Is my camera to light for the Steadicam Jr? at DVinfo.net

Max Ancar · March 11th, 2004, 11:25 AM

I can get it balanced every way fine except it seems to bottom heavy, the recovery on Z is to fast. I have tried everything and I just can't get rid of the bottom weight. I have the Z adjustment all the way down with no luck. Im running a Panasonic GS100k with a wide angle lense on it and large batt. Is my camera to small for this thing or is it not high enuff on the plate to balance right? any suggestions?

Thanks

Max

ps im using the LIGHT clip also on the arm.

Charles Papert · March 11th, 2004, 01:08 PM

Max:

It sounds like you are doing everything right and the camera is indeed too light. However, that's much better than too heavy! I would recommend adding more weight up top. A super-light JR, even when balanced, is a bit squirrely to operate; the optimum camera weight is probably around 3 lbs. If you have no more accessories to add, consider having a small steel platemade that can fit between the camera and the mount on the JR. A local machinist should be able to make such a thing for you inexpensively. If your camera has an accessory shoe on top, maybe a small onboard light or shotgun mike?

Guy Bruner · March 12th, 2004, 03:49 PM

Or, you might consider using a Manfrotto quick release. The 394 is flat and works well on my GC4000.

Max Ancar · March 13th, 2004, 08:59 PM

the bogen video quick release worked perfect!!!

Thanks guys...

Im so impressed with what you can do with the steadicam jr.

Very amazing with this light camera.

Max

Shawn Mielke · March 17th, 2004, 01:14 PM

Could we suppose that the PDX10 is perfect for the Steadicam JR, being about three pounds with attachments?

March 11th, 2004, 11:25 AM	#1
Max Ancar New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Venice,CA Posts: 5	Is my camera to light for the Steadicam Jr? I can get it balanced every way fine except it seems to bottom heavy, the recovery on Z is to fast. I have tried everything and I just can't get rid of the bottom weight. I have the Z adjustment all the way down with no luck. Im running a Panasonic GS100k with a wide angle lense on it and large batt. Is my camera to small for this thing or is it not high enuff on the plate to balance right? any suggestions? Thanks Max ps im using the LIGHT clip also on the arm.

March 11th, 2004, 01:08 PM	#2
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Max: It sounds like you are doing everything right and the camera is indeed too light. However, that's much better than too heavy! I would recommend adding more weight up top. A super-light JR, even when balanced, is a bit squirrely to operate; the optimum camera weight is probably around 3 lbs. If you have no more accessories to add, consider having a small steel platemade that can fit between the camera and the mount on the JR. A local machinist should be able to make such a thing for you inexpensively. If your camera has an accessory shoe on top, maybe a small onboard light or shotgun mike? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 13th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#4
Max Ancar New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Venice,CA Posts: 5	I fixed it.. the bogen video quick release worked perfect!!! Thanks guys... Im so impressed with what you can do with the steadicam jr. Very amazing with this light camera. Max

March 17th, 2004, 01:14 PM	#5
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Could we suppose that the PDX10 is perfect for the Steadicam JR, being about three pounds with attachments? __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

March 12th, 2004, 03:49 PM	#3
Guy Bruner Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ashford, AL Posts: 937	Or, you might consider using a Manfrotto quick release. The 394 is flat and works well on my GC4000.