Shoot steady iPhone video with Zgrip iPhone PRO
ZGrip iPhone from Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA on Vimeo.
A few weeks ago, I shot a video of myself riding a bike around. The result was a bit jumpy, as you might imagine, so I used iMovie 8's stabilization feature to eliminate the shakiness. The result is nice and smooth, but also artifical looking. I assure you, I was not moving that slowly. If only there was a steady cam-like apparatus for the iPhone.Check out the Zgrip iPhone PRO by Zacuto. The fully articulated arm holds the iPhone in place and several adjustable pivot points allow you to get interesting angles. We haven't played with one, but it sure looks pretty cool. Before you scoff, check out what some people have done with video on the 3GS. The Zgrip iPhone PRO is available now and costs $295US (a low-cost consumer version is forthcoming).
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ZGrip iPhone from Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA on Vimeo. A few weeks ago, I shot a video of myself riding a bike around. The result was a bit...
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New product coming out - offers more functionality at a lower price...
Here's a camera that does 720p with image stabilization for just over $200.
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Why in pluperfect hell would you ever buy this piece of *#** for $275?
If you buy this, you're the biggest tool in the universe.
And it still shoots cruddy iPhone quality video... for this price you might as well get a flip video camera and do a DIY sort of handle and get much better quality. I don't see paying 300 bucks for a handle for a camera phone that can't even do HD video! My big ol tripod for my DSLR only cost me 250 with a head... what a ripoff!
July 06 2009 at 6:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYour tripod is also a piece of shit.
If you think this items expensive, have a look at their other stuff
http://store.zacuto.com/DSLR-Sniper.html a snip at $3,402.90
http://store.zacuto.com/DSLR-Precision-Shooter.html bargain at $5,239.25
Wow!
Lol... that extension rod could be useful... I suspect it will be the perverts number one tool now.
July 06 2009 at 4:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"The Zgrip iPhone PRO is available now and costs $295US (a low-cost consumer version is forthcoming)."
--yes it is called my hand. :-) holy crap $300!
I'm glad they're both so amazed by their own product.
July 06 2009 at 3:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI can save you 300 dollars
Use the new image stabilization feature in the the new iMovie '09
Boom, problem solved. Assuming you already have iLife '09, then the problem is solved for FREE.
What a piece of crapolla....
Not worth $2.95
I can make this with my lathe for less than a dollar. All they have done is take a piece of round stock, drill it, thread standard threaded bolts, add a lever you can buy from your local hardware store (or you can use a couple of wing nuts (oops, those were the guys trying to act like this was a big deal,sorry) and BOOM you've got yourself a new fangeled iPhone not-so-steady crapolla thingo...
How did they keep a straight face?
So how much did they pay you to run that ad?
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