Kenyon labs Stabilizer , anybody use one?

epirb wrote on 10/26/2005, 3:41 PM
I'm getting closer to a point where I'm going to be shooting some running footage of yachts from both another boat and possibly a helicopter. And was planning on renting(at least the first time) with option to buy one of the Gyro stabilizers from Keynon labs. Bobbie Kenyon over there has been very helpful in answering my questions regarding the unit .But I'm wondering if anybody preferably w/ an FXor Z1 has used one,
a)if they liked it
b) which size (im thinking the KS-8 or KS-6 the 8 being heavier but more stable and faster pan rates.) and also ,
c)if its best to use with a larger external lcd screen

rental is very reasonable for a weeks use and Im sure that it will take a day to get used to panning rates and motion but it seems like a good solution for what Im doing.Plus the purchase price can easily be justified for its need in my case if it works for my
Just wondering if anybody has had their hands on one for real world experience. tips pointers etc....


the website for those unaware and curious:
http://www.ken-lab.com/

Comments

craftech wrote on 10/26/2005, 5:38 PM
No experience, but you are wise to try it out for a week befire spending that kind of money on it.

John
epirb wrote on 10/26/2005, 7:14 PM
No doubt, ...it would just be helpful if I had some feedback from some of our members here or maybe Ill be the first to post rave reviews : )
farss wrote on 10/26/2005, 7:43 PM
I think this has come up before and those that'd used them said they worked as advertised.
For best results you probably need two at 90deg, I think the Kenlabs site goes into this. They seem pretty reasonably priced compared to other gyro mounts.
Someone who hires VCRs off us and has a copter with the full set of very expensive mounts suggests trying hanging the camera off a simple bungy cord, you need to play around to get the right damping so I guess given what choppers cost to run per minute that could soon eat up what the real deal costs.
Bob.