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Suggestions for a camera stabilizer

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chill_davis
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I own this camera Click for larger image

and I was looking for some suggestions on a good stabilizer that I can use to film skiing and skating. Price isn't an issue.

Thanks!
Mar 12 2013 1:54PM
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jkauffman22
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My glidecam ;)
Mar 12 2013 3:29PM
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MikeRonzitti
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Get one of these if you're down to drop $30

http://www.camcaddie.com/consumer/scorpion.php

Or one of these if you're down to drop around $170

http://www.amazon.com/FLYCAM-camera-stabilizer-quick-release/dp/B0051XJXJU
Mar 12 2013 4:18PM
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Forcillo
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What I do for skiing is I shorten a tripod to the smallest it can go, then tilt the head up at a right angle so I can tuck it under my arm and have a line of sight that goes with it. If you don't know what I'm talking about feel free to make me elaborate.

For skating I use a Opteka X-Grip EX MK 2. Picture:

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Essentially a cam caddie but aluminum and it comes with an accessory shoe. Much more solid.

I can't afford a flycam/glidecam, and I'm not serious enough about filming to justify that kind of money on a stabilizer. These work fine for me.
Mar 12 2013 4:32PM
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chill_davis
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Yeah I'm geared more towards the flycam and glidecams, but my camera definitely does not weigh as much as a DSLR so would that affect how stable it is?

I've used in caddie in the past, but I never really liked the results so I'm willing to drop the money as long as it's gonna provide results ya know?
Mar 12 2013 7:12PM
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eheath
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Don't "drop money" on a caddy, overpriced ones like camtrol are fucking stupid. If yuo want a caddy, just get the $30 one and then buy a glidecam hd1000 or 2000.
Mar 12 2013 7:17PM
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SKIWAGEN
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I think you'd be surprised, DSLRs are pretty light. But worst case scenario you could add some wieght if you needed it
Mar 12 2013 7:17PM
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chill_davis
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Yeah just looked at the glidecam hd1000, I used my buddies when I shot for woodward TV but it was the 2000 I believe and I was shooting with a 60D w/ external monitor.
Mar 12 2013 7:31PM
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Balbertt
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Yo what camera is that hah?
Mar 17 2013 6:41PM
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chill_davis
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https://www.google.com/shopping/product/14338811322229175178?hl=en&safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=sony+hxr-mc50u&oq=Sony+HXR&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l4.206.4807.0.7832.14.10.3.1.1.0.94.687.10.10.0.les;..0.0...1c.1.6.psy-ab.cPbH12-yWrM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.43828540,d.dmg&biw=1051&bih=645&tch=1&ech=1&psi=hBRHUfDtKJPK4AP_g4GABA.1363613242318.3&sa=X&ei=jBRHUbPYOKrC4AOOhYCQAg&ved=0CL4BEMwD
Mar 18 2013 9:20AM
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Da_Smuggla
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you get what you pay for, good product aint cheap and cheap product aint good.
Mar 18 2013 1:55PM
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