Can I get a Steadicam for shooting video?
Yes. While Cinema Products markets only the EFP and SK (and JR) with a video emphasis, all Steadicams should work well with your video camcorder if it weighs enough. Even when flying film cameras, all Steadicams use a video reference, usually provided with a video tap or assist. A simple video out from the camcorder will work wonderfully. The biggest problem associated with using the Steadicam to shoot video is not the camera but the cables. Ideally, no cables should attach to the camera unless they end somewhere on the camera or rig. One _very_ thin cable leading from the rig will generally not interfere with the operator’s work, although someone must work as a cable puller to keep that cable out from under everyone’s feet. Large cables, like power cords and triax, can ruin a shot by negating the isolation of the Steadicam, making the shots unsteady and even “seasick.” In all, however, the setup for a video camera on a Steadicam is often both easier and quicker than with a film camera
