GH2 too light weight for a stabilizer?

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mcstrangelove

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I was looking to purchase a stabilizer for under $300 but after reading thru lots of dvxuser posts it seems that the GH2 is too light to use on most of the lesser-expensive units, like the Glidecam 1000. And the general consensus I've seen is to steer clear of the Flycam Nano and the Hague MMC. Then there is the Mini Sturdycam which looks pretty good, but suspiciously has no reviews and little info other than the product's website.

I never thought there'd be an issue with a camera being too light weight! Is there a workaround to make the GH2 compatible with a stabilizer?
 
GH2 is too light to use on most of the lesser-expensive units
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then add some weight to the stage or skid...

I never thought there'd be an issue with a camera being too light weight!
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thats more often THE PROBLEM when it comes to stabilizers. relative weight is part of what makes them work
 
You want weight for the inertia. Too light is less of a problem than too heavy. Just add weight. Anyway adding weights have been a common thing is stabilization for a while now.
 
Thanks...I'll look into that. Just judging from other posts in some of these forums, it sounded like most stabilizers weren't compatible with the GH2.

Anybody ever use the Mini Sturdycam? No reviews, however test footage I've seen was done with a GH2 and looked great...but it was also from the manufacturer's site so of course it looked great.
 
I havent seen anyone say stay clear of the flycam nano. I was thinking of purchasing one. Anyone say this is a bad or good idea? Any updates with your decision mcstrangelove?
 
I won't be purchasing until next year. At the moment I'm leaning towards Glidecam or Sturdycam. I really like the "floating" gimbal on the sturdycam models that eliminates vertical bumps. I haven't totally counted out Flycam. Honestly, their customer service has been the best at getting back to me & answering questions. I also like that it leaves the smallest footprint, yet can accommodate a camera and heavy lens (according to weight requirements you have to upgrade to the larger Glidecam & Sturdycam models to do that which don't pack easily). The consensus is that balancing a Flycam is a nightmare. In most of the footage I've seen using the Flycam, there is tons of horizontal swaying. Yet amateur footage on the Glidecam looks great.
 
I've seen some decent clips with the Flycam, but most of what I've seen with the Hague (including this trailer) the horizon sways too much. But for a general home movie hobbyist, I think the Hague would be a great solution.
 
I used the Glidecam HD1000 with a GH1.. really takes practice, it took me forever to stabilize it and my footage didnt come out smooth, but I liked the effect it gave
 
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