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Sergej Semibratov · January 6th, 2012, 02:25 AM

So, I'm looking at glidecam products (they are available from where I'm at and kind of affordable..).

I'll be mostly using a 5D2 with 16-35 or 24-70 or some primes (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, sigma 85mm, Canon 100mm L).

I will also add a monitor (smallhd dp6 or similar), which will be used most of the time.

From time to time I'd like to add a follow focus, a LED light and maybe a matte.

Considering all this weight I think I need to go for the Glidecam HD 4000 (can't afford both 2000 and 4000 since I think the 2000 is enough for the 5D, lens and monitor, but not enough for FF, LED light and matte)?

I'm also looking at the Glidecam smooth shooter and the X-10, but cannot decide which one is enough for all of the above?

Any input would be great :) thanks.

Vishal Jadhav · January 10th, 2012, 04:05 AM

I guess your choice on the HD 4000 makes a lot of sense as it takes care of the weight.

I got my 2000 yesterday and its good for 5D + lens and thats all i am going to use it for.

with the amount of weight you are looking for i would suggest that with the 4000HD you should go in for the Stedicam vest or such type of vest and arm mechanism as it may tell on your arm .

regards
vishal

Greg Fiske · January 10th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Sergej,
Once you start working with a glidecam, you'll want to remove as much stuff as you can so that you can carry it longer. We make it as light as possible, t2i with a on camera mic 11-16 tokina and release adapter. We might try a dp4 down the road. Can hold for around 5-10 minutes with my non-schwarzenegger arms on a glidecam 2000.

January 6th, 2012, 02:25 AM	#1
Sergej Semibratov New Boot Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 8	Which glidecam? So, I'm looking at glidecam products (they are available from where I'm at and kind of affordable..). I'll be mostly using a 5D2 with 16-35 or 24-70 or some primes (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, sigma 85mm, Canon 100mm L). I will also add a monitor (smallhd dp6 or similar), which will be used most of the time. From time to time I'd like to add a follow focus, a LED light and maybe a matte. Considering all this weight I think I need to go for the Glidecam HD 4000 (can't afford both 2000 and 4000 since I think the 2000 is enough for the 5D, lens and monitor, but not enough for FF, LED light and matte)? I'm also looking at the Glidecam smooth shooter and the X-10, but cannot decide which one is enough for all of the above? Any input would be great :) thanks.

January 10th, 2012, 04:05 AM	#2
Vishal Jadhav Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune, Mah , India Posts: 445	Re: Which glidecam? I guess your choice on the HD 4000 makes a lot of sense as it takes care of the weight. I got my 2000 yesterday and its good for 5D + lens and thats all i am going to use it for. with the amount of weight you are looking for i would suggest that with the 4000HD you should go in for the Stedicam vest or such type of vest and arm mechanism as it may tell on your arm . regards vishal

January 10th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#3
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: Which glidecam? Sergej, Once you start working with a glidecam, you'll want to remove as much stuff as you can so that you can carry it longer. We make it as light as possible, t2i with a on camera mic 11-16 tokina and release adapter. We might try a dp4 down the road. Can hold for around 5-10 minutes with my non-schwarzenegger arms on a glidecam 2000.