Cheap setup, will all this be okay?

Jackster

Hi all

I have been wanting a gimbal for over a year now and have saved up enough for one.
Want it for Uni next year were I am doing film production so I think this will help a lot with getting nice steady motion (something I like).

So I saved up a lot but also need to buy a new lens or that lush Sony A7s so I am going to have to skimp on the gimbal :/

Thinking of this as my setup;
Alexmos BaseCam 3axis 32bit BGC Board (with BT)
Trying to find a seller without 1 month shipping, these guys apparently have 1-2 week postage, are they legit?
Quite like it in the enclosure!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271574575187

Turnigy PRO Steady-Hand Gimbal 3 Axis KIT http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__51496__Turnigy_PRO_Steady_Hand_Gimbal_3_Axis_KIT.html

Not 100% sure on the motors, Turnigy HD 5208 Brushless Gimbal Motor would be okay? They are what KH recommned for their gimbal.
http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__45369__Turnigy_HD_5208_Brushless_Gimbal_Motor_BLDC_.html

Already have a S4 lipo and a RX for a RC radio to do remote PTZ and maybe focus.

So around £350 plus some import is quite a nice price.

Any thing I am missing other than some short M3 screws?

Any suggestions comments?

Thanks!

Ps, looking to order this week so I have it to play with before the start of Uni :)

Zeb

I have ordered 3 Alexmos boards from RCTimer with no problems at all, the latest 32bit is doing well, I got it with the aluminium enclosure, very nice. Postage was always reliable and price is good. I have the combo Legacy Gimbal and board. I have been running it since last year. Blew one 8bit board through stupidity, otherwise no probs.

Jackster

Is the Legacy worth it over the Hobbyking Gimbal?

It is an extra £120

Etschi

Not sure which camera you use but I have the Turnigy Gimbal and a 7D. I needed http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53946__Turnigy_LD9017_Brushless_Gimbal_Motor.html for Roll because it didn't move a bit no matter how high I turned the power and balanced it. Additionally I used one of these on Yaw because all the weight is hanging on it and after the Roll motor "fail" I didn't trust the 5208 anymore. However for Pitch they are fine. Read my comments on Hobbyking if you want more info. Username "Manuel". Can you post the Legacy gimbal pls?

Jackster

I also have the 7D, but I am going to upgrade to the Sony A7s eventually.

Having them bigger motors would bring the price up to around the same so really it is if the Legacy's motors are up to the job or not.

http://rctimer.com/product-1008.html

Etschi

The Legacy does have motor cages which hold the most weight so the motors should do it. at least for 1.5-2kg not sure if it can do more.

Zeb

I have the Canon 5D MkII with 24-70 lens, heavy setup, all working well with stock motors that come with the Legacy. I only have one issue which isn't affecting performance but on the roll motor as it holds a lot of weight the motor bearing moves slightly so the motor casing opens up about a mil across the upper part of the motor under the load.

Jackster

Hmm well I have found this on aliexpress, looks very much the same but has a better mount for the camera. Overall would be only a bit cheaper but that mounting option looks a lot better for the camera.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-3-Axis-DSLR-Camera-Carbon-Brushless-Gimbal-Handle-Stabilized-Mount-steadycam/1757791353.html

I am not looking to be as cheap as I can btw, just want something good around the £400-475 mark.

Zeb

I purchased a different camera mount from Aerial pixels. Much better and adjustable etc.

soulpatchfilms

I have the Turnigy handheld gimbal, but don't care for the camera plate. Also the turnigy gimbal is a pain to balance because of the placement of screws. I purchased the rctimer legacy with the alexmos 32 bit controller and have it working very well with my new A7s. I will be selling the turnigy rig.

greg1515

Hi all,

Thank you for this Discussion. I've just saw Jackster's last message. Di you buy this setup (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-3-Axis-DSLR-Camera-Carbon-Brushless-Gimbal-Handle-Stabilized-Mount-steadycam/1757791353.html) ? Is it easy to balance and rigid enough ?

I bought this setup on year ago, wich is a very bad mount : http://fr.aliexpress.com/item/3-Axis-DSLR-Glassy-Carbon-Fiber-Brushless-Gimbal-Handle-Camera-Mount-Frame-Kit/1319973642.html?recommendVersion=1 .
I want to keep my new motors (Ipower 5208-200T) and Alexmos 32 bits card. So I just need the rig. Does anybody have the same experience, and maybe links to buy something to perform my DIY gimbal ?

Thanks

greg1515

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