I'm also trying to balance my 7D with the Glidecam 4000 Pro. I've gotten it pretty balanced using only 4 weights on the bottom sled, 2 on the front and 2 on the back, but the Glidecam tends to have issues rocking left and right when moving. Is this because the camera isn't heavy enough for it? Was this the issue you were experiencing and would the plate help this issue?
T2i How to make the Glidecam 4000 work with Canon T2i
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I'm also trying to balance my 7D with the Glidecam 4000 Pro. I've gotten it pretty balanced using only 4 weights on the bottom sled, 2 on the front and 2 on the back, but the Glidecam tends to have issues rocking left and right when moving. Is this because the camera isn't heavy enough for it? Was this the issue you were experiencing and would the plate help this issue?
Keep in mind, if you have your GC balanced right, and use a zoom lens, you may have to re-adjust the weight for the lens, as it extends in and out. Heavier more expensive/longer lens's will require even more adjustments if you change the focal length. Even with a quick release shoe, the GC will most likely have to be balanced before every shoot. The design of the GC is not very stable or repeatable. One bang in the back of the car of the base plate and you'll find yourself re-balancing. The work wonderfully, but are easily jarred. I have used them for a long time. Plan on having time for balancing after every time you remove the camera, or haul it in a car from one place to another, and you will never be frustrated. If one thinks the GC's are a quick tool, they are begging for disappointment. They take patience to learn how to setup and operate, and allotted time to do so before every shoot or location. It is not a rig you can balance once, get a quick release shoe, throw in the car, and expect to pull out and use at a moments notice.
Pookie
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Either shorten the post (if you have it extended), or lighten the base.
It's too heavy.
I'm using a total of 4 weights on the bottom of an HD4000 and post extended about 4" with a 7D, Tokina 11-16, Quick Release Plate and a Rode Video Mic. I can get it to balance BUT if I spin the post 180 degrees or anything but straight ahead, it goes out of balance. What's going on with this? Anyone have advice. I'd like to have a consistent balance all the way around.
Ok after reading all what Pookie wrote "thank you bye the way" I went to home depot and picked up (2) 1.5" screws and (4) 3/4 washers I only need one in each screw on the sled i lifted the the sled bar up about 3/4 of an inch and now its perfection. Glidecam 4000 Pro with T2i with battery Pack and 18-55 stock lense. It can be done, dont trip.