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How to set up U-Flycam with Canon EOS 550D to allow a less shaking steady cam look in videos

About a year ago, I purchased the U-Flycam system from India. It is the
cheapest "serious" solution out there on the market. Yet, it is very
difficult to adjust. I never used it so far because I failed in setting
it up right.

Now, I came accross this tutorial video on YouTube:

The key is: Be very precise with finding the balanced spot. It will be
millimetres until you find it. Even after having watched the tutorial,
it took me about 1 hour to adjust it in a better way. But I will sure
give it a try again. My videos are just too shaky sometimes.

I wish I had a camera with following auto focus...

Posted June 6, 2011