But I did it.
Then the first real recording.
When setting I have not considered that the unfolded camera monitor the symmetry upsets again.
So once again made all the adjustments, but with unfolded camera monitor.
Now it worked.
You have to disassemble the camera sled to transport the unit again, I have attached for the next time a label.
The counterweights remain firmly bolted anyway.
The difference between "driving shots" with and without Steadycam is remarkable.
Of course, the result does not reach professional Steadycam shots, as we know them from the movies.
One sees a slight swiveling.
But the low price can overlook those weaknesses and you have joy, that no "ragged shaky walking or stepping videos" more looks like we know them from shooting without this Steadycam.
Maybe I have my way to go to adjust something.
I still have to practice.
The unit is very well made and leaves a high quality impression.
The spherical plain bearings are working smoothly and almost as soft as butter.
It's great fun.
More experience, I have not yet.
I'm curious to see how the equipment outdoors in windy conditions reacts.
I would imagine that the unfolded monitor reacts as sailing and the unit as a wind turbine rotates around the axis.
Let's see. If the weather continues so I'll know soon.
So far I am very satisfied.
Mfg.
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UPDATE
That with the wind I got to grips with.
When I say the wind, I mean wind and not "stormy wind"!
At the same time, this trick also helps the unintentional lateral drift of the camera in "Tour" with the Steadycam, if this can not be compensated in any other way.
On a forum I read a good tip.
Just encase the vertical rod directly above the joint with a one to two centimeters thick foam rubber and secured with adhesive tape.
My Steadycam is black. Foam rubber and adhesive tape are also black.
In order for this useful improvement falls hardly on.
Depending on the desired "brake effect" can move the Mosgummiring towards joint or loosen somewhat.
The effect is startling.
The camera tilted at normal steady cam shots and simultaneous tour with horizontal swing to drift slightly in the circle.
Sometimes a little too much, that one can no longer reasonably be compensated by a counter-movement on the handle the unwanted swing.
This no longer happens.
Horizontal pans are still trouble with the opposite hand.
And when the wind pushed the foam rubber a little harder towards joint, it helps slow the unwanted swing.
If none of the helpful interventions are wanted, simply slide the foam rubber brake ring up slightly and everything is back in its original state.
Might be a small but effective improvement by the manufacturer, as a "brake ring" to install.
MfG
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Update 29/05/2015
Just got A reaction of the company.
She apologizes for the "failure", although I do not "overstate" wanted because the tripod is still class.
And thanks for my vote.
She announced to improve the product.
Perhaps there is already in the next versions of the described by me "braking device"?
Who knows, I'm curious.
In any case, the company is very customer-oriented.
We owe a big compliment and thank you!
I have already recommended the tripod.
MfG
