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Wesley Wong · June 29th, 2004, 09:11 PM

Hello there,

just wondering if anyone here uses the Cammate steadicam ? http://www.cammate.com/steady_shot.cfm

if so, how does it compare to the Glidecams and Magiqcams ? From their instructional videos, it shows an easy step to balance the setup and comes with a hardcase to store everything.

any comments there ? build quality ?

cheers.

Charles Papert · June 29th, 2004, 10:28 PM

Wesley:

My thoughts on seeing the Cammate at various trade shows is that it is in the ballpark of the Glidecam, Magiqcams etc. I seem to remember the arm being pretty stiff. However I believe that there was an adjustment on the vest that affected the left-right angle of the arm, which is a nice feature (although of the two axes, the fore-aft adjustment is generally more of an issue).

Wesley Wong · June 29th, 2004, 10:46 PM

Thanks for replying Charles !!

Big fan of your work, and your valued comments here.

Now I'm deciding between Magiqcam IIa , glidecam V8 and suddenly this came into the conclusion , at a Broadcast Asia convention in Singapore, where I am at.

Budget is a big concern for me and this is the first time I'm investing in such a rig which is a long term plan.

I was told about the magiqcam having dual arms, over the v8, so I'm leaning towards that one.

The thing is there isn't a reseller for the Magiq here in Singas to have a physical feel of the product...

James Emory · July 1st, 2004, 04:25 PM

Isn't Steady Shot a Sony trademark?

Wesley Wong · July 4th, 2004, 11:34 PM

thinks that is steadi-shot

June 29th, 2004, 09:11 PM	#1
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	Cammate steadicam Hello there, just wondering if anyone here uses the Cammate steadicam ? http://www.cammate.com/steady_shot.cfm if so, how does it compare to the Glidecams and Magiqcams ? From their instructional videos, it shows an easy step to balance the setup and comes with a hardcase to store everything. any comments there ? build quality ? cheers. __________________ Do more, learn more

June 29th, 2004, 10:28 PM	#2
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Wesley: My thoughts on seeing the Cammate at various trade shows is that it is in the ballpark of the Glidecam, Magiqcams etc. I seem to remember the arm being pretty stiff. However I believe that there was an adjustment on the vest that affected the left-right angle of the arm, which is a nice feature (although of the two axes, the fore-aft adjustment is generally more of an issue). __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

June 29th, 2004, 10:46 PM	#3
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	Thanks for replying Charles !! Big fan of your work, and your valued comments here. Now I'm deciding between Magiqcam IIa , glidecam V8 and suddenly this came into the conclusion , at a Broadcast Asia convention in Singapore, where I am at. Budget is a big concern for me and this is the first time I'm investing in such a rig which is a long term plan. I was told about the magiqcam having dual arms, over the v8, so I'm leaning towards that one. The thing is there isn't a reseller for the Magiq here in Singas to have a physical feel of the product... __________________ Do more, learn more

July 1st, 2004, 04:25 PM	#4
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Trademark? Isn't Steady Shot a Sony trademark?

July 4th, 2004, 11:34 PM	#5
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	thinks that is steadi-shot __________________ Do more, learn more