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Gimbal or Power pole for gopro?

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p.hawks
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I have a gopro hero 4 black. I was planning on buying the funnygo 3axis gimbal, and while the tests do look cool, I have some concerns. First is about mounting a mic and a filter. From what I have seen, it will take the weigh fine, but it may decrease battery life. Wind is said to decrease battery life also. Between this, the price, and how the handheld ones can limit you (limited axis control, no joystick), I'm thinking it may not be the best option.

The other day I heard about the power pole from polarpro. Seems like a cool idea. I was thinking about running this battery into the battery bacpac, freeing up the USB on the gopro for a mic adapter. I have used poles for a while, and while they aren't quite gimbal' smooth, the benefit of ease of use, low cost, and simplicity are looking pretty tempting. Anyone have any suggestions?
Nov 3 2014 10:13AM
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eheath
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Links to either product?
Nov 3 2014 12:51PM
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p.hawks
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The gimbal

http://copter-rc.com/en/catalog/24-pilotfly-funnygo-3axis-stabilizer-for-gopro-3-3-4.html

Looks to be better than the feiyu, but there isn't a ton of info out there.

The power pole

http://polarprofilters.com/shop/power-pole

Leaning towards the power pole, I like the idea of being able to go for a day or even a weekend with no worries about battery, and it seems more versatile than a gimbal while still offering decent stabilization
Nov 3 2014 12:58PM
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eheath
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The battery pole looks dope.


In general those are both insanely overprices items. Id just buy a couple extra batteries and make your own pole.
Nov 3 2014 1:03PM
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nutz.
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pussyfooterThe battery pole looks dope.


In general those are both insanely overprices items. Id just buy a couple extra batteries and make your own pole.


ya you could technically just tape an external battery onto a ski pole and it'd work the same?
Nov 3 2014 1:38PM
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cydwhit
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Yeah, piece of pvc and some batteries is probably fine to start out with
Nov 3 2014 2:27PM
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p.hawks
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pussyfooterThe battery pole looks dope.


In general those are both insanely overprices items. Id just buy a couple extra batteries and make your own pole.


Didn't seem too bad to me. Battery life can be as low as 1 hour with the 4, the pole is rated for up to 10, but costs the same as about 6 batteries. Still is a lot, but I like the convenience.

I think for mow I will get the battery bacpac, a mic, and possibly a filter and see how far that gets me. I can keep using my ski pole with the mount for now, but then if I really need the extra time I will go for the pole. I like that it is all together, so I can charge it and be all set instead of having tons of batteries.
Nov 3 2014 3:05PM
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