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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).

[Via Coudal Partners]


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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exnewt

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New product coming out - offers more functionality at a lower price...

August 09 2009 at 9:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sam

Here's a camera that does 720p with image stabilization for just over $200.

http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-MPEG-4-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B000W9Z0T0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246953932&sr=1-1

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.

July 07 2009 at 4:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark Fleser

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 rate up rate down Reply
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balls

Your tripod is also a piece of shit.

July 07 2009 at 5:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SIP

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!

July 06 2009 at 5:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Andy Bewernick

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 rate up rate down Reply
seeegs

"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!

July 06 2009 at 4:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ethan

I'm glad they're both so amazed by their own product.

July 06 2009 at 3:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tekkenshihan

I 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.

July 06 2009 at 3:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kakapo

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?

July 06 2009 at 3:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
papasui

So how much did they pay you to run that ad?

July 06 2009 at 3:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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