Gyroscope Stablizer
Dec 10, 2012 10:59:02 #
I joined a meet-up group last night in an amusement park filled with holiday lights. One of the photographers had a Nikon with a gyroscope stablizer, claiming he didn't need a tripod to take night pictures of the lights. Pictures are being posted on the meet-up site now and his photos are by far the best. Has anyone heard of this or does anyone use one?
Dec 10, 2012 11:09:22 #
I admit I had to look up Photography Gyroscope Stabilizer http://goo.gl/rrvkx
Ken Labs sells them and they start at $1600...
http://www.ken-lab.com/stabilizers/2012-02-04-21-28-47/gyro-kits
It seems you can make on yourself though for around $100.
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2012/03/diy-gyroscopic-image-stabilizer
Ken Labs sells them and they start at $1600...
http://www.ken-lab.com/stabilizers/2012-02-04-21-28-47/gyro-kits
It seems you can make on yourself though for around $100.
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2012/03/diy-gyroscopic-image-stabilizer
Dec 10, 2012 11:16:34 #
The guy at the photoshoot said he bought it used for around $1,000. It also looked heavy attached to the bottom of his camera and he carried a battery pack in a shoulder bag. I don't love carrying a tripod, but this looked worse.
Dec 10, 2012 11:28:48 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
The guy at the photoshoot said he bought it used for around $1,000. It also looked heavy attached to the bottom of his camera and he carried a battery pack in a shoulder bag. I don't love carrying a tripod, but this looked worse.
$1,000 and heavy battery backpack Or a tripod? Hum...
Dec 10, 2012 11:33:32 #
St3v3M wrote:
$1,000 and heavy battery backpack Or a tripod? Hum...
Coolcameragirl wrote:
The guy at the photoshoot said he bought it used for around $1,000. It also looked heavy attached to the bottom of his camera and he carried a battery pack in a shoulder bag. I don't love carrying a tripod, but this looked worse.
$1,000 and heavy battery backpack Or a tripod? Hum...
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
And my SX40 does a remarkable job with neither!!
Dec 10, 2012 11:50:59 #
St3v3M wrote:
$1,000 and heavy battery backpack Or a tripod? Hum...
Coolcameragirl wrote:
The guy at the photoshoot said he bought it used for around $1,000. It also looked heavy attached to the bottom of his camera and he carried a battery pack in a shoulder bag. I don't love carrying a tripod, but this looked worse.
$1,000 and heavy battery backpack Or a tripod? Hum...
That's a tough decision, but would you really want a used gyroscope? I think I'll consider a new one. Either that, or I'll put gas in my car for a year. :D
Dec 10, 2012 12:08:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=St3v3M quote=Coolcameragirl The guy at the... (show quote)
I thought about making the DIY one, but the sound it makes in the video is horrible...
Dec 10, 2012 12:19:30 #
St3v3M wrote:
quote=jerryc41 quote=St3v3M quote=Coolcameragir... (show quote)
There must be a DIY to make enclosures to keep it quiet. :D
Dec 10, 2012 13:36:28 #
Wow! They use them for taking pictures from helicopters, but I thoght they were seriously expensive.
Dec 10, 2012 14:31:38 #
St3v3M wrote:
quote=jerryc41 quote=St3v3M quote=Coolcameragir... (show quote)
This seems cheaper and easier for video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxlvULNwlpU&feature=plcp
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