New Cam Stabilizer for GL2 at DVinfo.net

Bill Hardy · October 31st, 2002, 10:00 AM

Is it just as good as the higher priced models? You be the judge with this 5.5 MB movie file.

http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/iMovieTheater30.html

Ignacio Artiñano · November 3rd, 2002, 09:49 AM

Hi Buddy,

Just a curiosity. Were those takes hand held or was the camcorder over any steady artifacts?

Best regards

Ignacio

John VVV · November 4th, 2002, 11:09 PM

Another trick is to use a mono-pod hanging from the cam (you can also add a small weight to the bottom of the pod to make it more stable). You can also just stick the foot of a partially extended mono-pod between your pants and belt, you'll have to tilt the head a bit but all of the load of the camera is now transfered to your waist.

Regards, John V.

Keith Luken · November 5th, 2002, 12:40 PM

Haven't tried this, but your post gave me an idea. Flag bearers have those belts with th ecup in them for th eflag pole, get one of those and use the monopod in that to be more secure than jamming in inside your belt and a bit more stable and spreads the load further.

Ignacio Artiñano · November 5th, 2002, 01:13 PM

Hi.

That sounds interesting. Any experience on it ? Any idea where to point my stepts to get one of those bearers?

Best

Bryan Beasleigh · November 5th, 2002, 01:14 PM

Manfrotto sell a 080 monopod belt pouch. You slide it on your belt and brace the end of the monopod in the cup.
http://www.manfrotto.com/products/index.html?doc_from=home

Look under tripods/monopod accessories

Any Manfrotto dealer should be able to order it.

John VVV · November 5th, 2002, 08:21 PM

Yes, much better but not quite as colorful! If you live near a salt water fishing port you can find fishing belts made for the butt of the rod to rest into. I've seen them at garage sales for $1... now we are talkin' colorful again ! John V.

<<<-- Originally posted by keithluken : Haven't tried this, but your post gave me an idea. Flag bearers have those belts with th ecup in them for th eflag pole, get one of those and use the monopod in that to be more secure than jamming in inside your belt and a bit more stable and spreads the load further. -->>>

John VVV · November 5th, 2002, 08:40 PM

Any belt pouch should work just fine. Something for a small point and shoot camera or even a pouch for a big Swiss Army knife could be OK.

Regards, John V.

<<<-- Originally posted by Ignacio A. : Hi.

That sounds interesting. Any experience on it ? Any idea where to point my stepts to get one of those bearers?

Best -->>>

October 31st, 2002, 10:00 AM	#1
Bill Hardy Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 205	New Cam Stabilizer for GL2 Is it just as good as the higher priced models? You be the judge with this 5.5 MB movie file. http://homepage.mac.com/bhardy3/iMovieTheater30.html

November 3rd, 2002, 09:49 AM	#2
Ignacio Artiñano Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Madrid/Spain Posts: 44	Hi Buddy, Just a curiosity. Were those takes hand held or was the camcorder over any steady artifacts? Best regards Ignacio __________________ Ignacio Artiñano

November 5th, 2002, 01:13 PM	#5
Ignacio Artiñano Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Madrid/Spain Posts: 44	Hi. That sounds interesting. Any experience on it ? Any idea where to point my stepts to get one of those bearers? Best __________________ Ignacio Artiñano

November 4th, 2002, 11:09 PM	#3
John VVV Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 32	Another trick is to use a mono-pod hanging from the cam (you can also add a small weight to the bottom of the pod to make it more stable). You can also just stick the foot of a partially extended mono-pod between your pants and belt, you'll have to tilt the head a bit but all of the load of the camera is now transfered to your waist. Regards, John V.

November 5th, 2002, 12:40 PM	#4
Keith Luken Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 200	Haven't tried this, but your post gave me an idea. Flag bearers have those belts with th ecup in them for th eflag pole, get one of those and use the monopod in that to be more secure than jamming in inside your belt and a bit more stable and spreads the load further.

November 5th, 2002, 01:14 PM	#6
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Manfrotto sell a 080 monopod belt pouch. You slide it on your belt and brace the end of the monopod in the cup. http://www.manfrotto.com/products/index.html?doc_from=home Look under tripods/monopod accessories Any Manfrotto dealer should be able to order it.

November 5th, 2002, 08:21 PM	#7
John VVV Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 32	Yes, much better but not quite as colorful! If you live near a salt water fishing port you can find fishing belts made for the butt of the rod to rest into. I've seen them at garage sales for $1... now we are talkin' colorful again ! John V. <<<-- Originally posted by keithluken : Haven't tried this, but your post gave me an idea. Flag bearers have those belts with th ecup in them for th eflag pole, get one of those and use the monopod in that to be more secure than jamming in inside your belt and a bit more stable and spreads the load further. -->>>

November 5th, 2002, 08:40 PM	#8
John VVV Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 32	Any belt pouch should work just fine. Something for a small point and shoot camera or even a pouch for a big Swiss Army knife could be OK. Regards, John V. <<<-- Originally posted by Ignacio A. : Hi. That sounds interesting. Any experience on it ? Any idea where to point my stepts to get one of those bearers? Best -->>>