Those who work with video know how difficult it is to take motion photos with a lens without a stabilizer, perhaps running with the camera in hand! That is why we present a simple and practical solution to this headache of filmmakers, is it the World View Flying Hand Elfin stabilizer, which comes directly from our partner eMania? Foto e Video, the best virtual store for photography and video equipment in Brazil.
Weighing just 0. 95kg, the flying handheld stabilizer supports cameras up to 1. 8kg, such as the Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 7D, Nikon D700 and is perfect for action cameras such as the GoPro or Xtrax.
- In the kit sent by eMania? Photo and video.
- In addition to the Flying Hand Stabilizer.
- I received three counterweights (300g / each) to balance the camera.
- A screwdriver to adjust the counterweight bracket.
- Two springs.
- One for heavier cameras and one for lighter cameras.
- Which serve to absorb vertical shocks.
- A CD with videos showing how to adjust the manual stabilizer on the steering wheel.
- And what did I find most interesting about this kit? A smartphone adapter!.
As soon as I pulled the Flying Hand Stabilizer out of the box I realized how robust and reliable its construction is, with very resistant plastic and metal parts, its grip is very comfortable and works very well for small or large hands. of the stabilizer, we have the area where the camera is fixed, where there is a 1/4 screw inside a rail that comes and goes, and along the rail a rubber that serves as the basis for the camera. we place the counterweights, which also passes inside a rail and is fixed with a split head screw.
To test the flying hand stabilizer, I used a Canon T3i lens with an EF-S 18-55 mm F / 3. 5-5. 6 IS lens, and immediately saw how the camera’s movements were smoother thanks to the gimbal on top of the handle. . As soon as the camera was ready to go (with battery, microphone, LED illuminator ,?) and jammed, I started adjusting the stabilizer.
In the manual video of the CD it is possible to see the set points, which are essentially two?The camera and the counterweights. As the screw holding the camera is inside a rail, we can place it farther or further back from the stabilizer, with this Canon kit, I left the camera attached to the back and used all three counterweights to balance it. So I noticed he was hanging on one side, the LCD side?I like to use the open LCD screen, outside the camera. shows how sensitive the stabilizer is to weight differences, so you don’t need to adjust the stabilizer and then place the battery in the camera, for example. To balance this difference, I simply threw the counterweights in the opposite direction to the LCD. Ready! My camera was lined up and balanced on the flying hand stabilizer. Now just record.
During recordings it is possible to observe the gimbal’s work by canceling out the movements of my hand, leaving the camera stabilized. No matter how much my hand trembles, the camera stays stable. I did some tests running and climbing stairs, the results are the same thanks to the combination of gimbal and spring. Whether it’s on or off, the result is the same!
I also took some photos with my smartphone using the adapter supplied with the kit sent by Emania. Photo and video. The holder is completely rubberized, without risk of scratching the device, and holds the smartphone by pressure, leaving it firmly in the holder. To stabilize myself, I simply removed the counterweights from the Flying Handheld Stabilizer, as my camera is much lighter than the Canon T3i, and there, I got a smooth, stabilized image straight from my smartphone.
Conclusion, are you tired of spending money on IS lenses without always getting sharp images?The Flying Hand Stabilizer is a practical, lightweight and economical solution!Whether for weddings, events, music videos, it is an ideal stabilizer for all situations.
So you run there in eMania? Photo and video, that in addition to this stabilizer you can find much more, or go directly to the stabilizer page through the link: Mini Stabilizer Flying Hand Elfin