{"id":4413,"date":"2014-07-03T16:01:45","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T16:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icgmagazine.com\/web\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2020-05-06T14:09:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T21:09:03","slug":"gear-freefly-systems-movi-m5","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icgmagazine.com\/web\/gear-freefly-systems-movi-m5\/","title":{"rendered":"GEAR: Freefly Systems M\u014dVI M5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>An excellent choice for small-format capture (Canon 5D, Nikon D800, Panasonic GH4, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gives a single operator full image stabilization control<br \/>\nFully enclosed camera cage for maximum rigidity and shot stability<br \/>\nSimplified, fully tool-less balancing<br \/>\nInverted mode for more comfortable eye-level camera angle<br \/>\nWeight of 4.75 lb. (2.15 kg), cage dimensions of 130 mm (long) \u00d7 180 mm (wide) \u00d7 120 mm (high)<br \/>\nMaximum payload 5 lb. (2.27 g) with camera\/lens combinations<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFor a confined car shot on <i>The Bridge<\/i>, I had a Canon 7D, PL-mounted Zeiss Super Speed 25-mm lens and remote focus on the M\u014dVI M5. I could move in and around the car with smooth precision, showing a reverse-angle perspective of a grisly murder victim. It was a great way to do a non-linear move in a confined space, hand-held with zero rigging and\u00a0without the complication of a dolly, jib or crane.\u201d Dave Frederick, SOC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Pricing for M\u014dVI M5 (including stand and two batteries with charger) is $4,995. Radio controller for Dual Operator Mode is available as an optional accessory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/freeflysystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.freeflysystems.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An excellent choice for small-format capture (Canon 5D, Nikon D800, Panasonic GH4, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera). 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