You say you prefer 0.5 to 1 a second, but that depends on what you plan to shoot. Let me give an example: - Smooth indoor shots of a subject moving around the house, looking at stuff: 2-3 seconds - Fast OMG They are Chasing us through the woods. RUN!: I would go for 1 second. Basically, from what I've tested, you want to minimize the shakiness while also not appearing like you are on a boat. That's the balance you want to achieve, so it's different for each situation. If you are running, the shakiness will be ok, because it's minimum and you actually need it for the story.
Certified SteadiCam owner/operator (a real SteadiCam) since 1978...Certified by Garrett Brown himself. Correct way to balance.. 1st...find the center balance point of your camera rig(use a round pencil or pen that rolls). 2nd...now place your camera rigs balance point over the center of the post...lock it down. 3rd...determine if you want quick moves or lethargic. For lethargic, extend the post. Shorter the post the more of a whip shot you'll achieve. 4th...adjust your weight front & rear to achieve a vertical balance & the side to side on the stage for a full vertical balance. Drop test should be about 2 seconds depending on your shot preference. Best tip...search for dynamic balance for a real SteadiCam either by Garret Brown or Jerry Holloway. Garrett Brown invented the SteadiCam. Also find the practice video...it's old but it works. Shows you how to walk and train...bottom line, practice practice and more pratice. One last thing...don't grip the gimbal handle tight and use only your thumb and index finger on post. Use your pinky to tilt the post. Treat it gently...let it do the work and turn off camera stabilization. Good flying...
I have a smaller mirrorless a5100 weighing in at around 350g with the kit lens. the two smallest weights are that come with this setup are 100g. adding two of these weights seems to be a bit two much weight. any solutions that might help?
@@chrisperez3654 I have a cheap steadicam and still using a GH2 with a small lens which is too light for even the smallest weights. I got some washers from Home Depot and use those. Maybe that will help!
@@BVCCo7 Finally got something works but it took all day and it still swings a bit from left to right while filming, no matter how I change the weights or slide the cam forward. I honestly think spending the extra money on a decent stabiliser is a better idea as the screws are a bit rigid and sometimes you only need a quarter of an inch to the right or left and they ruin that possibly.
Just one tip: the baseplate has markings like a ruler on it, but it's not really to adjust where to put the camera, but it's to line up with a triangle mark on the sled of the stabilizer (you can see the triangle at the 3:43 mark of the video). In the video, if you turn the baseplate around 180 degrees so the ruler is on the other side of the sled, you can now use the triangle mark to remember where the baseplate was once the setup is finally balanced correctly. Then, after you disassemble everything (I leave the baseplate still attached to the camera) and reassemble it later, all you have to do is line up the triangle with the same spot on the ruler and you'll at least be very close if not right on the balance point.
Very useful video I wanted to get a gimbal but i don’t want to spend 400 just to use it for non profesional stuff. I’m wondering if this one works with a dslr I see you’re using a mirrorless. Mine is def heavier
I didn't realize that the blue Neewer Steady Cam is different from the black one! The blue one has 1 plate and the black one has 2 plates for the camera. Nevertheless, this video was very informative!
Ordered one this morning. Amazon has a 10% off coupon on it right now. With taxes came out to be around $62. Thought I'd get the shoulder stabilizer first but that's roughly twice the price. Stoked to try this out when it arrives. Thanks for the upload!
@@BruceLeroyUK it's great, use it all the time. It takes some practice to get it balanced correctly but you can get some good footage considering how cheap it is. I have a bunch of practice footage on my RUclips channel if you want to get an idea of what it's capable of. It's not professional level stuff but good for a hobbyist on a budget.
I intentionally made sure to go through your link, hopefully you were credited. If I missed it, how do you stop it from letting the camera turn in a panning motion? I'm literally 15 minutes into figuring this thing out! Thanks for the content.
appreciate it David - if properly balanced it should not turn, if it does slightly, place thumb and index above handle notch and loosely hold it (not firm as it defeats the purpose of using it)
Quick question. Do you have to do this balancing method every time you film? Or you only have to do this once and you’re good to go every now and then? Thanks.
Hi! I'm on the crossroad: trad. steadicam or an electronic. Are any weather proof electronic steadicams exists _for DSLR?_ I know that few waterproof models for GoPro exists but it's not for me.
Any idea where I can find a replacement for one of the screw knobs? I got the stabilizer but it was missing one of them, couldn't find any at a hardware store.
I got the same one made by neewer, I wonder is it possibe to set up it Reversely ?the camera on the bottom , so I can shoot something very low near the ground.
I think the bottom is too heavy, so too fast to fall, I also have a stabilizer and I use 2 seconds to fall, so that when moved to the left and to the right the camera remains in the middle position because the weight of the bottom fitting. *sorry for my english, i'm using google translate
@@BVCCo7 that’s what I thought but the thread ended up being bigger than the hole in the camera but I’m honestly new to cameras so I don’t have too much of an idea lmao
@@dustinhenninger2087 it's a bit difficult to explain :D but on my steadycam I can pul out the lever of the screw, turn it to a better position, let it jump back in place an then turn it together with the screw.
Good video but you do not stabilize it like that. you need to add the handle socket on tripod with a pin to hold the handle while you then stabilize the stabilizer. You can't stabilize it properly until you put that handle on a metal rod with a tripod.
@@BVCCo7 I know but those are pushing 300$ and the issue is you still have to actually hold it and you can’t really walk fast with then like a steadicam arm. I actually ordered a S-100 steadicam 2-15 kg version from Aliexpress and use a DSLR gimble on the top of the steadicam post arm on camera plate. This is the best of both worlds no more hands tired 😂. Actually this is what Garret Brown used on the Star Wars Forest racer scene using a Steadicam and 2 gyroscopes for extra stability. So basically we are now using what they had back in the fricken 1970’s 😂. Total price was - $1200 for the S-100 steadicam system and the DSLR Gimble, só really great combo system.
@@BVCCo7 I didn't mean to sound condescending...it's just a bit hard to remain focused on what you're doing when it's constantly on the edge of the frame. Good explanation though.
Watch part 1 HERE! 🎬ruclips.net/video/5iGKHtXS4zU/видео.html
You say you prefer 0.5 to 1 a second, but that depends on what you plan to shoot. Let me give an example:
- Smooth indoor shots of a subject moving around the house, looking at stuff: 2-3 seconds
- Fast OMG They are Chasing us through the woods. RUN!: I would go for 1 second.
Basically, from what I've tested, you want to minimize the shakiness while also not appearing like you are on a boat. That's the balance you want to achieve, so it's different for each situation. If you are running, the shakiness will be ok, because it's minimum and you actually need it for the story.
Toasted Synapse Gaming I actually bought it for an “omg they are chasing us through the woods” movie. Thanks lol, it’ll be up in the next two weeks
Certified SteadiCam owner/operator (a real SteadiCam) since 1978...Certified by Garrett Brown himself.
Correct way to balance..
1st...find the center balance point of your camera rig(use a round pencil or pen that rolls).
2nd...now place your camera rigs balance point over the center of the post...lock it down.
3rd...determine if you want quick moves or lethargic. For lethargic, extend the post. Shorter the post the more of a whip shot you'll achieve.
4th...adjust your weight front & rear to achieve a vertical balance & the side to side on the stage for a full vertical balance.
Drop test should be about 2 seconds depending on your shot preference.
Best tip...search for dynamic balance for a real SteadiCam either by Garret Brown or Jerry Holloway. Garrett Brown invented the SteadiCam. Also find the practice video...it's old but it works. Shows you how to walk and train...bottom line, practice practice and more pratice.
One last thing...don't grip the gimbal handle tight and use only your thumb and index finger on post. Use your pinky to tilt the post. Treat it gently...let it do the work and turn off camera stabilization.
Good flying...
I have a smaller mirrorless a5100 weighing in at around 350g with the kit lens. the two smallest weights are that come with this setup are 100g. adding two of these weights seems to be a bit two much weight. any solutions that might help?
@@chrisperez3654 I have a cheap steadicam and still using a GH2 with a small lens which is too light for even the smallest weights. I got some washers from Home Depot and use those. Maybe that will help!
@@cinemojoe exactly what i did and works great thanks
I see you everywehere
Thanks for this
Hours it is taking me, infuriating. Amazing how quickly you nailed this.
Practice!
@@BVCCo7 Finally got something works but it took all day and it still swings a bit from left to right while filming, no matter how I change the weights or slide the cam forward. I honestly think spending the extra money on a decent stabiliser is a better idea as the screws are a bit rigid and sometimes you only need a quarter of an inch to the right or left and they ruin that possibly.
Just one tip: the baseplate has markings like a ruler on it, but it's not really to adjust where to put the camera, but it's to line up with a triangle mark on the sled of the stabilizer (you can see the triangle at the 3:43 mark of the video). In the video, if you turn the baseplate around 180 degrees so the ruler is on the other side of the sled, you can now use the triangle mark to remember where the baseplate was once the setup is finally balanced correctly. Then, after you disassemble everything (I leave the baseplate still attached to the camera) and reassemble it later, all you have to do is line up the triangle with the same spot on the ruler and you'll at least be very close if not right on the balance point.
That sony auto focus in sweet man
Hahahahaah xD
mine arrived today, looking forward to setting it up after work, cheers
best of luck
@@sottosopra4769 100%
Peter, you are a very likeable fellow. I enjoy watching and listening to you. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Mark!
Very useful video I wanted to get a gimbal but i don’t want to spend 400 just to use it for non profesional stuff. I’m wondering if this one works with a dslr I see you’re using a mirrorless. Mine is def heavier
I didn't realize that the blue Neewer Steady Cam is different from the black one! The blue one has 1 plate and the black one has 2 plates for the camera. Nevertheless, this video was very informative!
Awesome, man! That's the best tutorial out there, thanks so much for that
youre welcome
Ordered one this morning. Amazon has a 10% off coupon on it right now. With taxes came out to be around $62. Thought I'd get the shoulder stabilizer first but that's roughly twice the price. Stoked to try this out when it arrives. Thanks for the upload!
Hope you enjoy it!
What do you think of it?
@@BruceLeroyUK it's great, use it all the time. It takes some practice to get it balanced correctly but you can get some good footage considering how cheap it is. I have a bunch of practice footage on my RUclips channel if you want to get an idea of what it's capable of. It's not professional level stuff but good for a hobbyist on a budget.
@@jankmedia1985 thanks for the info. Gonna check out your channel.
Would this work on a Blackmagic 4K Pocket Camera? I assume it would but I am just worried if it would be a bit too heavily?
Great tutorial! Thank you very much Peter! Does this Neewer Steadicam work for Canon M50 Mirrorless too ?
It should work with the M50 as it’s not that heavy. I’m ordering one now for my m50!
Nice and best setting , thx
you're welcome
Good job. You made the set up very simple to understand...
Glad it helped you Joseph!
@@BVCCo7 Why are there two screws on the base plate?
Good so far. I want to use how you use it when actually SHOOTING stuff, too.
I intentionally made sure to go through your link, hopefully you were credited.
If I missed it, how do you stop it from letting the camera turn in a panning motion?
I'm literally 15 minutes into figuring this thing out!
Thanks for the content.
appreciate it David - if properly balanced it should not turn, if it does slightly, place thumb and index above handle notch and loosely hold it (not firm as it defeats the purpose of using it)
Nice info man! I'm looking at getting one of these before getting a gimbal bc they're a lot less expensive.
balling on the budget - make use of what you can!
@@BVCCo7 Exactly!
Quick question. Do you have to do this balancing method every time you film? Or you only have to do this once and you’re good to go every now and then? Thanks.
once with minor adjustments depending on the weather, lens, and other things that may affect balance
You do it faster each time with practice cause you know your measurements by heart
Hi! I'm on the crossroad: trad. steadicam or an electronic.
Are any weather proof electronic steadicams exists _for DSLR?_
I know that few waterproof models for GoPro exists but it's not for me.
Would u still user this in 2021 or u prefer the ones that are automatic?
I currently use this ruclips.net/video/LUCjI4XM12Q/видео.html
Any idea where I can find a replacement for one of the screw knobs? I got the stabilizer but it was missing one of them, couldn't find any at a hardware store.
Excellent...will have to lift weights and pump some iron on my left arm though to get used to holding it...😬
💪💪💪💪
@@BVCCo7 😂
Very useful. Thanks man.
Hi, could you tell me if it is possible to put a smartphone on a steadicam that is for devices up to 8 pounds?
This stabilizer works with Panasonic DC-FZ82 Bridge Compact camera ?
I got the same one made by neewer, I wonder is it possibe to set up it Reversely ?the camera on the bottom , so I can shoot something very low near the ground.
Yep I've done it before! Just be careful to tighten the screws and they can get loose.
Hi Mr. Peter, is there any weight capacity that has to be consider in buying stabilizer. Thanks for your help.
payload is 2.9kg or 6.6 lbs
Great vid, thanks alot! do you think its worth it? or should I just buy a better quality one
I would say this would be a good alternative ruclips.net/video/s0HgCUw_R4U/видео.html if you have the budget
Thanks this was super helpful!
Np Dre
Hey! What's the difference between this one and the Yelangu s60t?
branding
good vid man, you ever have the problem where it twists in a particular direction?
Probably need to readjust
Thanks for the video! Just ordered one for a music video I’m doingS
So basically you cannot use the lamp or microphone on top of the camera while you are using the stabiliser?
You can. But the balancing will be different so you’ll need to change it
Great production bro!
Amazing ⛈
thank you for this peter this is a really good tutorial and it helped
You're welcome!
Good informative video thanks 😄
Thank youuu veryy much . This video help me how to balance my stabilizer . So i can make a video after this
Thanks Bro 💪👍
Thanks man
Can this also apply to mirrorless cameras? I have an A6500 that I want to use with my stabilizer.
Funny thing, it's an a6500 on the stabilizer
My camera and the stabilizer keeps spinning (it's balanced but it keeps spinning in circles both ways if I move it) does anyone know how to stop this?
I think the bottom is too heavy, so too fast to fall, I also have a stabilizer and I use 2 seconds to fall, so that when moved to the left and to the right the camera remains in the middle position because the weight of the bottom fitting.
*sorry for my english, i'm using google translate
I would suggest adjusting the length or remove weight. Keep testing!
Looks like you have it dialed, thanks for tips..
how does this compare to more expensive steadicams?
Watch this ruclips.net/video/Q1dorCbApk8/видео.html
Can you use a L bracket to shoot vertical?
Sure can if it has normal tripod thread. Just makes sure it's balanced properly.
Can I use this with a mirrorless?
Yes
Is the neewer cage stabilizer good for b roll or for music videos can you do a review on it
I haven't used it personally so who knows, maybe in the future!
Nice focus pro boy...
Nice comment troll boy
Thank you for helping us.
Very useful!
i bought the one with the blue plate and the screw doesn't fit into my camera smh
It should, it's a normal tripod thread.
@@BVCCo7 that’s what I thought but the thread ended up being bigger than the hole in the camera but I’m honestly new to cameras so I don’t have too much of an idea lmao
Italy. Thank you man. A lot. So useful.
Thanks dude, super helpful
I love your glasses bro.
thanks I bought em myself
@@BVCCo7 awesome can you subscribe to my.channrl also add me on Snapchat so we can talk. Mikegeeks19
My camera does not dip but it just spins, how do I stop it?
add more weight/make the stabilizer longer
Hey man can i use a zve10 on this ?
you're better off getting a moza something for smartphones weight
Thank you very much :)
Nice video
I still can't figure out how to "unloosen" the knob! 6:00 Great video! You helped a ton. Thank you.
You can pull out the lever to rotate it in a different position.
Did u found a solution? Have the same problem
@@dustinhenninger2087 Try pulling out the lever to rotate it in a different position.
Jan Ilgner if i pull the lever out i still cant rotate it bc of the ground plate 🤔
@@dustinhenninger2087 it's a bit difficult to explain :D but on my steadycam I can pul out the lever of the screw, turn it to a better position, let it jump back in place an then turn it together with the screw.
Great information, looking forward to using my Glidcam this weekend
Awesome, thanks for the video :-)
Thank you!
why is your horizon floating?
Got one yesterday. Just filling up on info to prep myself for my shoots to come
Thanks bro. Ur super helpful
100
keep creating
Good video, very helpful :) But check your focus while recording tho.
Sry it's a nikon
Good video but you do not stabilize it like that. you need to add the handle socket on tripod with a pin to hold the handle while you then stabilize the stabilizer. You can't stabilize it properly until you put that handle on a metal rod with a tripod.
This is for home DIY if you have the budget I'd go for an electronic gimbal
@@BVCCo7 I know but those are pushing 300$ and the issue is you still have to actually hold it and you can’t really walk fast with then like a steadicam arm. I actually ordered a S-100 steadicam 2-15 kg version from Aliexpress and use a DSLR gimble on the top of the steadicam post arm on camera plate. This is the best of both worlds no more hands tired 😂. Actually this is what Garret Brown used on the Star Wars Forest racer scene using a Steadicam and 2 gyroscopes for extra stability. So basically we are now using what they had back in the fricken 1970’s 😂. Total price was -
$1200 for the S-100 steadicam system and the DSLR Gimble, só really great combo system.
Lit💥💥💥
Fam
@@BVCCo7 loved it i just bought the stabilizer today
0.5 to 1 second drop test is too fast / bottom heavy for most shots, perhaps with some exceptions. Around 2 seconds is better 95% of the time.
0.5 to 1? i prefer 2 seconds, like this is not looking u are in a boat....
thx a lot
any time
My camera is too light for this stabilizer and it only balances if I remove all the plate, which means It’s harder to film on windy conditions
try to add weight to the camera adding if you have a mic or a light panel or something else
Oh GOD BLESS YOU
Its a bit confusing that most of the time your out of focus, bur very helpful video
Your tutorial is SO much better than the one that Neewer's QR code dragged me to! Thank you for 'splanin' this to me, LOL. :D
Instructions unclear: I’m in jail
ruclips.net/video/BWpCBpoGrMk/видео.html
😊😊👍👍
Much easier to balance thn a zhiyun dahm
I actually think zhiyun is easier 😂
I can't balance mines and i can't video tape today😭
ruclips.net/video/BWpCBpoGrMk/видео.html
"unloosen" means to tighten ...
Google it man
Vancouver
just bought one on offer up for 50
Vote for Pedro
My kept swaying left...
keep trying
Lol #helpful
I dont like how it spin.
7:00
Um try again
ruclips.net/video/XR5Vz0LgEeQ/видео.html
Noice
You have to fix your audio
Check out my newer videos pun inteded
Couldn't you have moved the camera a bit further from yourself?
nope
@@BVCCo7 I didn't mean to sound condescending...it's just a bit hard to remain focused on what you're doing when it's constantly on the edge of the frame. Good explanation though.
Great video, but you look like an Asian Jeffery Dahmer
thanks
Unloosen. LoL. Tighten?
loosen*
no le enseñaron a enfocar a este maje
HAHAAHAHA your drop is way to fast
sry my drop didn't meet your standards
complete video out of focus.. lol
I'll keep that in mind next time