Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 7th, 2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Re: The DIY challenge...
Hey Peter,
That design is not mine, I just copied it from a different site your familiar with (HBS group). I wont be using that arm, I'm not going to be able to tinker with the project enough to...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
March 16th, 2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Re: The DIY challenge...
Hey Gang,
Still here. Been a busy little boy with my new little boy :) I have been itching to get back to the rig and finish the arm, hopefully by summer. I have switched cameras to a Canon...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
February 12th, 2010, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
January 19th, 2010, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 107,809
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 17th, 2009, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,165
Thanks for your reply,
Yep, that looks like...
Thanks for your reply,
Yep, that looks like an expensive option for convenience. Since I've already assembled my adaptor, I'll just get a Nikon adaptor and switch to Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens.
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 15th, 2009, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,165
Manually setting Iris on Canon lens
Hello All,
I'm in the process of building a 35mm adaptor and I have a question. How does one change the Iris on the front SLR lens? I have a Canon 50mm prime, but the controls look to be...
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Forum: Doritos presents Crash The Super Bowl X
January 13th, 2009, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 29,259
Hey Nick!
Hello to a fellow Detroiter!!!!...
Hey Nick!
Hello to a fellow Detroiter!!!! Funny videos man, good job on the editing, but your right that a little bit of extra lighting would have made a good video great! Keep in touch and maybe...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
January 10th, 2009, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Hey Ian, cool fig-rig you got there! I've had...
Hey Ian, cool fig-rig you got there! I've had problems posting the same images twice on the message board. Even if you rename the pics the board will still refuse them. Your options would be to...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
January 4th, 2009, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
January 4th, 2009, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
After anodizing
Here is the final sled after anodizing. I'm very happy with the final look, plus the anodizing makes everything slide very smoothly.
Enjoy,
Dave
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
December 2nd, 2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,404
Hey Dale,
So far, Prototype 2 arm is...
Hey Dale,
So far, Prototype 2 arm is sketched and ready for the first mock-up. I try to make stuff out of wood first before we commit to aluminum. I should be able to fully load the arm to make...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
November 21st, 2008, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Thanks Tery, I'll be starting a new thread with...
Thanks Tery, I'll be starting a new thread with the vest and arm once I get going on the final design. I'm getting everything anodized today so I'll have some new pics of the sled a little later. ...
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
November 14th, 2008, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,404
Thanks guys,
Grazie, yep totally on the HBS...
Thanks guys,
Grazie, yep totally on the HBS (Home Built Stabilizer) board. That's where I got most of my ideas and help. So to that end Jeff, if your interested in trying this yourself, you may...
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
November 14th, 2008, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,404
GL2 on a home-built camera stabilizer
Hello gang,
Here are a few pics of my GL2 flying on my home-built Steadicam sled. I'm in the process of completing the vest and suspension arm to hold the sled, but everything wont be finished...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
November 14th, 2008, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Finally FINISHED!!!
Hello Everyone
What a proud moment to be able to finally post here! After 11 months of on-again, off-again fabrication, my FINISHED sled is here!
Final specs are:
Empty sled weight with...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
October 24th, 2008, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Nope, didn't give up. It weighs only 16 oz...
Nope, didn't give up. It weighs only 16 oz alone, or 32 oz with the Manfrotto micro-adjust plate.
We have been busy refining the little detail of the sled, and waiting for my cousin to finish...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
October 5th, 2008, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,768
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 19th, 2008, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 19th, 2008, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Hey Lisa,
Here is a thread to my post about...
Hey Lisa,
Here is a thread to my post about my build. Unless you have a machine shop handy, it's easier and cheaper to buy a commercial system...
Enjoy :)
p.s. I'll be posting some more...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 12th, 2008, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,606
Hey Jason,
Looks great! What camera are you...
Hey Jason,
Looks great! What camera are you shooting with? Love the Dutch tilt stuff :) Are you using a 35mm adaptor for the DOF shots? Looks like you also use Magic Bullet, well done. Funny...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 8th, 2008, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,512
Hey Sarah,
Can you get a wheelchair? Try...
Hey Sarah,
Can you get a wheelchair? Try some test runs with one if you can find it. Amsterdam does have quite a few cobble stone roads, which would unfortunately make the journey very bumpy. ...
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
August 14th, 2008, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,174
I very much doubt it. I've never seen a...
I very much doubt it. I've never seen a rechargeable "button" type battery before...
Phil, is this a problem with the capture camera, or the tape? Do you use your GL2 to capture with? and if you...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 7th, 2008, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,714
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 27th, 2008, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 112,663
Top Stage Done :)
Hello Everyone again!
It's been a while since I've last updated about my sled progress. Life takes precedence over hobbies, so things have been progressing slow these last few months. One major...
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
July 23rd, 2008, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,316
It's kind of like asking how long will a light...
It's kind of like asking how long will a light bulb last. Yes it will fail again. Maybe in 2 days, maybe in 10 years, but it will fail again. I've owned my GL2 for over 2 years and have never had...
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