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Posted by Ivor Davies on 04/16/06 01:05
I'm with you Roger. I record a lot of sports events for our local schools. I
mount my Sony TRV900 (or if I can't avoid it The PD 150) onto a manfrotto
head and legs.
For Steadycam mode I set the legs at the shortest setting spread them wide
and grip the extension tube just below the head mechanism. This works
extremely well when tracking swimmers along the length of the swimming pool.
At the end of the race I simply extend the legs and use as a regular tripod
for pool-side interviews with the swimmer.
No fuss no bother - and NO TIME WASTED changing camera mounts. With very
little practice I can even change zoom and/or focus as I move with steadycam
mode (but I generally would not recommend this - unless you are on clear
level ground).
"Rgr" <abuse@your.isp.com> wrote in message
news:QtadnRjafZNOY6vZnZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@pghconnect.com...
> tytn@Ukonline.co.uk wrote:
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I wondered if anyone has any good suggestions for a cheap (100 or
>> below) steadycam-like-thing. Basically something that helps to keep
>> roving shots steady. Is there anything commercially available for this
>> price.
>
> I've read the articles before about those build it yourself steadycams.
> But I was at a loss to figure how it could be much better than just
> mounting the camera on the tripod with the legs at the shortest setting
> and extending the center post a few inches and use that for the grip.
> Besides, if you build one with the horizontal handle, to use it then you
> have no hands on the camera - or it's controls.
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