Gh2 which glidecam

Trying to decided on this set-up for flycam or glidecam Need some feedback. Emm, what about the Taiwan-made Skyler Minicam? It is a bit pricey, coming in at around USD, more or less. So no sense in using a lens of that range. I would like to mention that I have successfully balanced my flycam nano with a 60d, mmL and battery grip. Abe - The grip is going to throw things off.

I would do a larger stabilizer just because of the battery grip if you really need it. I've been reading a ton of posts regarding steadycams and what still baffles me I'm a newb is what to choose based on the technical details of each steadycam.

Specs say for example "load up to 1. Leo - I don't have an armbrace to test with, but I don't see why you can't find a way to make the handle a bit thicker. Maybe add something over it and screw it in place?

Leo Telles - The Flycam handle is smaller in width than the Glidecam. It might support it, but would be loose internally. After weeks of trying, I still can't get my Flycam balanced to fly.

Of course, I do not think this is at all a product design as I have seen it work. Does anyone who owns this care to share their weight amounts and setup for a T2i with 50mm 1. Sounds like you still have way too much weight below. Thanks Emm, missed that one. Have tried to move the sled up and down, but no real difference yet Any of you guys had the gimble screws come loose?

Just noticed that mine had unscrewed a few millimiters. I could turn them just with my fingers. Can the screws just fall off, possibly droppig the camera? I mean you cant tighten them too much either or it wont work properly. Your best bet is to replace the handle with something longer. For me, I bought a 1 inch wooden dowel and drilled a hole into it where the screw goes. Much easier to fly when the handle is longer. It's a two handed operation, not one. Just got the Flycam Nano for my 7D.

Bought it after I saw your videos that it could handle the 7D's weight. Was really impressed when you ran around your studio with it. I've been trying to balance mine for two nights now, but no success. Theres this really slow wobble that I cant get rid off. Watched many tutorials on how to balance it but getting the feeling theres something I'm missing. I've been going at it millimiter by millimiter for hours, and theres always this slight imbalance.

Any chance of you making a short video on how YOU balance it on the 7D? Would be much appreciated. Steve - It's expensive to create a single part.

You'll have to create batches of them. Wasn't worth investing into, but several people have made their own with access to machine shops. Jordan - Never used it, and it doesn't look like the handle has as much range as the Glidecam stabilizers.

Same reason I went from the Merlin to the Glidecam stuff. I am sure you could its just a thread and bolt with one part attached the base and one attached to the stage. I use the Flycam Nano and am very happy with it.

I opted to pick up the arm brace as well since as mentioned in the post the handle on the Nano is appropriate for an 8 year old girl - too small!

The arm brace makes a big difference with the handling and "flying", I believe it's an essential if you go with the Nano. Getting better as I work with it more, don't be discouraged the first week or two, it takes a while to get the hang of it - when you do some really nice footage can be had! Could you possible post high res pics of the "fine-tuning mechanism" for the glidecam? It would be interesting to see if it is possible to modify the flycam nano.

Questions about weight The HD supports up to 3 pounds. I know the HD is a great stabalizer, but what about the U-flycam? Not sure if it's decent I like the idea of adding a macro slider to the flycam nano, i can just about get mine balanced by hand but it would be very nice to have the control knobs of the Glide HD.

You posted about its a few months back. You mentioned its a custom part someone was working on. Tony Carretti - Feel free to list it in the classified section of this blog. Last one I posted from an auction sold it in a few minutes.. Glidecam HD vs for Gh3? GH3 Glidecam Panasonic. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Reply to this topic Start new topic.

Recommended Posts. Benjamin Gadberry Posted May 3, Posted May 3, Hey folks, so I did a search of the forums looking for a topic that discussed the question I'm asking, but didn't come up with anything conclusive, other than that many purchasers of the Glidecam HD regretted their purchase and wished they had bought the I'd also want to use my Rode Video Mic and heavier lenses possibly in the future.

Which Glidecam is best for the GH3 with accessories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Posted May 4, Get the HD is better because longer, and you are less limited with futur upgrade.

Lucian Posted May 5, Posted May 5, Benjamin Gadberry Posted May 11, Posted May 11, Posted May 15, Lucian Posted May 15, Join the conversation You can post now and register later. Reply to this topic Mathew what size glidecam did you use? The hd can do upto 10 pounds. Rcorrell Posted August 4, I'll try and post a video later if i have some time today.. Paulio Like Loading OzNimbus Posted August 4, Ryan, thanks for the info man, I'm shooting on m43rd so it's tighter than your 5d for sure.

Sounds like you are glidecams best customer! I was thinking of getting one for narrative work to be able to do tracking shots, more dynamic stuff and even just to give a bit of breathe to some shots. I'm stuck on sticks or slider at the moment and the glidecam seems like the biggest bang for buck as far adding some shooting freedom. Did you find it gave you much additional creative freedom? I assume your using the hd to hold that gear, it's prob overkill for gh2 but I've heard the is much more stable than smaller models and that you're better off using it and just adding weight plates to the top.

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