Steadi Cam Suggestions for JVC Pro HD at DVinfo.net

Mark Cowherd · February 6th, 2008, 06:34 AM

I own a GY HD-250 with 17x lense and .8 WA Converter. My battery is AB Duonic. I shoot for the local cable company doing long form car commercials(15 min-showing inventory) and was looking for suggestions for a steadi cam system for my rig and for the Canon XL h1 that the cable company production guys use (rental possiblities). I am really looking for ease of operation and best performance. Price is important but quality is primary concern.
Thanks in advance
Mark Cowherd
Louisville, KY
Cell 502-552-4911

Marc Colemont · February 6th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Hi Mark,

The SteadiCam Flyer works like a champ.

Paolo Ciccone · February 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM

I second that. I used the flyer with the HD100 a lot and also with the XDCAM 350, which was right there at the limit of the rig. For the 250 it will work perfectly.

Charles Papert · February 6th, 2008, 01:03 PM

If your camera setup is under 10 lbs (not including battery as you can power the camera from the rig), you could go for a Pilot instead, but the Flyer will give you room to add accessories down the road.

Carlos Rodriguez · February 6th, 2008, 01:22 PM

When I purchased my first stabilizer for my HD110, I got it to where it would just get by on the weight of the camera itself (I was on a budget) worked pretty well, but I learned the hard way that I suffered when I wanted to add accessories to it. Long story short, make sure you have plenty of support for everything you need, or think you will need.

February 6th, 2008, 06:34 AM	#1
Mark Cowherd New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 16	Steadi Cam Suggestions for JVC Pro HD I own a GY HD-250 with 17x lense and .8 WA Converter. My battery is AB Duonic. I shoot for the local cable company doing long form car commercials(15 min-showing inventory) and was looking for suggestions for a steadi cam system for my rig and for the Canon XL h1 that the cable company production guys use (rental possiblities). I am really looking for ease of operation and best performance. Price is important but quality is primary concern. Thanks in advance Mark Cowherd Louisville, KY Cell 502-552-4911

February 6th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#2
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	Hi Mark, The SteadiCam Flyer works like a champ. __________________ Marc Colemont - Belgium - http://www.mc-productions.be JVC GY-HM850's, HM890, HM600

February 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#3
Paolo Ciccone Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,116	I second that. I used the flyer with the HD100 a lot and also with the XDCAM 350, which was right there at the limit of the rig. For the 250 it will work perfectly. __________________ Paolo http://www.paolociccone.com Demo Reel

February 6th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	If your camera setup is under 10 lbs (not including battery as you can power the camera from the rig), you could go for a Pilot instead, but the Flyer will give you room to add accessories down the road. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

February 6th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#5
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	When I purchased my first stabilizer for my HD110, I got it to where it would just get by on the weight of the camera itself (I was on a budget) worked pretty well, but I learned the hard way that I suffered when I wanted to add accessories to it. Long story short, make sure you have plenty of support for everything you need, or think you will need.