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Which Steadicam/Mount

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AidanCski
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I don't have much money to spend but I really need something to better stabilize my shots. I was looking between these 2 mounts. Which one do you think would be better for filming?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sunpak-1000avg-action-video-grip/6632004.p?id=1218767478535&skuId=6632004

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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/platinum-camera-stabilizer-mount/8337177.p?id=1219325217229&skuId=8337177

I really don't know what one would be better. Your thoughts would be great.
Dec 24 2014 3:01PM
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eheath
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That handle will only really help with really wide lenses, I dunno about that second one looks shitty IMO. If you want true stabilization i'd save up.
Dec 24 2014 3:54PM
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LukasSchroeder
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If you want one like the sunpak, get the cam caddie. So much stronger and non-cheap. I had one like the sunpak, it fell off my 4 foot high dresser and one of the legs broke off. Solid if for profit to some guy who new how much i paid for it
Dec 24 2014 4:38PM
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AidanCski
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Free306skierIf you want one like the sunpak, get the cam caddie. So much stronger and non-cheap. I had one like the sunpak, it fell off my 4 foot high dresser and one of the legs broke off. Solid if for profit to some guy who new how much i paid for it


Thanks that one looks pretty sick. How well does it stabilize footage?
Dec 24 2014 4:45PM
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AidanCski
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Also I forgot to mention I am mostly using a canon rebel t5. Just wanted to make sure it still will work with that.
Dec 24 2014 4:47PM
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eheath
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AidanCskiThanks that one looks pretty sick. How well does it stabilize footage?


As stable as your arm can be.
Dec 24 2014 5:27PM
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LukasSchroeder
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AidanCskiThanks that one looks pretty sick. How well does it stabilize footage?


In a recent skate video i made i had to jump down a 3-4 ft ledge to film a guy do a thing trick down a hubba, it wasnt very shaky. I'll post a link in a few mins. It definitely is better than the opteka/sunpak copy's of it.
Dec 24 2014 11:00PM
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LukasSchroeder
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=BHk7yzhsJCQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BHk7yzhsJCQ
Dec 24 2014 11:03PM
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