bought Glidecam2000 for my DVX at DVinfo.net

Billy Mallari · June 9th, 2006, 06:43 AM

So I just received my glidecam 2000 for my DVX. Like everyone owners said..there is a learning curve to use it. It is so difficult to balance. I attached at quick release plate on it as well.

Anyone with the glidecam 2000 and DVX? how was your set up?

Armin DeFiesta · June 18th, 2006, 07:58 AM

Any luck balancing your DVX? Check out the Glidecam Forum too :)

Billy Mallari · June 18th, 2006, 04:17 PM

no! Its difficult than I imagine.

Michael Ojjeh · June 18th, 2006, 05:12 PM

I have the glidecam 4000 and I use it for my XLS1 and once you balance it, It is really easy to use and you can get nice shots.
Now here is some tips that might help you:
1- get a quick release.
2- make sure your DVX has the same size battery every time.
3- put a tape in the camera when trying to balance.
4- take the lens cover off when balancing.
5- open the lcd screen the same position when balancing.

anything you have on the camera has to be the same even your lens cover will threw the glidecam off balance.
It takes some time at first to get it right but it is worth it.

Terry Thompson · June 21st, 2006, 01:02 AM

Billy,

You've been given some good tips...here are a couple of mine...

Set your drop time balance to around 1 1/2 seconds and do a rough balance. I like to do the side to side first, then front to back. (On the 2000 you set the drop time by changing weights and/or adjusting the post extension.)

Now that you have a rough balance, lengthen your drop time balance to 2 or 2 1/2 seconds and do a final balance. Remember that a small nudge is all it will take when you are close to a proper balance.

Trying to do a final balance at first when your are new to stabilizers is tuff so this two stage system of balancing makes it easier. Once you get used to the rig you'll be able to do the balancing a lot quicker.

Move the balanced rig side to side and front to back and see if it "holds" it's correct balance. If it does you're done but if not, make the necessary adjustments to the camera stage.

The weights should be equal and even on the bottom plate.

Smooth shooting,

Tery
Indicam

June 9th, 2006, 06:43 AM	#1
Billy Mallari Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 84	bought Glidecam2000 for my DVX So I just received my glidecam 2000 for my DVX. Like everyone owners said..there is a learning curve to use it. It is so difficult to balance. I attached at quick release plate on it as well. Anyone with the glidecam 2000 and DVX? how was your set up?

June 21st, 2006, 01:02 AM	#5
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Billy, You've been given some good tips...here are a couple of mine... Set your drop time balance to around 1 1/2 seconds and do a rough balance. I like to do the side to side first, then front to back. (On the 2000 you set the drop time by changing weights and/or adjusting the post extension.) Now that you have a rough balance, lengthen your drop time balance to 2 or 2 1/2 seconds and do a final balance. Remember that a small nudge is all it will take when you are close to a proper balance. Trying to do a final balance at first when your are new to stabilizers is tuff so this two stage system of balancing makes it easier. Once you get used to the rig you'll be able to do the balancing a lot quicker. Move the balanced rig side to side and front to back and see if it "holds" it's correct balance. If it does you're done but if not, make the necessary adjustments to the camera stage. The weights should be equal and even on the bottom plate. Smooth shooting, Tery Indicam __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

June 18th, 2006, 07:58 AM	#2
Armin DeFiesta Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 74	Any luck balancing your DVX? Check out the Glidecam Forum too :)

June 18th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#3
Billy Mallari Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 84	no! Its difficult than I imagine.

June 18th, 2006, 05:12 PM	#4
Michael Ojjeh Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 338	I have the glidecam 4000 and I use it for my XLS1 and once you balance it, It is really easy to use and you can get nice shots. Now here is some tips that might help you: 1- get a quick release. 2- make sure your DVX has the same size battery every time. 3- put a tape in the camera when trying to balance. 4- take the lens cover off when balancing. 5- open the lcd screen the same position when balancing. anything you have on the camera has to be the same even your lens cover will threw the glidecam off balance. It takes some time at first to get it right but it is worth it.