Reddit mentions of Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black)

gorilla pod or some kind of articulating/flexible mount like this

I've been using this clamp - http://amzn.to/1S7oTqS - in addition to this arm - http://amzn.to/1S7oWD2 - to do a lot of my videos. It's very flexible and strong.

I also once built a rig using PVC that I attached to the ceiling that I could swing out of the way when I wasn't using it. It wasn't as solid as the clamp and arm, though.

/u/cultofthebackflip - you probably don't need a large sensor, interchangeable lens DSLR-style camera for this.

With an £800 budget, I recommend a 4K camcorder for this job (either the [£698 (on sale) Sony FDR-AX53] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-FDR-AX53-Camcorder-Balanced-SteadyShot/dp/B01B5TEX2K//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerevo-21) or the [£699 (on sale) Panasonic HC-WXF990EBK] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-HC-VXF990EBK-Camcorder-Wireless-Function/dp/B01AAGIKAK//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerevo-21) (£649 after the [£50 Panasonic rebate] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Up-to-50-cashback-with-selected-Panasonic-Cameras-and-Camcorders/b/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&node=5517495031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=qpe-title-tag&pf_rd_r=X54KQATD0AD2KX2SKJZ0&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1338735567&pf_rd_i=B01AAGIKAK&linkCode=ll2&tag=hybrcamerevo-21)).

With 4K resolution, you can leave the camera running at a fixed, wide focal length and "crop in" for crystal clear 1080p closeups.

You'll also need something to hold the camera overhead - perhaps this [Manfrotto 2 Section Single Arm with Camera Bracket] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-Single-Section-Camera-Bracket-x/dp/B000OPWSYM//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerevo-21) mounted on your tripod, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/XpUsFCVn3BI).

Either of these 4K camcorders would be a lot easier to use than a 1080p DSLR (no lenses to swap out, unlimited recording time and the ability to "crop in" for closeups ).

Hope this is helpful and good luck!

So from my use, i like a 35mm lens or 50mm.

The A6000 is a great choice. I didn't see a mention of it, But you'll also need a capture card or a cam link 4k.

You may want a boom arm stand to give you a lot of angle control. Something like this Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OPWSYM

I have the predecessor to the 055XPROB legs, the Manfrotto 3021BPRO. They also have a horizontal mode, and I agree that they can work as long as the subject is well within the bounds of the tripod legs (if directly above), or if the camera setup is light enough to allow an overhang of the horizontal crossbar (or if your table is large enough to allow full extension of the legs).

Another option could be a combination of Manfrotto Magic Arm components, such as this basic arm and then a superclamp. Those components are the least expensive, but there are also heavy-duty arms suited for SLRs.

If you need shots from directly overhead, a copy stand could work.

Actually, like most things, you can find a half decent Chinese knockoff on Amazon for less than 1/8th the price.

Here, you could mount most HOTAS setups to just about any chair with these:

2x SuperClamps:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002LV7X1K/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_of_47?ie=UTF8&dpID=41F8DL

Variable Friction Arm with Cantilever Mount:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OPWSYM/ref=pd_aw_sim_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=418a0dA3LPL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL390_SR390%2C390_&refRID=06Q0Y7568G7FFWFK6ZPN

Tilt Mount with QD plate:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004D7PX58/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1463761788&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monopod+tilt+head&dpPl=1&dpID=41r%2BahgiRML&ref=plSrch

I've been thinking about doing something similar with one of my puppets being a YouTube vlogger. I've been eyeing this selfie stick/tripod on Amazon with either a phone or a GoPro mounted on it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WQYN3B/

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I'm also looking into how I could mount some kind of flex or articulated arm like these below to my forearm so that I can get it to look like he's holding the camera but I haven't found any way to brace it to my forearm yet

https://procam.com/manfrotto-237hd-heavy-duty-flex-arm-for-super-clamp-22685

https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-196B-2-2-Section-Articulated-Bracket/dp/B000OPWSYM/

For this video we are using a single articulated arm attatched to a table using this clamp. it works, but you can see the shaking of the table pretty easily.

It's actually an overhead setup. I got my Sony a6300 held by this arm and is held by the edge of my table wit this