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Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
APS-C sensor cameras including the 80D, 70D, 7D Mk. II, 7D, EOS M and Rebel models for HD video recording.

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Old July 24th, 2010, 10:02 PM   #1
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Camcaddie and the Canon 7D

Hey you guys, anyone ever have any experience with this product at all? Welcome to The Original CamCaddie universal Steadicam Steady Cam Camera Mount I heard it from a good friend and wanted to know your opinion? Thanks again.
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Old July 28th, 2010, 02:39 AM   #2
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Man, bummer, I was hoping someone at least heard of this company. I might just be their first review of here, if I end up purchasing one :-)
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Old July 28th, 2010, 05:07 AM   #3
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looks perfect for filming skateboarding and snowboarding with

even better if you could directly mount it to a tripod
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Old July 28th, 2010, 06:05 AM   #4
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It's just a handle, so I don't think you can go wrong, but they are calling it a steadicam, which it's not. Looks good for low level shots however, but it is just a handle.
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Old July 28th, 2010, 10:18 AM   #5
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I want a sturdy, low cost, low shot option so I went this route instead. Should be here soon.

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All metal construction and it doesn't block the shoe. I'm going to put my 7" monitor on a mini ballhead and mount it to the shoe. I'm going to add a mic mount, probably to the front of the handle, but I can't say for sure where it'll work until I have it in front of me.
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Old July 28th, 2010, 10:32 AM   #6
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Think about how you'll balance it if you are planning on moving.
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Old July 28th, 2010, 10:44 AM   #7
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The movements with the Camcaddie do not look smooth; however,it looks good for supporting the mic and video light.
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Old July 29th, 2010, 03:51 AM   #8
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All these manufacturers producing equipment for DSLR video shooters remind me of those vast selection of lures that you find in fishing tackle shops. The lures are likely far better at luring the fisherman to part with his cash than catching a fish. At least this particular lure only costs $100 versus the thousands of dollars that some manufacturers charge for their contraptions.
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Old July 29th, 2010, 07:40 AM   #9
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I agree....give me a good monopod for support and a strong pair of reading glasses for focus assist and I'm good to go. The whole kit cost me an extra $15 for the reading glasses. Already had the monopod. :-)
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Old July 29th, 2010, 09:30 AM   #10
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Reading glasses are fine, but you go outside in bright sunlight, you need an LCD viewer.
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Old July 29th, 2010, 09:37 AM   #11
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Have already shot a few sections or projects outside. While an LCD viewer would have been nice the footage still turned out great. The reading glasses still magnify things for easier focusing just like indoors. For seeing the screen and exposure it was no worse to me than working with my Canon A1s outdoors at the same time.
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Old July 29th, 2010, 10:43 AM   #12
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hey you guys thanks, Yea I was looking at the "steadycam' marketing they are doing. I am REALLY on a budget and spending and just trying to find a good low cost steadicam of any sort. Do you guys recommend anything?
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Old July 29th, 2010, 01:02 PM   #13
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That Varizoom Flopod is the cheapest thing I've seen:
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It's not going to be as good as something like the Steadicam Merlin, but people say it does work, and it is cheaper than most Steadicam type devices. Any of them, however, require practice before you can expect good results.
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