New Small Cam Stabilizer

[Ian Lim]

Just found out this new small cam stabilizer:

http://www.b-hague.co.uk/Camcorder%2...zer%20HCS3.htm

Check out the footage also, smooth enough.. for such a small price. I'm wondering if I can use it for my HV20 + Raynox 0.3 Semi Fisheye 3032 ...

[skiltrip]

Looks interesting. Where is the link for the footage? I can't find it on that page.

[Ian-T]

Yeah...the videos don't work from that link.....but you can view some from here directly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAw4dvwISJA

[Ian-T]

That unit is actually perfect for the HV20....and cheap. I wonder if they sell this stateside?

[Jack]

The web site says "up to 0.8 Kg" - that's 1.75 lb (US). My HV20 with the WD-H43 lens and inserted tape is 2 lb 3 oz. So, will that really make a difference? Then add on an external mic -- will it cause a problem? I don't know. I imagine you can go out of spec a little, but how much?

Remove all lenses and mic and it probably works great.

[nolonemo]

The web site says "up to 0.8 Kg" - that's 1.75 lb (US). My HV20 with the WD-H43 lens and inserted tape is 2 lb 3 oz. So, will that really make a difference? Then add on an external mic -- will it cause a problem? I don't know. I imagine you can go out of spec a little, but how much?

Remove all lenses and mic and it probably works great.

I would think you could just add a little weight to the bottom, as long as the counterbalance is OK. At some point too much weight on top might affect the smoothness of the gimballing, but I would expect that you could go a pound over spec or so...wild-assed guess....

[dvtodd]

If you compare it to the merlin. I wouldn't add more weight than they recomend. I've tried over loading the Merlin. It doesn't turn out so good. You could add weight. But if you're going to do that. Why not go for the next step up, something that supports your wieght.

Cheers

[Goose]

wow that is cheap for a merlin rip off.

I am tempted to try one just becase its a lot smaller and looks easier to set up / use than the glidecam 2000 pro

[DaFireMedic]

That unit is actually perfect for the HV20....and cheap. I wonder if they sell this stateside?

I emailed them, they replied saying that they do ship to the US. You just follow the instuctions at check out.

I may try it if I can scrounge up the cash.

[Icke84]

i will buy one.

if i get one next week i would shoot some footage.

hope i´m not disappointed

[Goose]

Good news - I look forward to seeing the results

[bluegrass]

It lists the HV20 as one of the camcorders it supports. It's a little hard to discern for sure but it appears to me the bottom has a place to screw on a weight and also to slip it up & down the curv for balance.

I don't understand the money exchange. How much is this item in US dollars?

[Ian-T]

I emailed them, they replied saying that they do ship to the US. You just follow the instuctions at check out.

I may try it if I can scrounge up the cash.

Thanks. yeah I emailed them also. In their reply I believe they quoted me $97.00 (around there or so...the letter is at work) and I believe that included shipping to US....now that is cheap. Looking at the demonstration videos I really don't see how one can go wrong with this unit....as long as it's not overloaded. And yes ...there is a place to put weights on the end.

[toxotis70]

Do you beleive is better than modosteady 585 from manfrotto ?

[aurelius]

I emailed them, they replied saying that they do ship to the US. You just follow the instuctions at check out.

I may try it if I can scrounge up the cash.

I just ordered one. They don't say how long it will take to reach the US, but I'll post my report when it gets here.

Including shipping, it came to 77.60 pounds, or $155.20 at the current exchange rate, which is still dirt cheap compared to anything else I've found.


Edit: just received an e-mail from them saying that it will take 3-10 days to arrive.

[Ian-T]

I just ordered one. They don't say how long it will take to reach the US, but I'll post my report when it gets here.

Including shipping, it came to 77.60 pounds, or $155.20 at the current exchange rate, which is still dirt cheap compared to anything else I've found.

Sorry for the misquote...but yes it's around $155.22.

[Ian-T]

Do you beleive is better than modosteady 585 from manfrotto ?

IMHO...at this point I am more inclined to believe you asre paying for a name when it comes to the manfroto modosteady. It might be a high quality product and does exactly what it claims to do....but I personally never usderstood why something so simple has to be so expensive. i knew it would just be a matter of time before someone else comes out with something based on the same technology at a cheaper price...and here you have it. The difference between the two you that might notice is when you start adding more weight to the stabalizer...the modosteady would probably be abe to handle much more weight as opposed to this Hauge stabilizer. but the plus for hague is you have a choice for smaller cams at a more reasonable price. heck...if I knew where to buy the gimbal piece i would probably have tried building one myself...it's not that hard. but for the price of the Haugue verses what's out there...I think it would be worth it. I know people will probably slam my opinion in this regards but...it's mine.

[probe3]

I'm assuming that you have to balance the Camera everytime you attach it to the device. From the photos - it doesn't look like you can lock in your setings once the cameras is balanced. That might be a pain in the a$$ when you're out and about shooting.

Please give us a review and some footage when you get the chance !!!

[aurelius]

I'm assuming that you have to balance the Camera everytime you attach it to the device. From the photos - it doesn't look like you can lock in your setings once the cameras is balanced. That might be a pain in the a$$ when you're out and about shooting.

Please give us a review and some footage when you get the chance !!!

I don't see why you'd have to re-balance it every time. All you have to do is balance it once, then mark the unit in such a way that the parts line up exactly as they did before. To mark it, you could use something as simple as a felt tiped pen, or a small dab of paint.

[Ian-T]

I don't see why you'd have to re-balance it every time. All you have to do is balance it once, then mark the unit in such a way that the parts line up exactly as they did before. To mark it, you could use something as simple as a felt tiped pen, or a small dab of paint.

Agreed.

[Supple1]

Looking forward to see what the outcome is, if it is positive I will definitely order one!

[Soultrape]

We're all waiting for Pictures, Youtube videos and results :>
Viva la Cheap[er] alternatives!

[Icke84]

hi guys,

my steadycam arrived today.
turbodelivery, i ordert sunday, yesterday i get the confirmation that it has been shipped and before 10minutes it arrives.

i´m still at work but if i find a few minutes i will do my first testrun through the office

so, be patient, i will do my best

[Icke84]

so, here it is

the first short testrun

it isn´t a serious test, i´m just walking/running around the office without setting it up perfectly, but i think for that it´s really great.

HV20+Raynox HD5050

the next days i will make some more footage, any wishes?

[warden]

let us know what you think about it

ty for video -

videos id like to see
how about stairs

walking around in circle while shooting object in middle