FS5: Ronin vs Came-TV? Best overall stabilizer for the FS5?

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EliteF50

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I'm upgrading from a DSLR with a cheap Flycam to an FS5 soon, and am wondering which of the 3 options are best:

Ronin M
GLIDECAM HD4000
CAME Steadicam


Having used a Ronin, I know the results can be pretty great, but is it worth the additional $1k+ compared to the other two? Ideally, I'd like to retain the ability to do whip pans and whatnot, so I'm leaning more towards a glidecam/steadicam, but if I do go that route, which should I go with? Is the Came-TV Steadicam a good option?
 
Steadicam systems generally take longer to balance and aren't as user friendly, you really need a lot of time and experience to get good results. Where as a gimbal is just pick up and go (for the most part) and much easier to get great shots straight off the bat.
 
Hm, true. I'm okay with there being a learning curve if it'll be the better option overall. But would you recommend the Came-TV steadicam with the FS5?
 
I've personally only tried the zephyr and really struggled with it. But I've not had the time to invest. I use the movi m15 a lot with the FS5 and get excellent results. Sorry I can't be more product specific.
 
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