modosteady - first look

So i picked up one of the manfrotto modosteady 585s. So here is my first look at this device. Its not to bad for its price. Would have liked to see it come in around the $99 mark but I think its a great little device for those with limited space or need something to bring with them while traveling. Definitely cant compare with stabilizers like the merlin or steadycam jr

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[cazz77]

I know you get some redundant questions like if the cannon xh-a1 is too heavey LoL...BUT I have a question ,you say the hv20/hv30 pushes the limits but what if i were to add a azden SMX-10/or a raynox wide angle lense would that be pushing the weight limit to far?Let me know your opinion on this,thanks.

P.S. Like the review!

[videopartypatrol]

yeah, i would think that you would be to heavy. I use mine just by itself. I have the canon wide and its to heavy

[Bonesone4]

Nice demo. Quick question. Would a Sony FX1 be a little too heavy for something like this?

[videopartypatrol]

much to heavy. Its designed for a consumer camera

[jurbina76]

can I use it with my cannon xh-a1? I haven't find the max. capacity load anywhere.

Thanks

[videopartypatrol]

no. that camera is way to heavy. it is only designed for small consumer cameras. I have and used the Canon HV20 for the demo and that was pushing the limits for weight.

[DraculaTeeth333]

This thing is twice as much as the Cam Caddie Scorpion which will gain you the same if not better results and allows you to attach lights/mics/and a monitor if need be.

[shazlydays]

Can i use it with Canon 550d ??

[joby613]

Clean your room, or I'm callin' Ma. :P

[NickTheFilmDude]

Can You Use It On The Canon Rebel T2i?

[thaisyjoey]

Very nice man... can you answer this... will my sony nex 5 with 18-200mm emonunt lens be too heavy for this???

[DownThePieRateHole]

Great video! My buddy just got one that I will be using to shoot videos for my blog.

[CreativeWriterProdc]

@videopartypatrol  I have started to beef up accessories for my new Canon HF S100 with a Azden mic on top, so do you think my camcorder would push the limits on the manfrotto similarly to your hv20?

[pogues13]

Could you add a bolt on the front mid point and on the bottom to add more weight with washers? Seems like that would be an easy way to 'upgrade' the stability. Closer to a merlin?

[kazzprods]

@cabes1978 It's specifications say up to 1.7 pounds

[oteloios]

Got seasick on the video test. Not a good sign