Glidecam also has a classifieds page on it's site for used gear at:

http://www.glidecam-ops.net/classifieds.html

or

http://pub6.bravenet.com/classified/show.asp?usernum=501901332&cpv=1

Between that page and Ebay (maybe even Yahoo! Auctions) you should be able to find a V-8 setup for a reesonable price.

BTW- has anyone tried the Glidecam 4000 Pro with the body harness thing attached?

Jeff -- Glad to hear you've had success with the v8 rig! After a reasonable amount of dedicated practice with mine I was pulling off some *very* nice shots. Indeed the v8 is most often used with an XL1, but i've also flown GL1s and Panasonic AG456's (old s-vhs cam).

Regarding pricing, if you purchase all the necessary items a la carte you could pay around 4k for a full v8 rig (monitor, extra batteries, etc)...but we often do run specials on v8 packages, usually around the trade shows. These change often, so keep an eye on the Glidecam website.

Chris - At present there actually four models that work with a vest/arm system the V-8, V-16, V-20, and the Gold Series. For Mini DV you wouldnt need anything more than a V-8 or V-16.

c

article update
 

With apologies for dragging up a thread that's celebrated its first birthday:The article still gives Harold Greene's contact details. Perhaps it should be updated to state that the SP7/Mediapro is available from Varizoom?