Bob Costa
January 21st, 2005, 09:13 AM
I read the few threads I could find here on the Steddiepod, but they were pretty old. Does anyone use this rig, and what do you think of it now that you have owned one for a while?
I know that I can buy a better group of specialized devices, but does it do a reasonable job as a combo unit? I am most interested in it as something I can take mobile and use it to get high, or as a monopod, or as a stabilizer for motion shots. Picture shooting at street festivals, the beach, or other active events. I know I can buy three things that will all do better, but is there abetter choice for a "do almost everything" (except tripod) kind of device? Is it a reasonably good choice as a stabilizer? Or should I just get a monopod and a glidecam? At $400, it is a moderate purchase and worth my time to research carefully.
I know that I can buy a better group of specialized devices, but does it do a reasonable job as a combo unit? I am most interested in it as something I can take mobile and use it to get high, or as a monopod, or as a stabilizer for motion shots. Picture shooting at street festivals, the beach, or other active events. I know I can buy three things that will all do better, but is there abetter choice for a "do almost everything" (except tripod) kind of device? Is it a reasonably good choice as a stabilizer? Or should I just get a monopod and a glidecam? At $400, it is a moderate purchase and worth my time to research carefully.