Overview of the steadicam Lanparte HHG-1 Plus for iPhone and GoPro
Tips Makradar / / December 19, 2019
One of the main problems when shooting video with it is the "shake" picture. It is not so much when we're shooting in a static position. But if we go a step or run just once, and this video, as a rule, after the shouts, "Wow, how cool you shoot" is sent to the trash. Professionals to solve problems using steadicam.
Steadicam - a device that compensates for any shaking of the image (a hand shake, run, moves) and allows smooth shooting on the move.
Steadicam was invented in 1977 by an American cameraman Garrett Brown. Since then Steadicam necessarily used in the production of films and live sporting events.
Until recently Steadicam remained expensive and cumbersome device for home use. But the Chinese industry has proposed several compact and low-cost steadicam in the last couple of years.
One of them, Lanparte HHG-1 Plus, I will test today. Traditionally, we start with a complete review.
In the unassembled unit is placed in a bag with a sheet of A4 size.
The kit includes a battery charger, battery, Steadicam, a platform for fixing GoPro, an adapter for securing the smartphone of any size, the counterweight.
Specifications:
- Compatible with iPhone, GoPro all versions, smart phones of different sizes.
- It has three axis stabilization.
- Soft cover protects your phone from scratches.
- Exact brushless motors with quiet operation.
- battery built into the handle (up to three hours).
- Power: Li-ion 11v, 1500 mAh.
- Low battery indicator.
- Standard DC-connector for charging.
- Charging from the mains with a 220v plug.
- Counterweight for balancing.
- Material: ABS-plastic, alloy Al-Zn.
- Size - 260 x 123 x 90 mm.
- Weight - 478 grams.
Price in Moscow - from 20 000 rubles.
Now let's Steadicam'll get from the suitcase, it will collect and spend the first shooting. This will help us Ilya Lazarev, founder and head of the Moscow School of Journalism "Academy of TV."
The story about the assembly and features steadicam Lanparte HHG-1 Plus takes much more time than the assembly itself. The operating status of the device can result in less than a minute that in a rapidly changing environment during shooting is a valuable advantage over other steadicam. Weight steadicam Lanparte HHG-1 Plus just 478 grams, it can be put in a backpack and get right before shooting.
Academy for TV, we first acquired large electronic Steadicam. Convinced of its potential, yet I want to mention a few shortcomings. This is cumbersome and some technological limitations, which is not acceptable for us. We began to look for a new version. After a while, we were offered a small electronic Steadicam. He was very convenient in terms of both concept and in terms of manufacturing
Ilya Lazarev,
Now replace GoPro to iPhone. Everything is just as easy, just need to change the pad for mounting.
To go out and look like Lanparte HHG-1 Plus fulfills movement up and down and sideways. Shoot on iPhone 5s (video squeezed strongly do not abuse).
They were shooting test. But here's the next video you can see how Steadicam work out boarding sea. Shooting and installation on the iPhone 6.
Steadicam Lanparte HHG-1 Plus - an amazing thing through which you can shoot even on the run, and the picture is not shelohnotsya. Must-have for the multimedia journalist of the 21st century.
P.S. Thank you for the opportunity to test the Steadicam Lanparte HHG-1 Plus TV Academy and personally by its co-founder and head of Ilya Lazarev.