayne's suggestion on the Spiderbrace. You might also check out the Steady Stick. It's manufactured by Tiffen, but sold under the name Davis & Sanford at B&H. There are couple of reviews on the web.

July 8th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#11
Pete Wilie Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 331	Patrick, Does the Steady-stick work well when using as a "steady-cam" type device, while walking, running, going up stairs, etc?

July 8th, 2005, 03:05 PM	#12
Allen Brodsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 118	Leonardo, Which camera support works best for you is as much a matter of personal preference as anything else. If you can get to a well-stocked camera or video shop where you can try out monopods, shoulder supports, etc, or rent or borrow the different types of supports, you will be in a better position to make a decision. Some wedding videographers use a monopod, others use a shoulder support, others use other items. Your own experience will enable you to decide what works best for you.

July 10th, 2005, 02:04 PM	#14
Danny Natovich DV Rig Pro Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tel Aviv Israel Posts: 233	Our DvRig Junior have all the recommended features. Fluid Head, Hip Supported Mono Pod, and Walking shocks Damping. Have a look: http://dvtec.tv/_wsn/page5.html Danny Natovich DvTec

July 10th, 2005, 02:59 PM	#15
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Danny, Doesn't the DvRig Junior go for about $250? Eric specifically posted that he is looking for something under $200. __________________ Fear No Weevil!