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Large-wheel Handsfree transporter used for camera work at the British Open golf tournament
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A large-wheel Handsfree transporter was successfully deployed at the British Open to capture dynamic shots of golfers, with the camera operator using soft-mount configuration with a Klassen vest, PRO arm, and MK-V Nexus stabilization system.
- Unpredictable ground conditions at golf courses can present challenges when operating the Handsfree system, even though no operational failures were reported during the event.
- The Handsfree transporter can be used in combination with tracking quad bikes equipped for the MK-V Nexus system to achieve various shooting angles.
- Steadicam rigs continue to be used at specific holes such as the 18th for capturing golfers walking up fairways, and operators have previously used aerial platforms for broadcast coverage.
Depends on
- The thread contains limited technical details about the Handsfree setup configuration.
- Only one documented operational deployment at this event is discussed in the thread.
- Ground conditions at golf courses are noted as unpredictable, which may limit system performance.
- Long-term reliability and repeatability of shots would improve with additional practice.