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Introducing The Specter Stabilizer

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We gave you a sneak preview a few days ago, now it's time to introduce our new stabilizer, the Specter.  Weighing in only 1 1/2oz heaver than our previous model the MiniDV Stabilizer, it packs a punch of new features.   1. Extendable from 13 1/2in to 23in tall   2. Movable gimbal allows vertical balance to be adjusted in multiple ways.   3. Inertial dampers reduce unwanted rotation.   4. High precision ceramic main bearing and Teflon sealed side bearings offer optimal performance by reducing bearing friction.   5. Up to 12 different ways it can be set up to suit your filming style.   6. Supports cameras from 0-5.5pounds.  That's not a typo, the movable gimbal allows the vertical balance to actually go all the way down to zero.  So all those Flip, Kodak and other micro cameras are supported.  It should also be noted that the 5.5pound max is the maximum camera setup the stabilizer will support with the weights included, but not necessarily your arm because it does get he

Sneak Preview - Prototype Stabilizer

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A little sneak preview of what's just around the corner, a snap shot of our new prototype stabilizer gimbal assembly.  Custom milled aluminium/ABS plastic combo for a light weight and fully adjustable setup.  It features a ceramic main bearing and teflon sealed side bearings for super smooth camera flow. Stay tuned, as the release is in the works.