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How much should a steady cam cost?

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supersquid
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So I found a video package sold by canon for $900 that includes t6i, 18-55mm lens, 55-250mm lens, a 32 gigabyte sd card and a rode microphone. Seems like a pretty good deal but i still need something to attatch the camera to. I found one for $87 but Ive seen em go for a lot more let me know what you guys think of the video package and steady cam.


This is the steady cam
http://www.thelashop.com/2-2-lbs-40cm-carbon-fiber-dslr-video-camera-stabilizer-steadicam.htmlgclid=CjwKEAiAhaqzBRDNltaS0pW5mWgSJADd7cYDTpjyggWRDEfgj3Zs-F0S6W6A7Uwr3TpEGXa-ehaNYBoCIdzw_wcB

Here is the camera package
http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-rebel-t6i-video-creator-kit-with-ef-s-18-55mm-is-stm-lens-ef-s-55-250mm-is-stm-lens-microphone-32gb-sdhc-card
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MNSkiers
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From what I found from personal experience don't buy a cheap ass steady cam if you really want to get into filming.
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SammyDubz
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steadycam link is broken for me.
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supersquid
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SammyDubzsteadycam link is broken for me.


http://www.thelashop.com/2-2-lbs-40cm-carbon-fiber-dslr-video-camera-stabilizer-steadicam.html

hope that works
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cbk355
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That link still isn't working but I saw what you were looking at on that website and it's too small for that package your getting. It has a maximum of 2.2 pounds for the equipment but the camera + lens + mic weight 2.3+ pounds
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supersquid
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cbk355That link still isn't working but I saw what you were looking at on that website and it's too small for that package your getting. It has a maximum of 2.2 pounds for the equipment but the camera + lens + mic weight 2.3+ pounds


shit sorry about the lnk, as for the stabilizer are there any you recommend
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ascent_studios
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honestly I have this and am perfectly fine with it. Have had it for 2 years and it still hasn't broken (I've used it a ton on client shoots and normal skiing/trampoline/wakeboard)

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Handheld-Stabilizer-Release-Camcorder/dp/B00H7WKGQ2
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LukasSchroeder
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ben_collinshonestly I have this and am perfectly fine with it. Have had it for 2 years and it still hasn't broken (I've used it a ton on client shoots and normal skiing/trampoline/wakeboard)

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Handheld-Stabilizer-Release-Camcorder/dp/B00H7WKGQ2


that one actually looks pretty good. i got the same one OP is looking at which was such a mistake..
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Hoodliving
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This one holds my rode, my 10-18mm and battery grip no problem can get a 4 second drop time. I'd compare it to the glidecam xr 2000 series. I also have a glidecam 2000 pro and prefer the opteka for longer film days.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRGQETA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1450521902&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=opteka+steadyvid+pro&dpPl=1&dpID=419OXOCdM-L&ref=plSrch
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Childstar.
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Don't buy a damn steadicam. you don't need one yet.

Buy a good tripod first.
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