Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

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prokium

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Hello,

I just bought today a GlideCam 2000 PRO,
i try to set it with my DVX100A to have a perfect stabilisation,
there is someone here that have a glidecam 2000 PRO
and that explain me the best setting for a perfect stabilisation please. step by step if possible :)
i dont really understand also what the use of increase the length of the bar .. i almost have a good stabilisation but if i increase the lenght of the bar my stabilisation fail more and i have to start again all steps ... hmmm well if someone can give me step by step for the best setting :)

Thanks a lot !

/yaniv
 
Re: Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

My friend that all depends on what you have in your DVX (i.e. Mattebox, 5 hr batt, open LCD vs closed, etc.) so there is no magic formula setting that works for all. The Glidecam manual and the DVD that comes with your purchase shows and explain how to set and balance your rig to get good results. I have the 4000 Pro and I have to re-balance differently when I stick the 5 hr batt etc. Also, tip, do not start moving very fast or stop all of a sudden, let the rig overcome the inertia, otherwise you will get the tilting down/up pitching left/right issues. I hope that would help with your question!

Cheers!

Gualbert
 
Re: Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

Yes there is NO formula as every minute ounce can throw the rig off. Just be patient and follow the directions. It took me an hour to properly balance mine the first time and that was without the Mattebox and LCD Hood. If you do it enough times it will become second nature; I have mine down to about 15 minutes now.
 
Re: Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

ok thanks for your answers.
but with mine i didnt receive dvd and manual .. just a vhs tape that explain how to configure it (about 10min of explication only)

i just want to know what the use of increase the length of the bar ??

Yaniv
 
Re: Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

and also with no accessories on the 2000 PRO who many weight (rings)i have to put ?
2x 4 weight ??
 
Re: Setting a GlideCam 2000 PRO with my DVX100A

Mine is configured almost exactly like this:

GLIDECAM4000.jpg


You'll notice just above the 'spindle' there is enough room for you Thumb and Forefinger to control the LEFT/RIGHT swing of the camera.

The amount of RINGS you put on will depend on how centered or off-centered you camera is. Remember, the perfect balance will act like a pendulum; no matter how far you pull the base left/right/forward/back it will swing back smoothly to an upright position without crossing the line of the swing.
 
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