How to Keep a Video Camera Steady
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I can walk around and pan the camera from side to side, and still the video quality is amazing and clear. There’s virtually no shakiness to it when you use a good stabilizer like the Manfrotto Modosteady.
Manfrotto’s Modosteady Three-in-One is an exceedingly clever–perhaps overly clever–multipurpose camcorder support. Capable of serving as a tabletop tripod, shoulder brace, or counterbalance stabilizer, in theory, the Modosteady solves a variety of in-the-field stabilization problems.
Built of sturdy-feeling hard plastic and rubber, the 15.5-ounce Modosteady can unfold from a compact 7.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 4.0 inches tall, crammable into a medium-size camera bag compartment (top), to about 19.5 inches when fully extended (bottom). The four-position armature joints are held together by heavy-duty metal screws.
The reason I went with this one is that it is a 3-in-1 object. It has shoulder support, a stabilizer bar, and table-top support. By having all three different functions in the same gadget, it makes it simple to keep your videos steady no matter when or where you’re attempting to shoot video.
In case you want some type of stablizier for your usage, consider getting the Manfrotto Modosteady.
The best deal on the Manfrotto Modo Steady is at:
B&H Photo – Manfrotto Modo Steady 585 Camera Support only $99.99 + Shipping
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2 Comments
Eli Abney
January 2nd, 2009
at 11:57pm
This video was a great help because my camcorder will lean to the side when it’s on a flat surface because it’s not well balanced. So I will consider this in my quest for camcorder stability.
Cliff Gaines
August 2nd, 2009
at 12:14pm
Hey …..
That was awesome. Nice job Chris. Love to see some video you shot with the Modo…. from Manfrod do!
I’m in Scottsdale Arizona. Where are you?
Would love to get one … Can you get me a great deal..
or tell me where to go.
I’m going on a 3 week trip and would love to get one ASAP. You gave a great demo. I’ve been looking at other units and this seems to be x-actly what I want.
Call me if you like to chat at 480-443-3424.
Take care buddy, Cliff