blafarm Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks. The video they posted relating to the way speeds are selected looked a bit fiddly. The move in your video is quite nice, however I hope you are able to access the other speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanveer Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Here's a quick test in my kitchen. GH4 plus Panasonic 12-35. OIS off.OIS off? Ok, pretty smooth then. I noticed very mild jitters, which I do in almost every dolly shot, if played at the exact same speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrgl Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Here's a quick test in my kitchen. GH4 plus Panasonic 12-35. OIS off.I take back my original negative post. This thing is awesome, thanks for keeping us in the loop Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 So should I get this or not? I sold my slider cause I barely used it and it took up space, but this is so small... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 So should I get this or not? I sold my slider cause I barely used it and it took up space, but this is so small...If you have a lightweight camera setup, and are okay with some noise leaking into the camera mic then absolutely. It's a great little piece of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboguard Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you have a lightweight camera setup, and are okay with some noise leaking into the camera mic then absolutely. It's a great little piece of gear. Yeah I think my setup could be as light as 2.5lbs. That works right? And what's the fastest setting look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yeah I think my setup could be as light as 2.5lbs. That works right? And what's the fastest setting look like?Yeah that will work. It doesn't go very fast. The video I posted above is the medium speed. I think the slower speed is perfect for electronic though b/c it's so hard to get smooth results at slow speeds on a big manual slider. Another really cool use for this is pushing in on a shot. With a slider you see the slide at the bottom of the frame unless you're using a long focal length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Daniel Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yeah that will work. It doesn't go very fast. The video I posted above is the medium speed. I think the slower speed is perfect for electronic though b/c it's so hard to get smooth results at slow speeds on a big manual slider. Another really cool use for this is pushing in on a shot. With a slider you see the slide at the bottom of the frame unless you're using a long focal length. The only manual slider I know that doesn't do that is the Edelkrone Slider Plus. Those guys are probably my favourite accessory maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blafarm Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yeah that will work. It doesn't go very fast. The video I posted above is the medium speed. I think the slower speed is perfect for electronic though b/c it's so hard to get smooth results at slow speeds on a big manual slider. Another really cool use for this is pushing in on a shot. With a slider you see the slide at the bottom of the frame unless you're using a long focal length. Couple of questions if you don't mind:Were you able to get the slowest speed to work? Assuming the answer is yes. Was there a problem with your unit?Are you saying that the Kickstarter campaign assertion that the device works with cameras "up to 20 pounds" is false -- and that it only supports lower amounts of weight?Lastly, I'm assuming your comment regarding avoiding seeing the slider is based on a scenario where you are shooting on a flat surface -- which entirely avoids the use of the Hercules track. Is that correct?Thanks for your feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Couple of questions if you don't mind:Were you able to get the slowest speed to work? Assuming the answer is yes. Was there a problem with your unit?Are you saying that the Kickstarter campaign assertion that the device works with cameras "up to 20 pounds" is false -- and that it only supports lower amounts of weight?Lastly, I'm assuming your comment regarding avoiding seeing the slider is based on a scenario where you are shooting on a flat surface -- which entirely avoids the use of the Hercules track. Is that correct?Thanks for your feedback. Yes I got the slowest speed to work. You may be right about the 20 lbs limit although that seems excessive. I've only tried it with GH4 and some various lenses. I would think 20lbs would stress the motors, but maybe not.I'm talking about the Hercules being on a surface (floor, table, etc) where it's okay to be seen in the shot. For example a wide angle lens push in on an object sitting on a table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blafarm Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yes I got the slowest speed to work. You may be right about the 20 lbs limit although that seems excessive. I've only tried it with GH4 and some various lenses. I would think 20lbs would stress the motors, but maybe not.I'm talking about the Hercules being on a surface (floor, table, etc) where it's okay to be seen in the shot. For example a wide angle lens push in on an object sitting on a table.Thanks ... that's what I assumed.Appreciate your feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vurhd Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Anyone else received their order? Doesn't seem to have been any recent updates on their kickstarter website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bernard Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I ordered one of these and waited for the magnetic update. I haven't heard anything for awhile either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agolex Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 19 hours ago, Vurhd said: Anyone else received their order? Doesn't seem to have been any recent updates on their kickstarter website. Did get a mail with them asking to spread the word via social media a few days ago and that said stuff is supposed to ship at the end of the month. Sure hope so, heading for Ireland next month and that's why I pledged originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vurhd Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Great thanks for the info @agolex. If you get any more updates do you mind posting them up.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agolex Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 8 minutes ago, Vurhd said: If you get any more updates do you mind posting them up.. Sure, will do. Here's the mail I got 5 days ago: Hello! Manufacturing and shipping the last batch of Hercules to our supportive KickstaterBackers will be completed at the end of March. We are preparing to launch our new website and need some help. Can you please help with spicing up our social media outlets by subscribing. Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Youtube We would love it if you shared your content if you have received a Hercules. Please send us links to your videos, photos or videos at Socialmeida@Rollocam.com Thank you for your patience and support. Cheers, Rollocam Vurhd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ma Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 On 11/6/2015 at 6:29 AM, Cinegain said: Certainly looks alright. But take a cheapo table dolly (let's say 15 bucks).. ... and then imagine something DIY to make it motorized... 199 then sounds quite the up in price. I have the pico dolly and a push cart dolly (kinda shaky unless you have very fresh alkaline batteries), and the articulating arm, I think I paid about $125 total. I would still buy the hercules for the portability if it did everything it set out to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Speaking of which, they've just posted a status update. It is a nifty small footprint solution. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2044759634/hercules-the-worlds-smallest-camera-motion-control/posts/1525094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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