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Best "stabilizer" for gopro filming?

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werd.
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I would like something that could stabilize the gopro (for follow cams), preferably something that can be used while the camera is on a pole mount because that's usually what I use due to how wide the shots are. Is there any way to make the shots more steady while using the pole mount for a follow cam?
Jan 18 2014 7:50PM
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M.M
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dont use a glidecam
Jan 18 2014 8:32PM
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M.M
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gopro*
Jan 18 2014 8:32PM
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werd.
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thanks so much man! +k
Jan 18 2014 8:53PM
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Austin.ski
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a pole mount is a good bet. Also try to get a long one for more creative shots
Jan 18 2014 9:06PM
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raymondcabral
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On the pole, mount the gopro upside down. Theres a setting in the menu that allows you to film upside down, while keeping the video right side up when its on the computer.
Jan 18 2014 11:07PM
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caderobinson
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Came here to post this
Jan 18 2014 11:15PM
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Lou.
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The iglide by glidecam is very nice. Only 100 bucks. Totally worth it
Jan 19 2014 2:35AM
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TaranItUp
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Or get yourself a little brushless gimbal
Jan 19 2014 12:22PM
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Skewb
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Flycam nano would also be a decent choice.
Jan 19 2014 12:34PM
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Laurent.
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Freefly MõVi.

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Jan 19 2014 12:54PM
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Lou.
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Ehh nahhh. The gopro isn't heavy enough. For my flycam I have a full dslr setup on it and thats like perfect. A gopro is too small
Jan 19 2014 4:10PM
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leuken
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You can ask Cinecity members for GoPro Camera adapter. With adapter you can use your Go Pro camera with any Flycam stabilizer.

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/FLYCAM-Flyboy-III-With-Go-Pro-i-Phone-Adapter-FB3-W-GPI.html [IMG]flycamshoppe.com/New_Images/Flycam_Series/go-pro-flycam-flyboy-III-stabilizer-38.jpg[/IMG]

Mar 27 2014 4:40AM
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Ethan.G
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Did anyone else see that Shape gimbal for the gopro? I saw freeskier posted a link to it and I think it looks pretty sweet. For $700 I'd definitely consider buying one, but I'm stuck between that or a drone.

http://www.shapewlb.com/en/product/products/shape-support/shadow-series/gimbal-handheld-gopro-mini-camera_342.aspx?id_page_parent=362

Sorry no embed I don't think it was going to work, but here's a quick demo of the gimbal

https://vimeo.com/90163204




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