Had some more fun with the Steadycam today in a nearby graveyard. However, until I am able to test with a REAL camera, I can't see what this thing is truly capable of. I tried using my friend's ancient MiniDV camera, but it seems that the thing decided to not work anymore after only a few runs, and we can't figure out why.
You see, a problem with my current configuration is that the camera I'm using probably doesn't even weigh half a pound. The counterweight on the steadycam weighs around 5 pounds. Therefore, it creates a severe imbalance when I'm holding the device aloft with the camera on top, causing shakiness. Thankfully, the HDR-SR11 weighs around a pound and a half, so the weight will be balanced a little more. Since I plan on purchasing the NP-FH100 battery for the camera, that's going to make it even heavier.
Before his camera decided to poop out, Brandon (the aforementioned friend) suggest I purchase a nice stack of washers to place on top of the camera mount, which gives the camera some additional support. It seems to work a little bit, but again, I won't be able to tell for sure until I have our REAL camera to test it on.
Anyway, some more footage I collected today.
Animals hate me,
-JD
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