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Invensense Cellphone Image Stabilization
In the beginning days of image stabilization, you had to spend $15,000 for a Steadicam, and hire a specially-trained operator to run it. But now, Invensense has invented a camera phone image stabilization device with what it calls the world's smallest dual axis gyroscope, boiling it down into a wafer-thin chip. The company says it's five times smaller than piezo-type technology image stabilization currently used in many digital cameras, and will easily fit into even the smallest camera phone. More »
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Steady-ORB: Smooth Moves for DV Shooters
If you're having trouble keeping that video shot from shaking, here's an alternative to $8,000 Steadicam camera stabilization gear: Steady-ORB, created by Hollywood cinematographers for mere mortals. This lightweight 3.2 lb. device is made of aluminum and Teflon, and it was designed specifically for DV camcorders. You can place it on the floor or a table and use it as a tripod, or you can carry it around and it gives you a steady shot while you're moving. You're also able to flip it upside down to get extremely low-angle moves. More »
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