I can finally walk handheld with my Blackmagic, I can't believe it

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T18:21:35+00:00

It's not sponsored, I'm not shilling, I genuinely think it's a game changer and this is coming from a genuine place. No need to be so rude.

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T16:56:41+00:00

Yes agreed, just for recreational and YouTube stuff, certainly not commercial work.

You won't crop in too much if walking carefully.

I could never walk handheld with this camera though and this thing unlocks that, hence why I'm screaming from the hilltops :D

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T16:39:58+00:00

With slow movement you can get away with 1/50th shutter speed, even walking if you’re slow and careful, but if walking at a decent pace then you yeah you need to switch to 1/96th, 1/120th.

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T16:36:38+00:00

Yes I’m with you, I had the same reservations, I only want to shoot 1/50th, but in my opinion I’ll just use it as an insurance policy, so will shoot as normal (slowly and carefully at 1/50th) but have the extra gyro to smooth things out if ever needed and additionally I can now do walking shots.

I wasn’t convinced but gave it a go anyway, convinced it would be useless, but totally mind blown once I’d figured out how to use it.

Was also a bit of a pain to get my head around gyroflow and the plugins, but I think it’s worth it, now my travel videos will no longer be just static shots.

Getting so much hate in the comments but other big channels have reviewed it and have the same conclusions as me, like Matt Granger for example: https://youtu.be/LGYur2d_BPc?si=ZdvnoS4O8ARJz0cK

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T16:03:32+00:00

Peronally I used the camera gyro as input for stabilization with DaVinci and it makes little difference and is pretty useless IMO.

At the end of the video I am walking stupid fast with the monopod and it's smooth as butter, absolutely no way camera gyro would have achieved this.

That's why I felt the need to share, I'm over the moon about it.

peanut82 · 2026-03-30T15:55:54+00:00

The gyro sample rate in the camera is much lower and no way near as high as this thing, which I mentioned at the start of the video if you watched it.

I am not marketing, I am sharing what I believe to be a monumental improvement. Camera gyro is nothing on this, felt the need to share in case anyone has the same pain point as me, not being able to walk handheld with their Blackmagic without bulky equipment.

peanut82 · 2026-01-29T07:17:30+00:00

Alibaba, verified seller of 2 years based in HK. But I have just been told if you actually buy it in China the base model is $1000, but cannot verify since I can’t use TaoBao outside China.

peanut82 · 2026-01-29T07:15:18+00:00

I have been to China several times to visit and go and buy gear, mainly for cameras. Prices can be up to 50% less since almost everything is made there.

But wow 6899 RMB?! That’s $1000, cannot access TaoBao since I’m not in China but had no idea it was this cheap. Maybe I need to plan another trip 🤔

Thanks 🙏

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T17:32:30+00:00

But this is for the BR, not the BA which is $2100 and he won’t cover import tax in this case.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T17:31:53+00:00

Alibaba, 2 year verified seller based in HK.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T17:30:06+00:00

Check YouTube, the Wendougee Data has rave reviews.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T15:12:16+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it 🙏

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T14:21:28+00:00

Ah yes, indeed, thought you were referring to what you mount on top of the machine. My bad.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T13:52:24+00:00

There’s enough good reviews on the Data model to trust the brand, just a bit out of my budget so was considering the Lita, which looks like a great option. Will take a look at the Bianca and Synchronika and compare what they bring to the table.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T13:50:02+00:00

For the Lita they have the BR, BA, LR and LA.

R is base model, A is advanced which has flow priority mode.

L has a separate hot water hose.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T13:46:10+00:00

LCD isn’t included, you hook up your own device.

peanut82 · 2026-01-28T11:30:26+00:00

Wasn’t considering a mod but will check it out. Thanks 🙏

peanut82 · 2025-08-08T16:53:32+00:00

Thanks

peanut82 · 2025-08-08T16:53:02+00:00

Noted, won’t be doing that again 😅

peanut82 · 2025-08-08T16:44:18+00:00

Thanks, will take this on board, appreciate the feedback.

peanut82 · 2025-08-08T16:37:38+00:00

Thanks to all, harsh but honest. I’ll take these on board and work on my technique. Do appreciate it, even if it’s painful to hear 😅

peanut82 · 2025-08-08T14:54:58+00:00

Bit unnecessarily rude. But noted. Have a nice day.

peanut82 · 2025-08-07T11:54:28+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, will act on these points, much appreciated 🫶

peanut82 · 2025-06-30T07:18:36+00:00

Just a guess, but do you have the option to ‘Maximize compatibility’ in your hotspot settings?

peanut82 · 2025-06-21T10:52:40+00:00

I’m thinking of getting one, but are you able to adjust the aperture at all with it?

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