It depends on the situation... I prefer shoulder rig, if the project doesn't need slow motion and smooth shots. I like the organic feel of handheld, but kind of awkward with a follow focus... For me it works the best on the shoulder, with a Nucleus Nano wireless control unit, and a big 7'' monitor on a magic arm, in front of my beautiful face... :)
Really all depends on the effect you want. To convey drama, sometimes a bit of camera movement is essential but in shots where you want the viewer to be fully immersed in the view, any camera shake may be distracting. For the shots you guys took I think the gimbal would be my preference. For most of my shooting I use in camera stabilisation but mostly because I am a bit lazy and often can't be bothered getting the gimbals out :)
It was a super quick shoot with the ZCam on this one, as we were running low on time, I’ll provide more detailed shoots in various conditions coming up :)
Even though the gimbal excels at smooth, I like the gimbal shots if the subject was still while the camera shakes when following a moving subject (which does exactly what Janika explains). Good for stylizing a vlog by mixing it up. Saying that though, Peter McKinnon showing off the Ronin 2 in that running scene when the shot centered on the subject's ear while in a full out sprint was a uniquely amazing shot.
Absolutely! Cinema cameras also require constant monitoring for focus, as that’s the other trade off. Peter was rocking the R5 and that AF is rock solid, the natural movement of handheld is beautiful though on any camera, and providers greater realism
The gimble shots do look good but yes i prefer hand held more control and just a bit board of the smooth shots good for a bit of the video but not all of one
Very true! There is a time and place to use steadicam style shooting and when to use natural movement. My only thought would be- It’s also a matter of taste, as long as it’s not too wobbly or too steady
Those were Nice camera shaking.the problème is i am shaking sooooo much more..do you have any tips for that ?placement of elbow or something ?because MY camera shaking will give you nosea .🤣
Try bracing the camera rig into your body, or provide two points if support at a handle or under the base of the lens. Lenses when hand held will reduce a bit of shutter - be mindful of focus rings though :)
Hi guys ! Super channel - subscription clicked. I bought this gimbal to be used with the Sigma 18-35 mm and the Z-Cam e2-m4. I haven't been able to make a balance for several days. The battery from the camera crashes against the shoulder. .... Could you do a little tutorial on how to assemble a Z-Cam e2 m4 gimbal with a sigma? In addition, I would like to ask what battery model you have with the Z-cam. It looks like mine, but I could be wrong. Thanks for you respond in advance !
@@StephenBell_video Thanks for the prompt reply. Great information! It will be useful to others, because I know that many are looking for such tutorials. Bell clicked.
What if you use a Nikon F Mount lens, they have built in stabilization (VR vibration reduction) models. I noticed older Nikkor F Mount lenses have been overlooked in favour of the Sony E , Canon Rf and sigma! But now with the Nikon Z series the bodies. have in-body stability. Next generation of Z Mount lenses won’t have it! So the older Nikon FMount with VR 1or 2 are good.
Something I am really annoyed of because I see it in nearly every video: You slow a shot down to smooth it instead of showing the work of a Gimbal correctly.
@@StephenBell_video I mean the trick is legit but I use a lot of my footage in realtime. So I want to know how a gimbal improves my footage when the material is playbacked in realtime.
@@christianr.schroder5629 what camera system are you shooting on? I think the right rig setup is fundamental to picking a gimbal that works best for 23 or 24fps
Handheld or Gimbal, or both- Whats your preference?
It depends on the situation... I prefer shoulder rig, if the project doesn't need slow motion and smooth shots. I like the organic feel of handheld, but kind of awkward with a follow focus... For me it works the best on the shoulder, with a Nucleus Nano wireless control unit, and a big 7'' monitor on a magic arm, in front of my beautiful face... :)
Hey Stephen! Awesome video. Is it possible for you to show how you set the zcam on the DJI ronin s3 ?
@@EYEAMSUMBODY I’d love to but I just sold it- however there’s a Komodo on the horizon so I’ll try that instead :)
It all depends on the situation but I prefer handheld, somehow it seems to me that I am more present in what I see
150% agree- it requires more attention to detail compensation for the camera shake. Also needs a dedication to focus pulling
Really all depends on the effect you want. To convey drama, sometimes a bit of camera movement is essential but in shots where you want the viewer to be fully immersed in the view, any camera shake may be distracting. For the shots you guys took I think the gimbal would be my preference. For most of my shooting I use in camera stabilisation but mostly because I am a bit lazy and often can't be bothered getting the gimbals out :)
It was a super quick shoot with the ZCam on this one, as we were running low on time, I’ll provide more detailed shoots in various conditions coming up :)
Even though the gimbal excels at smooth, I like the gimbal shots if the subject was still while the camera shakes when following a moving subject (which does exactly what Janika explains). Good for stylizing a vlog by mixing it up.
Saying that though, Peter McKinnon showing off the Ronin 2 in that running scene when the shot centered on the subject's ear while in a full out sprint was a uniquely amazing shot.
Absolutely! Cinema cameras also require constant monitoring for focus, as that’s the other trade off. Peter was rocking the R5 and that AF is rock solid, the natural movement of handheld is beautiful though on any camera, and providers greater realism
Nice
Cheers!
The gimble shots do look good but yes i prefer hand held more control and just a bit board of the smooth shots good for a bit of the video but not all of one
Very true! There is a time and place to use steadicam style shooting and when to use natural movement. My only thought would be- It’s also a matter of taste, as long as it’s not too wobbly or too steady
Gimbal for fluid slow mo introduction for feel but handheld for action and dialogue
Those were Nice camera shaking.the problème is i am shaking sooooo much more..do you have any tips for that ?placement of elbow or something ?because MY camera shaking will give you nosea .🤣
Try bracing the camera rig into your body, or provide two points if support at a handle or under the base of the lens. Lenses when hand held will reduce a bit of shutter - be mindful of focus rings though :)
@@StephenBell_video amazing .i Will try those tips .thanks you verry much for taking thé time To answer me !!
Hi guys ! Super channel - subscription clicked. I bought this gimbal to be used with the Sigma 18-35 mm and the Z-Cam e2-m4. I haven't been able to make a balance for several days. The battery from the camera crashes against the shoulder. .... Could you do a little tutorial on how to assemble a Z-Cam e2 m4 gimbal with a sigma? In addition, I would like to ask what battery model you have with the Z-cam. It looks like mine, but I could be wrong. Thanks for you respond in advance !
Absolutely! Thx for the note and I’ll do a tut on balancing the ZCam with RS2 soon
@@StephenBell_video
Thanks for the prompt reply. Great information! It will be useful to others, because I know that many are looking for such tutorials. Bell clicked.
Is that Kal Penn!??? Looks n sounds just like him
What if you use a Nikon F Mount lens, they have built in stabilization (VR vibration reduction) models.
I noticed older Nikkor F Mount lenses have been overlooked in favour of the Sony E , Canon Rf and sigma!
But now with the Nikon Z series the bodies. have in-body stability. Next generation of Z Mount lenses won’t have it!
So the older Nikon FMount with VR 1or 2 are good.
correct only if z cam make a mount for it .
It depends on the camera body you use. Nikon glass is good- but you will need the correct adapter mount to use that with the ZCam models
For Lens adaptor mounts for ZCam there is the Viltrox MFTs to Nikkor F Mount, or you can get the Metabones Nf- to MFTs speed booster.
you should have made more movement with the Handy Cam. It's not a fair comparison
will try that next time- thanks for the suggestion
Handheld
Exactly!
Both have their place- but if you can balance it, go gimbal!
Gimbal and high frame rates = ❤️
Handheld all the way from an S6 user
Totally agree- cradle the cam then run and gun!
ITs not so much one or the other. Its knowing when to use a gimbal over hand held or hand held over gimbal. OMG remember that thing called a tripod.
I have heard tales of this mystical thing called a “tripod”… do elaborate on this!
@@StephenBell_video 🤪
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Wobble is okay, JJ Abrams goes way too far with his shaky cam.
To wobble or not to wobble that is the question! Everything in moderation works IMO :)
Something I am really annoyed of because I see it in nearly every video: You slow a shot down to smooth it instead of showing the work of a Gimbal correctly.
Fair enough, it’s a quick cheat. 23.976 or 24fps would have been a more honest test.
@@StephenBell_video I mean the trick is legit but I use a lot of my footage in realtime. So I want to know how a gimbal improves my footage when the material is playbacked in realtime.
@@christianr.schroder5629 what camera system are you shooting on? I think the right rig setup is fundamental to picking a gimbal that works best for 23 or 24fps
Camera wobble is wack.
All subjective