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Setting up a DSLR on the Roxant Pro Video Stabilizer
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This is a 3 minute video demonstrating how to set up a DSLR on the Roxant Pro Video Stabilizer. • Here are the instructions in case you want to print them off: • Today I’m going to show you how to set up a DSLR on the Roxant Pro Video Stabilizer. This stabilizer can be set up and balanced in just a matter of minutes. It’s made up of 3 main pieces, the frame and the stabilizing arm and the handle. • The first thing you want to do is make sure the little silver screw is attached to the frame. You can loosen it with a penny and move it to a new slot. For my Canon DSLR, I’m going to start it on the second hole here because I know from experience that this is the best spot for my camera. • The next thing you’re going to want to do is attach the stabilizing arm. Start by attaching it so that you can fully extend the arm as long as it will go. This will give you more leeway to work with when you fine tune it once the later on. The arm has a piece of black adhesive that will keep in from slipping once you tighten it down. Face the adhesive tape inward against the frame as I’ve done here. • Next, you want to fasten the handle to the frame. I like to tighten the ball joint on the handle just to make it easier to screw in and then loosen in afterwards. • Next, we’re going to mount the camera on top of the frame. I can eyeball it and see where the center of gravity is from experience, but you’ll probably have to play with it a little if you’re setting up for the first time. Try to make small adjustments until the camera levels out like this. Don’t forget to set the focal length if you’re using a zoom lens. Otherwise, it’ll throw off the balance later on if you change it. I also highly recommend removing your strap. • Next we’re going to work on adjusting the length and weights of the stabilizing arm. For a DSLR, you’re likely going to need all 3 weights. I’m going to shorten the length of the arm until the weight of the camera on top matches the weight of the stabilizing arm. • After shortening the arm, you’ll have to make a few more tweaks to the position of the camera and possibly the angle of the arm. I try to keep the arm as straight as possible and only adjust the camera on top. Just get it centered until you can hold the handle without the camera falling over. • You should loosen the ball joint on the handle as much as possible and the camera should balance exactly as I’m showing you. If the ball joint sticks, add a drop of 3 in 1 oil or a dab of some automotive grease. • This camera is now properly balanced and stabilized. As I turn it on its side, watch as the camera slowly corrects itself in a fluid motion. This is how you know you’ll be getting a steady shot that seems to glide. • If you get your Roxant Pro stabilizer set up correctly, you should even be able to run alongside someone with a minimal amount of jostling. Keep shooting and you’ll improve your technique. • Check my videos for more tips and tricks for shooting with your stabilizer. Happy shooting. • http://www.amazon.com/OFFICIAL-stabil...
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