Camera Stabilization for HVX 200

[monster vs robot]

Just wondered if anyone had suggestions for camera stabilization for the HVX 200? The HVX would be pushing it with the Merlin as it's max is 5 pounds. The Fig Rig is the only other one that might do the job that is in the under $1500/under price range. Anyone tried either with this camera? Any other suggestions?

thanks

Pierre

[Guest matthew david burton]

Just wondered if anyone had suggestions for camera stabilization for the HVX 200? The HVX would be pushing it with the Merlin as it's max is 5 pounds. The Fig Rig is the only other one that might do the job that is in the under $1500/under price range. Anyone tried either with this camera? Any other suggestions?

thanks

Pierre

 

The steadicam flyer or any pro steadicam will fly it very nice with a pratice cage.

Enjoy-

Had a little play with the hvx at the BSC new equipment show the other day.

Looking forward to getting mine !

Edited March 19, 2006 by matthew david burton

[Guest Alexandre Lucena]

Pierre

 

Fig Rig is not a stabilizer. I have used the sled(a baer bel type) holding it from the curved pipe

of the gimbal to fly a dvx 100 and was happy with

the results. I suppose it behaved much like a steadicam JR. My wrist got tired after a while.

but set up is immediate.

 

Alexandre

[Häakon]

I have used the Steadicam Flyer with the HVX200 and acheived fantastic results. It would be my sole recommendation if you can afford one.

[Bob Hayes]

The Glidecam is a great system and also a good way to get your Steadicam chops up to par.