How to BALANCE Neewer Steadicam Stabilizer For DSLR? (FULL Tutorial) 

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You say you prefer 0.5 to 1 a second, but that depends on what you plan to shoot. Let me give an example: - Smooth indoor shots of a subject moving around the house, looking at stuff: 2-3 seconds - Fast OMG They are Chasing us through the woods. RUN!: I would go for 1 second. Basically, from what I've tested, you want to minimize the shakiness while also not appearing like you are on a boat. That's the balance you want to achieve, so it's different for each situation. If you are running, the shakiness will be ok, because it's minimum and you actually need it for the story.

Certified SteadiCam owner/operator (a real SteadiCam) since 1978...Certified by Garrett Brown himself. Correct way to balance.. 1st...find the center balance point of your camera rig(use a round pencil or pen that rolls). 2nd...now place your camera rigs balance point over the center of the post...lock it down. 3rd...determine if you want quick moves or lethargic. For lethargic, extend the post. Shorter the post the more of a whip shot you'll achieve. 4th...adjust your weight front & rear to achieve a vertical balance & the side to side on the stage for a full vertical balance. Drop test should be about 2 seconds depending on your shot preference. Best tip...search for dynamic balance for a real SteadiCam either by Garret Brown or Jerry Holloway. Garrett Brown invented the SteadiCam. Also find the practice video...it's old but it works. Shows you how to walk and train...bottom line, practice practice and more pratice. One last thing...don't grip the gimbal handle tight and use only your thumb and index finger on post. Use your pinky to tilt the post. Treat it gently...let it do the work and turn off camera stabilization. Good flying...

Hours it is taking me, infuriating. Amazing how quickly you nailed this.

That sony auto focus in sweet man

Just one tip: the baseplate has markings like a ruler on it, but it's not really to adjust where to put the camera, but it's to line up with a triangle mark on the sled of the stabilizer (you can see the triangle at the 3:43 mark of the video). In the video, if you turn the baseplate around 180 degrees so the ruler is on the other side of the sled, you can now use the triangle mark to remember where the baseplate was once the setup is finally balanced correctly. Then, after you disassemble everything (I leave the baseplate still attached to the camera) and reassemble it later, all you have to do is line up the triangle with the same spot on the ruler and you'll at least be very close if not right on the balance point.

Peter, you are a very likeable fellow. I enjoy watching and listening to you. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you.

mine arrived today, looking forward to setting it up after work, cheers

Awesome, man! That's the best tutorial out there, thanks so much for that

Very useful video I wanted to get a gimbal but i don’t want to spend 400 just to use it for non profesional stuff. I’m wondering if this one works with a dslr I see you’re using a mirrorless. Mine is def heavier

Good job. You made the set up very simple to understand...

Great tutorial! Thank you very much Peter! Does this Neewer Steadicam work for Canon M50 Mirrorless too ?

Nice and best setting , thx

Very useful. Thanks man.

I didn't realize that the blue Neewer Steady Cam is different from the black one! The blue one has 1 plate and the black one has 2 plates for the camera. Nevertheless, this video was very informative!

Nice info man! I'm looking at getting one of these before getting a gimbal bc they're a lot less expensive.

Would this work on a Blackmagic 4K Pocket Camera? I assume it would but I am just worried if it would be a bit too heavily?

Hi! I'm on the crossroad: trad. steadicam or an electronic. Are any weather proof electronic steadicams exists _for DSLR?_ I know that few waterproof models for GoPro exists but it's not for me.

Any idea where I can find a replacement for one of the screw knobs? I got the stabilizer but it was missing one of them, couldn't find any at a hardware store.

Ordered one this morning. Amazon has a 10% off coupon on it right now. With taxes came out to be around $62. Thought I'd get the shoulder stabilizer first but that's roughly twice the price. Stoked to try this out when it arrives. Thanks for the upload!

Thanks this was super helpful!

Excellent...will have to lift weights and pump some iron on my left arm though to get used to holding it...😬

I intentionally made sure to go through your link, hopefully you were credited. If I missed it, how do you stop it from letting the camera turn in a panning motion? I'm literally 15 minutes into figuring this thing out! Thanks for the content.

Good so far. I want to use how you use it when actually SHOOTING stuff, too.

Thanks for the video! Just ordered one for a music video I’m doingS

thank you for this peter this is a really good tutorial and it helped

Quick question. Do you have to do this balancing method every time you film? Or you only have to do this once and you’re good to go every now and then? Thanks.

This stabilizer works with Panasonic DC-FZ82 Bridge Compact camera ?

Thanks man

Hi, could you tell me if it is possible to put a smartphone on a steadicam that is for devices up to 8 pounds?

Great production bro!

Good informative video thanks 😄

good vid man, you ever have the problem where it twists in a particular direction?

Great vid, thanks alot! do you think its worth it? or should I just buy a better quality one

Amazing ⛈

I got the same one made by neewer, I wonder is it possibe to set up it Reversely ?the camera on the bottom , so I can shoot something very low near the ground.

Hi Mr. Peter, is there any weight capacity that has to be consider in buying stabilizer. Thanks for your help.

Thank you for helping us.

Looks like you have it dialed, thanks for tips..

Italy. Thank you man. A lot. So useful.

Thank youuu veryy much . This video help me how to balance my stabilizer . So i can make a video after this Thanks Bro 💪👍

Great information, looking forward to using my Glidcam this weekend

Is the neewer cage stabilizer good for b roll or for music videos can you do a review on it

Hey! What's the difference between this one and the Yelangu s60t?

I think the bottom is too heavy, so too fast to fall, I also have a stabilizer and I use 2 seconds to fall, so that when moved to the left and to the right the camera remains in the middle position because the weight of the bottom fitting. *sorry for my english, i'm using google translate

Very useful!

My camera and the stabilizer keeps spinning (it's balanced but it keeps spinning in circles both ways if I move it) does anyone know how to stop this?

Would u still user this in 2021 or u prefer the ones that are automatic?

Thanks dude, super helpful

Can this also apply to mirrorless cameras? I have an A6500 that I want to use with my stabilizer.

So basically you cannot use the lamp or microphone on top of the camera while you are using the stabiliser?

Thank you very much :)

Can you use a L bracket to shoot vertical?

Nice focus pro boy...

how does this compare to more expensive steadicams?

Thank you!

Can I use this with a mirrorless?

Awesome, thanks for the video :-)

I love your glasses bro.

Hey man can i use a zve10 on this ?

Got one yesterday. Just filling up on info to prep myself for my shoots to come Thanks bro. Ur super helpful 100

Nice video

Your tutorial is SO much better than the one that Neewer's QR code dragged me to! Thank you for 'splanin' this to me, LOL. :D

I still can't figure out how to "unloosen" the knob! 6:00 Great video! You helped a ton. Thank you.

My camera does not dip but it just spins, how do I stop it?

why is your horizon floating?

i bought the one with the blue plate and the screw doesn't fit into my camera smh

Good video but you do not stabilize it like that. you need to add the handle socket on tripod with a pin to hold the handle while you then stabilize the stabilizer. You can't stabilize it properly until you put that handle on a metal rod with a tripod.

0.5 to 1 second drop test is too fast / bottom heavy for most shots, perhaps with some exceptions. Around 2 seconds is better 95% of the time.

Oh GOD BLESS YOU

Good video, very helpful :) But check your focus while recording tho.

thx a lot

Lit💥💥💥

0.5 to 1? i prefer 2 seconds, like this is not looking u are in a boat....

"unloosen" means to tighten ...

Its a bit confusing that most of the time your out of focus, bur very helpful video

7:00

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My camera is too light for this stabilizer and it only balances if I remove all the plate, which means It’s harder to film on windy conditions

Instructions unclear: I’m in jail

Much easier to balance thn a zhiyun dahm

Vancouver

I dont like how it spin.

Um try again

I can't balance mines and i can't video tape today😭

just bought one on offer up for 50

My kept swaying left...

Vote for Pedro

You have to fix your audio

Couldn't you have moved the camera a bit further from yourself?

Noice

Great video, but you look like an Asian Jeffery Dahmer

no le enseñaron a enfocar a este maje

HAHAAHAHA your drop is way to fast

Unloosen. LoL. Tighten?

complete video out of focus.. lol