Letus Extreme : Canon XH A1 : Glidecam

[ecking]

I'm not using any weights on the top sled, only the bottom.

i believe i have, on EAch side of the bottom plate, one of the top plate weights for lighter cameras, and then 8 round washer weights. so 16 washer weights and 2 of the top plate weights to counter my canon XH A1 with the letus extreme and 24mm lens.

I can take a photo of it if you would like?

Please do that'd be awesome.

 

[PaPa]

k, when im home tonight ill take a quick shot. Check back for updates.

 

[PaPa]

here is my baseplate setup

This supports the Canon XH A1 with large battery and tape, with a uv filter, then letus extreme, with cinevate rails, 24mm lens.

 

[Jokerswild]

Thanks for the pictures and the specifics. I think Glidecam recommends a total weight for the 4000Pro of 18 lbs. That is if your rig weighs under that, add the plates until you reach near 18 lbs.

 

[PaPa]

that sounds about right. I just didnt understand the 5-11 pound statement. Because i could easily add more weight, AND i have a good foot more of piping that can be extended from the shaft..

 

[SaintDemure]

go for it! One of my better investments. Get TONS of use out of it.

How much did that bad boy run ya?

 

[hoarp001]

I will be using my SGpro with my steadicam flyer system. How did you focus the 35mm lens?

 

[StMad]

I think he said he didn't change focus. He used a 24mm, followed the waitress (in focus), and brought the stage into focus as he moved forward.

 

[Tomas Riuka]

i should get my LEX and planing to use it with my varizoom navigator, indifocus rails and FF, we will see, how will i succeed in focusing during movement...

 

[StMad]

Remote follow focus. If you touch your ff while flying, of course you defeat the purpose of the steadicam.

 

[Tomas Riuka]

i know... i will have to be flying somewhere around the same distance, get focused then fly again... we'll see if this will or won't work in practice...