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Stabilizer rig
Oct 8, 2017 00:52:47   #
sjb3
 
My camera, like everyone else's here, does video along with stills; I like doing both. for my birthday last month my brother sent me a Roxant stabilizer rig. I've seen some of the sample videos made by folks who've bought one of these and learned how to use it; it does make quite a difference in quality. There's the rub, though: learning how to use it! I'm having a heck of a time getting it balanced right, but I'll get it done eventually. Have any fellow UHH'ers used the Roxant 1-A, and if so did you catch on quick or did it drive you nuts for awhile? The attached photo is not mine, it's for illustration purposes only.



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Oct 9, 2017 05:57:56   #
Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
Not everyone else’s camera does video.

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Oct 9, 2017 07:13:17   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
sjb3 wrote:
My camera, like everyone else's here, does video along with stills; I like doing both. for my birthday last month my brother sent me a Roxant stabilizer rig. I've seen some of the sample videos made by folks who've bought one of these and learned how to use it; it does make quite a difference in quality. There's the rub, though: learning how to use it! I'm having a heck of a time getting it balanced right, but I'll get it done eventually. Have any fellow UHH'ers used the Roxant 1-A, and if so did you catch on quick or did it drive you nuts for awhile? The attached photo is not mine, it's for illustration purposes only.
My camera, like everyone else's here, does video a... (show quote)


Yes, I've seen several of these stabilizers, even DIY. I hate it when I have to learn something.

I shot some video over the weekend, and I could have used that stabilizer.

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Oct 9, 2017 14:13:28   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
sjb3 wrote:
My camera, like everyone else's here, does video along with stills; I like doing both. for my birthday last month my brother sent me a Roxant stabilizer rig. I've seen some of the sample videos made by folks who've bought one of these and learned how to use it; it does make quite a difference in quality. There's the rub, though: learning how to use it! I'm having a heck of a time getting it balanced right, but I'll get it done eventually. Have any fellow UHH'ers used the Roxant 1-A, and if so did you catch on quick or did it drive you nuts for awhile? The attached photo is not mine, it's for illustration purposes only.
My camera, like everyone else's here, does video a... (show quote)


Call the manufacturer!

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Oct 19, 2017 20:59:51   #
Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA
 
Good luck with the rig. Did you look for youtube videos about it? I never shoot video without a tripod (the ultimate stabilizer).

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Oct 21, 2017 16:13:56   #
sjb3
 
Julian wrote:
Not everyone else’s camera does video.


You're right; I shouldn't have generalized.

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Oct 21, 2017 16:15:53   #
sjb3
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I've seen several of these stabilizers, even DIY. I hate it when I have to learn something.

I shot some video over the weekend, and I could have used that stabilizer.


I'll sure put mine to good use (eventually).

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Oct 21, 2017 16:18:07   #
sjb3
 
aellman wrote:
Call the manufacturer!


Well, I didn't call them, but I did send an e-mail; got a very nice reply, too, along with a free low-profile handle (for my GoPro) and a spare mounting nut.

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Oct 21, 2017 16:25:54   #
sjb3
 
Bobspez wrote:
Good luck with the rig. Did you look for youtube videos about it? I never shoot video without a tripod (the ultimate stabilizer).


Thanks! And there's actually a whole lot of videos about the rig on Youtube, many of them posted by the Roxant folks themselves. There's no lack of support there and I've got no complaints. I understand what I have to do; it's just finding those elusive balancing points. It doesn't help that my bridge camera has its tripod mounting hole off-center. Well, if I keep fiddling with it, eventually I'll hit on the right settings and will "be in business".

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