Here's a new Smoothie! The Steadicam Smoothie from Tiffen.
May 16, 2011 
You most likely know the name Steadicam. They make professional equipment used around the world to take the shake out of movie and video cameras in action. Now there’s a version for just about anyone who wants to shoot smooth videos and take sharp still pictures anywhere. It’s the Steadicam Smoothee. Right now there are models designed and engineered to work with the Apple iPhone 3Gs, Apple iPhone 4, and FLIP Mino HD. I just got one of the newly introduced mounts for my iPod Touch. More mounts are in the works. The Smoothee is based on the same technology as the big $60,000 rigs used in Hollywood and New York TV productions. The Smoothee allows you to capture video and still images without the shakes normally associated with hand-held video shot on the go. Even though the company says you'll use it perfectly right out of the box, the very first time – I’d say you need at least a few minutes of practice. And watch the three very informative and short instructional videos on the company website. Basically you just attach your device, balance it with the front/back right/left knobs and installation is done. The Steadicam Smoothee doesn't fold, but it is small enough to take on vacation or to the beach, park, sporting event, etc. I took mine to the marina and shot some video during some rolling wakes to see if the Smoothie could smooth them out. A link to the video is below. A nice feature is the quick release mount that lets you instantly swap camera connections between your Smoothee and any tripod. The quick release mount also serves as a tabletop stand. Remember because there has to be perfect balance when you use the Smoothie, the mount has to be ordered for the exact device you’re going to use with it! $179.95.
http://www.tiffen.com/steadicam_smoothee_homepage1.html
Giz Wiz Steadicam Smoothie video: http://youtu.be/maUsGNAKyWY
See or hear this Netcast: www.twit.tv/dgw1313
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