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Birds Eye Technologies SteadiFly Handheld Camera Stabilizer

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I would like to introduce to you the SteadiFly gimbal by Birds Eye Technologies (part of Birds EyeProductions, LLC). Our new camera stabilizer will offer improvements in comparison to other electronic camera stabilizers.


Here are few key features we think you, the end user, will like:

-Power Management: The SteadiFly will come in two versions. One that is directed towards the aerial cinematographer who already has LiPo batteries/chargers and the other for professional movie makers. The version for the professional movie makers will be powered by either your Anton Bauer or your V-Mount batteries that you currently have (you will have an option to choose which mount). The best part of this feature is this one battery will power everything on your stabilizer including the camera! You will no longer need to manage 3-5 batteries.


-Axis Locking for Balancing: If you have never balanced a camera gimbal before you don't realize what actually needs to be done and how difficult it can be at times. With this in mind, the SteadiFly will have the ability to lock each axis in order to help balance the other axis's. An example would be to lock the pan and roll axis while balancing the tilt axis. Once the tilt is balanced you can lock the tilt and unlock the roll. This will help eliminate the camera “flopping” all around while you're working on the other axis. It will also help during transportation onset when the stabilizer is not powered up.


-Custom Control Software: The SteadiFly will be using a custom control software. We are not using a modified or stock AlexMos control board like every other camera gimbal out there.


-Payload: The SteadiFly will be able to handle an EPIC with CinePrime lenses, Wireless Follow Focus, and rail system.


-Arri Dovetail: During development of our new system, people have expressed a concern with transitioning between sticks and the SteadiFly on shoots with only one camera. By incorporating an industry standard mounting system such as the Arri Dovetail into our design, we will make it easier to move your camera from sticks to the SteadiFly and back. Just take off a few easy parts rather than everything. We are planning on releasing other types of quick release plates/adaptors once the stabilizer has been released.


-Dual and Single Operator Modes


-Price: We do not currently have a set price for the SteadiFly, however it will be below $7,000.

UPDATE: RED EPIC TEST: https://vimeo.com/76248603


We will be releasing more information,pictures, and video in the coming weeks. If you would like more information about our SteadiFly gimbal or to sign up for our newsletter please visit:http://birdsiproduct...-gimbal-system/

Here is a quick demo that was shot on our very first version that we built. This is as a single user operation mode: https://vimeo.com/72999861

Josh
 
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I feel fortunate and honored to have been a part of Josh's testing! He's really onto something. I shared some of my concerns, thoughts and ideas with Josh, and he's already started implementing ALL of them! That's terrific customer service, in my opinion! I explained that if we could have a 'quick release' system, in which we could use the Red DSMC QR plate, that would be awesome. Clients are all about speed, and if it takes considerable time to set up and configure, that won't 'fly' in the client's eyes! I think the lock out feature will be a welcome change. Being able to POWER the entire rig off batteries we already own is fantastic!

I for one love the idea of being able to use this as a steadicam supplement or replacement, and having the freedom and ability to expand it to an eight blade copter as well! Absolutely brilliant!

Josh is a good guy. He's been flying for a while. He fly's Epics and 5DMiii's. I think he truly understands the rigors of field production, and this product will represent that to the fullest!

I'm in line for the pre-orders! So form up behind me!
 
These systems keep getting better and better. The battery idea is a real winner. I would even like to see a Redvolt XL option, using the d-tap on the new module being developed.
 
Thank you Mark.

Yes we have heard a lot of complaints about the battery situation for other gimbals. This is one of the main things we wanted to fix and make sure we did right on our system.

If anyone has any additional questions please feel free to ask.

Josh
 
This time next year I feel there will be many good options for these gimbals! I feel I should wait a year, see how they all fair and then purchase. But this one really does excite me!
 
The video is interesting. The problem that I see with it right now is that there is image shift going on constantly. Even though its relatively smooth, I wouldn't use the product in its current state because of said image shift.

But I'm glad there is competition to the movi. should be good for us customers.
 
Peter Mosiman said:
The video is interesting. The problem that I see with it right now is that there is image shift going on constantly. Even though its relatively smooth, I wouldn't use the product in its current state because of said image shift.

But I'm glad there is competition to the movi. should be good for us customers.
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Thank you for the feedback. I am assuming you are talking about the little side to side wobble seen every-so-often? This is our first working prototype and we will have more test footage to show soon.

Josh
 
Hey Guys,
We have some exciting news that we will be announcing within the next couple days. It will be a feature that many have mentioned but so far no-one has offered.

We will also be getting our full blown prototype together soon to show you exactly what our system will look like, and how well it will work.

Josh
 
Lol...mine too Carey...been joking about the Great Gimbal Race of 2013 & it seems to only just be getting started.
It'll be interesting to see what ships when & the comparative reviews thereafter.

Crazy time to be an early adopter...

PCG

Carey Lee Coffey said:
My head is spinning!
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Hey Guys,
I wanted to give you an update. Here is some test footage shot on our first prototype. Shot on RED EPIC. No post stabilization.

More videos coming soon.

https://vimeo.com/76248603

Josh
 
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