Glidecam Smooth Shooter or DV Sportster at DVinfo.net

Paul Del Vecchio · May 6th, 2005, 11:43 AM

I'm looking into buying one of these. Does anyone have an opinion as to which one I should get? I have (it should be delivered today) the Glidecam 4000.
Thanks,
Paul

Terry Thompson · May 7th, 2005, 01:03 AM

Paul,

The Smooth Shooter (and my Indicam system) are made for use with the Glidecam 4000 so I would get a vest and arm that will fit the handle of your 4000. I tried the Smooth Shooter at NAB and it does a good job.

Tery

Paul Del Vecchio · May 7th, 2005, 07:56 AM

The DV SPortster is designed to work with the Glidecam 4000 as well. The Smooth Shooter looks a bit more solid though, but it's double the price. Then again... you get what you pay for, right? So I wouldn't mind spending the extra loot if the Smooth Shooter was that much better.
Thanks for the reply. Not sure what I'll be getting yet.... hmm....

May 6th, 2005, 11:43 AM	#1
Paul Del Vecchio Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 61	Glidecam Smooth Shooter or DV Sportster I'm looking into buying one of these. Does anyone have an opinion as to which one I should get? I have (it should be delivered today) the Glidecam 4000. Thanks, Paul

May 7th, 2005, 01:03 AM	#2
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Paul, The Smooth Shooter (and my Indicam system) are made for use with the Glidecam 4000 so I would get a vest and arm that will fit the handle of your 4000. I tried the Smooth Shooter at NAB and it does a good job. Tery __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

May 7th, 2005, 07:56 AM	#3
Paul Del Vecchio Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 61	The DV SPortster is designed to work with the Glidecam 4000 as well. The Smooth Shooter looks a bit more solid though, but it's double the price. Then again... you get what you pay for, right? So I wouldn't mind spending the extra loot if the Smooth Shooter was that much better. Thanks for the reply. Not sure what I'll be getting yet.... hmm....