List all the good stabilizers for the PDX10 at DVinfo.net

Ronald Lee · March 31st, 2004, 01:20 PM

Hi, I'd probably get a better response in the general discussion, as all these cameras are small, but...

I just got my PDX10. It's small!!! Definately hard to hold and keep still. I'm thinking that I will need a stabilizer. I'm just NOT SURE which one.

I just ordered a monopod (the kind that is tied to your body), but an interested in finding about about stuff like:

frame side brakets to hold the camera (because it can be small and inconspicuous - don't mean the camera flash one either)

Glidecam stuff - very stable and smooth, but very expensive and looks like overkill.

Shoulder mount - idea sounds interesting.

Can you talk about what you have and where is a cheap place to get it?

Dustin Waits · March 31st, 2004, 01:31 PM

I built my own. Made it out of steel pipe and sheet metal. Its heavy, and not as complex and effective as a glidecam, but it works. Materials costed around $20 to make.

I will try to post pics of it later.

Graeme Nattress · March 31st, 2004, 01:54 PM

I use a GlideCam V8 with my PDX10 and it works great! It might be overkill, but it sure looks cool, and is fun too, if a bit painful to learn and setup in the first place......

Graeme

Shawn Mielke · March 31st, 2004, 07:12 PM

Just got a Steadicam JR for mine, will post over the next month how it goes....

Mike Sanchez · April 2nd, 2004, 04:19 AM

After carerfully searching for all steady cam options I have stopped drinking coffee on days of shoots.

Then I just hold my breath for the whole shoot and try not to move.......

cheap....works sometimes.....

;-).

Dustin Waits · April 2nd, 2004, 09:57 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Sanchez : After carerfully searching for all steady cam options I have stopped drinking coffee on days of shoots.

Then I just hold my breath for the whole shoot and try not to move.......

cheap....works sometimes.....

;-). -->>>

Mike, haven't you seen the short film, "Cafine"? Discontinuing your daily coffee dosage can really mess a feller up...

Pat Chaney · May 28th, 2004, 06:01 AM

Shawn,

Are you finding the Steadicam JR and the PDX10 a good combination that you'd recommend? I'm considering getting one myself so any feedback you could share would be appreciated.

March 31st, 2004, 01:20 PM	#1
Ronald Lee Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 435	List all the good stabilizers for the PDX10 Hi, I'd probably get a better response in the general discussion, as all these cameras are small, but... I just got my PDX10. It's small!!! Definately hard to hold and keep still. I'm thinking that I will need a stabilizer. I'm just NOT SURE which one. I just ordered a monopod (the kind that is tied to your body), but an interested in finding about about stuff like: frame side brakets to hold the camera (because it can be small and inconspicuous - don't mean the camera flash one either) Glidecam stuff - very stable and smooth, but very expensive and looks like overkill. Shoulder mount - idea sounds interesting. Can you talk about what you have and where is a cheap place to get it?

March 31st, 2004, 01:54 PM	#3
Graeme Nattress RED Problem Solver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,365	I use a GlideCam V8 with my PDX10 and it works great! It might be overkill, but it sure looks cool, and is fun too, if a bit painful to learn and setup in the first place...... Graeme __________________ www.nattress.com - filters for FCP

March 31st, 2004, 07:12 PM	#4
Shawn Mielke Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 745	Just got a Steadicam JR for mine, will post over the next month how it goes.... __________________ Breakthrough In Grey Room

April 2nd, 2004, 04:19 AM	#5
Mike Sanchez Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rochester, NY (USA) Posts: 54	After carerfully searching for all steady cam options I have stopped drinking coffee on days of shoots. Then I just hold my breath for the whole shoot and try not to move....... cheap....works sometimes..... ;-). __________________ New to Video but Learning Fast. Sony TRV-950 Canon ES-970 Canon Elan Canon AE-1 Canon Z-135 Yashica Mat124G

March 31st, 2004, 01:31 PM	#2
Dustin Waits Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Myers Beach, Fl Posts: 243	I built my own. Made it out of steel pipe and sheet metal. Its heavy, and not as complex and effective as a glidecam, but it works. Materials costed around $20 to make. I will try to post pics of it later.

April 2nd, 2004, 09:57 AM	#6
Dustin Waits Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Myers Beach, Fl Posts: 243	<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Sanchez : After carerfully searching for all steady cam options I have stopped drinking coffee on days of shoots. Then I just hold my breath for the whole shoot and try not to move....... cheap....works sometimes..... ;-). -->>> Mike, haven't you seen the short film, "Cafine"? Discontinuing your daily coffee dosage can really mess a feller up...

May 28th, 2004, 06:01 AM	#7
Pat Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 107	Shawn, Are you finding the Steadicam JR and the PDX10 a good combination that you'd recommend? I'm considering getting one myself so any feedback you could share would be appreciated.