The amazingly advanced and totally reengineered glidecam hd series from glidecam industries represents the top of the line in handheld camera stabilization. Hey folks, so i did a search of the forums looking for a topic that discussed the question im asking, but didnt come up with anything conclusive, other than that many purchasers of the glidecam hd regretted their purchase and wished they had bought the 2000. The glidecam x10s dynaelastic dualarticulating support arm incorporates 38 precision radial bearings within its machined t6 aluminum structure. Please see the glidecam 2000 pro or 4000 pro manual for details regarding proper sled setup and balancing procedures.
Will it be possible to balance the glidecam hd 2000 with the setup i have now maybe a quick release. Glidecam is higher quality than flycam, but not by a huge margin. I received my new glidecam 4000 hd to fly with my flycam 5000 arm and vest. Since you will be using your glidecam x10 with either a glidecam 2000 pro or a glidecam 4000 pro hereafter referred to as the sled, you should make sure that your sled is already setup and properly balanced. This stabilization vest with a high tech articulating arm will allow you to shoot as long as you can stay awake. Flycam redking quick balancing video camera stabilizer with dovetail quick release. The glidecam hd 2000 is a very basic model, butit functions well as a stabilizing unit and is something that anyone hoping to be the next martin scorsese, anthony minghella or alfred hitchcock wont go far wrong with when they are just starting out. Any other solutions youve used for glidecam footage. Comparison of flycam 5000 vs glidecam hd4000 camera stabilizers. Glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and.
This item glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and dslr 0. For example, the flycam redking is one of the most popular manual camera stabilizers right now and it is a much cheaper stabilizer than both the glidecam hd2000 and glidecam hd4000. The lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd 2000 and hd 4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch, shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth. Flycam hd3000 2460cm micro balancing handheld steadycam stabilizer for dv hdv dslr video cameras up to 3. Ive been looking at that for a while and it looks pretty much the same as the hd 4000. The glidecam and gimbal are types of steadicam although this is a brand too but traditionally a steady cam is a weighted stem for balance and a gimbal is a motorized system. At first i chose the hd 2000 but then i realized that if i want to use the mattebox on the glidecam the additional weight will be 5. Obviously, the glidecam is the best option, but also very expensive.
The glidecams are great stabilizers and the hd 2000 is a nice option for a d800. For fun im tossing in a comparison to the proaims glidecam knockoff, the flycam5000, which i had in my hands for a week. The 11 best dslr camera gimbal stabilizers steadicams in 2020. The glidecam hd2000 camera stabilizer offers advanced features and a degree of sophistication never before seen in a line of handheld camera stabilizers. I already own the hd2000, but the dji ronin m looks very cool and it would be very easy to achive beautiful shots. Since its release, the redking has managed to take a large amount of the manual stabilizer market away from glidecam earning itself an excellent reputation in a. The lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd2000 and hd4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch, shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth. Make offer glidecam hd handheld stabilizer with manual. Glidecam hd2000 handheld stabilizer for cameras from 2 to 6 lbs. It produces results worthy of a hollywood production, but requires practice and skill for the best results. In the video, he compared stabilizers between the glidecam hd 2000 weighted stabilizer and the dji ronin m a full 3axis gimbal, using the.
Please note since the glidecam 2000 pro and the glidecam 4000 pro are basically the same, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam 2000 pro being setup and used. Glidecam hd4000 handheld camera stabilizer for cameras from 410. Does anyone know how stable the xr 4000 is compared to the hd 4000. The glidecam hd 2000 has a similar load capacity to the glidecam xr 2000, being able to support up to 6lbs in weight. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. So which one should i buy, which one do you prefer. Also, you havent to calibrate each time you choose a lense or the camera.
For real estate a lot of time you are in manual focus, using a shallow dof due to dim lighting and its very important to refocus. I am thinking of getting the glidecam hd2000 when i get my d800. When it comes to the performance and functionality of the glidecam hd2000, it actually does a great job and we just wish that the stabilizer would be subject to a price reduction to help keep it competitive with new manual stabilizers like the flycam redking that take advantage of newer technology to outperform the hd2000 while also being cheaper. Balancing a glidecam for the first time can be challenging, but with a little help from austin and the hawaii camera production crew, you can be.
The amazingly advanced and totally reengineered glidecam hdseries from glidecam industries represents the top of the line in handheld camera stabilization. Glidecam hd2000 handheld camera stabilizer pictureline. Steadycam arm wrist brace support for flycam glidecam hd steady glide fly flow. The glidecam hd2000 is a stabilizer system for small sized video cameras up to 26 lbs. How to balance the glidecam hd2000 with your dslr camera. With the glidecam hdseries handheld stabilizers your camcorder seems to float, always balanced, isolated from your hands undesirable motions. I have a small glidecam for my gopro and a large flycam that i fly my 5d on, but it could hold a much larger camera up to 8 pounds. While i have not used a glidecam 4000 pro to compare it to i have been using the 4000 knockoff from india, the flycam 5000, which had the same manual.
Get the best deals on glidecam camera stabilizers when you shop the largest online selection at. Glidecam hd 2000 customs services and international tracking provided. Im getting an wide angle lens maybe the tokina 1116 later this year but im desperate to try out the glidecam hd2000. One thing dslr video shooters need to know is that they are much tougher to properly float than a conventional camcorder. This system is upgraded from the 2000 pro and offers fine adjustments and an improved gimbal and balance system. Flycam, glidecam, and skyler stabilizer features cheesycam. The 2000 pro is an earlier version of the glidecam hd 2000 well look at later. Guessing your advice would be the 2000 in that case. The glidecam x10 system is designed for use with the glidecam xr2000, xr4000, hd2000, hd4000 and the devin graham signature series glidecam handheld stabilizers.
Glidecam hd, hd2000 and hd4000 handheld camera stabilizers will. Balancing a glidecam for the first time can be challenging, but with a little help from austin and the hawaii camera production crew, you can be using a glidecam. New listing glidecam hd handheld stabilizer with manual. I recently purchased a canon t3i and i could not be more pleased with the glidecam 2000 when using the dslr to shoot hd video. Hello emm,im currently using the 600d with a battery pack with a 50mm 1. A quick comparison of the same shot taken with a glidecam hd2000 vs. But early adopters of the pro were impressed by its ability to help them shoot floating and flying video without dollies and tracks. Flycam hd3000 handheld video stabilizer supporting cameras weighing upto 3. Hi, i have a gh3 and recently ive bought a manfrotto mattebox and the sympla rig. If you want something extremely similar, check out the glidegear dna 5050. Glidecam hd2000 stabilizer system, small video cameras glhd2.
Flycam hd 3000 2460cm micro balancing handheld steadycam stabilizer for dv hdv dslr video cameras up to 3. Since the glidecam 2000 pro and the glidecam 4000 pro are basically the same, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam 2000 pro being setup and. In this image stabilization videos i test the glidecam hd 2000 and the dji ronin m. Glidecam hd2000 used in excellent condition with manfrotto quickrelease plate. Like the two previous handheld gimbal stabilizers, the glidecam hd2000 is. Video stabilizer rental glidecam x10 dual support arm. Glidecam 2000 pro manual glidecam hd series from glidecam industries represents the top of the line in handheld camera stabilization.
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