OT: Correct technique

deonholt · Post by **deonholt** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:54 pm

Hi there.

Please move this to another forum if needs to be.

I have discovered again this past weekend that I have some handshake when moving the zoom. I have a Sony Handycam and have noticed that when I use the zoom, there is some camera shake.

Where can I read about correct technique. I will really appreciate some help.

Deon

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:57 pm

Videomaker Magazine.

Also, invest in a tripod or monopod.

Clevo · Post by **Clevo** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:08 pm

Also look up how to build your own steady cam....there are a few models going around including the Ring shape with a platform in the middle going across and the Monopod with a counter balance refinement. Many of these designs don;t need expensive tools to make and with parts bought cheaply (eg PVC piping)

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:10 pm

Actually, that is somewhere here on the forum. I think Ron even when as far as to actually build one. I'm sure he knows where that thread is.

deonholt · Post by **deonholt** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:15 pm

Black Lab wrote:Also, invest in a tripod or monopod.

Thanx Jeff.

Luckily I have both which I use for my SLR camera and lenses.

Thanx again.
Deon

deonholt · Post by **deonholt** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:19 pm

Clevo wrote:Also look up how to build your own steady cam....there are a few models going around including the Ring shape with a platform in the middle going across and the Monopod with a counter balance refinement. Many of these designs don;t need expensive tools to make and with parts bought cheaply (eg PVC piping)

Wow. I would love to see that. I'm searching right now, but will appreciate some help with the URL.

Deon

Clevo · Post by **Clevo** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:22 pm

Plenty in You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... =0&spell=1

Post by **lancecarr** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:23 pm

Here ya go!

http://steadycam.org/

Black Lab · Post by **Black Lab** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:36 pm

There are a couple of articles here: Videomaker Magazine.