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Best Cheap DSLR Stabilizer?

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GrapeHunter
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I just got a GH3 with a Opteka 6.5mm fisheye, and i have a Rode VideoMic Pro that I mount on top of my camera. I also have a LED (night skiing) that I use with the setup sometimes. Is there a good rig that can fit all this crap and not be too bulky/expensive? I made my own fig rig out of PVC and its been working for now, but if there are better, sturdier options let me know
Dec 21 2015 3:48PM
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Sk11ng_Ian
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Go on amazon and search "Opteka X-GRIP" it is cheep, sturdy, and has hot shoe slots for any accessories. I have used this with my Nikon and my gopro
Dec 25 2015 9:29PM
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cb27.
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ian.pawlakGo on amazon and search "Opteka X-GRIP" it is cheep, sturdy, and has hot shoe slots for any accessories. I have used this with my Nikon and my gopro


Is it worth it to get a glidecam over this? Is is that much more stable?
Dec 26 2015 11:07AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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cb27.Is it worth it to get a glidecam over this? Is is that much more stable?


glidecam would be significantly more stable than an Xgrip. A glidecam has to be correctly counterweighted and has a gimbal to correct for hand movement, an Xgrip is literally nothing more than an easier way to hold the camera...no stabilization. A glidecam 2000pro can easily be found for
Dec 26 2015 11:50AM
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akt416
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I'm sure you can find a used glide cam xr-2000 for pretty cheap. Definatly the better option.
Dec 26 2015 2:23PM
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