Glidecam worth it?
- Thread starter greeches
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if you can get it balanced - and then don't change anything. I got rid of mine because I didn't have the patience to set it up for an hour everytime - maybe just me - also, don't plan on holding it very long unless you have the arm brace and a lightweight cam (or you are Popeye)
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mikkowilson
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There's a lot of discussion about the Glidecams and other Steadicam® knock-offs (And real Steadicam rigs too obviously) on the forum. Run some searches and there's a lot of good reading out there about what's the best rig for each application and why.
- Mikko
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korimickster
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We have one at work. It is decent, but you have to buy $1000 worth of ad-ons to make it look really fluid.
Works nice with a DVX, but don't even bother trying to use it with a Canon XL-2. Unless of course you are the Incredible Hulk.
Works nice with a DVX, but don't even bother trying to use it with a Canon XL-2. Unless of course you are the Incredible Hulk.
when i was young
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greeches said:
The Glidecam is a very good stabilizer, well worth the money.
The issues of balance, and those who have problems is somewhat unwarranted. Learning to balance a GC is no different from learning to ride a bike, impossible at first, then it becomes second nature. Unfortunatly too many people want to just pick it up, and be a pro immediatly.
The GC4000 is your best bet, as it handles weight best. Matte boxes and mics do work, but you'll need to add weights, and forget about shooting in even the slightest breeze.
AFA the weight issues, as few shots last long, the weight of the setup isn't that great a problem, as you'll have breaks to give you a rest.
Glidecams....no problem.