Reddit reviews Feiyu Tech G4 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for GoPro Hero4/3+/3 and Other Sports Cameras of Similar Size
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Works with GoPro HERO4, HERO3+, HERO3 and Other Sports Cameras of Similar SizeAccommodates LCD Touch Backpack3-Axis Powered Gimbal320 Degree Pan/Tilt Rotation, 100 Degree Roll RotationPlease Note: Upon receipt of your item, please update to the latest firmware.Unfortunately at this time the firmware update is not compatible with Windows 10 or Mac.
Thanks!
Here's a pic of the setup.
The gimbal is the feiyu G4
https://www.amazon.com/3-Axis-Handheld-Gimbal-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469987103&sr=8-1&keywords=feiyu+g4
Two clamps. One to hold the gimbal and one to latch onto the headlight mount
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546371-REG/Manfrotto_035_035_Super_Clamp_without.html
And the articulating arm between the two clamps:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616251-REG/Pearstone_9041660_9041670_8_3_21_1cm_Articulating.html
There's a ton of different brands of articulating arms but the cheaper ones usually don't hold.
I'll post a better pic of the setup when I get back to my motorcycle.
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Personally I'd buy a Feiyu G4 Gimbal and a refurbished Hero4 Silver
Total cost is around $408 compared to around $600 ($599.98 = $699.98 - $100)
The extra $200 buys you the latest camera with voice control that's water resistant without a case and a gimbal that turns on the camera and the gimbal at the same time (which is very nice compared to the Feiyu option.)
I have a Hero4 Silver and Feiyu G4 and I'm pretty happy with it.
This is a good place to start. Here are a few more thoughts/suggestions:
Feel free to ask any questions you might still have. Also, congratulations and good luck!
Solution (though not very cheap)
What was with the camera doing barrel rolls?
EDIT: oh, steering wheel. I got one of these which I strap to my remote control car. It works a treat. Could definitely work in a car too, just fasten the handle and let the head keep things stable on rough roads.
Most places I go are paved, but are frequently a fair drive away. I made this timelapse a few years back of one place we go. 400 kilometre/4+ hour round trip. Wasn't anything particularly unusual, I just wanted to see how much footage fitted on my dashcam at the time and thought it would be a cool clip:
https://youtu.be/s7l3mrunKiE
A few guys do the out west stuff, which is over 1000 kilometres of driving round trip. I think the furthest I've driven was 5600 kilometres round trip, but that was over the course of a week doing a heap of little jobs on the way. Brisbane -> Cooktown with deviations to most major cities on the way for those familiar with Australia.
And some unrelated silliness from way back in the day when I was but a naughty young apprentice that happened to be in my YouTube list near the timelapse:
https://youtu.be/Mit66aaYW_c
You can always just get a Feiyu Tech G4 3 axis gimbal.
https://www.amazon.com/3-Axis-Handheld-Gimbal-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466001722&sr=8-1&keywords=feiyu+tech+g4
Also with the extension stick attachment
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Carbon-Extension-Converter-Handheld/dp/B00S0TBVKG/ref=pd_bxgy_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=PD33SP9BTG3WVHEV40RQ
Here's a handheld gimbal for $200 USD, just a little bit cheaper:
https://amzn.com/B00T32A0K6
I use this one, works perfectly fine
A lot of people seem to recommend this one:
Feiyu Tech Phone Gimbal
by Feiyutech
Link: https://amzn.com/B00T32A0K6
It's $215 right now, so it's cheaper than some, but the footage I've seen with it seems to be pretty smooth.
https://www.amazon.com/3-Axis-Handheld-Gimbal-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6?th=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/3-Axis-Handheld-Gimbal-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520253530&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+gimble&dpID=31YZSD9xEZL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
No it's really easy ... I got a Feiyu G4 stabiliser for my GoPro, it's sick!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Feiyu-3-Axis-Handheld-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6
thanks for the tips!
Is this the gimbal you mentioned? https://www.amazon.com/3-Axis-Handheld-Gimbal-Cameras-Similar/dp/B00T32A0K6
Did you get the yi 4k? Any lack of software compatibility? (err, I guess it's just a bunch of avi or dvi files. just no gopro software).
That looks like a mean little point and shoot Canon! Probably great size to have on the slopes.
Do you mean that you literally ride filming with the gimbal in your pocket? wow!
I brought both my GoPro Handler and Feiyu G4 in the parks Saturday and Sunday. Had them both on the top of my camera equipment and pulled them out first thing saying "these don't extend" and showed them.
If you demonstrate that you know what they're looking for and aren't packing what they're looking for it's generally not a problem. "Worst" I had was one guard warning me to be careful with my collapsible tripod.
I think you will find a drone frustrating to carry around. If I were you I'd spend the money on a gimbal to make your gopro footage more usable. I've used this one before and it makes a huge difference: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00T32A0K6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zz.wxbSXB8R1K