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Steadicam Segway conversion system for camera stabilization
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A redesigned handsfree-steering Segway system for camera work was developed to improve safety, strength, comfort, and responsiveness compared to previous versions.
- The conversion kit costs approximately 10,000-10,700 euros depending on whether a vehicle-mount block is included.
- The conversion process takes about one hour and can be performed by users themselves with supplied tools, and can be reversed at any time.
- The system uses removable fenders and wheel sets to adjust width from standard to 26 inches (66 cm) for narrow shooting locations.
- The hard mount is fixed, extendable, and described as rock solid with extended durability.
- Control mechanism adjustments can be made while operating the system.
- A second Segway model option with smaller wheels is available as an alternative to the standard model.
- The system was demonstrated at a trade show and generated positive feedback from operators regarding design execution and practical features.
Depends on
- The product was newly launched in 2011, so long-term reliability data was unavailable at the time of discussion.
- Pricing information for competing systems was not provided for direct comparison.
- User impressions were limited to demo experiences and one operational use case.
- No technical specifications or detailed performance metrics were discussed.
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