Steadier Than a Gimbal: SteadXP

[@stalman]

I already know you guys are going to roast me for forgetting to talk about how some Sony cameras already have this built in. Not sure how I forgot but Brandon Li has a great video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKHOfJmhYtWCfKc

[@geraldbaria]

We understand you need to make your youtube money for canon sponsorships. No worries.

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@stalman]

Oh man, you can hook me up with canon sponsorships?! Sounds great, as always I’ll let you know who’s sponsoring which video

[@billbuckleytutorials]

The Sony starts with the A7Siii camera . Which it worked on the Sony A7iii LOL

[@PaulKentSkates]

Man, isn't it great that canon pays all of its customers for just preferring their equipment?

[@ShantanuKumar]

I am totally sold on stead xp. The stabilisation looks insane.

[@stalman]

It is. BUT I really need to emphasize, it’s a pain in the ass to setup

[@ShantanuKumar]

@@stalman Hoping they can improve on that in future versions. For some reason I see great potential in this product, considering how portable it is.

[@literallykevin]

Patiently waiting for the next iteration.

[@markshirley01]

@@stalman Brandon Li used it a few years ago - he got frustrated with it and the company in the end.

[@markshirley01]

@@ShantanuKumar its been out a few years now - I doubt they do anything more to it.

[@johngwheeler]

Was this a part 2 video about the SteadXP and I missed the first one? The video says almost zero about how the SteadXP works and how to use it.... isn't that a rather glaring content omission?

[@petercinematography4718]

I was thinking the same half way into the video... Bit silly

[@MariaFernandez-yx7eg]

Yep. Totally agree. Looks more like an insanely long IPhone commercial.

[@levinknox]

I absolutely love the results from my SteadXP... but I absolutely hate using it. The company's provided setup instructions are garbage, and they're still selling the same model as their kickstarter back in like 2017. No new versions to fix these silly issues. This products' market is ripe for new competition. Thanks for giving the small SteadXP community a voice, Tyler!

[@stalman]

Your first sentence could have been the title to this video. But talking to the developers, they really do want this to be good and even since I got mine have made some visible improvements

[@RolandsBriedis]

@@stalman What kind of improvements they have made recently? I am almost ready to jump in to this archaic extreme setup nightmare, but I need little courage to do it. :)

[@t1merickson]

This is my exact experience with SteadXP as well. I keep waiting for Sony or someone to build the gyroscope directly into the camera, recorded to its own side file, so I don't have to split the audio input left/right to manage the SteadXP signal and a mic signal.

[@astigmatik]

@@t1merickson the sony a7c and another model i can't remember already has a gyroscope built in. then you'd have to use their free software called catalyst browse to stabilize the footage

[@astigmatik]

@@t1merickson kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3uuoWuViJukmMk

[@MaxRovensky]

This is basically ReelSteady GO, but packaged as an external device and usable with any camera. ReelSteady does have the best stabilization out there, so I'm very excited about this little device

[@charlesnetzler2262]

Would be interesting to see with the black magic pro

[@SamuelObafemi]

It's on their website .. but not the pro tho. Just the 6k Braw

[@BBDigitalArts]

I was thinking the same 💪🏽

[@thedexterbros]

I was almost sold until all of those little things to remember at 5:50

[@mattramage4389]

Haha same here! Super impressed though! I own the Sony a7s3 and didn’t realize it had it built in until I read the comments. I assume it only works in the same scenarios, and with high shutter speeds. Super interesting. What I’m very curious about is the rs2 vs his zyun crane.

[@singhda03]

Same

[@DavidJJJ]

It was the $500AUD price tag, just get the iPhone!

[@konradnoises]

This is insane. Would love to see it on blackmagic cameras. Killer combo

[@shueibdahir]

They do this internally. Gyro records data now

[@MatthewEncina]

Great review. Thanks Tyler.

[@GS-vb3zn]

Review? I thought it was an infomercial.

[@98JamesNixon]

That setup tbh is a deal breaker, if it was as simple as plug and play then it would be amazing

[@thegrayyernaut]

Hopefully it can become so in the future, when the tech is more fleshed out and the dev can move onto usability.

[@frankfeng2701]

Would love to see a comparison with Sony camera having gyro data.

[@legendp2011]

I've been following the company for years, glad it's getting more attention.

[@electrichimp]

Isn't this the same thing Sony's gyro data does?

[@markshirley01]

Yes - Ive used it it works really well.

[@raksh9]

Yes, but this means you can use it with any camera, not just a Sony with gyro data and Catalyst.

[@markshirley01]

@@raksh9 yes true - not sure I could be bothered with all the hassle that goes along with this tho. If your filming fast and you forget one of the steps mentioned in this video you'll ruin your clip. For instance I have to remember to switch IS off when Im using catalyst browse on the ZV1.

[@DJILLEE]

@@markshirley01 I think they changed that. I leave my IBIS on when using catalyst browse and it works perfect. I'm on the A7Siii tho so I'm not sure sure if it's different with the ZV1.

[@markshirley01]

@@DJILLEE good to know - I reckon that'll be a A7S3 thing - and not a A7C or ZV1 thing - but nice to know - thanks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for this. You have a great ability to break things down into understandable and useful bites. And I can quickly figure out that this may be a bit too much work for me. And that my phone may be more suited for some things that I film. I have a gimbal gathering dust because you are so right that it takes too much fiddling with as I'm trying to film and things are just zipping by me.

[@stalman]

If you think it might be too much work, it definitely will 😅 it’s a tough gadget to operate but the results are awesome

[@MunirRahool]

This is going to be very useful. Next generations would be easier to operate I believe.

[@AdemVessell]

Wonder how it performs against Catalyst Browse? I imagine every camera in the future will have the feature built in just like the new Sony's. My FX3 with Catalyst browse produces absolutely incredible results!

[@definingslawek4731]

Yeah I wonder if you need to use super high frame rates on the steadxp, just like you have to use with catalyst browse, removing nice motion blur that we like...

[@hummersd]

Hopefully SteadXP is watching this for the next generation where you don't have to do much calibration to get it working. Even though the gimbal needs balance work, users don't want to have to take a lot of time to get set-up. Glad the iPhone did really well, even if we don't get blurred backgrounds.

[@stalman]

I know they want to but they’re also a small business, trying to punch above their weight. I wish them luck!

[@WalkingHeadPro]

i knew about this since the kickstarter many years ago, nice to see it grow and finally recognized

[@KokoroNoSama]

The snow footage was so smooth. Thanks for the review. Your style is always fun to watch. ☃️

[@dr.gregoryf.maassen2637]

We use a Segway Mini for our C70 and love the quality and stability of the footage. A gimbal is not required, unless you cannot ride the Segway Mini.

[@djchrisnobeat]

I own stedy XP, i love it but is complicated post porduction, lens calibration etc. i own sony a7s3 whit catalist browse i got the same result. thanks for the video.

[@iamivar]

“You have to be confident skiing down the hill with a C70” 10 seconds later and there’s the shadow that shows Tyler using his iPhone in on hand to record him filming with his C70 on the gimbal in the other hand...while skiing 🤯 Amazing job!

[@wright96d]

I'm honestly shocked it took this long for something like this to come to market. As soon as you showed it was a little box that attaches on the bottom, I knew what it would be.

[@dvdaltizer]

Been wanting to try this for years. Ordered one then canceled it a few years ago. Looks like you're getting great results and seems like a great solution for certain scenarios! Great vid Tyler!

[@BrendanEvan]

Saving this one for the day this will pair with my future computer hardware setup.

[@ironman25087]

unbelievable creation stead xp

[@HuyBui-no5vu]

Stalman without glasses be hittin different

[@stumacquarrie477]

I think under ideal conditions (lots and lots of light) this works great. But it can't remove motion blur smearing artifacts as far as I can tell, which is mostly what makes post-stabilization unusable for my workflow (low light, 180-360 shutter).

[@TechnoBabble]

Exactly, compared to a gimbal you're losing resolution and you're introducing unnatural artifacts caused by motion blur in the original footage.

[@ebraheemnawaiseh4255]

Cameras should implement the stead xp into the camera 😍😍😍

[@otegadamagic]

Simple👌

[@sang3Eta]

Sony cameras already record gyro data to your SD card to allow you to fix the stabilization in post production.

[@LorenzDominique]

Not going to lie - this made me appreciate my iPhone's stabilization so much more. I am getting a chest mount STAT! haha

[@offshoretom]

Always kinda surprised steadxp didn’t take off before companies started to put gyro data in cameras (Sony). But that being said It’s 4 year old tech that they seemingly haven’t updated at all (still use GoPro 3 batteries, and the cheapest plastic housing). And you have to calibrate every lens on every different sensor for every different frame rate (and more calibration if you are using a filter). Also that $400ish price tag is no joke. Still dig mine tho.

[@stalman]

Yeah i don’t know if properly expressed how weird of a product it is. And 4 year old tech or no, this still opens new doors for a lot of cameras that won’t have it built in any time soon

[@offshoretom]

Tyler Stalman oh I totally agree, like you said when it works it’s an absolutely amazing product. I just wish they had kept updating the hardware (I live in fear of the battery door popping off at any moment and had to glue a sturdier cold shoe mount on because the one they supplied is flimsy as hell) and made the software a little more intuitive (although I really should have given them credit for some updated versions to app that they have released). Really had so much potential and still does. Appreciate you doing the video and bringing attention to them because I want to make sure they keep producing and supporting (and hopefully evolving) the product.

[@stalman]

@@offshoretom yeah that battery door barely exists

[@Tissavdwissa]

Looks insane! Quick question, does it still look good when the camera has some rolling shutter issues? Thanks!

[@EazyRed]

it does not look good, its best to use with a global shutter camera

[@michaelangelo0305]

@@EazyRed is my alpha 7 iii a global shutter?

[@p4ul.f708]

this was very interesting! I actually would like to buy this. Though 350€ is pretty expensive for a product which only has one good review = yours. Could you maybe do a 2nd video about how to setup the steadxp ?

[@my_digital_spectrum3998]

Spot on review. I've been using the Stead XP for almost a year now. It does it's job well but it comes with a few headaches of configurations, setups, and post processing which also requires a fast computer if you shoot a lot of footages. Overall, I prefer it over a gimbal but you have to get use to the work flow so you don't screw up during the shoot process or your footage is ruined. It's only a matter of time until more stabilizations are built into more cameras so we don't have to rely on 3rd party devices.

[@stalman]

Yeah in the long run I’d love my cameras to do this the same way my phone does 😁 but for now it’s a really cool alternative

[@YY-py1rp]

in what circumstances during the shoot process will result in ruined footage? I'm considering buying this as an alternative to a gimbal

[@bobuk5722]

Ah, a work in progress. Brilliant concept. Going to be rock solid (!) when it matures. BobUK.

[@woodypaul_]

I've been waiting for so long for this video. You've been teasing it for what seems like MONTHS

[@stalman]

I actually wanted to push it out a few more weeks to get some crazier samples 😅

[@woodypaul_]

@@stalman I think it was your c70 review (?) when you went skiing and were like "look at this shiny object" and I was already like "I NEED IT."

[@zeluisbelo]

Maybe the next iteration of cameras will have something as powerful as this built in.

[@stalman]

I completely forgot to talk about that Sony already did

[@tuckerandersonfilms]

Sony already has this built in to their new cameras, but it't great to see it for other cameras as well!

[@AmaxterPlays]

@@stalman Sony’s implementation removes a lot of the hassle of this but still requires a crazy high shutter speed for best results, and regardless of using SteadXP or Sony software having to do that on a computer is a pain. Hopefully Sony integrates their great tech more and Canon follows their lead in this department. It’s totally freeing to avoid a gimbal!

[@willvazquez3218]

Great video. What camera and lens was used to film you in the greenhouse? Thanks

[@DerMuri]

That bokeh looks so dope! It‘s like in „Ragnarök“ That‘s how i want my videos to look!

[@geraldbaria]

If you were using a SONY A7siii this is all internal included.stabilisation with catalyst browse. Just point and shoot. Non of those hundreds of preshoot gymnastics. .😅 Really pity canon users.

[@frankluo230]

But A7S3 gyro stab doesn't support typical 1/50 1/60s shutter speed, it works best at 1/1000s or faster which gives you jumpy action.

[@markshirley01]

@@frankluo230 - it doesn't really matter for my social media content - no one notices when I crank the shutter.

[@frankluo230]

@@markshirley01 Shamefully you have to use a7SIII for social media to begin with. Then Catalyst. Tyler used iPhone for 4-5 paid shoots this year alone. And you commented him as pity Canon users. How ironic

[@markshirley01]

@@frankluo230 Im a nikon user

[@BlackwaterAquatics]

@@frankluo230 actually the method shown in this video also requires high shutter angle

[@mayufitcook]

I completely opened my jaw while watching this. Hooooow this is crazy

[@TacticalCactusMedia]

Would you recommend this for the Sigma FP? I've been trying to avoid kitting it out to the point that it weighs a ton, as for me that somewhat defeats the purpose of it being such a small and lightweight camera. It seems almost too good to be true! I spend so much time worrying about OIS lenses or attaching my bulky Edelkrone shoulder mount/support, this could solve everything!

[@ManonskirtMOS]

I would definitely get the steady xp next

[@mikebray48]

It would be interesting to see how this works when combined with say a DJI Osmo Action with the Rocksteady built in stabilization on and see how smooth that footage works.

[@parkislandangus]

if i shoot BRaw or log, does that software export my files in the same format? any data lost? BTW, I have just subscribed : )

[@RolandsBriedis]

+1

[@nickxc]

Log doesn't matter, but you will have to convert from braw before using steadxp. I recommend doing at least a base grade first for rec709, exporting to prores 4444, then sending it through steadXP.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Would this be good for the Komodo?

[@manucamarixta]

If everyone needs this device why is so hard to find internal stabilization on pro cameras??????

[@CNMTCFilms]

The Ski example is crazy🔥 and how small it is is sooo convenient on a mountain 😍

[@nel-cam]

Easy sub! I was actually surprised I wasn’t already lol I’ve been watching your vids for a while

[@aamsergie]

TYLER! Always coming in with great info! Thanks for your contributions

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

Isn't this literally Premiere Pro warp stabilize but with extra steps?

[@iJfry]

Same idea but with much smoother results.

[@nuggerboi8278]

The age of true innovation has begun

[@alayejon]

Hi Tyler, it seems to be like a hardware version of Warp Stabilizer in Adobe Premiere Pro. Is it any different?

[@LoightaFluwid]

Way faster and much more accurate. Warp stabilization creates a jello effect when there is too much shake in the footage.

[@alayejon]

@@LoightaFluwid thanks 😊 for helping clarify the difference. I want to give it a try

[@jarrodhickey4791]

Love your videos Tyler very informative and well presented. Keep it up.

[@PaulKentSkates]

This looks amazing for light as possible adventure film making in the wild (and I'll be grabbing this for that purpose). But, What about blurred frames?

[@AdamOpie]

Wow, this is incredible!

[@MichaelHeide]

Can you do a dolly zoom with this setup, or would the image stabilizer take out that vertigo effect?

[@stalman]

No that’s another of the many limitations. No changing focal length mid-shot

[@StillMovingMedia]

If your shooting higher resolution it would definitely give you a steady base to work from. The vertigo effect itself is a function of your distance to subject vs. Keeping your subject the same size (or thereabouts). So with a zoom was the only way people could achieve it for a long time. Now it’s easy to do in post just zooming into your footage, of course doing it with a pure zoom will mean no extra zooming as some zooming/cropping in fit the steadixp to work. but as pointed out above the steadixp needs to know the focal length it is working with.

[@cammackey]

Wowowowowowowowow bro. I wanna try this on the Komodo!!!

[@stalman]

Yeah that’s what it would be perfect for, with that sweet global shutter

[@edwintouches]

Can This Be Used On A Smartphone? I Wish

[@IndyVisuals]

I can see this being very useful for documentary shoot.

[@MarlonKingShow]

This looks cool, so maybe we need 8k to allow for the crop

[@kentvandervelden]

That looks amazingly creative!

[@martysgarden]

Hmmm Olympus cameras with 5 axis are already doing that. That's why I moved over for the stability and run and gun options.

[@GabbyTech]

result looks great

[@marcoaslan]

Is this the same as the Sony catalyst software? Except that Sony already has embedded inside the camera ?

[@Matt.Gillard]

Would be really cool to see a tellephoto or zoom lens reveal while panning, those long boi's can be rough to get smooth

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

Many of the Sony cameras have gyroscopic sensors built in and can get these type of results using Catalyst Browse software in post. Another little known fact is that the Red Komodo 6K also is reported to have a gyroscopic sensor built in, though it is not yet enabled in firmware. With the global shutter the Komodo has the potential to produce the best looking stabilized footage to date.

[@erolon17]

This was so detailed it earned my sub! Thanks for all the info nicely done!

[@azuremain]

Does it also eliminate the up and down bouncing that you normally get from walking?

[@azfilmmaking6734]

What about a motion blur? How is it possible to add it afterwards?

[@jaroone9485]

Good day,what brand of monitor you was using at the 10:11 mark? Thanks.

[@sakhan_shams]

This thing is really crazy! Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰 At least we do not have to carry gimbals and huge gadgets...

[@chamberhartphotography]

This is a game changer..holy crap!

[@BakerImageGroup]

I always love the, “iPhone is the winner but only if you’re not doing something professional”

[@georges8408]

looks incredible !!! but not sure.. will it work with Sony a6500 (with IBIS deactivated ?) .. the company site has limited info about camera combatibility

[@FrancescoMucciFilmmaker]

Preach, my brotah! Especially for the bit about everybody just staring at you while balancing a gimbal. SO true!

[@galachiev]

Great device, but changing gamma shift is unacceptable. Did you find a solution for fixing this?

[@stalman]

It’s honestly probably an issue with my settings and we didn’t have time to dig in. ImageMagick does the conversion so it’s not SteadXP’s fault, it’s not supposed to do that

[@wonyasloanproductions3332]

Love your work 👍🏽 and I’m subscribe!!

[@amando96]

The extra weight more in front may actually make you a better skier if the tips can dig into the snow more. Less backseat skiing!

[@JUSTINBUISSON]

This is insane!

[@christianschmeer]

Exact same thoughts on it. A second version could definitely address some of the annoying things about it. E.g. there should be a button to write a new file, rather than unplugging the 3.5mm cable each time. I’ve had mine for 5 years now and have used it professionally for specific shots, but it’s still no gimbal replacement given you can’t preview the outcome.

[@dadylex69]

Suitable for canon eos M50 sir?

[@Emilioh888]

Do you have the link for your gimbal pls thanks

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Have you tried a GoPro Hero 9? Magically smooth.

[@cinema-q]

Im mostly curious what camera is used by his camera man to film him in the greenhouse. That footage surprisingly looked even better than the C70. Does anyone know?

[@jackpatmoreinc]

How does it compare to the Digital IS in the C70? Also, would you recommend using the C70’s Digital IS when paired with IS RF lenses or would you only use the IS in the lens?

[@sheldonnorton9035]

I was really starting to think the stead XP was an April Fools Joke.

[@CanyouNOTT]

Insane where tech advancements are going in the camera world... things are changing so fast

[@techlyn]

Hi Tyler! Thanks for the video; great content. May I ask where you got your music from?

[@stalman]

Yup, Epidemic and Artlist. Here's my link if you want it! @t

[@ZigUncut]

...but what about rolling shutter? Does the picture wobble?

[@TylerMcCool]

Have you used catalyst browse with Sony gyro data and compared to that?

[@stalman]

From the samples I’ve seen it’s very similar. The same tech

[@richardforsman]

Sounds cool, but I think I'll wait for the next version. Tech from Kickstarters always has some weird issues with the basic stuff that will be fixed for the next version if it's a good product.

[@eziosdiy1504]

That was insane.

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

How do you sync the movement in the software? I know the instructions say jolt it, but I find this unreliable

[@snaprockandpop]

Is there a place in this review where you explain what the device is but more importantly how it works?

[@KevGoesRiding]

maybe a dumb question but why are you not using a gopro with ND filter for this kind of stuff?

[@stalman]

Lots of image attributes aren’t available on a GoPro, dynamic range, depth of field, field of view, low light performance, bit depth. Not to mention audio inputs, time code, etc.

[@sclogse1]

My first question that comes to mind is shooting stills. People are buying third party new and old non OIS lenses. Can this improve stills, and does this crop the image?

[@tontonadventures1814]

Can I use it for my canon m50?

[@nazhif1]

So it basically adds Hypersmooth to a camera. You even need a low shutter angle for it to work which means bye bye motion blur.

[@heytinko]

What's your shutter on most of these? Would assume it would fall apart with too much motion blur.

[@stalman]

1/500

[@vladimirkirillovskiy8056]

Interesting, I haven't heard anything about them for a while! So to sync the gyroscope data with a footage you just need to shake your camera in the beginning of the shoot and everything else is automatic? Or do you need to drag something manually? Would be nice to see the software that applies the stabilization :) Right now I see it like audio sync :) I was thinking to make something similar, as a side project, so wonder how steadXP works :)