StediStick FAQ

How do you hold it?
You need to let the StediStick do all the work. Don't grip too hard or the movements from you body will translate into shake at the camera. Let the StediStick counter your movements. Cup the camera mount and adjust the tilt angle of the mount until the camera is level front and back. Adjust the tilting side head to get the pan center or left and right. When holding the camera loosely, it should ride level. Make slow deliberate movements and the results will be amazing. As with any stabilizer while doing a pan, make sure you have full range of motion from one side to the other fluidly.

How do I control shake while shooting myself?
With the neck extended or retracted depends on the shot you want and lens you are using. A wide angle lens lets you keep the StediStick retracted and more steady. Hold the StediStick by the counter weight and let the weight of your camera work for you to steady the shot. As the weight pulls down on the StediStick it will stabilize on you as the subject matter. This will take some practice but once you get it down, you won't understand why you didn't see it before. There is a trick to it that you will just need to practice to achieve. The result will be a point of view most never think about even trying.

How do I shoot over the crowd or get an overhead POV?
Tilt your display down so you can see the action and go for it. Again, let the weight of the camera will work for you. Let the weight go in one direction and try twisting your wrist for some unique shots that will keep your viewers guessing. Extend the StediStick and really get up there for a birds eye view. With some practice aiming, you will get the feel for the action and keep everything in frame with ease.
Can I run with the SteadiStick?
Grip the StediStick like shown here and extend your arm away from your body. If you keep it in too tight, the movements from your body running will translate down the StediStick to your camera. Let your arm take the shock and work in conjunction with the counterweight and weight of the camera. The results are a very even, smooth and floating shot. Run along side someone jogging and the result is amazing. Practice running backwards and get a nice 360 degrees shot of the action or actors. Walk through the crowd and get a POV that most will never see which will make your movie that more interesting.
What type of grip is that on the SteadiStick?
Neoprene, it's part of the family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene in general has good chemical stability, and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. It's used in a wide variety of applications, such as laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces (wrist, knee, etc.), electrical insulation, liquid and sheet applied elastomeric membranes or flashings, and car fan belts.
A foamed neoprene contains gas, as with the StediStick, the resulting cellular configuration makes the material a good insulator and perfect for wetsuits. Foamed neoprene is also used in other insulation and shock-protection (packing) applications. Good for packaging because the cells absorb shock and transfer the energy away. If you tear the foam handle, send it back for repairs. If anything breaks, send it back. It's built to withstand and if something causes it to fail, we would really like to know. No RMA required. Just the StediStick and your name.