Ex1 - best way to hold the camera

Chan Pen · January 30th, 2009, 08:32 PM

Hi Terry,

This steady stick looking good. Can you put them on tripod without removing it?
Thanks

Matt Davis · January 31st, 2009, 05:37 AM

I can personally attest that this solution works brilliantly with the EX1 too. Note the grip twisted round by 45 degrees, and the left hand supporting the lens (I find little and ring finger on lens shade more comfortable than putting hand under camera body).

Over the last year I've shot a lot of events held this way, and when 'waiting for a shot to happen', I tilt the camera sideways to the right, so its weight is resting on my right fore-arm.

I've not had any real problems hand-holding, but the Hood-Pro has been the game changer by improving steadiness.

Lou Kulynych · January 31st, 2009, 06:15 PM

I personally like the wooden Levelcam which is at levelcam.com

Vincent Oliver · February 1st, 2009, 03:39 AM

Levelcam, what a great spoof, loved it and haven't stopped laughing

Dean Sensui · February 1st, 2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent Oliver

Levelcam, what a great spoof, loved it and haven't stopped laughing

I think this guy is serious!

Leonard Levy · February 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM

That steady stick is basically the same idea as the monopod.
Offhand though I might prefer the monopod. The nice thing about a tilt head on top instead of a free floating ball like the steady stick seems to have, is that it tends to keep you level while its still easy to twist for a tilted shot.

Also if you buy 2 cheap sliding quick release plates by manfrotto or giotto on the top then you can also put the same receiver on your tripod. Thus you have the same quick release plate on both units. Very easy to switch. I do this all the time even with full size cameras.

Also If you need to go high you can really go way over your head, and for a long interview you can run it the ground for support.

Actually I bet that Levelcam works pretty well. It is no doubt completely serious though it is pretty funny.

Vincent Oliver · February 2nd, 2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Sensui

I think this guy is serious!

Never in a million years, this has to be a joke website. Can you honestly imagine anyone daft enought to be walking about with a camera on a plank of wood. Great joke though.

Andrew McMillan · February 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM

I will soon be the owner of an ex1 or 3, haven't decided. Either way I am going for this.

Protech ST-7

ST-7 Shoulder Adapter for SONY EX3 on Vimeo

PROTECH ST-7 ? on Vimeo

ST-7 Protech Shoulder mount Adpater for PMW-EX3 and PMW-Ex1

It also docks onto sony tripod plates and powers the camera via v-mount batteries. Great since I have a boat load of sony batteries. and will be sharing a tripod with a larger camera.
It's also the most profesional looking one I've seen.

I bet it would work great with the ex1. I think it's a steal at 800 bucks.

Vincent Oliver · February 4th, 2009, 08:40 AM

I love it, just one spoof site after another. Can't wait for the Steve Martin or Chevy Chase version.

Gints Klimanis · February 4th, 2009, 08:51 PM

For handholding, I find the camera is squeaking when my hand grips the handle or base of unit. I'm thinking about covering those portions with grip tape, but I'm wondering how others deal with this. Since I shoot with both a shotgun and a wide pattern microphone (Blue Dragonfly) mounted on the camera, I'd prefer not to pick up noise.

Jason Davenport · February 4th, 2009, 09:17 PM

This how I use it, work just fine. Cavision stuff.

John Gilmore · February 5th, 2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Davenport

This how I use it, work just fine. Cavision stuff.

Looks good, and less than £200 in the UK too.

Gareth Watkins · February 5th, 2009, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Daviss

I can personally attest that this solution works brilliantly with the EX1 too. Note the grip twisted round by 45 degrees, and the left hand supporting the lens (I find little and ring finger on lens shade more comfortable than putting hand under camera body).

Over the last year I've shot a lot of events held this way, and when 'waiting for a shot to happen', I tilt the camera sideways to the right, so its weight is resting on my right fore-arm.

I've not had any real problems hand-holding, but the Hood-Pro has been the game changer by improving steadiness.

Yep that photo shows exactly how I do it... pity the Z1 handgrip doesn't pivot...
Cheers
Gareth

January 31st, 2009, 05:37 AM	#17
Matt Davis Trustee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 1,562	I can personally attest that this solution works brilliantly with the EX1 too. Note the grip twisted round by 45 degrees, and the left hand supporting the lens (I find little and ring finger on lens shade more comfortable than putting hand under camera body). Over the last year I've shot a lot of events held this way, and when 'waiting for a shot to happen', I tilt the camera sideways to the right, so its weight is resting on my right fore-arm. I've not had any real problems hand-holding, but the Hood-Pro has been the game changer by improving steadiness. Attached Images __________________ Director/Editor - MDMA Ltd: Write, Shoot, Edit, Publish - mattdavis.pro EX1 x2, C100 --> FCPX & PPro6

February 1st, 2009, 03:39 AM	#19
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Levelcam, what a great spoof, loved it and haven't stopped laughing __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

February 4th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#24
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	I love it, just one spoof site after another. Can't wait for the Steve Martin or Chevy Chase version. __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

February 4th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#26
Jason Davenport Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 131	This how I use it, work just fine. Cavision stuff. Attached Thumbnails

January 30th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#16
Chan Pen Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1	Hi Terry, This steady stick looking good. Can you put them on tripod without removing it? Thanks

January 31st, 2009, 06:15 PM	#18
Lou Kulynych New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 23	I personally like the wooden Levelcam which is at levelcam.com

February 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM	#21
Leonard Levy Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	That steady stick is basically the same idea as the monopod. Offhand though I might prefer the monopod. The nice thing about a tilt head on top instead of a free floating ball like the steady stick seems to have, is that it tends to keep you level while its still easy to twist for a tilted shot. Also if you buy 2 cheap sliding quick release plates by manfrotto or giotto on the top then you can also put the same receiver on your tripod. Thus you have the same quick release plate on both units. Very easy to switch. I do this all the time even with full size cameras. Also If you need to go high you can really go way over your head, and for a long interview you can run it the ground for support. Actually I bet that Levelcam works pretty well. It is no doubt completely serious though it is pretty funny.

February 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM	#23
Andrew McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colombia Posts: 153	I will soon be the owner of an ex1 or 3, haven't decided. Either way I am going for this. Protech ST-7 ST-7 Shoulder Adapter for SONY EX3 on Vimeo PROTECH ST-7 ? on Vimeo ST-7 Protech Shoulder mount Adpater for PMW-EX3 and PMW-Ex1 It also docks onto sony tripod plates and powers the camera via v-mount batteries. Great since I have a boat load of sony batteries. and will be sharing a tripod with a larger camera. It's also the most profesional looking one I've seen. I bet it would work great with the ex1. I think it's a steal at 800 bucks.

February 4th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#25
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	For handholding, I find the camera is squeaking when my hand grips the handle or base of unit. I'm thinking about covering those portions with grip tape, but I'm wondering how others deal with this. Since I shoot with both a shotgun and a wide pattern microphone (Blue Dragonfly) mounted on the camera, I'd prefer not to pick up noise.