Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer at DVinfo.net

Tony Fogarty · April 22nd, 2010, 04:58 AM

Hi

Has anyone any experience of this stabilizer?

I have a Sony Z5, and am looking for something to help with occasional hand held shots. I don't want to spend too much if I can help it, as I have a long list of other wants.

I've seen this at about £280 (approx US$420), but I don't want to buy a turkey. Obviously I appreciate that Pilot is better etc, but that's just too pricey for me at this stage.

From what I can find on the net about Hague, people seem to like them. This particular stabilizer seems to not get much coverage on the net though.

All opinions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tony

Glen Canning · February 5th, 2012, 09:58 AM

Did you end up purchasing the Hague? I'm looking at one now for a good price and have seen some videos shot while using it.

If you bought one would you recommend it?

Erick Perdomo · June 1st, 2012, 02:01 PM

hi guys...any update on thissemi-affordable stabilizer? is it better than the Flycam U3x Sabre? anyone
thanks
E

Paul Wood · June 2nd, 2012, 04:50 AM

Hi guys,

I bought one of these last year, for use with my VG10 - I found it to be unusable - maybe it was just me being unable to balance it, as the combination of washers and offset arm used as a counterweight is infinitely variable, but after about a week of intensive trying, it now sits unused.
Hague`s instructions are basic, to say the least, and they were not able to provide much after sales help, other than ¨balance it¨.
I´m sure the remainder of their products are great, but I would see if you can check one of these out before buying.
I ended up purchasing a Blackbird, and am very happy with it.

Matt Thomas · July 30th, 2012, 12:48 PM

I've got one borrowed, but I'm struggling to get in balanced. Doesn't help that I don't really know what I'm doing.

The Flycam C5 looks better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T7R...7&feature=plcp.

Kris Pyland · July 31st, 2012, 04:33 PM

Hey gents. A lot of camera stabilizer out there are incredibly difficult to say the least. From constant annoyance, to outright unusable. I shoot with smaller cameras, (HMC150, HVX200, DSLRs) and I use a very simple, easy, and versatile stabilizer system called the SteddiePod.

This is the backbone of my kit, and I admit that I'm an avid fan of their products. They are releasing a Manfrotto head version soon as well.
BarberTVP.com: Makers of Multiple Emmy Award Winning Products for the Entertainment Industry

Cheers!

April 22nd, 2010, 04:58 AM	#1
Tony Fogarty New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 21	Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer Hi Has anyone any experience of this stabilizer? I have a Sony Z5, and am looking for something to help with occasional hand held shots. I don't want to spend too much if I can help it, as I have a long list of other wants. I've seen this at about £280 (approx US$420), but I don't want to buy a turkey. Obviously I appreciate that Pilot is better etc, but that's just too pricey for me at this stage. From what I can find on the net about Hague, people seem to like them. This particular stabilizer seems to not get much coverage on the net though. All opinions greatly appreciated. Thanks Tony

February 5th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#2
Glen Canning Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 36	Re: Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer Did you end up purchasing the Hague? I'm looking at one now for a good price and have seen some videos shot while using it. If you bought one would you recommend it? __________________ Freelance Cameraman - Web Video Production - Documentary www.glencanning.com glen@glencanning.com 902.802.5572

June 1st, 2012, 02:01 PM	#3
Erick Perdomo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 139	Re: Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer hi guys...any update on thissemi-affordable stabilizer? is it better than the Flycam U3x Sabre? anyone thanks E __________________ http://www.fandangovideo.com Canon C100 mark 2, Canon XF300 & XF100, Canon 90D, Sony a6400,Ronin S etc etc

June 2nd, 2012, 04:50 AM	#4
Paul Wood Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 485	Re: Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer Hi guys, I bought one of these last year, for use with my VG10 - I found it to be unusable - maybe it was just me being unable to balance it, as the combination of washers and offset arm used as a counterweight is infinitely variable, but after about a week of intensive trying, it now sits unused. Hague`s instructions are basic, to say the least, and they were not able to provide much after sales help, other than ¨balance it¨. I´m sure the remainder of their products are great, but I would see if you can check one of these out before buying. I ended up purchasing a Blackbird, and am very happy with it.

July 30th, 2012, 12:48 PM	#5
Matt Thomas Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 232	Re: Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer I've got one borrowed, but I'm struggling to get in balanced. Doesn't help that I don't really know what I'm doing. The Flycam C5 looks better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T7R...7&feature=plcp. __________________ http://www.MatthewThomasFilm.com / https://www.facebook.com/MatthewThomasFilm / https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasfilmuk/

July 31st, 2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Kris Pyland New Boot Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	Re: Hague HD Motion-Cam Stabilizer Hey gents. A lot of camera stabilizer out there are incredibly difficult to say the least. From constant annoyance, to outright unusable. I shoot with smaller cameras, (HMC150, HVX200, DSLRs) and I use a very simple, easy, and versatile stabilizer system called the SteddiePod. This is the backbone of my kit, and I admit that I'm an avid fan of their products. They are releasing a Manfrotto head version soon as well. BarberTVP.com: Makers of Multiple Emmy Award Winning Products for the Entertainment Industry Cheers!