Christopher Brown

Those are some great tips, Jaron. I'm going to try mounting the cam to the floor and I'll run a pass in post this next time around for sure. Thanks, I really appreciate it.

I agree, the gyroscopic approach is definitely the best way to do this. The issue with that is the amount of space it takes up. I did a lot of research and calling around about making a mini rig with a gyro, but they all seemed too large for what I need it for. I'm going to try out the memory foam casing this weekend and see how it works. Thanks

We are due for updated equipment here so I'll definitely try out the canons with IS. Thanks Hal.

I capture a lot of aerial footage in helicopters collecting reference video of wide areas. None of what I shoot is cinema related. It has to be hard mounted to the helicopter (usually to a handle bar next to the door). I can't use anything extraordinary because I fly in military helicopters and the crew has strict emergency procedures they need to follow so anything too large won't work. I'm shooting with a Sony HDR-CX550V hence the reason for a compact system that doesn't get in the way of any military procedures. I'd just hold the cam myself, but I'm taking still photos at the same time. I was thinking either memory foam or a bungee rig would do the job well enough. Any tips for creating a compact and simple anti vibration rig?