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  1. jfro

    Mikrokopter Carbon Octocopter with Graupner MX20 / Cinestar 2-axis / iPhone telemetry

    Do you have a picture of the current config? With the Cinestar 2 axis, what is the safe limit on how much camera & lens can weigh assuming running with 2 lipos?
  2. jfro

    What is more stable?

    Explorocam.... I think I'm in the same boat as you. Looking for a good Hexa for smooth AP work. Spending lots of times trying to figure out what to do (other than just ordering a Cinestar and spending money which I don't have) Here is my latest idea for a Hexacopter that should carry a mid...
  3. jfro

    Turn your f550 or 450 into a 600,700,800 plus size

    Jack: Thanks for the progress reports. Sorry for all the questions. But here goes. What size props are you using? What is the landing/camera mount and is it 2 or 3 axis? What is you best guess as to what you think is a safe camera weight assuming 1 6200ish battery? I'm trying to...
  4. jfro

    To OIS ... or to not OIS?

    when to OIS On a tripod I always turn OIS off. Hand held, I have it on 75% of the time for slower shutter speeds, (which most video is a slow shutter speed). That being said, many of the lens I use don't have OIS. On a steadicam, which I'm learning, I do it both ways and haven't made up my...
  5. jfro

    To OIS ... or to not OIS?

    Camera, Lens, rig, dampening, wind conditions, & flying skills all seem to be elements in the OIS decision. To turn OIS on or off becomes a skilled experience decision and IMO, there is no black or white answer. Thanks for sharing the test.
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