How to Set up a DSLR on the Roxant Pro Video Stabilizer
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
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I recommend using a prime lens if you have one. A 50mm prime lense works great on the Roxant Pro for a Nikon or a Canon DSLR because they are so much lighter than the kit lense or other zoom lenses. If you’re using a zoom lense, set your focal length now. Otherwise, it’ll just throw off the balance later if you make any major changes.
If your camera has an auto-focus video mode, you want to turn that off and use manual focus video mode. This will stop the lens from moving in and out and throwing off the balance.
For a DSLR like the Canon Rebel or a Nikon 5200, you want to start with all 3 weights on the arm. The newer version of the Roxant Pro comes with 3 different sized weights. For most DSLR cameras, put the heaviest weight on the bottom like so.
Next, we want to attach the camera to the top of the stabilizer in the middle of the frame.
Now, you want to attach the handle.
This is the gimbal. It is essentially a ball joint on which the entire weight of the camera sits.
You can prime the gimbal with a small amount of automotive grease or some 3 in 1 oil to lubricate it for better results. Don’t get hung up too much on the gimbal. It should always be perfectly loose when you’re shooting. I can’t think of a single instance when I’ve ever tightened the handle down while shooting.
Now, try to use the slot where the camera seems best balanced. It won’t be perfect yet, we will fine tune later.
Use a penny if you need to change the position of the little silver adapter screw.
You can tighten the wingnut when you’re screwing the handle into the frame to make it easier, but for balancing and shooting, loosen the wingnut on the handle as much as possible to allow the maximum range of motion.
The Most common problem that people have with balancing any stabilizer is getting the correct amount of weight on the stabilizing arm to counter-balance the camera. You want to be able to tilt the camera like this, and the camera should return to center in a nice fluid motion. You should be able to turn it on its side and count 2 seconds before it returns slowly to center exactly like this. If your camera does not function exactly as shown in the video, you need to adjust the weight and length of the arm until it does.
If the camera flops around wildly like this, you have too much weight-reduce the weight, or shorten the length of the arm.
If the camera will not return to center when turned on its side- You need to extend the arm or add more weight until you get a nice fluid motion.
Many DSLR cameras are heavier than what the weights included with the Roxant Pro can handle. In that case, use a couple 2-inch washers to compensate for the difference in weight.
Remember the balance should look almost identical to this when it’s set up correctly. (notice the nice fluid motion of the camera returning to center)
Now that we have the weights set up correctly, we want to tweak the position of the camera on top until its leveled. Let’s get the front to back motion leveled out first. I can hold the handle and the camera returns to center when after I tilt it. That looks good.
Most cameras are weighted a little lopsided because the battery is a little offset of the center. You can fix this by making a slight tweak to the position of the stabilizing arm underneath. The Roxant has a nice rubberized anti-slip pad that will keep the arm in place. None of the other stabilizers I’ve tried have this feature and it makes all the difference in the world for holding the arm in place. A very slight adjustment to the position of the arm will make a big difference. Now that it looks good, just tighten down a little.
Let’s say you have the weights set up correctly, but you just can’t seem to get rid of the lean in one direction. In that case, there is a very simply fix that costs about 50 cents. You can use this on any stabilizer. You just use a nut and bolt and a couple small washers and zero it out. I attach mine right here in one of the holes underneath to tilt the camera a little.
I actually prefer this method because it allows me to save my setting so I don’t waste time tweaking my stabilizer every time I set it up. I just correct my left to right lean by using the grooves on top and then attach a few washers to zero out the front to back tilt. Next time I go to set up my camera, I can just screw this on and it’ll be ready to go in 30 seconds.
Finally, somebody who knows how to use a stabilizer. i've watched at least 10 videos of so called "unboxing and review" but they had no clue when time came for them to demonstrate !
I feel you
It's great! Plus, he answers questions! First rate vid; bookmarked.
I got one.
Still useful in 2022! For someone like me who can't afford the stabilizers today, this video has been the most helpful. Thank you so much! And for reference, I'm using a smartphone and it's definitely lighter so I had to reduce the weight and just minimal adjustments with the arm something hahaha
If you're using a cellphone, you could extend the arm all the way and just pop on a couple 2 inch washers instead of the weights. You can get 6 of them for around $3.00 from Home Depot.
all videos i seen dont work they dont know use this stabilyzer.. but you save my life
Thank you for such a simple, clear & concise tutorial (And also not lengthy).
Thanks for taking the time to make this video Greg, really appreciate it
Thanks this was the only video completely helpful to me. Took me around 2 hours to get it done but it was worth it.
This was an excellent demonstration. Thank you.
Finally a proper explanation to stabilize this!
ONe of the best tutorials... so clear and helpful
Ugh I wish I knew about this earlier 😭 Thanks for all the info, I'm putting this on my Christmas list lol
great tutorial, definitely a big help...thank you
Best video for stabilizer setting....good job, and i really appreciate that dude...
So does it work? How was the stablizer?
omg thank god for this video. I though i knew how to use a stabilizer until i saw this video. i have the exact same model!
A NOOIIIICEEEE, SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, FLUID MOTION. Great video man!!! Helped me a ton
Thanks a lot. This was information was gold to me
Thank you for making a very informative video.
Great video, liked and subscribed!
Thank you that's a great tutorial, I am going to order one now.
How was it?
Just a very helpful video on how to operate a gimbal. I hope there's an ad on your video, so that we can support you.
great video :D just subscribed
excellent videooo, very helpful!!!
Really helpful buddy keep up
This was VERY helpful
This video helped so much💯
THANK YOU FOR THE PENNY TRICK GOOD LORD
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Thanks for the vid ✊🏾
I love it, thanks for this video!
This is so helpful!
Great Tutorial.Thanks
Excelente video. Thanks a lot from Colombia.
very good instructions
Thanks from Brazil. Very educated
Thank you for tutorial.....succes
this video was so helpfull thank you
great content
Very very helpful. Finally someone who knows what he's doing. And, if you can help me, am planning to get one. Should I get something like this or the flycam with 3 axis. It's like double the price, what do you suggest?
What size is your camera?
very nice video!Tq!
the roxant pro is ok, i find its best walking or moving fast. slow movement and steady shots are harder. iv modded mine heaps to try to make it perfect. including cutting new grooves into the mount plate because i found the lower arms needs to be dead straight for perfect balance.
nice video, we also made one on this stabalizer
Plc suggest me ...this is best or flycam 3000 is best ??? I am on a tight budget ☹️
Thank you
Thanks bro!
now 2018, i watching u😂 and i have stabilizer in 2018 ohh god😂😭
It's a nice stabilizer for making video
Thank You.
Thank u...
Still usefull in 2020. Thank you, sir.
And 2021 too.
@@danielagh3221 And 2022.
And 2024. I'll try using it after a long slumber 😂
very helpful
If you don't want it to move from side to side, can you just directly attach it to the stick mount part?
If you don't want it to move, you can just attach the camera as normal and just tighten the screw on the handle, but you won't get the stabilizing effect that way.
Greg S Ah, I see.. I would definitely want the stabilizing effect. Thank you!
@@gregs3173 pp
Excelent!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!! Love U!!!!
Thx bro !
Will it work good with smartphone?
Thank you!
No problem. Glad to help
you are tremendo!
tank you
Thanks!!!
would this work with canon 80d and sigma 18-35 1.8? its aprox 1,5kg. or will it be to much? thanks
That should work fine.
thanks
thank you
i neeed those washer and a nut bolt 😂 my nikon d7000 is heavy and keep leaning on to the front
So is it worth to buy it?
I have this, but i dont understand how ro use
Thanks
from where do you found that rubber grip?? mine handle is just metal to metal and i can not adjust it slighlty
Same, we might have to DIY that part from the hardware store
What size washers are you using? I figure you just get several bolts until you find the right one.
They were 2 inch washers with a 1/4 inch diamante hole in the middle. You can get them at any hardware store for less than 25 cents a piece
No matter how many weight and arm length variations i try i can't get the slow, fluid balancing you see in this video. Think i may need to make custom weights
What kind of camera are you using?
I have the Sony NEX-5R with the 18-55mm Lens. It's about 16oz (450g). The most balanced result i can get is using the smallest weight at the longest arm length but still not comparable to the smooth re-centre motion in the video. I may try some washers to add weight to the camera then i can try the heavier weight on a shorter arm.
Maybe try going with just the middle sized weight and shorten the length of the handle. You should also make sure to turn off the autofocus so the lens doesn't move in and out. Let me know if that works.
I bought this exact stabilizer and fought with it for a whole afternoon before giving up. There's just too many variables and adjustments that throw it off balance constantly. Something as minor as the lens moving an inch forward when you zoom, or the flip screen moving, can throw the entire contraption off balance and leave you back at square one. It's just not worth the agony.
I definitely don't recommend using the flip screen with this stabilizer. It's better to set the focal length before you start shooting, because the lens will also throw off the balance. The ideal way to shoot with this stabilizer is to use a prime lense with a short focal length like the 50mm.
@@gregs3173 16mm sigma good for this or not ?
@@ibrahimzayed7700 Yea, that should work fine. To be honest, the coat of motorized stabilizers have come in the past few years. Ive seen the DJI stabilizer that will hold a DSLR sell for as little as $179 around black friday. That's probably what I would recommend these days.
Can I film myself using this stabilizer? Make like a selfie vídeo?
No. You would be better off using your cellphone on a battery operated stabilizer for that.
This is the only video that's Helpful...rest of them can't even stabalize the left right Sway
Not useful for heavy camera's like Canon 7D Mark II that are also not balanced themselves in the middle, although this is one of the better vids for the rest.
is the washer mentioned in the video is the one you slipped in the centre of the stabilizer?
Yes. It's just a 2-inch washer from any hardware store. It costs 10 cents.
+Greg S (SocalAdventures) thank you ! u really help a lot I'm gonna try it on mine
Great tutorial, now about the stabilizer, I just think its not worth the hassle, you have to do all this tweaking and if you are in environment that changes, for all the effort you put in, you might need to adjust it again when you move to another filming spot and that is not worth it IMO.
I am going to look for better stabilizer thats easy to adjust and works better.
Even if its more expensive
Is there any particular reason to why you need to have the camera on manual focus?
So the lense won't move in and out. Some autofocus cameras do that. it throws off the balance
Bro, are you using a warp stabilizer?
No, just the roxant. Watch the video at :16 and you'll see it move slightly when I jostle it in the last few frames. Warp stabilizer wont look like that. I just shoot multiple takes and select the best clips. If you set this stabilizer up correctly, it works.
What is better a manual stabilizer or an automatic stabilizer??
If you have $500 to spend, go for an automatic stabilizer. But for $50, the Roxant is going to look significantly better than holding it in your hand if you set it up correctly
wow!
Nothing is working. It never stays in the middle. It always going up and down and side to side. I have the canon rebel t6. I'm using all three weights. I tried moving the arm up and down and positioning the camera in different places at the top. I also tried using washers. Nothing is working and I've been trying for around 3 hours.
If it's moving around a lot, try reducing the amount of weight on the arm and just using the two heavier weights. You want the camera on top to match the weight of the arm on the bottom. This way, the camera moves very slowly on top. You should be able to tilt the camera and count 2 seconds before it slowly smoothly returns to center.
I had the same problem with my Canon. I tried every single combination of the weights. I moved the camera all over the slots on top. I played with every single adjustable setting for hours and it *still* wouldn't hold steady. Sent it back for a refund, it's just not worth it.
Can this be used for compact camera ?
Yes, but if the camera is small like a cell phone or a GoPro size, you might have better results with one of those $100 motorized stabilizers.
I can't get the "slow and fluid motion" but my phone is balanced in the center. please help
The problem is probably that you have the incorrect amount of weight to counter-balance the phone. Your phone is much lighter than a camera. Try using only the smallest weight and shortening the length of the stabilizing arm as much as possible. If the phone still flops around, remove the last weight and try using a couple washers on the arm instead. Let me know if you get it figured out.
Greg S Thanks. But what should be heavier, the camera or the weight?
The weight should be slightly heavier, just barely. Otherwise, the camera would just flop over and not correct itself. You want that slow, fluid, motion
Hi!, Can You explain on spanish or write plis, tks
Why would I turn the autofocus off? I'm hoping to use this with a Canon 90D and the autofocus is one of the main features and reasons to use it. Maybe it entirely depends on your surroundings.
When a lens is in autofocus mode, it moves in and out. This can cause the camera to shift balance on the stabilizer and it'll lean
@@gregs3173 Ah, gotcha. Thanks for clarifying that.
you mentioned putting the camera in manual focus mode. do you ride your focus then or have it set and not touch it?
I don't personally touch the focus. I just stay equidistant from the subject. It would definitely be possible to manually focus, but you would cause camera shake.
Greg S ok because my camera is not an autofocus camera. Would you still recomend?
What model is your camera?
Greg S canon t5
That would work perfectly. I use a t2i. You can set the focal length first and then just throw the little switch on the lense and set it to manual focus. Then the lense would be stationary.
I get ore stable shots without this. I take one step and it wobbles all over the place..... What do I have set up incorrectly?
still researching this setup.
It sounds like you have too much weight on the arm and/or you need to reduce the length of the arm. go to 20 seconds in the video and watch as the camera is tilted. Notice how slow and smooth it returns to center. If your camera does not balance in the same way, you won't get a stable shot.
How do you get the slow fluid motion
The trick is getting the weights set up correctly. If you have the correct amount of weight/length on the stabilizing arm, the camera will move very slowly. I always tell people to think of it like a seesaw. If both sides weigh the same, the seesaw will move very slowly.
awesome thank you so much dude
Teagan Olsen did it work? Did u find out how to use it? I'm planning to order one.
Will it work on 600d?
Yes. I use a T2i and it's nearly identical in size and weight. Just make sure to keep the viewfinder closed. It'll help with the balance
is this also suitable for gopro cameras?
I use it with a GoPro Hero 2. The stabilizer comes with 3 different sized weights. You just use the smallest weight to balance the GoPro and it works perfectly. It drastically improves walking and running shots when you use the stabilizer rather than just holding it.
Will it work with a heavier camera? Like a 5D Mark IV?
No. For that you need a steadycam or a steadycam type clone.
Please please please help me. Its been 3 days ( literally ) I have been trying to use this with my Mobile phone ( One Plus 6T ) but i keep failing. Please help me stabilize my phone with this . Please
The first thing you need if you don't already have one is a cellphone tripod adapter like this one: www.ebay.com/itm/Clip-Bracket-Monopod-Tripod-Stand-Mount-Holder-Adapter-For-Camera-Cell-Phone-GOS-/383638694123
A one plus is going to be much lighter than a DSLR. I would try using only the smallest weight with the stabilizer and shortening the arm length as much as possible to start. Try the drop test you see at :20 in the video. If your phone is still swinging around, remove the weight and try using just the weight of the arm to counter balance. Let me know if that helps
What is washer?
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i got a lumix g80 and ive been trying for hours to get it to balance :(
How many weights are you using on the arm? You might want to try using the two smaller weights to start. The problem is almost always that people use too much weight
It's hopeless. Return it for a refund and save up for a gimbal. That's what I'm doing.
I'm thinking of buying one, is it worth it?
If you have a dSLR, yes. If you're using a small point-and-shoot or a cell phone camera, buy a Zhiyun Smooth gimbal stabilizer
@@gregs3173 Yes I have dslr! Thank you for the reply now I'm going to buy it.
Why is camera wobbling????
I was trying to get this stabilized all day and it still doesn't work xD i use sony a58
The problem most people have is getting the weights set up properly. You want to be able to turn the camera on it's side and have it return to center in a slow fluid motion. It's called the "3 second drop rule". Once you understand the weights, you'll be able to get it set up in less than a minute.
I'm using a mirrorless camera and the balance stuff is killing me. Funny enough, there is no tutorial on youtube for how to set up a mirrorless on the Roxant pro! krkrkr
A mirrorless camera should set up exactly the same as my SLR. The onyl difference would be that you may use less weight on the arm to counter-balance it. Start with the 2 smaller weights. The trick is to get the camera on top to match the weight on the bottom. Got to 2:36 in the video and watch how slowly the camera sways. That's exactly what you want to see.
The thing is I have the old Roxant so all the weights are the same. They are all medium. I've tried with just one and it seemed working but I started shooting, it was going all the way round lol. Left, right, up, down while I just wanted to capture what was in front of me.
Were you able to get the 3 second drop time? When you turn the camera on its side, it should return to center in a slow motion within 2-3 second range.
I rather got 3 and half seconds. I didn't know how to fix it because the metal with the weight was already at the last hole so I couldn't bring it down again.
YOu should pick up a couple small 2-inch washers to fine tune the weight. That way you can use two large weights and a couple washers and get the weight perfectly balanced.
how can i fix annoying squeaky sound >_< reply asap thanks for the tutorial btw
You can fix that really easily with a drop of 3 in 1 oil or a little bit of automotive grease.
Using a 70D with a battery grip and this thing was worthless. Anyone have any luck using this with a battery grip?
definitely dont use the battery grip with the stabilizer. it raises the center of gravity and it will be much harder to balance. I would also recommend using a 50mm or 35mm prime lense, or the 18-55 kit lense. The larger zoom lenses are really heavy and cause the camera to sway and tip.
Nigga by the time I do all this the wedding gone be over
it seems like more work than it is. I can literally set this thing up in 60 seconds every time.
Tried to stabilize my Nikon D5500 for an hour straight and give up. Countless adjustments and it STILL never sits right. GRR!!!
I can probably help. Set up the camera as close as you can get it and take a picture of your Nikon with your cellphone so I can see what your setup looks like. I can usually diagnose a problem by seeing how your camera looks on the stabilizer. You can reply to this comment with a link to your photo using postimages.org/
@@gregs3173 Your offer to help is incredibly generous and deeply appreciated. However, I'm abandoning the Roxant all together for a much more advanced system. I was also terribly disappointed when I opened the Roxant that it included zero directions on assembly or setup. That's just not cool.
@@michaelyolch79 Not to be a shark smelling blood in the water and circling, but could I bother you to tell me what alternatives you looked at? I would love to make a quality/pricepoint comparison between a few products before buying.
@@JoshuaMNielsen I wish I could help you...but I decided to skip the whole DSLR video approach and purchased a full-size camcorder (Panasonic AG-AC30 HD) and never looked back. I attached an awesome 7" Elvid monitor, killer tripod, Vari-Zoom remote control, and a set of excellent remote control Neewer LED panels with barn doors etc. For me, personally, I completely separate video from photography. I very much dislike beating around on a bunch of tiny buttons and menus to shoot video on a DSLR.
@@michaelyolch79 Interesting. Call me crazy but I didn't even know there were "budget" (not to knock the quality) camcorders any more. I thought that non-point-and-shoot video cameras were mostly, these days, the super serious, heavy duty stuff used for professional movie making that start in the $10K range and only go up from there.
I haven't seen a legit "home" camcorder since the 90s, if you don't count those tiny ones in the early 00s that used to burn the content to the half or quarter-size disks. You're giving me flashbacks man.
This shhhht is too hard took the whole night
it's been 30 minutes I can't get it lmaoo
I was doing ok till they said, raise the arm, remove some weight and reposition camera...lol