Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Check out this video from PanoPhoto.net that shows a comparison of the image stabilization between the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the Panasonic GH4. [Read more…]
The Comodo Orbit is another fresh take in the camera stabilization market. For many years, Steadicam and Glidecam models have remained mostly static in the fundamental ways they are constructed and operated. Now, the Comodo Orbit rig has come along and shaken up the basic single-gimbal designs we are accustomed with a new two gimbal design. [Read more…]
Vincent Laforet took the wraps off of the new M?VI M10 digital 3-axis gyro-stabilized handheld camera gimbal yesterday. The new unit has the potential to serve as a substitute for virtually every form of camera stabilization on the market today – including Steadicams, sliders, jibs and dollies. [Read more…]
The Manfrotto Pocket Series tripods are smart little contraptions that you can leave attached to your camera and fold out the legs for stabilization when needed. There are 2 available sizes – one for small point and shoot cameras, and one for DSLRs, larger mirrorless, or superzoom cameras. [Read more…]
I picked up a Glidecam 2000 a couple of months ago after talking with the Glidecam guys at NAB. One of the operators at the booth gave me a short course in how to use it effectively, which turned out to be very helpful as I’ve been learning the ropes.
I haven’t arrived by any means, but I’ve started getting some pretty fun and usable shots with it. My church’s VBS was a couple of weeks ago and I took the opportunity to have a bit of live practice with it.
Below is the VBS recap video we had for the parents the Sunday after. [Read more…]
I just wanted to pass along a little update for those of you into video cameras and accessories. Over at Tech Tilt, I’ve recently review the Barber Tech SteddiePod, which is a pretty darn sweet, all-in-one video camera stabilization device. It does a lot of things from steadicam-type shots, to doggie cam, to boom shots. It’s also got a nice little fluid head built-in. You can find the whole review, which includes some sample footage, here: SteddiePod Review.
After using the SteddiePod for a while, I started thinking about ways to DIY a similar device on a shoestring budget. So, I took $30 to Lowe’s and Wal-Mart, and came away with what I call a DIY GlidePod. While it’s not as pretty as the SteddiePod, it can do many of the same types of shots. Of course, the SteddiePod is a smoother, more refined device, but the DIY GlidePod can get the job done for the backyard cinematographers out there. So, if you’ve got $30 and an hour to kill, you can see how to make your own DIY GlidePod here.
I’ve had some great suggestions on ways to make the GlidePod better, along with alternatives that do a better job with some of the shot types from the GlidePod. If you’ve got other ideas, feel free to drop a comment here or over on the GlidePod post.
If you’re interested in video gear and accessories, you’ll be able to find camcorder reviews and such over at Tech Tilt in the future. However, I’ll also provide occasional updates on noteworthy gear here at Photography Bay.
How serious are you about shooting video with your iPhone? If you’re big time into iPhone video, then you might want to take a look at the Steadicam Smoothee from Tiffen.
This Steadicam is designed specifically for the iPhone and includes a customized mount for it. The Smoothee should help keep your iPhone videos a little less shaky. No word on pricing yet though.
Get the full rundown in the press release below. [Read more…]