In building nebula, we realized that many of these tasks were common needs in the industry, and it was worth open sourcing them. Nebula 4000 lite handheld 3axis brushless gimbal camera. Nebula 4000 lite is a new portable gimbal designed for small compact cameras like the sony a7s, gh4,bmpcc, gopro hero and other offerings weighing less. During a shoot with tony roslund and gary martin for pro edu this past december, i was lucky enough to operate a movi m5 for lots of behind the. It can be tuned using freely available software called simplebgc, either via a wired usb.
There are only a few options available in the dslrsmall camera market for handheld, 3axis brushless gimbal stabilizers. Topone nebula 4000 3 axis lite handheld brushless gimbal camera stablizer ex gh4 a7s ig. Trying to setup the nebula 4000 lite 3axis gimbal learning video. Dec 21, 2014 with the nebula 4000 lite to fine tune the gimbal a universal piece of software has to be used on a pc or mac. Nebula 4000 lite portable 3axis micro gimbal stabilizer. Nebula 4000 lite 3axis gimbal stabilizer low angle test1. For example, by lifting the system up with a monopod you can cover a. You can now buy the nebula 4000 lite from an american. If you use it correctly by not trying to move too fast you can get amazing results. The cage of the nebula 4100 can be directly taken off by loosening the pitch axis clamp. In the software see below you can turn off the loud beeps. The camera with a smart cage can be attached with a tripod plate. Nebula 4000 lite 3axis stabilizer design for freedom motion shot. They even include a special mount which will help fly your smartphone on the nebula.
Jan 21, 2015 the nebula 4000 lite is design to work best with small cameras like the gh4, a7s, blackmagic pocket cinema camera, gopro and even smart phones. The nebula 4000 lite has a specified payload of up to 1kg although the lighter the setup you use, the less strain on the motors and the easier the operation. Dec 23, 2014 i attached the canon 70d with canon 1855mm stm kit lens on my nebula 4000 lite. Me pid tuning nebula 4000, which is my new 3axis camera stabilizer. Its not as easy to use and could get you in trouble if you mess with it too much. Others are using the new simplebgc 32bit board, which has improved performance and features like auto pid tuning, support for a second imu sensor module, and imu temperature compensation. Nebula 4000 vs pilotfly h1 handheld 3axis stabilizer unboxing and test from tokyo japan. A combination of lightweight, rigid, and intelligently designed, this gimbal has been a hit in the wedding and real estate videography market. A brief history of nebula prior to nebula, netflix software was built using an ant and ivy based solution we called cbf common build framework. Despite other companies such as big balance showing similar designs at nab early in the year, nothing else actually seems to be on sale yet. Now, the major downside to this gimbal is the weight capacity. The lite version will be somewhat similar to the nebula 4000 but this time it will have a more stable platform to stand on and you can balance your.
The nebula 4000 lite has been designed for the above cameras in mind and a max payload of 2. Nebula 4000 lite handheld 3axis brushless gimbal camera stablizer for ex gh4 a7s feature. Hit up the simplebgc youtube channel to find the full list of jump to points, on tuning the nebula 4000 lite. But even so, after some pid software tuning im getting results that im very pleased with. Nebula 4000 lite 3axis gyroscope stabilizer for a7s gh4 bmpcc gopro. The nebula 4100 lite 3axis digital gyroscope stabilizer allows you to shoot videos comfortably and is specifically designed for filming. Its a onehanded, 3axis gyroscope stabilizer, offering much of the same functionality of its bigger cousins. The pilotfly and the nebula have very similar specs. Nebula 4100, the lightweight and compact 3axis gimbal. I do not think that nebula 4000 has reached its potential yet. The new nebula 4200 5axis digital gyroscope stabilizer. Apr 30, 2015 the balancing process and the software dont seem to be user friendly according to early adopters.
The nebula 4000 lite 3axis stabilizer in one of those stock standard chicken head style tests in front of the mirror. Dave also gives a nice walkthrough on the software for the nebula. This is literally the 1st real footage i shot with the nebula 4000 lite gimbal with the sony a7s with the sony 16mm pancake sel16f28 and the sony. Ikan beholder vs nebula 4000 3 axis gimbal in reply to filmrescue aug 22, 2016 i think that the beholder ms1 is clearly better than the nebula. Nebula 4000 lite 3axis gimbal stabilizer voosestore. Dec 04, 2014 nebula 4000 lite 3axis stabilizer design for freedom motion shot. The nebula 4000 lite can be calibrated using some free software, but heres what you can get with that device straight out of the box. Apr 06, 2015 the nebula 4000 lite can be used with cameras weighing up to 1kg 2lb, making it the perfect companion for your panasonic gh4, sony a7s and similar sized cameras. Nebula 4000 lite the gimbal for the runandgun shooter. I fixed the pistol grip to where my dslr would mount on my kamerar tk2 tank video cage without the top plate. So far, in this yet to be tapped market, the nebula 4000 lite has been a handful. Full metal with top feeling follow system make you shot easy and. The nebula 4000 lite is an innovative tool that strips away the frame and puts the gimbal in the palm of your hand. Onehanded gimbal systems gear acquisition syndrome anonymous.
Nebula 4000 lite 3 axis gyroscope stabilizer gearjones. Nebula 4000 lite has a hole for things to be attached to the bottom or top if you have it invertedcamera at the bottom. It comes with an adapter for iphones in the box and gopros can also work with it. The total weight of camera with lens and battery is exactly 50gm under the 1kg weight limit for the nebula. Sep 25, 2015 the lite version will be somewhat similar to the nebula 4000 but this time it will have a more stable platform to stand on and you can balance your camera on it without the need of tools in just three minutes. The nebula 4000 lite uses the older and apparently discontinued 8bit simplebgc board. The pistol grip design combined with the 3axis gimbal stabiliser makes for a compact and portable package for small footprint cameras like the above mention as well as the lumix lx100, the sony rx100 mark iii, the blackmagic pocket. Ok,i sent an email 2 days ago to nebula,film power just got a reply today, they sent me a link to a new video that just about covers the whole nebula 4000 lite, its a little on the long side so you may want to jump around. The nebula 4000 lite is the newest stabilizer from filmpower inc. Nebula 4000 lite, mini gimbal for gh4, a7s personal view talks. The filmpower nebula 4000 lite brushless gimbal chinese company filmpower are the first to the market with a handgrip style brushless gimbal for compact system cameras.
Filmpower introduced their first gyro gimbal for dslr cameras, nebula 5000 in 20, they brought out the first single handheld gimbal, nebula 4000 in 2014, they came up with the original 5axis gyro stabilizer, nebula 4200 in 2015. Controllers comparison chart simplebgc 32bit tiny revision b 3axis stabilization controller simplebgc 32bit 3axis stabilization controller simplebgc 32bit extended. Dec 08, 2014 the nebula 4000 lite weighs about 800 grams, and packs some impressive features in a compact design, which with a light camera like the bmpcc, a7s, and the gh4 for example packed with a compact prime or a lightweight zoom lens can provide some pretty stable footage, while not stressing out your arm too much. It will give you a basic idea of what kind of settings and tweaks are available and how to make those changes. This, and the nebula 4000 lite, are the only two gimbals on this list that are actually available for purchase today.
Nebula 4000 lite, mini gimbal for gh4, a7s personal view. The pistolgrip style nebula 4000 lite features a 3axis micro gimbal stabilizer and all metal construction, yet weighs in at only 800 grams. This instructional video is good especially for new owners of nebula 4000 lite. It does have a tendency to bounce if you walk to fast but then again so does the bigger ones on the market. Dec 29, 2014 the nebula 4000 lite from filmpower is a relatively new device, which is quickly becoming a very popular and inexpensive gimbal for gh4 and sony a7s shooters.
I think nebula 4000 lite is excellent for people who need the. The major positive of the nebula 4000 lite is first and foremost the price point. Nebula 4000 lite portable 3axis micro gimbal stabilizer bmpcc. I saw some good things, bluetooth calibration and alexmos adjustments. All cnc alloy material suitable for nexgh eosmmicro 43 cameras and similar size also compatible with gopro and andriod smart phones loading capacity nearly 1 kg easy to use and portalble widely use in film make and wedding. Voir plus didees sur le theme appareil photo reflex, moteur brushless et controleur. Nebula 4000 lite a look at the software setup video 2 youtube. The nebula 4000 lite can just sit in your shoulder bag ready to shoot. The nebula 4000 lite from filmpower was the first 3axis brushless gimbal i tested that was designed for single handed operation, yet strong enough to carry a sony a7s or panasonic gh4. Nebula software systems specializes in relational, nosql and big data solutions in a variety of vertical application areas, including education, government, financial services, energy, telecommunications, medical and pharmaceutical.
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