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I have took it out of it's packaging, looked at it and put it back in :) So not much to comment about it, once the gopro arrives (arrival date should be beginning November) I can tell more about it. From the first look the handle is very solid but the head looks fragile which I guess is normal as the construction to stabilise and hold the gopro is not something you could sit on as a test.

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Sounds good Noa

I have been seriously thinking about using an action cam on something like this for my bridal shoots after the ceremony so your comments will be great.

The idea is that, with me getting older, getting into a vest and arm and lugging it around for 20 minutes is getting rather tiring so if I can go single handed it will be a huge asset and save my aching body.

With my stedicam I usually do what Don Bloom calls "roundie roundies" ..I go around a couple 360 degrees while they kiss or gaze into each other's eyes ... it would be nice to know if this rig could achieve the same sort of move .... 25kg of rig is killing me!!

Do you need a 3 axis gimbal or will a 2 axis work as well ..which axis do they leave out ???

Chris

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Also, as a thought - the LX100 shooting 4k might be an option. If there is still some minor obvious bobbing or movement, the 4k would be handy for adding extra stabilisation in post!

Although you lose your slow-mo capability as 4k is only 30p.

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Don't think that the Feiyu G3 is suitable for any other camera then the gopro, it has to be prealanced in the factory since you only need to slide the gopro in and it's ready after initialising.

The Feiyu G3 balances the roll, pitch and pan, the 2-axis stabilization does pitch and roll only according to the info on their website. That pan stabilisation or control is important as when you change direction the camera will slowly follow you. It should result in smoother movement.

Must say I"m getting more and more excited to give it a go, hope I won't be too disappointed, I have seen some user videos online but most where from people that probably never used a steadicam before, since I do have some experience that should help in getting better results, at least I hope so...

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Ah right - Noa I though you had ordered the Gyropod MD1.

Well, I'd still be interested to see what the GoPro can do.

I'd much rather fly an RX100m3 which can give you a certain amount of DOF though.

An RX100m3 plus Gyropod MD1 would come in at £1100. And portable enough to just grab and go, or strap onto you bag/belt for easy access.

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You might want to read the comments here before buying a Gyropod MD1

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I warned about a negative review earlier in this thread as well, the buyer apparently had to deal directly with the supplier in Hong Kong while I can see one Belgian dealer offering the Gyropod MD1 with a 2 year official warranty. That means in case of malfunction you can give it to the dealer here and he has to take it up with the supplier. Could have been that the user at vimeo had a faulty one from the beginning and just had bad luck but even then it should have been repaired.

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That sucks!

I can't see any other options online. Surely somebody has to make one that accomodates smaller cameras - please!

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Heard about this one for small camera like the RX100

Gibbon DV Black Magic Cinema Gimbal Stabilizer | Big Balance

Don't know if it's shipping yet.

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Just did some digging into that Todd as it initially looked promising.

A few things.

Only 2-axis is unfortunate...

Watching videos, they seem to refer to a productcalled the Gorilla which is now missing from their product list. Name change?

Some videos of the Gibbon seem to show a second handle which seems to be something they've added on to limit the left right movement they don't cover in the absent 3rd axis.

The guys on a video at NAB claimed to be shipping in 6 weeks. Its now what, 5 months later?

Doesn't look good unfortunately.

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I am soooo fed up looking at these videos where folks are throwing these stabilisers about like they are wrestling a giant metal bird.

Seriously! Real world movements are plenty!

And another thing - having a 3-axis brushless system doesn't mean you don't have to bother with any personal effort! You can still move smoothly and subtly and step softly!

I'm just having one of those days when the web is driving my mad.

I watched a reputable company rep on a NAB video demonstrating their device. He said, "As you can see the lens looks straight ahead completely unaffected by my movements!" THE DAMN THING WAS IN FOLLOW MODE AND MOVED ALONG WITH HIM ON AVERY LEFT AND RIGHT MOVEMENT! The fact that he said the opposite to what most people were viewing would obviously lead some people to believe it wasn't functioning as intended!!

Idiots.

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Just to give an update, I"m still waiting for the gopro 4 black, I ordered in a store that had it listed as available and afterwards said it was a mistake on their website, they promised delivery yesterday but nothing received, their website now says availability in 2 weeks... Ah well, there are worse things in life :)

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Have we seen this extension for the handle?

And if the threads are the same, I imagine it can be doubled??

With the tilt lock mode, this would make a pretty good crane/jib shot!

Extended Handle for Feiyu G3 Handheld Stabilizer - HeliPal

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I ordered that as well but still not used because of missing camera :)