stickyshocker Posted May 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I just bought a Lumix FZ300, now im in the market for stablizers and there’s too many of them out there. The ones that appeals to me the most are : - Cam caddie Scorpion jr. - Steadicam - Gorillapod and the 3 axis gimbal (as a last resort). Speaking of which, do you know any that costs less than $500? If not, can i make do with any day of those three mentioned above??? thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted May 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I just bought a Lumix FZ300, now im in the market for stablizers and there’s too many of them out there. The ones that appeals to me the most are : - Cam caddie Scorpion jr. - Steadicam - Gorillapod and the 3 axis gimbal (as a last resort). Speaking of which, do you know any that costs less than $500? If not, can i make do with any day of those three mentioned above??? thanks... I know that some specialized video cameras [e.g. Panasonic GH5s] omit in camera stabilization features to allow for use with gimbals, steady cam or other external fixtures - but just what do you expect to achieve with an external / accessory stabilizer + a 'bridge' camera? Have you explored the limits [and limitations] of the in camera stabilization features? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted May 5, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Honestly a basic knockoff Gorillapod is good enough for most situations, especially if the camera supports a remote. Or did you plan to shoot a lot of video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyshocker Posted May 5, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The built in Optical Image Stabilization is not available when i tried filming in 4k mode, so i was hoping any of those handheld stabilizers can offset that. I would be taking photos and videos( if possible all in 4k). There would be lots of walking, hiking and some wildlife involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted May 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2018 For video it has some value. But the good ones do cost. For photos, see above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanandSamm Posted May 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I just got the new DJI OSMO Mobile 2.Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackiedawg Posted May 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I honestly don't shoot video so I don't have experience with any of the external stabilizers...however I'd like to praise you and give you all the kudos available for looking to purchase one. If more people followed your lead when shooting video, the world would be a better place! Just one hour looking through various viral videos and YouTube videos makes me feel like I'm watching while riding in a Jeep with no suspension driven by Howard Cosell on a badly maintained off road trail during a 9 point earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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