Vehicle stable platform
Jun 26, 2018 10:31:05 #
planepics wrote:
May I ask a related question here on camera stability in high-vibration environment?
There is video gear that addresses this from reasonably priced to the Steadicam, used in movies and costs as much as a luxury car.
B&H probably has this stuff, and Amazon too. There also video rental places that have them. Photo is of the professional model. >>> Alan
Jun 26, 2018 10:36:01 #
Ron Dial
Loc: Cuenca, Ecuador
well, a Bogen Carbon Fiber Tripod, should be capable of being adjusted to work inside a car. A couple of sandbags would be useful also.
Jun 26, 2018 10:36:29 #
WOW, that rig looks really professional and smooth and steady.......just what you need for professional movies.
Jun 26, 2018 10:43:33 #
aellman wrote:
There is video gear that addresses this from reasonably priced to the Steadicam, used in movies and costs as much as a luxury car.
B&H probably has this stuff, and Amazon too. There also video rental places that have them. Photo is of the professional model. >>> Alan
B&H probably has this stuff, and Amazon too. There also video rental places that have them. Photo is of the professional model. >>> Alan
That's not the direction I was thinking. I'm going to be riding in a B-17 next month. I bought a Gorillapod a couple years ago for a trip to Israel, but hardly ever used it, but though it might be more stable than just hand-holding a camera (probably a FZ-200 rather than my a77, because of the weight).
Jun 26, 2018 10:55:32 #
BrentHarder wrote:
WOW, that rig looks really professional and smooth and steady.......just what you need for professional movies.
In my video career I worked with Steadicam operators many times. It's a highly specialized skill,
and they have to be in top physical condition.
Jun 26, 2018 11:12:59 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
That's what I use when it's dry out. But for rain you really need rain protection. Umbrella doesn't work - rain rarely comes straight down. Don't ask me how I know this.Bean bag on window.
Jun 26, 2018 11:13:32 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
edellington wrote:
I am searching for suggestions on techniques and gear for stabilizing your camera in an automobile. I want to use it in inclement weather to photograph lightning. So a window glass mount would have the camera in the rain and wouldn't work.
I simply use a bean bag, rest that on the window sill, and then rest the camera and lens on that.
If it's raining, the camera and lens are going to be exposed no matter what (don't shoot through car windows!). Get some OpTech rain sleeves. They work, are cheap protection from rain or snow, and come in different sizes to accommodate different cameras and lenses.
Oh, and turn the engine off. Vibrations from it can cause camera shake blur.
When shooting from an airplane or any other type of vehicle with engine running DO NOT mount the camera on any sort of support. Hand hold it instead and your body will help isolate the camera from vibration and shake.
Jun 26, 2018 12:23:48 #
amfoto1 wrote:
Oh, and turn the engine off. Vibrations from it can cause camera shake blur.
Oh, and turn the engine off. Vibrations from it can cause camera shake blur.
A possibly the radio.
My Jeep claims 19 speakers including 3 sub. It doesn't have to be loud to feel it.
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Jun 26, 2018 13:38:19 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Bean bag on window.
I recall that was Ansel's solution.
Jun 26, 2018 16:05:07 #
Why don't you just get a bean bag for the window? I use a bean bag for my 600mm and 100-400. Works really well. You need a decent bean bag (probably $70-80 or so.
Jun 26, 2018 17:02:54 #
BrentHarder wrote:
WOW, that rig looks really professional and smooth and steady.......just what you need for professional movies.
Any time you see a long walking shot or a running shot in a movie, that's the Steadicam at work. Some operators own their units, so they get paid their day rate plus the equipment rental. >>Alan
Jun 26, 2018 17:29:47 #
Mount camera on a monopod, place plastic over camera cut hole for lens and shoot away. Steady mono. on seat and brace against window frame.
Jun 27, 2018 01:45:52 #
14kphotog wrote:
Mount camera on a monopod, place plastic over camera cut hole for lens and shoot away. Steady mono. on seat and brace against window frame.
Or use a skyhook.
Jun 28, 2018 21:33:12 #
All: I purchased the Manfrotto Snake Arm and Super Clamp. It works perfectly and keeps me out of harms way during the storm.
Jul 2, 2018 19:00:43 #
I did some research and assembled this rig. It works very well. It includes three Manfrotto components:
143BKT Camera Bracket
035RL Super Clamp
MA050A Snake Arm
143BKT Camera Bracket
035RL Super Clamp
MA050A Snake Arm
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