X-Kiwi_Sheep
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Nov 8, 2002, 7:43 PM
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I used the Steadicam JR with my GL2. The XL1s is too heavy for it. Anyway, the balancing part took me about roughly 2 hours. Since it was my first time to use a steadicam, I had to learn how to balance it well and didn't know the technique how to do it. But now I think I'm quite comfortable how to balance it.
I used the Steadicam before/after the ceremony when bride/groom are taking formal shots outside/inside the church. During the ceremony both of my cameras are locked down on their tripods. I also used the Steadicam JR during Pre-Reception. When people are arriving to the reception, I usually follow them with my Steadicam JR - the shot is either behind or in front of them.
The Steadicam JR can be mounted on a tripod easily. That's the reason why I got it because of the option to mount on a tripod. With my tripod quick release, I can basically resume steadicam work after dismounting it from the tripod. The manufacturer recommends to leave the camera to the steadicam once you have balance it and so therefore they have provided an interface for the quick release pad to be screwed on the steadicam itself. You only balance the camera once and that's it. You have to option in the steadicam to tilt up/down the camera to have an angled shot of the subject. You don't use your wrist to take the angled shot, your wrists is always straight, the steadicam does the angled shot for you.
As with any handheld stabilizers, I couldn't really take long and continuous shots because it is quite heavy. I used the Steadicam JR shots to create amazing shots that make viewers think the shot was done by a camera on a dolly.
: How long does it take to get it balanced? How much time do you use it during the ceremony and for what parts?
: Coleman
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