For that first improvement I found a fix, but proceed with caution, if you have a heavier rig. My gimbal and camera package is about 15lbs with a 6k pro rather rigged out and crane 3s. The Crane 3s makes an extension pole of roughly 7.5” with 3/8” female receivers to mount to the 3/8” on the thanos pro 2 monopod and bottom of gimbal. This creates a larger circular radius that adds a significant amount of reach especially when you wanna do low shots. The only downside to this is it extends the leverage of the front end and makes you add more weight/extend the bottom end to compensate. And if you need extra weight at the front like you said, just rig up some smallrig 1/4” counterweights, the 200g ones can make a big difference.
Hey hey artful science! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Thanks for the tip on extending the gimbal further to get a longer (but heavier) setup. Thanos has since done an update to the steadicam portion that allows you to better balance the top end by shifting around the center pole point instead of what I suggested with an actual extendable top end. I recently found a telescopic gimbal extension pole, though I wonder how well it can handle a heavy gimbal setup with that much horizontal weight on the 1/4-20 mount. I think some company created a gimbal handle lock of sorts for these types of long bottom handle setups. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Celedonio! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Haha, Ken down there said the only thing I'm missing is the Thanos Gauntlet. The rig will be complete! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
I'm so glad I saw this. I was about to buy it because I thought you could get really low shots without having to squat down. Thank you so much for this review!!~
Hey hey TCK Proinc! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! So glad this video was helpful! I've been told that Digitalfoto has updated their steadicam rig to now have the extendable top end that I mentioned in the video. So glad they listened because that is going to really open up the usecase for this system! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
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I thought it was just me, the arm wasn’t going to my side like a normal Steadycam should, since I had never taken a Steadycam class before, I Thought maybe, I was doing something wrong, I kept bumping into the base of the gimbal while filming a wedding, I hope they hear you and fix that Arm, I will surely buy the upgrade, if they fix that arm issue. Thanks for your review.
Hey hey Godwin! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I also haven't had much experience with a steadicam, based on what I thought I've seen, it just didn't feel right. Sure enough it seem a pro system has a longer (and probably heavier) arm to counter everything. I've been told they are working on it after I told them everything I found that could be improved to make the system more ergonomic. We shall see when it comes to fruition! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey again IMDABROWN! Haha birthday week definitely trumps over a review video! They have since fixed the steadicam portion and allow for the top half to be telescoped for better balancing. The arm weight distribution and length I believe is still the same.
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Thank you so much writhracing1642! Glad you enjoyed this review! Make sure to check out the follow up as they have updated the steadicam portion: th-cam.com/video/TQc4LOwWw5w/w-d-xo.html
Hey hey Stringer Bell! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm not sure the Thanos Pro X has addressed much of what I covered here, it looks like its just a heavier duty version with heavier springs which won't actually do too much for people with lighter setups like this one. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Thats why Tilta Float has better desing, you can move the collar up or down throw the post anh ahve the perfect balance with many kind o cameras, that a really improvment. Right maybe an extension of the ppost can resolve that.
Hey hey Roberto! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I agree, the Tilta Float looks more full featured in the balance department. I wonder how their hip attachment feels to operate. I like the idea of the vest instead of just hips. Wonder if I could get a test unit to put the two systems head to head. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmaker small mirrorless camera, RS2 batterie (not using V mounts), small lens, autofocus, small monitor and tilta float will go like a champ.
Shelllllby! He is, Thanos dabbles in all hobbies. He literally went all out to erase the universe, filmmaking is just a walk in the park for that purple turd lol!
1) To avoid hitting knees against the counterweight, can't the mounting be spun 90 degrees? 2) Yes, the arm needs to be telescope-adjustable from the yoke to the camera. 3) When using the Manfrotto head, I noticed you used a quick mount plate. WOuldn't that solve the issue of potentially crossing the threads when mounting? I would tend the leave the Manfrotto mount permanently mounted to the Thanos. GREAT WORK!
Hey hey Alan! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Mounting the bottom counterweight at 90 could work, but I might have more chance of hitting it if I need to take a larger stride. Yea the manfrotto head or just a QR plate will minimize that in the long run. Unfortunately I had to really really tighten the plate to the gimbal as it would sometimes unscrew itself slightly. Think someone should make a gimbal 1/4-20 locking QR system that keeps this from happening thats also streamlined so you can just leave if on your gimbal. Kinda like a "camera cage" for your gimbal that lets you either go onto a QR or just screw a extension handle. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmaker Ahh OK, as far as tightening the head (or a QR plate) to the gimbal goes -- I had the same general issue. I NEVER remove the camera from my Crane 3 Lab. I decided long ago that I want to use the camera/gimbal assembly on a tripod or a slide OR a spring arm from a vest mounted support system. All those have QR receiver plates. I did NOT want to trust a single mount point for that. So I got this from Smallrig: www.smallrig.com/smallrig-baseplate-for-zhiyun-crane-3s-handheld-stabilizer-2855.html. They make one for Crane 2 and crane 3 lab as well. If you look at the bottom, a QR plate slot can use TWO screws -- one 3/8 and one 1/4". No turning, no loosening. I trust it.
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I can definitely balance Thanos ProII horizontally, but only with the djji ronin rs2 batery grip on with a Sony A7III and a Tilta Gage. Which could come to confirm that there should be an extender of about 15cm above the collar to be able to use it with the Tilta base with Lemo 2 pin power input and V lock batteries.
I know I'm kinda late to the party but have you tried using those extension poles for gimbals? Stick one between the gimbal portion and the steadicam portion for more reach. I know adding a piece makes it more dangerous for the camera but, hey, it'll give you the reach you wanted more than that 502 head did. And, BTW, if possible, find one that's aluminum rather than the carbon fiber ones since it'll give you more weight and, in case of failure, aluminum bends while carbon fiber shatters.
Hey hey again philaw123! I did think about getting a pole to extend, but I still think it wouldn't be enough because the 502 head is quite heavy. I've been told Digitafoto is working on a top extension pole system for the top, I hope it will also some counter weights up top to really be able to balance out multiple configurations. We'll see!
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Hey hey Justin! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Awesome to hear another dancer turned filmmaker out there, we need more of us to film dancers for sure! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Kennn!!!!! Hahaha if I had the Thanos Gauntlet, I'd just need to snap my finger and the 20 min one take would instantly be done lol! Naw, no windmills... its been awhile. Wonder if I can still practice my way and get them back.
You're asian and 6ft tall. I'm jealous. I'm a corporate videographer at 5'6 and my clients are in the 6'4 range lol. Thank you for this review. I'm looking at the tilta float but I think I will go with the Thanos pro.
Hey hey Charles! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Haha being 6' tall isn't always all that and a bag of chips, especially as a filmmaker. I have to do mega squats to get the right angle for all epic shots with the action films I work on. I would have loved to try the Tilta to see if it balances better across the body, not too sure how comfortable only having a hip harness is versus the Thanos Pro's full harness. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Luca! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Yes, this shouldn't have problems with the Aircross 2. The quick release plate that I used it just for how my gimbal was balancing. Supposedly they now include the setup with the slider weight so that you don't have to do what I did. I also had a very light setup, others have flown heavier setups and didn't seem to have a problem with weight on the gimbal end. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Very NIce, however, please share the reason for having Head b/w gimble and Thanos top mount? Cheers (trying to see this via your POV, seems time saver for now)
Hey hey Final Footage! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm not sure how far into the video you got or if you only watched the TLDR section. I discuss why I have the video head on top in my "Improvement #1" chapter marker. TLDR, my setup is way too light, I needed more weight. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
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So first things first! Do you trust the whole setup only being held in one screw on the weebil s? And second is how did the weebil s react on the reverse shot and generally all the movement of the glide gear.
Hey hey BladeM3! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Yes, I trust it on the weebil S because of the lower main handle design, the center of gravity is much lower than a traditional one handed gimbal. However if you are to use a Crane S3 with a heavy setup, I'm not too sure at that point. What do you mean by reverse shot? Do you mean if you just rotate the center pole so that the camera is facing you? If so it works just like any time you pan the gimbal into that orientation. I've done some very insane steadicam gimbal movements that doesn't look like much in the actual video, but if there was BTS footage of just how fast I was flying the camera in the setup. The gimbal kept up and didn't freakout, but of course I was moving in a way to lesson the chance of it happening. For the most part this system works as intended and I hope they fix the things I talk about to make it more versatile. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker absolutely. As a content creator myself, I trully appreciate when I see reviews like this. Your knowledge and sincerenes really shows in this video. I already subscribed to your channel, and I will continue supporting you. Good luck
Hey hey Thomas! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! The app is called "Imaging Edge Mobile", Sony's official app. Not sure if it supports all their cameras and what features where, but so far its worked with my A7iii and A7Siii. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hi, awesome review! A couple quick questions and I realize these are just guesses on your part/not holding' you to it! :-D The belt's designed to rest on the hips -- could be awesome for my sometimes wonky lower back -- but think the belt may fit a 30/31" waist tightly enough to ease back stress? Also, I think officially it's not meant for carrying a cam without a gimbal, but hmmm... sure seems like it could be rigged to just carry a camera/be an easy rig replacement if I wanted to go handheld without my RS2? Thanks!
Hey hey John! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! My waist (true waist) is around 35", I'm not entirely sure how snug the lower band will feel for your waist. I think it'll get close, but it may not feel super tight. If the vest turns out not to work for your waist, you may need to break out your sewering skills and alter where the nylon bands sticked points are to allow you to tighten it further. You can definitely just carry a camera only if you bout some extra parts. You can either: 1) Use only a large cheese plate 2) Cheese plate with a QR plate either addressing the Y or X axis. 3) Cheese plate with two QR plates to address both axis after you find the main area you can balance most of your setups from. The first option is if you're only ever using one prime lens on your setup and thats it. Once you find the correct 1/4-20 port that helps you achieve perfect balance, you'd never have to rebalance again with the same setup. Option 2 and 3 gives you a somewhat traditional steadicam balance experience. I guess the last bit is to see if you can find a steadicam balancing plate for sale on its own that accepts a 1/4-20 or 3/5 port. The only problem is that this single point mount is not very strong on its own and could twist loose, need a find a way to stabilize it with another point of contact. These are just some thoughts for ya, hope it helps! Also definitely check out the updated Trinipod, they fixed the balance issue I talked about with smaller setups. th-cam.com/video/TQc4LOwWw5w/w-d-xo.html Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
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I have their collar and weights for my crane 2 that they made sometime ago. Still looking for a vest that will fit me. This system looks good, but it sounds like it isn't balanced just right. Still, this is something I've been looking into. The dance vid looks great!
Hey hey again Steven! Definitely a nice system and is nearly there, very close. Granted I have never operated a steadicam system but I'd have to assume that there is somewhat of a balance between the spring arm side and the camera side even with the hollywood large rig setups. Otherwise it would just destroy a persons body. If I'm wrong and this is not the case with hollywood setups... I hope someone is listening and help save operators bodies so they arn't crooked for life!
Hey hey Manuel! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I use a C-stand center column when balancing because the setup is quite heavy, or if you have a heavy duty light stand that is solid metal with a very wide base, one that can withstand 25+ pounds. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey again Youngblaze! Yup, I can put it on all by myself. You may or may not need someone to tighten the straps a little bit more depending on your preference of how tight the vest is to your body, but don't go too tight where your ribcage can't expand to breath fully.
May be some of these problems is fix in these steady "Proaim Flycam Zest Power Stabilizer (5-15kg) with Vista-II & Arm" the arm sims tobe larger and the fit up the giroscope sims tobe telescopic and able to extend with the camera
Hey hey again Felipe! This very well could be! After having more experience with these "trinity" setups, I am more compelled to do more shoots with this!
Hey Jason - have you played with Tilta’s Float system? I really love Tilta as a company and their design choices, would be interesting to see a comparison video.
Hey hey again Clement! I have not, I would love to get a review of the Tilta to do a comparison, but I have a feeling Tilta probably wont supply me one as I'm not a big steadicam type channel.
Hey hey Anatoly! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! If you are specifically talking about this Arri Trinity type setup. This is the cheapest so far that I have come across and reviewed. I do have a setup I occasionally use where it is just a monopod with counter weight and I use my hand to control it without a vest. You can see me using it in my latest video about the Swift Z. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey pedalandypedal! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! For the most part the big difference is that the Tilta does not use a full vest type system rather arm is attached on a hip belt it seems. I'm not entirely sure if this design would make it harder or easier for you to do the ninja walk and move from standing to squating. I'd definitely love to compare the two to see which one feels better for the operator, for the most part I haven't heard any complaints about people using the Tilta Float. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
i wonder how a camera would function on this with it attaching to the arm without a gimbal and extension.... balancing gimbals and all the adjustments is getting exhausting .
Hey hey again hoodaffairstv! I'm not sure if you can buy a traditional top side steadicam adjustment plate. If not you would need to buy a long QR plate to make forward and back adjustments. But you may also need another QR on top of that for Side to Side adjustment. With all that said, its probably just easier for you to just purchase a steadicam on its own that has all that already and just attach it to this vest or a vest of your choice. The design isn't too different between this steadicam and others, the top part is just different.
Just got my TPII. It's not clear whether it needs to be balanced both horizontally and vertically. I can get it perfect horizontally but if the aim is to have the gimbal turn back to the centre horizontally this then puts it out vertically. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hey hey Tyrone! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! In the video I linked on how to balance it, this type of system is meant to be balance horizontally as its dominant resting position. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmakerYour film is great but I think the balancing link that you have is okay but doesn't make a few things clear about horizontal balancing. For me anyway. I'm not sure whether the system should sit in the middle or turn to the middle - when horizontal. I can easily make mine stay still but the guy in the film has it turning back to the centre.
Digitalfoto neglected to add something they called the "trinity counterweight" that helps it go back to the center. My setup happened to work out just fine without it. When I found this out later as if my packaging was a mistake, they said it was separate purchase which I do not agree with. That being said, its a easy DIY fix. Simply use anything like coins or a battery and affix it to the bottom rails where the counterweights are to make similar adjustments the way the guy does in the video. With this setup you don't necessarily want the system to return to perfect horizontal. You want it to stay where you place it until it naturally and slowly moves back to whenever it may want to go. The whole idea of this setup is that it floats wherever you put it. Hope this helps!
This looks SOOOOOO dang amazing. You look like a natural. What was the weight of this thing like?!?!? It looks fairly balanced, but for those less coordinated like myself, I gotta ask! I loveeee that you can attach a monitor to it as well!
Graaaace! Thanks! The weight of the overall setup I think is close to 20 some pounds I believe. Oddly I want it heavier to make it even more stable. It's definitely such a fun product to use for long creative shots. Can't wait to do more with it!
@@TLDR_filmmaker if this was an amazing take with you having little experience with it, I can NOT wait to see as you do more trials with it what you discover.
Hey hey Mario! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! It for sure is, it just feels so weird that I don't have massive amount of tests for a video and rather a lot of it was just my opinion when using it. But I guess I have to get used to that with these types of gear where all I can do is explain my experience and show some results of the project. haha Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Keep Punshin'! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! It is the official Sony Imaging App for their cameras. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Santiago! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I was using the official Sony Image Edge app that you can download on your smartphone. There are other apps these days, but for monitoring the free Sony Image Edge apps works just fine. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Joel! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! It's Sony's own "Imaging Edge" app. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
As a professional steadicam , if your posture it’s ok u not gonna have back problems , I been doing this since 2001 and I have no problem , haw u learn that u go to the steadicam workshop it’s only 2000 dolares plus u get to meet with the legend Oscar winner garret brow
Hey hey Guillermo! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Makes sense about the posture, though I have to assume a industry made steadicam will have it rest much more evenly on your body than the way the Thano's is currently designed. With your rig do you feel that you can stand completely upright and you won't feel the whole system pull you off to the side? I would love to do that workshop, hopefully one of these days! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmaker the confort zone operating a steadicam it’s when all the wait of the rig u feel it on your legs and not in your back ….if Is not like that some it’s bad
Hey hey DaxNz! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! There are many options from the gimbal's own wireless follow focus modules that are powered by the gimbal (make sure it has a wireless remote wheel) or you can get something like the Tilta Nucleus Nano or the recent one I reviewed by PD movie. The latter options are mounted with rails which most of the gimbals have an accessory for you to mount it. The trick is depending on your setup, you need to balance this extra weight. The Tilta is the lightest technically, but it is not self powered so you're going to need to find a way to power that thing by strapping a battery to your gimbal. The PD movie is going to add more weight to the front of the gimbal, so you're going to need to by gimbal counter weights to even it out. This is the basics of it all, its not really going to be different mounting a follow focus system onto the gimbal while the gimbal is on the Thanos. You'll approach it with the same methods as we've had for the last couple of years. The key point is to make sure whatever wireless follow focus you have has a wheel you like to use as that wireless wheel is going to mounted either on the Yoke bar where I had mounted my wireless monitor. I Hope this make sense, if not simply look for a video that talks about "wireless follow focus on gimbal". Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Hey hey Sunny! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I've been wanting to test the Tilta Float, the only thing I'm not sure about is the harness only being a hip harness. I'm not sure if that would be good or bad without the extra frame supporting the rigs weight against the mass of your body. Do you have the Tilta Float? If so what are your thoughts? Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmaker yes , I recently purchased tilts float , it was my first time ever to use a steady cam , though I got it balanced roughly 80% correct , as I didn’t saw footstep even in running shot , but it did pulled me to front which caused strain on back . But it you lower the belt on to hips , it’s okay . I use to shoot on ronin S with one hand , I think it’s equally straining . I think I will get better each time I put it on . But I loved the types of shots u can take with it 💗
It looks like (I can't be sure) DigitalFoto has a "Smart Thanos Pro II VERSION 2): th-cam.com/video/yrrBvJDdu-8/w-d-xo.html It seems they addressed some of your issues with light rigs or simply a longer segment between the yoke and the gimbal. It also seems from the video that the spring arm assembly is more to the SIDE of the operator. I've contacted them for clarification.
Hey hey Alan! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I believe this is just a double positive in the way they titled the video, its not a Version 2 of Thanos Pro 2. It's the same. The little extension could either be from Digitalphoto or something you can purchase additionally thats usually used for either cameras or gimbals. I am thinking about getting one of those, but I'd still like to be able to extend the top for more length and counter balance. I have a feeling If I drill my own holes into the center of the vest, the Thanos Pro II would probably be balanced just right instead of where it sits soo far to the side. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
@@TLDR_filmmaker digitalfoto confirmed they are working on a Smart Thanos Pro II v2 which will have an additional telescoping monopod section above the yoke.
Hey hey Tyler! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! I don't know how far into the video you got, but I detail it out very specifically why the 502 head needs to be there. If it isn't there then my setup won't work on this rig. (Top weight not heavy enough for any of the counterweight options supplied) Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!
Do not buy the thanos pro 2, there is no way to balance the arm because there is nothing to adjust in the part where the arm connect to the vest and therefore you will never be able to have the entire system balanced. You are suppose to release the arm and it shouldnt go forwards or backwards, or left or right, but this is only possible with vest and arms that has adjusment knobs in the part the arm connects to the vest, the thanos pro 2 doesnt have it. So you will never be able to balance it. This guy must probably accepted the 20% money return that digital foto offers you if you do a video showing this equipment in a positive way even if it doesnt work. I refused that and asked them for a refund and returned and they didnt want it, I actually beg them and Lydia didnt give a damn. Dont buy this thing from then, all they want and do , is to make a sell, you are warned.
Hey hey again Henri! We'll see if Digitalfoto continues to develop and create a 3rd version. No word if they will, but if they do. It'll be the perfect budget arri trinity setup with pretty much no compromise for lighter camera systems!
For that first improvement I found a fix, but proceed with caution, if you have a heavier rig. My gimbal and camera package is about 15lbs with a 6k pro rather rigged out and crane 3s. The Crane 3s makes an extension pole of roughly 7.5” with 3/8” female receivers to mount to the 3/8” on the thanos pro 2 monopod and bottom of gimbal. This creates a larger circular radius that adds a significant amount of reach especially when you wanna do low shots. The only downside to this is it extends the leverage of the front end and makes you add more weight/extend the bottom end to compensate. And if you need extra weight at the front like you said, just rig up some smallrig 1/4” counterweights, the 200g ones can make a big difference.
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Thanks for the tip on extending the gimbal further to get a longer (but heavier) setup. Thanos has since done an update to the steadicam portion that allows you to better balance the top end by shifting around the center pole point instead of what I suggested with an actual extendable top end. I recently found a telescopic gimbal extension pole, though I wonder how well it can handle a heavy gimbal setup with that much horizontal weight on the 1/4-20 mount. I think some company created a gimbal handle lock of sorts for these types of long bottom handle setups.
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“Perfectly a balanced” - Thanos on the Thanos II
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Haha, Ken down there said the only thing I'm missing is the Thanos Gauntlet. The rig will be complete!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker - I would like to see this in comparison to say the Tilta float
I'm so glad I saw this. I was about to buy it because I thought you could get really low shots without having to squat down. Thank you so much for this review!!~
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So glad this video was helpful! I've been told that Digitalfoto has updated their steadicam rig to now have the extendable top end that I mentioned in the video. So glad they listened because that is going to really open up the usecase for this system!
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Thousands of thanks for your clarifying & precious instructions on that set up dude ..!!
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Such awesome content. Awesome to stumble upon your channel today.
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Great video! What mode is the gimbal in?
I thought it was just me, the arm wasn’t going to my side like a normal Steadycam should, since I had never taken a Steadycam class before, I Thought maybe, I was doing something wrong, I kept bumping into the base of the gimbal while filming a wedding, I hope they hear you and fix that Arm, I will surely buy the upgrade, if they fix that arm issue.
Thanks for your review.
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I also haven't had much experience with a steadicam, based on what I thought I've seen, it just didn't feel right. Sure enough it seem a pro system has a longer (and probably heavier) arm to counter everything. I've been told they are working on it after I told them everything I found that could be improved to make the system more ergonomic. We shall see when it comes to fruition!
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HOW did I miss this....ooh it was birthday week. Wow I've been wanting something like this if I ever work on some sidelines again.
Hey hey again IMDABROWN!
Haha birthday week definitely trumps over a review video! They have since fixed the steadicam portion and allow for the top half to be telescoped for better balancing. The arm weight distribution and length I believe is still the same.
@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you for that update, I'll add this to my gear budget and start saving now. You are the greatest.
I do not write to often, but I had to do! This is third video that I watched and just want to say, keep up whit excellent work!!!
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What a great review, subscribed!
Thank you so much writhracing1642! Glad you enjoyed this review! Make sure to check out the follow up as they have updated the steadicam portion: th-cam.com/video/TQc4LOwWw5w/w-d-xo.html
Sounds like you need to return this and buy the Thanos Pro X
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I'm not sure the Thanos Pro X has addressed much of what I covered here, it looks like its just a heavier duty version with heavier springs which won't actually do too much for people with lighter setups like this one.
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Thats why Tilta Float has better desing, you can move the collar up or down throw the post anh ahve the perfect balance with many kind o cameras, that a really improvment. Right maybe an extension of the ppost can resolve that.
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I agree, the Tilta Float looks more full featured in the balance department. I wonder how their hip attachment feels to operate. I like the idea of the vest instead of just hips. Wonder if I could get a test unit to put the two systems head to head.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker small mirrorless camera, RS2 batterie (not using V mounts), small lens, autofocus, small monitor and tilta float will go like a champ.
Didn't realise Thanos was into film-making....in all seriousness though, I've been waiting for this to see clips of how it went 💚
Shelllllby!
He is, Thanos dabbles in all hobbies. He literally went all out to erase the universe, filmmaking is just a walk in the park for that purple turd lol!
1) To avoid hitting knees against the counterweight, can't the mounting be spun 90 degrees? 2) Yes, the arm needs to be telescope-adjustable from the yoke to the camera. 3) When using the Manfrotto head, I noticed you used a quick mount plate. WOuldn't that solve the issue of potentially crossing the threads when mounting? I would tend the leave the Manfrotto mount permanently mounted to the Thanos. GREAT WORK!
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Mounting the bottom counterweight at 90 could work, but I might have more chance of hitting it if I need to take a larger stride. Yea the manfrotto head or just a QR plate will minimize that in the long run. Unfortunately I had to really really tighten the plate to the gimbal as it would sometimes unscrew itself slightly. Think someone should make a gimbal 1/4-20 locking QR system that keeps this from happening thats also streamlined so you can just leave if on your gimbal. Kinda like a "camera cage" for your gimbal that lets you either go onto a QR or just screw a extension handle.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Ahh OK, as far as tightening the head (or a QR plate) to the gimbal goes -- I had the same general issue. I NEVER remove the camera from my Crane 3 Lab. I decided long ago that I want to use the camera/gimbal assembly on a tripod or a slide OR a spring arm from a vest mounted support system. All those have QR receiver plates. I did NOT want to trust a single mount point for that. So I got this from Smallrig: www.smallrig.com/smallrig-baseplate-for-zhiyun-crane-3s-handheld-stabilizer-2855.html. They make one for Crane 2 and crane 3 lab as well. If you look at the bottom, a QR plate slot can use TWO screws -- one 3/8 and one 1/4". No turning, no loosening. I trust it.
Always good and will thought out
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The vest comes stock on the left side to mount, is there a way to switch it to the right? It looks like you did
You post early! (Just finished a late night editing session for a music client, haha).
Can't wait to bite into this video later today!
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Hahah that I do, if I have a video ready I try to post Wednesday at 645am EST. Just like the ol days of TLDR Season 1 lol. Enjoy the video when you check it, get some rest!!
I can definitely balance Thanos ProII horizontally, but only with the djji ronin rs2 batery grip on with a Sony A7III and a Tilta Gage. Which could come to confirm that there should be an extender of about 15cm above the collar to be able to use it with the Tilta base with Lemo 2 pin power input and V lock batteries.
Hey hey again Roberto!
Definitely, that extender will change this setup for the better!
I know I'm kinda late to the party but have you tried using those extension poles for gimbals? Stick one between the gimbal portion and the steadicam portion for more reach. I know adding a piece makes it more dangerous for the camera but, hey, it'll give you the reach you wanted more than that 502 head did. And, BTW, if possible, find one that's aluminum rather than the carbon fiber ones since it'll give you more weight and, in case of failure, aluminum bends while carbon fiber shatters.
Hey hey again philaw123!
I did think about getting a pole to extend, but I still think it wouldn't be enough because the 502 head is quite heavy. I've been told Digitafoto is working on a top extension pole system for the top, I hope it will also some counter weights up top to really be able to balance out multiple configurations. We'll see!
Your one take dance film look soo goood!
That 10bit 422 S-cinetone son! With some saturation and color hue shifts. Magic!
Great review...hopefully they made those changes in the next version
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Thanks for this thorough review and also, nice moves! Dancer turned filmmaker here.
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Awesome to hear another dancer turned filmmaker out there, we need more of us to film dancers for sure!
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All you need to make the improvement was Thanos’s gauntlet lol 😂 great review man! And I thought you were gunna pull a windmill there
Kennn!!!!!
Hahaha if I had the Thanos Gauntlet, I'd just need to snap my finger and the 20 min one take would instantly be done lol! Naw, no windmills... its been awhile. Wonder if I can still practice my way and get them back.
You're asian and 6ft tall. I'm jealous. I'm a corporate videographer at 5'6 and my clients are in the 6'4 range lol.
Thank you for this review. I'm looking at the tilta float but I think I will go with the Thanos pro.
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Haha being 6' tall isn't always all that and a bag of chips, especially as a filmmaker. I have to do mega squats to get the right angle for all epic shots with the action films I work on. I would have loved to try the Tilta to see if it balances better across the body, not too sure how comfortable only having a hip harness is versus the Thanos Pro's full harness.
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Is it possible to use with aircross 2? I'm worried about the junction of the gimbal with the plate. Thanks
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Yes, this shouldn't have problems with the Aircross 2. The quick release plate that I used it just for how my gimbal was balancing. Supposedly they now include the setup with the slider weight so that you don't have to do what I did. I also had a very light setup, others have flown heavier setups and didn't seem to have a problem with weight on the gimbal end.
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Very NIce, however, please share the reason for having Head b/w gimble and Thanos top mount? Cheers (trying to see this via your POV, seems time saver for now)
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I'm not sure how far into the video you got or if you only watched the TLDR section. I discuss why I have the video head on top in my "Improvement #1" chapter marker. TLDR, my setup is way too light, I needed more weight.
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Thanks Jason for your review video and advice. :))) Love it a lot
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So first things first! Do you trust the whole setup only being held in one screw on the weebil s?
And second is how did the weebil s react on the reverse shot and generally all the movement of the glide gear.
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Yes, I trust it on the weebil S because of the lower main handle design, the center of gravity is much lower than a traditional one handed gimbal. However if you are to use a Crane S3 with a heavy setup, I'm not too sure at that point.
What do you mean by reverse shot? Do you mean if you just rotate the center pole so that the camera is facing you? If so it works just like any time you pan the gimbal into that orientation. I've done some very insane steadicam gimbal movements that doesn't look like much in the actual video, but if there was BTS footage of just how fast I was flying the camera in the setup. The gimbal kept up and didn't freakout, but of course I was moving in a way to lesson the chance of it happening. For the most part this system works as intended and I hope they fix the things I talk about to make it more versatile.
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What a great and honest review
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@@TLDR_filmmaker absolutely. As a content creator myself, I trully appreciate when I see reviews like this. Your knowledge and sincerenes really shows in this video. I already subscribed to your channel, and I will continue supporting you. Good luck
Loved it thank you! What is the app you're using to remotely control your Sony please ?
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The app is called "Imaging Edge Mobile", Sony's official app. Not sure if it supports all their cameras and what features where, but so far its worked with my A7iii and A7Siii.
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Hi, awesome review! A couple quick questions and I realize these are just guesses on your part/not holding' you to it! :-D
The belt's designed to rest on the hips -- could be awesome for my sometimes wonky lower back -- but think the belt may fit a 30/31" waist tightly enough to ease back stress? Also, I think officially it's not meant for carrying a cam without a gimbal, but hmmm... sure seems like it could be rigged to just carry a camera/be an easy rig replacement if I wanted to go handheld without my RS2? Thanks!
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My waist (true waist) is around 35", I'm not entirely sure how snug the lower band will feel for your waist. I think it'll get close, but it may not feel super tight. If the vest turns out not to work for your waist, you may need to break out your sewering skills and alter where the nylon bands sticked points are to allow you to tighten it further.
You can definitely just carry a camera only if you bout some extra parts. You can either:
1) Use only a large cheese plate
2) Cheese plate with a QR plate either addressing the Y or X axis.
3) Cheese plate with two QR plates to address both axis after you find the main area you can balance most of your setups from.
The first option is if you're only ever using one prime lens on your setup and thats it. Once you find the correct 1/4-20 port that helps you achieve perfect balance, you'd never have to rebalance again with the same setup.
Option 2 and 3 gives you a somewhat traditional steadicam balance experience.
I guess the last bit is to see if you can find a steadicam balancing plate for sale on its own that accepts a 1/4-20 or 3/5 port. The only problem is that this single point mount is not very strong on its own and could twist loose, need a find a way to stabilize it with another point of contact.
These are just some thoughts for ya, hope it helps! Also definitely check out the updated Trinipod, they fixed the balance issue I talked about with smaller setups. th-cam.com/video/TQc4LOwWw5w/w-d-xo.html
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Wow! Thanks for the detailed info/insight, much appreciated! Cheers
i really like your reviews
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I have their collar and weights for my crane 2 that they made sometime ago. Still looking for a vest that will fit me. This system looks good, but it sounds like it isn't balanced just right. Still, this is something I've been looking into. The dance vid looks great!
Hey hey again Steven!
Definitely a nice system and is nearly there, very close. Granted I have never operated a steadicam system but I'd have to assume that there is somewhat of a balance between the spring arm side and the camera side even with the hollywood large rig setups. Otherwise it would just destroy a persons body. If I'm wrong and this is not the case with hollywood setups... I hope someone is listening and help save operators bodies so they arn't crooked for life!
Thanks for the video. What type or brand of tripod do you use to balance it? Thank you!
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I use a C-stand center column when balancing because the setup is quite heavy, or if you have a heavy duty light stand that is solid metal with a very wide base, one that can withstand 25+ pounds.
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thanks man,
You're most welcome!
were you able to put this on by yourself
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Yup, I can put it on all by myself. You may or may not need someone to tighten the straps a little bit more depending on your preference of how tight the vest is to your body, but don't go too tight where your ribcage can't expand to breath fully.
May be some of these problems is fix in these steady "Proaim Flycam Zest Power Stabilizer (5-15kg) with Vista-II & Arm" the arm sims tobe larger and the fit up the giroscope sims tobe telescopic and able to extend with the camera
Hey hey again Felipe!
This very well could be! After having more experience with these "trinity" setups, I am more compelled to do more shoots with this!
Hey Jason - have you played with Tilta’s Float system? I really love Tilta as a company and their design choices, would be interesting to see a comparison video.
Tilta and TLDR -seems like a good match.
Hey hey again Clement!
I have not, I would love to get a review of the Tilta to do a comparison, but I have a feeling Tilta probably wont supply me one as I'm not a big steadicam type channel.
@@TLDR_filmmaker Tilta - if somehow you’re looking at this - please do the right thing and send one Jason’s way 🙏🏼
Hi man! Great analysis here ) I was wondering do you happen to know what system is the best on a budget side ?
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If you are specifically talking about this Arri Trinity type setup. This is the cheapest so far that I have come across and reviewed. I do have a setup I occasionally use where it is just a monopod with counter weight and I use my hand to control it without a vest. You can see me using it in my latest video about the Swift Z.
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This vs Tilta Float, any insight?
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For the most part the big difference is that the Tilta does not use a full vest type system rather arm is attached on a hip belt it seems. I'm not entirely sure if this design would make it harder or easier for you to do the ninja walk and move from standing to squating. I'd definitely love to compare the two to see which one feels better for the operator, for the most part I haven't heard any complaints about people using the Tilta Float.
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i wonder how a camera would function on this with it attaching to the arm without a gimbal and extension.... balancing gimbals and all the adjustments is getting exhausting .
Hey hey again hoodaffairstv!
I'm not sure if you can buy a traditional top side steadicam adjustment plate. If not you would need to buy a long QR plate to make forward and back adjustments. But you may also need another QR on top of that for Side to Side adjustment. With all that said, its probably just easier for you to just purchase a steadicam on its own that has all that already and just attach it to this vest or a vest of your choice. The design isn't too different between this steadicam and others, the top part is just different.
Just got my TPII. It's not clear whether it needs to be balanced both horizontally and vertically. I can get it perfect horizontally but if the aim is to have the gimbal turn back to the centre horizontally this then puts it out vertically. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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In the video I linked on how to balance it, this type of system is meant to be balance horizontally as its dominant resting position.
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@@TLDR_filmmakerYour film is great but I think the balancing link that you have is okay but doesn't make a few things clear about horizontal balancing. For me anyway. I'm not sure whether the system should sit in the middle or turn to the middle - when horizontal. I can easily make mine stay still but the guy in the film has it turning back to the centre.
Digitalfoto neglected to add something they called the "trinity counterweight" that helps it go back to the center. My setup happened to work out just fine without it. When I found this out later as if my packaging was a mistake, they said it was separate purchase which I do not agree with. That being said, its a easy DIY fix. Simply use anything like coins or a battery and affix it to the bottom rails where the counterweights are to make similar adjustments the way the guy does in the video.
With this setup you don't necessarily want the system to return to perfect horizontal. You want it to stay where you place it until it naturally and slowly moves back to whenever it may want to go. The whole idea of this setup is that it floats wherever you put it. Hope this helps!
@@TLDR_filmmaker thanks for that. I do have that part in my kit and that makes sense. Many thanks for your help!
This looks SOOOOOO dang amazing. You look like a natural. What was the weight of this thing like?!?!? It looks fairly balanced, but for those less coordinated like myself, I gotta ask!
I loveeee that you can attach a monitor to it as well!
Graaaace!
Thanks! The weight of the overall setup I think is close to 20 some pounds I believe. Oddly I want it heavier to make it even more stable. It's definitely such a fun product to use for long creative shots. Can't wait to do more with it!
@@TLDR_filmmaker if this was an amazing take with you having little experience with it, I can NOT wait to see as you do more trials with it what you discover.
Real world use is a good meat of the review
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It for sure is, it just feels so weird that I don't have massive amount of tests for a video and rather a lot of it was just my opinion when using it. But I guess I have to get used to that with these types of gear where all I can do is explain my experience and show some results of the project. haha
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What app did you use to connect the sony to your phone?
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It is the official Sony Imaging App for their cameras.
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Which app are you using to use your phone as a monitor?
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I was using the official Sony Image Edge app that you can download on your smartphone. There are other apps these days, but for monitoring the free Sony Image Edge apps works just fine.
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what application did you use? thank you
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It's Sony's own "Imaging Edge" app.
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As a professional steadicam , if your posture it’s ok u not gonna have back problems , I been doing this since 2001 and I have no problem , haw u learn that u go to the steadicam workshop it’s only 2000 dolares plus u get to meet with the legend Oscar winner garret brow
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Makes sense about the posture, though I have to assume a industry made steadicam will have it rest much more evenly on your body than the way the Thano's is currently designed. With your rig do you feel that you can stand completely upright and you won't feel the whole system pull you off to the side? I would love to do that workshop, hopefully one of these days!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker the confort zone operating a steadicam it’s when all the wait of the rig u feel it on your legs and not in your back ….if Is not like that some it’s bad
How could/would you mount a follow focus system to this?
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There are many options from the gimbal's own wireless follow focus modules that are powered by the gimbal (make sure it has a wireless remote wheel) or you can get something like the Tilta Nucleus Nano or the recent one I reviewed by PD movie.
The latter options are mounted with rails which most of the gimbals have an accessory for you to mount it. The trick is depending on your setup, you need to balance this extra weight. The Tilta is the lightest technically, but it is not self powered so you're going to need to find a way to power that thing by strapping a battery to your gimbal. The PD movie is going to add more weight to the front of the gimbal, so you're going to need to by gimbal counter weights to even it out.
This is the basics of it all, its not really going to be different mounting a follow focus system onto the gimbal while the gimbal is on the Thanos. You'll approach it with the same methods as we've had for the last couple of years.
The key point is to make sure whatever wireless follow focus you have has a wheel you like to use as that wireless wheel is going to mounted either on the Yoke bar where I had mounted my wireless monitor.
I Hope this make sense, if not simply look for a video that talks about "wireless follow focus on gimbal".
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Tilta float resolved all those issues !! In same price
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I've been wanting to test the Tilta Float, the only thing I'm not sure about is the harness only being a hip harness. I'm not sure if that would be good or bad without the extra frame supporting the rigs weight against the mass of your body. Do you have the Tilta Float? If so what are your thoughts?
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@@TLDR_filmmaker yes , I recently purchased tilts float , it was my first time ever to use a steady cam , though I got it balanced roughly 80% correct , as I didn’t saw footstep even in running shot , but it did pulled me to front which caused strain on back . But it you lower the belt on to hips , it’s okay . I use to shoot on ronin S with one hand , I think it’s equally straining .
I think I will get better each time I put it on . But I loved the types of shots u can take with it 💗
I love how the word filmmaker has been highjacked by all these variation of videographers.
Hey hey again Stringer Bell!
It is what it is, I'm not too bothered by it for the most part. Less syllables to say "filmmakers" haha.
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It looks like (I can't be sure) DigitalFoto has a "Smart Thanos Pro II VERSION 2): th-cam.com/video/yrrBvJDdu-8/w-d-xo.html It seems they addressed some of your issues with light rigs or simply a longer segment between the yoke and the gimbal. It also seems from the video that the spring arm assembly is more to the SIDE of the operator. I've contacted them for clarification.
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I believe this is just a double positive in the way they titled the video, its not a Version 2 of Thanos Pro 2. It's the same. The little extension could either be from Digitalphoto or something you can purchase additionally thats usually used for either cameras or gimbals. I am thinking about getting one of those, but I'd still like to be able to extend the top for more length and counter balance. I have a feeling If I drill my own holes into the center of the vest, the Thanos Pro II would probably be balanced just right instead of where it sits soo far to the side.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker digitalfoto confirmed they are working on a Smart Thanos Pro II v2 which will have an additional telescoping monopod section above the yoke.
Why on earth do you have a 502 head in between the gimbal and the rest of the rig? That seems a little unnecessary
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I don't know how far into the video you got, but I detail it out very specifically why the 502 head needs to be there. If it isn't there then my setup won't work on this rig. (Top weight not heavy enough for any of the counterweight options supplied)
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Why on earth are you asking a question that was perfectly answered in the video? That seems a little unnecessary.
Do not buy the thanos pro 2, there is no way to balance the arm because there is nothing to adjust in the part where the arm connect to the vest and therefore you will never be able to have the entire system balanced. You are suppose to release the arm and it shouldnt go forwards or backwards, or left or right, but this is only possible with vest and arms that has adjusment knobs in the part the arm connects to the vest, the thanos pro 2 doesnt have it. So you will never be able to balance it. This guy must probably accepted the 20% money return that digital foto offers you if you do a video showing this equipment in a positive way even if it doesnt work. I refused that and asked them for a refund and returned and they didnt want it, I actually beg them and Lydia didnt give a damn. Dont buy this thing from then, all they want and do , is to make a sell, you are warned.
I'm not sure what you mean, the Thanos Pro 2 has tension adjustments in the arm so that the arm doesn't move when you let go.
@@TLDR_filmmaker Those tension adjustments are for the sled weight, there should be adjustments in the part where the arm connects to the vest.
Dat looks eenteresteeng. But we’ll wait for upgrade.
Could go well with Zamera.
Hey hey again Henri!
We'll see if Digitalfoto continues to develop and create a 3rd version. No word if they will, but if they do. It'll be the perfect budget arri trinity setup with pretty much no compromise for lighter camera systems!
@@TLDR_filmmaker indeed