. . oh yes, forgot . . this is the one made by DV TEch . .here yah goes . .:

http://dvtec.tv/index.html

It is lighter and somewhat neater in appearance without the more complex hinges and the like. Another thing is that I got a builder's "wide" tool belt. I feel more secure with this and I just slip the support pouch on top of the larger belt.

The support bar has 3 tubes and 2 support springs? This makes for a kinda shock absorber if you really need to walk with it.

For me this was total revelation & a delight to use.

G

I realize that the Steadicam Mini is a LOT more money than the DVRigPro that you're looking at ($5500 vs. $600) but it's a real Steadicam.

Mike

A problem with "real Steadicams" is that it requires a skill you have to learn and use regularly to keep in practice to make good moves. Plus, I've worn a Glidecam V-8 harness for half a day and it just about killed me.

I'm encouraged by Grazie's report. Is seems the device is easy to use and comfortable.

If this sounds like what you need, go for it!

Cheers,

-Matt

I need pictures.... I want to see pictures... my brain is hurtung trying to put all this together in my head!

Wow Grazie sounds excellent...im going to buy this Monday!!

Thank you,
Randini

. .ps ! I have no connection wioth any of the above! . . Have fun! - G

Hi Grazie,

I'm considering one of the DVRigs, how smooth is the footage?

I've read (on various forums) that they are nowhere near as smooth as a steadicam or glidecam, but for the price they seem like a fantastic piece of kit. The fact that you can wear it all day without getting too tired is a big bonus.

Can you emulate "dolly" shots and smooth pans with the DVRig?

If you have any footage it would be great to see some.

Cheers

.Alex

"I'm considering one of the DVRigs, how smooth is the footage?" Much MUCH better than my Hand-Held

Comparisons with a Steady is just plain silly . . but with a Glide, maybe your arms are the ones to benefit. And yes it IS the price PLUS you get to shoot very passable footage. When still - not walking - it is far far superior than handheld, not quite tripod, but not far off. I'd say it is nearer tripod than handheld . . by about 8% from a tripod. BUT then you don't need to up sticks, as you would with a tripod and also reset. You just move to another area, frmae and shoot. Then move again. I reckon, me using a trip would have taken . . . well 10 times the time of using the DVRP! If I was using a trip, this in turn would make me think twice or three times about even "bothering" to take THAT shot. The DVRP gave me the freedoom to wander about - THIS YOU SHOULDN'T underestimate! Being creative about the "framed" shot is as important as it being steady. I can forgive myself a slight movemnt - and it is VERY slight - if the shot I got was stunning! See?

So, here you have a mobile platform to shoot from. It is good for what I want to achieve. AND you haven't the fear of somebody tripping over the legs of the tripod either! AND you can quickly and easily get yourself into postion for THAT shot!

"but for the price they seem like a fantastic piece of kit." Ah yes! oh yes! . . .and when I have made enough money I may well UG to a steady for small cammies.

"The fact that you can wear it all day without getting too tired is a big bonus." OH YES!


"Can you emulate "dolly" shots . . . " NO! a dolly shot IS a dolly shot - period!

" . . smooth pans with the DVRig?" I rarely do pans. But quick "And over to you!" type shots are good with this. Smooth pans really need a trip. BUT, if you are happy with your handheld pans, then a DVRP will be even better!

"If you have any footage it would be great to see some." - When I get time - yeah?

Grazie

Thanks for the info Grazie.

For the type of shoots I'm working on I think it's the kit for me and it still keeps in budget!

Thanks again.

.Alex