Steadicam/Glidecam for the 5DmkII?

Larry Farkas · March 5th, 2009, 10:25 PM

If my memory served me, the Pilot is under $4,000.00.

I plan to offer the rig and the Steadycam as a complete package.

Charles W. Hull · March 5th, 2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan Oplinger

I'm not familiar with all the cheaper Steady/Smoother Tracker units, but the general rule is no gimbal= no good. The steadicam gear is obviously higher quality, but for the price/portability/throw around factor, it's hard to beat the Glidecam series.

I have a Glidecam; it does a good job when walking but I never use it if I'm not - I just use a tripod.

But - I'm interested in the U-Boat Commander. U-Boat Commander: Ship-Shape and Ready for Duty! - iDC Photography
Has anyone tried this? I've built a cheapo hardware store version to test the concept and it works better than I expected. The idea is to use two hands, pushing together a bit, so the two hands stabilize each other; plus the unit is more stable in pitch. This is probably an old idea in the video world, but it seems to work with the 5DII.

Guy Cochran · March 6th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Just thought I'd mention that the Canon 5D Mark II with 24-105 "Standard Kit" lens "Recipe" has been added to the Merlin cookbook Welcome to Tiffen - Steadicam Merlin Cookbook Settings

Jim Miller · March 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM

My hats off to you guys if you can fly the 5D AND operate a follow focus at the same time. That's what an AC (assistant camera operator) is for. Grin!

Mark Hahn · March 16th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Miller

My hats off to you guys if you can fly the 5D AND operate a follow focus at the same time. That's what an AC (assistant camera operator) is for. Grin!

I don't know about everyone else here but I certainly never intended to try to operate the thing without a crew.

Jason Linn · March 18th, 2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Barlow Elton

Believe it or not, I get great results from the super simple SteadyTracker. It kind of doubles as pseudo monopod too.

I have one of these on the way. Are you still enjoying it? Also, I heard that it takes a lot of practice?

Selim Mete · July 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM

Hi,

Can anyone compare the Magic Arm 6000 to ProAim 7000?
Here is a link to the 6000 system
The CineCity :: Flycam Stabilization systems :: Flycam Stablization Steadicam system :: Magic Arm & vest with Flycam 6000 stabilizer steadycam Steadicam for DV HDV upto 22LBS camera Weight

Here is the link to the 7000 system
The CineCity :: Flycam Stabilization systems :: Flycam Stablization Steadicam system :: PROAIM7000 REVERSE ARM + DV VEST + FLYCAM 6000 Stabilizer Steadicam for camera weighing from 1 to 15 kg

Both systems are using the FlyCam 6000
3 major differences I can point out so far are
1. The type of vest that they're using
2. The amount of weight that they claim to be carrying
3. While 7000 has some adjustment knobs 6000 doesn't

I'm particularly curious about what these knobs do, and how the absence of them would affect operation. It seems like they have something to do with shooting low, could somebody explain this?

Also I'd like to get some feedback on whether one vest type is better than the other.

Thank you very much.

March 5th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#31
Larry Farkas New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 7	By The Way... If my memory served me, the Pilot is under $4,000.00. I plan to offer the rig and the Steadycam as a complete package.

March 6th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#33
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 688	Just thought I'd mention that the Canon 5D Mark II with 24-105 "Standard Kit" lens "Recipe" has been added to the Merlin cookbook Welcome to Tiffen - Steadicam Merlin Cookbook Settings __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

July 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM	#37
Selim Mete Tourist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	Comparing Magic Arm 6000 to ProAim 7000 Hi, Can anyone compare the Magic Arm 6000 to ProAim 7000? Here is a link to the 6000 system The CineCity :: Flycam Stabilization systems :: Flycam Stablization Steadicam system :: Magic Arm & vest with Flycam 6000 stabilizer steadycam Steadicam for DV HDV upto 22LBS camera Weight Here is the link to the 7000 system The CineCity :: Flycam Stabilization systems :: Flycam Stablization Steadicam system :: PROAIM7000 REVERSE ARM + DV VEST + FLYCAM 6000 Stabilizer Steadicam for camera weighing from 1 to 15 kg Both systems are using the FlyCam 6000 3 major differences I can point out so far are 1. The type of vest that they're using 2. The amount of weight that they claim to be carrying 3. While 7000 has some adjustment knobs 6000 doesn't I'm particularly curious about what these knobs do, and how the absence of them would affect operation. It seems like they have something to do with shooting low, could somebody explain this? Also I'd like to get some feedback on whether one vest type is better than the other. Thank you very much.

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March 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#34
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	My hats off to you guys if you can fly the 5D AND operate a follow focus at the same time. That's what an AC (assistant camera operator) is for. Grin!