erudolph Posted January 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone using some sort of steadying rig for shooting video with the M? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Hi erudolph, Take a look here Steadying the M for video. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pico Posted January 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2015 Two shots of 80 proof alcohol works for me, but I'm lucky to have Essential Tremor due to age. Serious answer is to tuck your elbows tight to your side, then use post-production software to smooth it out. Your breathing motion is likely regular, easy to regulate in output. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 24, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2015 Tripod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 24, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2015 Tripod? Mobility? . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2015 Beanbag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudolph Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted January 24, 2015 Sounds like you all think I should lay in a beanbag chair and have a drink. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 24, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sounds like you all think I should lay in a beanbag chair and have a drink. No, but please tell us if it works. Seriously, do what you wish and if image stabilization is an issue, then at this time it would be best to look for something other than Leica. Video cameras excel at it with compromised single framing. If you want the best of both worlds, the the cost of a Leica will be trivial. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted January 24, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2015 My only use for the M is for interview video, and here a tripod is essential. For results, an interesting example can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4D7jQZf63o I didn't do the edit, but all interview footage was shot with M + mainly 50 Lux Asph. Audio was recorded via an Oly hotshoe adaptor and long cable to tieclip mike. The client was happy and so was I. Only light assistance was a small circular reflector. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted January 24, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2015 Paulmac - It's the OLY tieclip + adapter and a no name long cable between. I think the electrics are identical to the Leica branded version. I've been impressed by sound from this (for my purposes) so long as the subject doesn't bang stuff against it, or tuck it under a lapel...Certainly no hum or unexpected background noise - and reasonably selective too. Tripod in this case was a Gitzo Traveller with a standard QR head. What I've found seriously useful has been the ability to do normal reportage work for clients + static interview. No panning, no zoom - just a talking head with my voice edited out for publication. Clients are very happy with the quality and it seriously extends the kinds of project you can take on while NOT forcing you to carry extra kit. A big plus (for me) for the M240 over the M9. I don't enjoy the video process particularly, and have to limit the client's expectations regarding what's possible - but it's still good for the business. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted January 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I shot this 2 days ago. https://vimeo.com/home/myvideos The clip is the first time, ever, for any reason using the video mode on my M-P240. Telyt 400 6.8 lens, really stopped down to f22-32. Also used a Visoflex, Gitzo tripod, Linhof head. Pleased with the results. I am very excited to look forward to shooting by hand with my other lenses. The Leica quality never ceases to please me. Rafael Edited January 26, 2015 by rafael_macia 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted January 26, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 26, 2015 I think you put the wrong url Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted January 26, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 26, 2015 thank you I corrected it right off. sorry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted January 26, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2015 thank you I corrected it right off. sorry It still goes to the general 'My Videos' link for people who have a Vimeo account. You need to use the URL for the actual video you want to show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted January 27, 2015 Share #14 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Ok I think I got it right this time apologies for taking so much space in the thread !! rafael Edited January 27, 2015 by rafael_macia Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 27, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 27, 2015 That link leads to the right page, but I get the message "This video is private." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted January 27, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 27, 2015 That link leads to the right page, but I get the message "This video is private." please try again .....I changed some settings Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted January 27, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 27, 2015 Still private. To test it, log out of youtube on all your browsers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafael_macia Posted January 27, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Still private. To test it, log out of youtube on all your browsers. A last try .. I think it might work now...... sorry again for the delay etc. ... Edited January 27, 2015 by rafael_macia 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted January 27, 2015 Share #19 Posted January 27, 2015 I use a Steadicam with a large video camera and it works great on the M 240, but is overkill for occasional use. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudolph Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted January 28, 2015 I'm going to try a low-end solution on my pocket cam, a Hague Mini Motion-cam, which is supposed to be able to handle up to a number of pounds. Might put the M on that and see how it does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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