Best Quick Release for Glidecam 2000/4000
Hello,
I'm looking for a quick release plate for my glidecam 2000. What are people using? Is the Manfrotto 577 a good choice? Will the release handle on the left side operate and how does the quick release plate attach to the glidecam plate? |
the 577 base plate attaches simply by using either a 1/4x20 or 3/8-16 whatever the glidecam stage plate has. I think it's a 1/4x20-pretty standard size.
The tightening lever is on the right side of the base plate and the release button is on the left. I use the 577 on my monopod and DVmultirig (have for years) and it works just fine. |
I have the manfrotto tripod, 503 head. And at first I bought the 357 QR but discovered it didn't work for my head. Had to return it and pay an extra $20 to move up to the 577 QR.
Depending on your tripod but with mine I BARELY have enough room. Because of my camera (the 7D) I get maybe a 1/4 turn. Luckily that is enough and it took me a good 1/2 hr to figure out and tweek it just right. But having said that, I just came back from a shoot yesterday using the QR between glidecam and tripod and it was great! I couldn't imagine not using one! |
I was just going to ask this question, I just got a used Glidecam 4000 Pro and am having problems getting a decent grip on the camera through the plate (the screw always loosens and the camera starts slipping around. Nightmarish as setting the glidecam up already is, I'm looking for a quick release head to get rid of both problems. So is the Manfrotto 577 ideal and is it the only thing I will need between the camera and the plate on the Glidecam?
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577 was my choice way back when i was flying z1 on Glidecam , and still is now with EX1 and 5Dmkii on pilot, crane sliders and tripods,
the only thing I would add - is a gaffer tape between camera and plate and between adapter and mounting surface. |
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Sorry if this seems vague and cryptic but it's been a couple months. The positive news is it works great. I really like the glidcam too, can use it anywhere! And trust me i've taken it to some busy places and got that super stedi shot where a where a full stedicam would just stick out. Once I've set it up the system is great. Since the whole system is based on weight and where it's kept, i've made it a standard that I line up the plate on my camera and slide it so the back of the plate and QR are flush. This way I know i'm very close to my center of gravity and i'm just a small adjustment away if anything. I also only use my wide angle lens on this. Haven't had a need to shoot any long lens with this yet. Plus I like the fact I have it balanced for this and other lenses would change its CG. ALso check out the video on youtube about balancing, it was informative and helped me out a lot It does work but with so much in the DSLR field requires a little bit of innovation to figure out the way to make it work for you |
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