Stabilizer Newbie: What system for GY-HD100? at DVinfo.net

Stefan Immler · July 21st, 2009, 08:45 PM

Hi all --

I needed some "smooth" shots with my JVC GY-HD100. Assuming that I remove the rails/mattebox/viewfinder/mic, etc, and make the cam as light as possible, what stabilizing system on a budget would give me good results? Is a vest needed or could I fly it handheld?

Thanks for your input!

Joe Lawry · July 24th, 2009, 06:08 PM

There is no way you could fly it hand held.

I'd say minimum is really the Steadicam Flyer.

Dont think you could get one on a pilot.

Charles Papert · July 24th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Pilot will support up to 10 lbs, which I think will be manageable with a stripped down HD100 (especially if you power it off the Pilot rather than AB brick etc).

Joe Lawry · July 24th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Oh yea thinking back, the HD100 didnt even come standard with the AB adapter, if you took off the viewfinder, and powered it off the sled you'd be okey.

Just got back from SMPTE and the flyer there was running an HD200, so thats immediately what i thought of.

July 21st, 2009, 08:45 PM	#1
Stefan Immler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 162	Stabilizer Newbie: What system for GY-HD100? Hi all -- I needed some "smooth" shots with my JVC GY-HD100. Assuming that I remove the rails/mattebox/viewfinder/mic, etc, and make the cam as light as possible, what stabilizing system on a budget would give me good results? Is a vest needed or could I fly it handheld? Thanks for your input!

July 24th, 2009, 09:33 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Pilot will support up to 10 lbs, which I think will be manageable with a stripped down HD100 (especially if you power it off the Pilot rather than AB brick etc). __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 24th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#2
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	There is no way you could fly it hand held. I'd say minimum is really the Steadicam Flyer. Dont think you could get one on a pilot.

July 24th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#4
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Oh yea thinking back, the HD100 didnt even come standard with the AB adapter, if you took off the viewfinder, and powered it off the sled you'd be okey. Just got back from SMPTE and the flyer there was running an HD200, so thats immediately what i thought of.