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OT: Correct technique

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:54 pm
by deonholt
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

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:57 pm
by Black Lab
Videomaker Magazine.

Also, invest in a tripod or monopod.

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:08 pm
by Clevo
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)

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:10 pm
by Black Lab
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.

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:15 pm
by deonholt
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

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:19 pm
by deonholt
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

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:22 pm
by Clevo

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:23 pm
by lancecarr

Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:36 pm
by Black Lab
There are a couple of articles here: Videomaker Magazine.