Tilt angle
The range of forward-backward tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the steadicam.
It can be written in different ways.
The simplest option is when one angle value is indicated in the characteristics. This may mean that the camera is able to deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, which is half the range.
Another recording option is used when the angles of inclination forward and backward are not the same. In such cases, the horizontal position of the camera on a vertical steadicam is taken as zero, the “—” sign indicates the maximum angle of camera deflection back, lens up, the “+” sign — forward, lens down.
Bank angle
The range of roll angles (to the side) supported by the steadicam.
Can be recorded in two ways (See "Tilt Range")
Battery model
Model of the battery used in the Steadicam. This information is not of key importance when choosing: if you wish, knowing the battery model, you can find detailed information about it, however, the key characteristics of the battery are usually given in general information about the steadicam. However, model information can be useful if you plan to purchase an additional battery, or if the household already has a battery and you need to evaluate its compatibility with the device.
Capacity
The capacity of the battery used in the Steadicam.
Theoretically, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but in fact, the battery life of the steadicam also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed operating time on a charge.
Autonomy
The maximum time during which the device will work stably. It is worth considering that the manufacturer really indicates the maximum time, which does not correspond to real indicators due to the conditions and intensity of use.
Removable battery
The presence
of a removable battery in the design of the steadicam allows, if necessary, to replace the used one with a spare one and thus to shoot longer without interruption.
In box
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Mount for the phone(like a screen). The ability to use your smartphone as your own steadicam screen. The device's camera is not used in this case: filming is carried out either on the built-in camera of the steadicam, or on the action-camera attached to it. Note that the smartphone can be used not only as a viewfinder, but also to control the camera; specific features depend on the Steadicam model.
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Focus management (Follow Focus). A device that allows the steadicam controls to focus the lens on the installed camera. Greatly simplifies the use of manual focus lenses.
— Two-
handed handle. The two-handed grip increases agility, stability and precision.
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Quick release platform. This element makes it possible to quickly install and remove the camera from the steadicam without resorting to the use of third-party tools.
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Tripod. The presence of a small tripod in the steadicam package — a tripod, which allows you to use the device in a stationary position, setting it on a flat hard surface. Mostly the tripod in the steadicam is removable.
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Remote control. The presence in the configuration of a small remote control for remote control steadicam. Convenient for off-hand shooting when the device is installed at a r
...emote distance, for example, on a car.
