Best handheld stablizer system for Optura XI??
Him i was wondering what would be the best handheld stablizer system for the XI. I orginally intended to get a steadicam JR, but it seems, the cam is a little too light for it. Im now considering glidecam 2000.
what would you guys say? |
How much does the XI weigh?
- if it's a question of quality (and not so much money) then get the JR. If there camera is a little too light for it, it is generally easy to ad some wight to it. - a small metal plate alone shoudl bring up the wieght - or maybe some camera accesories you allready have? - like camera light maybe (actually.. there is a "obie light" that you can get/comes with with JR that ads wight to the camera.) or maybe a external Mic? - Mikko |
Well, the XI weighs 1.6 lbs. JR's weight restriction is from 2 to 4 lbs. I plan on buying DM-50 for it, and maybe an extra heavy duty battery; I only currently have the stock battery. So maybe these can help increase the weight. Also, im a little short on money. Im not even sure if i could afford a used JR. I found some used ones on ebay and they ran upto 270. I hear theres a newly designed JR is due for release. I dont know if i should wait for the new one or get something else
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At least with the big rigs (and really, most gear) it is always worth it to get the very best you can afford. - It will pay off in the long run.
I too am awaiting the "new JR" that is rumored. - possibly another NAB release in April. Are you thinking JR (with the monitor?) or the JR Lite (without monitor?) - Of course CG 2K doesn't have one. - Mikko |
I am thinking of getting the one with the lcd, since i will be doing outdoor shooting, and the lcd on my cam is not so good with sunlight. I also heard that the flipping out the lcd on the cam can have some consequences as to the balance of the rig and having unwanted wind resistance.
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Well you shoudl be able ot adjust the balance of the rig for the LCD (by moving the camera to teh other direction)
Dont' knwo about wind.. i guess it could on a light rig. - Wind is oftern teh enemy with steadicam - as you of course want ot minimise teh forces acting on the rig. The LCD is prety good on the JR. - Mikko |
<<<-- ... the XI weighs 1.6 lbs. JR's weight restriction is from 2 to 4 lbs -->>>
Any of the following accessories will put the Xi over 2 lbs. - BP-535 battery - DM-50 mic + BP-511 battery - any wide angle lens - any mic with shockmount So if you use any of those you'll be in the JRs weight category. |
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