filmania

Wow, I didn't realize I got some response so quick already. But I didn't realize there are so many mean ppl around :( Hey, the 26 lbs XL1S was not shown in that demo video, 26 lbs is a "fully loaded" xl1s (with LCD monitor, shoulder rest better aftermarket mic etc.). The standard XL is what most people would be using, so the video was done in that way which is the most common setup. I contacted other owners who bought the rig and they said the rig is fine. True it's not like a $3000 - $4000 glidecam stabilizer but it serves the function of stablizing the image during motion while shooting. It's like trying to compare a Mercedes Benz and a Honda. Both can take you from point A to B but one cost more than the other. Still a lot of people buy Hondas because it is affordable. Oh well, I wanted to share something that might be useful that's all. I guess I'm such as a newbie that no one like newbies giving recommandation to a product anyways.

Hi all, I'm a newbie for this forum. I have recently got a stabilizer system called M516 runner kit. It's like steadicam but it's a more affordable system. It comes with the arm and the body vest (or more like body straping system). The kit is from a custom metal shop in California and it was design by a group of film equipment gurus. I try out one and it was pretty nice, the image was very stable and smooth even when you are walking in fast pace. Well, check it out on this link http://search.ebay.com/m516 and see for yourself! I think they started out making their own film equipment becasue they could afford to get their own. I guess people around them want the stuff that they were building so they are selling the custom film equipments at a limited quanities. Oh yeah, I contacted the main guy for this M516 kit before I bought the kit and he's email is paperisdelicious@yahoo.com see ya!!! :) :) :D

Hi all, I'm a newbie for this forum. I have recently got a stabilizer system called M516 runner kit. It's like steadicam but it's a more affordable system. It comes with the arm and the body vest (or more like body straping system). The kit is from a custom metal shop in California and it was design by a group of film equipment gurus. I try out one and it was pretty nice, the image was very stable and smooth even when you are walking in fast pace. Well, check it out on this link http://search.ebay.com/m516 and see for yourself! I think they started out making their own film equipment becasue they could afford to get their own. I guess people around them want the stuff that they were building so they are selling the custom film equipments at a limited quanities. Oh yeah, I contacted the main guy for this M516 kit before I bought the kit and he's email is paperisdelicious@yahoo.com see ya!!! :) :) :)