Going over Glidecam 2000 weight limit

[Gene Sung]

I have a Glidecam 2000. The max suggested weight is 6lbs.

I’m going to get a Sony FS 700 when it comes out. I’ve estimated the weight of my Sony FS 700 with lens, ext. monitor, etc…. to be around 7 lbs, about 1 lbs over the 6 lbs limit.


Do you think I can get away with using the Glidecam 2000 (and steadycams in general) at 1 lbs over the suggested weight limit? I can extend the base if needed to further balance the rig, or add additional weights.


Basically, even if it’s over the suggested weight limit by X- amount, as long as you can balance the steadycam, it will work properly. Is that a correct assumption?

 

[Blue Bomber]

I have a DSLR Flycam Nano (relatively cheap stabilizer) and can easily go 1.5lbs over the 4lb weight limit without anything bad happening. In fact, I can do it with only half the supplied balancing weights. Hand holding it without support for extended periods is a PITA, though. I'm thinking that the weight limitations are based more on the ability of the rig to be balanced (given its extension range and supplied weights) than if it will fall apart or not, so you should be fine. Even mine is rather robust as far as construction goes.

 

[tim davison]

I have a Glidecam 2000. The max suggested weight is 6lbs.

I’m going to get a Sony FS 700 when it comes out. I’ve estimated the weight of my Sony FS 700 with lens, ext. monitor, etc…. to be around 7 lbs, about 1 lbs over the 6 lbs limit.


Do you think I can get away with using the Glidecam 2000 (and steadycams in general) at 1 lbs over the suggested weight limit? I can extend the base if needed to further balance the rig, or add additional weights.


Basically, even if it’s over the suggested weight limit by X- amount, as long as you can balance the steadycam, it will work properly. Is that a correct assumption?

How did you find this? I have a glidecam 2000hd but the fs700 with a tokina 11-16mm is far too top heavy. Considering buying a few more weights but wondered what you had done?