rotor91 Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 My appologies, but I forgot who the photographer is that visits this website frequently! Please PM me, I have a couple questions for you! Thanks in advance! R91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I have a question also. Where's the best place to mount a small video camera where there'll be little to no vibration? Also, what do you suggest for camera mounts? Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotator Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 You are probably looking for Heli-Ops or PhotoFlyer... --CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicepants Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I do photography.....just not from helicopters at this point . But if it's a general photography question, fire away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli-Ops Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Post away with your questions and will see if I can help. Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I have a question also. Where's the best place to mount a small video camera where there'll be little to no vibration? Also, what do you suggest for camera mounts? Later On a tripod, sitting on the ground. You can't simply, and legally, mount a camera in an aircraft and expect little or no vibration. Mounting the camera in that way would require some kind of permanent installation, which requires a field approval or STC, which is difficult to get at best. There is a solution, but a gyro stabilized camera is VERY expensive. So unless you want to spend a lot of money, the best place for the camera is hand held, or in a home-built handheld stabilizer. Just google "homemade steadycam" and lots of stuff will come up. I have built several, and they work like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 There is a solution, but a gyro stabilized camera is VERY expensive. So unless you want to spend a lot of money, the best place for the camera is hand held, or in a home-built handheld stabilizer. Just google "homemade steadycam" and lots of stuff will come up. I have built several, and they work like a charm. Oh these things look to be a little Mickey Mouse at best. I'm thinking it won't work for the application I need, mainly because of the weights and lack of some sort of gimble. It does give me an idea to ponder. I'm guessing springs might remove the vibration, or exacerbate it. Dang I wish I hadn't slept through that Resonance Frequency lecture at engineering school. Later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Actually, the designs you can find online are the same as commercial models, except they are made with hardware store materials. Although they may look "mickey mouse," the results are indistinguishable from a commercial steadycam because the physics are the same. Springs by themselves would only make things worse, and then you still have the mounting issue I mentioned. You can't just bolt any old piece of hardware onto an aircraft. Sure it might work, but it ain't legal. Then again, it's your certificate, not mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Adams Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) It does depend on what you are trying to accomplish as well. As an example, I'll shoot handheld with my HD camera and stabilize it in post.... Turns out pretty nice and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for stabilization equipment. If you watch any of the video from this link, they are all shot handheld.. No mounts or anything.... http://www.rotor-head.com/airshots.html Edited July 27, 2007 by Shawn Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 If you watch any of the video from this link, they are all shot handheld.. No mounts or anything.... http://www.rotor-head.com/airshots.html Wow, I'm impressed..looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotator Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Great videos. Beautiful area to film. --CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Adams Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks. I have fun doing it.. Family (First of all), then Flying and shooting. That's what I love to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelliBoy Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'll shoot handheld with my HD camera and stabilize it in post.... What software do you use for post prod? Just curious. I'd have alot more photo work if I could do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.