I never weighed it, but it's not too bad without the gyros attached. What that photograph doesn't show is that two Kenyon 12x12 gyros attach to the circular plates at the bottom of the center column. When you have the gyros attached, it is a beast, but does it do the job. I made it out of 6061 T-6 aircraft aluminum.The reason that the center column isn't vertical in this shot is due to the fact that I had not turned on the gyros yet.
I never weighed it, but it's not too bad without the gyros attached. What that photograph doesn't show is that two Kenyon 12x12 gyros attach to the circular plates at the bottom of the center column. When you have the gyros attached, it is a beast, but does it do the job. I made it out of 6061 T-6 aircraft aluminum.The reason that the center column isn't vertical in this shot is due to the fact that I had not turned on the gyros yet.
Geez Jim looks like someting out of an "Avatar" flick!!!!! Also something some "groundpounder" might hump in the "boonies" back in SE Asia!
Jan-Arie wrote: just received a very nice pakkage from Bill in the mail, very nice and beautiful made coins etc and metal business card.
Excellent stuff.
He is indeed an artist Jan-Arie!
Danpbphoto wrote:
Geez Jim looks like someting out of an "Avatar" flick!!!!! Also something some "groundpounder" might hump in the "boonies" back in SE Asia!
You do belong to a gym correct Jim?
I built it dual purpose Dan, a 50 Cal will mount on top!
Bill Gass wrote:
Ah, there's those gyros.
Very nice setup.
Yes, the materials for the rig ran$1,200, the gyros are $7000 each, then the video head. So, it isn't a cheap set up, but boy does it work like a charm. I bought, still have, the set up that inspired me to design the one you see, it was $4000.00, worked ok, just ok.
I had the new one so tweaked that I only made a couple of very small adjustments after the maiden assignment. I thought the ceracoating was a nice touch.
I never weighed it, but it's not too bad without the gyros attached. What that photograph doesn't show is that two Kenyon 12x12 gyros attach to the circular plates at the bottom of the center column. When you have the gyros attached, it is a beast, but does it do the job. I made it out of 6061 T-6 aircraft aluminum.The reason that the center column isn't vertical in this shot is due to the fact that I had not turned on the gyros yet.
Very sophisticated setup you have there, Jim. I can't even comprehend how this thing works. I have never shot any videos with my cameras but may have to start learning some basics soon before the Florida Sun & Fun air to air shoot, my first time, perhaps the last time too, ain't cheap but I live only once.
Just saw a report that an Alaska Airlines 737 Max had to make an emergency landing in Portland after a window and part of the fuselage departed the aircraft somewhere above 16,000 ft. There was a video from inside the aircraft showing part of the hole posted on X.
From the little I saw it doesn't appear there were any fatalities, or serious injuries. I did see something about a few phones and other stuff in the cabin exiting the aircraft.
Edit: Apparently it was an exit door that came off the aircraft.
Douglas L wrote:
Very sophisticated setup you have there, Jim. I can't even comprehend how this thing works. I have never shot any videos with my cameras but may have to start learning some basics soon before the Florida Sun & Fun air to air shoot, my first time, perhaps the last time too, ain't cheap but I live only once.
Good Morning Douglas!
The theory is pretty simple really, just takes some special fittings and geometry to make it work. The center column is suspended on bunge cords and the two massive gyros keep the camera steady as a rock. Really the whole thing is beautiful to work with. Some of the usefulness has been mitigated by advances in stabilization. I would rarely use a stabilizer of any kind for air to air stills anymore, maybe if I was shooting a prop plane and anticipated bumpy air.
I'll be back to you on suggestions for your upcoming adventure!
One of these days I'll have a B25 air to air shoot and I'll give you a call to see if you would like to go, by then you will be an old Pro at air to air.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
One of these days I'll have a B25 air to air shoot and I'll give you a call to see if you would like to go, by then you will be an old Pro at air to air.
Thanks Jim!
From Gettysburg Battle Field this evening. They got 4" of the white stuff yesterday, most of which had melted by this afternoon. We got nothing where we live, 60 miles from Gettysburg.
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just received a very nice pakkage from Bill in the mail, very nice and beautiful made coins etc and metal business card.
