Stabilizer?

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I know this was probably covered several times, but I would appreciate any advice, I dont have too much experience with stabilizers, Im on a tight budget and the Steadicam Flyer is not an option.

I was looking at the Glidecam 2000 kit from bhphotovideo for 9bills,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=241311&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

they also have a vest that sells for $750 called the DV Sportster,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=374414&is=REG

are these worth the money and will they do anything for me, Im shooting a wedding, this guy is paying me good money and wants professional cinematic type footage.

So handholding through the whole thing is not an option, tripod isnt either, its a run and gun situation, any advice would be appreciated.

Any other alternatives, please fire away.

Thanks...
 
My first question is : You need to use a stabiliser throughout the entire wedding?

If not a Steadicam Merlin will beat these for performance. If you do need stabiliser throughout entire wedding and money is an issue then maybe its OK for you.

Mikko Wilson will hopefully add his words of wisdom here... he knows stabilisers better than most.
 
In my oppinon they are not worth the money.
Steadicam is one of those things that it's normally advisable to either do properly all teh way, or find another way. No point in spending money on gear that will give substandard results.
I agree that unless you have to fly for the whole ceremony, a Merlin would be the best option.

Which brings up the question: Why are you planning on using 'steadicam' on your shoot?

- Mikko
 
wow, i got mine used with the arm brace for 150 US

What exactly is the purpose of seling that with a monitor? Where exactly would the monitor be placed on a glidecam2000 pro?
 
Thanks for the replies, I dont really need the vest, unless it does magic, Ive never used it. Ive seen footage where it was used looks good, but I need some sort of stabilizing system, anything that beats hand held and is not too big, the wedding will start in San Francisco and end up in Nappa, Ive got two of my assistants that will be filming both on tripods and I will be the guy getting the more creative shots.

I need the shots to be smooth. Why is the Steadicam Merlin the best, it doesnt look any fancier then the Glidecam yet the price is alot more. Whats the difference.

I understand that getting the expensive good stuff is best and should be done if you have the money, but for that price I could buy two more DVXs so its not an option right now.

PaPa, how is the Glidecam with the arm brace, do you notice a difference in your shots, is it a big improvement over handheld, is it worth the money.

Thanks All...Laters...
 
When I first bought all of my equipment a few years ago, I purchased the steadicam junior. It was a piece of junk. I then went with glidecam 4000. It was hard to balance and a pain in the butt. I now have a steddiepod and it works absolutely flawlessly. It is easy to use, easy to balance and doubles as a monopod. The drawback is no vest, but have shot for up to two hours at one time. Yeah tiring, but works great.
 
Maverickstunts, you think you can post a quick sample of how this works, just a few shots, if you could that would be great...

Thanks...
 
the glidecam 2000 pro is great man, works wonders, and yes ther armbrace helps quite a bit!

worth every penny. A ***** and a half to setup, but i figured out the trick. Just extend the pole ot its maximum length then set three weights on each side tangent to the edges. and boom, just gotta fix the top.!
 
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