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Railway187 posted an update in the group Video and Photo Creators: Hello,I like to make pictures and videos […]

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:05:09 +0100

Hello,

I like to make pictures and videos from “Preiser-level”, so with the camera on the layout, not above it. I currently use an Apeman Action Cam. It has a wide angle lense and a small LCD screen. In theory it can film in 4K but I use FHD as it often freezes in 4K. Also it is too large (6×4×4), so I can’t put it in smaller places on the…

eevees-trains posted an update in the group Video and Photo Creators: Improvised jib rig made out of a rs4 mini gimbal and a […]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:21:14 +0100

Improvised jib rig made out of a rs4 mini gimbal and a basic video tripod.

When tilted forward enough it gives very jib adjacent shots while keeping the locomotive centered when done properly

Used it in a few videos now and works surprisingly well

eevees-trains posted an update in the group Video and Photo Creators: i sadly dont own a camera slider, because the good ones […]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:34:29 +0100

i sadly dont own a camera slider, because the good ones are comically expensive, but of course i still want nice smooth slider shots in some of my videos, so i sometimes use this sketchy construction to get those shots.

Its sadly not as steady as i originally hoped, but it still works somewhat decently (if you make sure your camera doesnt…

eevees-trains posted an update in the group Video and Photo Creators: This group is for modeltrain photography and […]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:22:27 +0100

This group is for modeltrain photography and filmmaking enthusiasts, that want to share their process, give each other advice and improve together.

I ask everyone to have a respectful tone with each other, not everyone has the most professional equipment or the knowledge of a professional in the industry.

At the end of the day this is about…