Glidecam 2000 with XH-A1?

HBlack

HBlack

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Good idea, or would I need to opt for the next model up? At first I was looking into getting a decent tripod, but I figure for the same cost it would make more sense to stick with the tripod I have for now (which is good enough for still shots and basic side to side panning) and get something that would allow impressive motion.

Alternately, any thoughts on the glidecam itself?
 
i have been very successful using the XH A1 with the 2000 pro, although i must warn you, this is its absolute MAXIMUM weight capacity. Should you wish to add on any accessories, you can forget about getting it in balance.

If you have the finance, i would suggest looking at the 4000 pro or the merlin. Both fantastic quality for the price.

my current setup is the XH A1 on the 4000 pro with the smooth shooter arm and vest. Works like a charm. The 2000 is now sitting in the corner, awaiting my decision to sell or keep for smaller cameras.
 
I'd probably be using it with a camera mounted mic at most, so I think I'll go for the 2000. Is it difficult to frame properly without an external monitor?
 
I am afraid you will need the 4000 pro, a mic and a short xlr cable over exceed the weight limit of the 2000. And no, it is not difficult to frame with only using the lcd.
 
Well that's inconvenient... the extra $100 may delay the purchase for a while. Thanks for the help.
 
PaPa, how much time did you spend balancing your A1 on the glidecam 2000? I am having difficulty finding the exact balance. The camera tends to spin...
 
this largely depends on what your uare using as your camera mount. Forget about using a bogen quick release ( or whatever its called ) this will add too much weight. You will be limited to using basically only a screw through the top plate of the glidecam 2000 pro going directly into the camera, this will be light enough to balance your rig.

i used 4 plates on each end of the base, wit hthe weights being tangent to the edges of the base plate ( 3 sides touching )

I extend the pole until it is just about to fall out, and then im ready to begin balancing the top.

And easy way to do this is to do the fall test. Have you checked out the setup video test from glidecam industries?
 
I think I may actually go for the 2000, just so that I have the option of using lower end camera if I need to (the 4000 says it has a minimum weight required). I guess I'll have to make do with the on-camera mic, or audio dubbing.
 
PaPa, yes I have tried the fall test, and to no avail... I get the camera just about perfectly balanced, and after holding it with one hand for a roughly 20 seconds it tends to wander to the side a hair and then turns into a 360 spin...

Thus far I have done everything the manual/video says...

Any suggestions?
 
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