Stabilizing with the BMPCC

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Jace Ross

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Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 4:57 am

I have a Pocket which I've been playing with until I have the chance to work on my film some more. All seems to be going well, my only thoughts are with stabilizing. There tends to be some wobble (less now I've got a Viewfactor cage/handle) which I'd like to minimize. I've also noticed there is a slight wobble on my FD lens adapter, would this be making is worse?

Does anyone have any gear suggestions or tips for stabilizing hand held shots (not shoulder mount)?
BMPCC, FD Canon 28mm f2.8, Tokina 80-200mm F4, Tamron 70-300mm f4 C Canon J6x12 MFT SLR Magic 17mm T1.6, Sigma 19mm f2.8, Samyang 7.5mm f3.5
Rode VideoMic, Viewfactor Cage/Handle/Grip/Perspex backing
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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 5:10 am

The only thing I can think of is a lens support which can be attached to the 15mm rods and holds the bigger lenses inside a U shaped clamp. Lanparte makes it but its pricey. I've seen some generic ones on ebay as well. Try looking up the words "lens support". Hope it helps.

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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 5:22 am

Jace Ross wrote:Does anyone have any gear suggestions or tips for stabilizing hand held shots (not shoulder mount)?


Edelkrone Pocket Shot looks interesting. Haven't used it though
http://www.edelkrone.com/pocket-shot/

Even shows a brief shot with BMCC
http://www.youtube.com/v/xVNgrX8mOdA?version=3&hl=en_US

http://www.youtube.com/v/BMuXqaaXL70?version=3&hl=en_US
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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 8:02 am

Thanks guys, always keen on more suggestions though.
BMPCC, FD Canon 28mm f2.8, Tokina 80-200mm F4, Tamron 70-300mm f4 C Canon J6x12 MFT SLR Magic 17mm T1.6, Sigma 19mm f2.8, Samyang 7.5mm f3.5
Rode VideoMic, Viewfactor Cage/Handle/Grip/Perspex backing
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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 9:20 am

I've ordered a VariZoom Stealthy. Haven't got it yet but I think it's worth trying out.
http://www.varizoom.com/steady-camera-v ... ealthy.htm
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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 12:30 pm

I tend to carry my Laing P-04 stabilizer with me. Its not ultra small but I can make it pretty compact instead of carrying a tripod all the time.
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Re: Stabilizing with the BMPCC

PostMon Oct 28, 2013 12:48 pm

I bought the little Polaroid rig, it's very good. Just check in google

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