eBay has a Daily Deal on the Opteka SteadyVid Pro Video Stabilizer
right now. The Opteka SteadyVid PRO is a video stabilizing system designed to reduce shake and stabilize video on cameras and camcorders weighing up to 5 lbs (2.26kg). The SteadyVid PRO features aluminum construction, adjustable mounting plate, comfort grip handle, super-smooth gimbal, sprit level and includes 2 removable weights in addition to the main counterweight.
Quick Specs:
Supports up to 5 lbs (2.26kg)
Adjustable mounting plate for on the fly precise balancing
Comfort grip handle
Super smooth gimbal for accurate motion
Spirit Level
Includes 2 add-on weights in addition to the main counterweight
Opteka SteadyVid Pro Video Stabilizer
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I would love a tutorial on balancing this one
Thanks for another great deal post! Have you tried this one? Any idea how it may compare to a Wondland? What stabilizer do you use yourself?
Thanks again.
Michal
@Michal I have not tried the Wondlan. I had an Opteka stabilizer a while back and it did the job. I just can’t fly for very long because my arms are pretty weak. I prefer something that rests on my hips but for anyone who can hold a camera up with this method, the video just looks really great.
thanks for the post..how does this compare to flycam nano in terms of overall weight and arm soreness?
Thanks!
@Mark I think this all depends on how much weight you have on the unit and how heavy your setup is. Both units are approx. 2 to 3 lbs. give or take. Maybe the gimbal system is a point of more interest for someone looking to purchase a stabilizer. The Flycam offers a bit more stability/control in that area from my experience.
Hi Olivia, just out of curiosity, the steadicam merlin & pilot uses similar weights, are these interchangeable with those? steadicam charges $25 per weight so if they can be swapped, it can save folks a lot
@AR The counter weights cannot be swapped.