Aug 18, 20 hopefully this video can help you understand how the slider, jib or steadicam create movement in your scene while enhancing your story. The glidecam x10 is a professional camera stabilization system designed for use with the glidecam 2000 pro, 4000 pro, hd2000, hd4000, xr2000 and xr4000. This month, we strap on glidecams x10 vest and support arm and test fly their redesigned hd4000 sled made for camcorders that weigh between four to ten pounds. First balancing the glidecam for the first time took ages and it was a long a difficult process. Glidecam xrpro handheld camera stabilizer with 3 axis gimbal. Smoothie is a very well engineered, precision device, befitting its price, but unintended taps or jerks can ruin.
The glidecam x10s dynaelastic dualarticulating support arm incorporates 38 precision radial bearings within its machined t6 aluminum structure. The steadicam arm is made such as only a steadicam can be fitted on that. Doing so will save you time, and will minimize the risk of damage to your camera or the glidecam x10. Gambled on iphone and smoothie in lieu of my usual big camera for upcoming trip to nz. In this video we put the glidecam and the gimbal through a number of different classic shot types and compare the results side by side. Oct 05, 2012 obviously, the glidecam is the best option, but also very expensive. After about 5 to 8 weddings here in so cal i got some pretty smooth shots. The placement and implementation of these doubleshielded bearings produce minimal friction and allow the dynaelastic support arm to pivot and boom very smoothly, and with virtually no noise. Mar 16, 2012 i was just wondering what makes the hd version that much better than the xr versions of glidecam. If youre in the market for a stabilizer, we hope that this. The glidecam x 10 s dynaelastic dualarticulating support arm incorporates 38 precision radial bearings within its machined t6 aluminum structure.
That would be a complete package that we could unpack and use without mounting, balancing or extensive calibration. The steadicam merlin offers light, agile, seamless shooting for todays videographer. The glidecam x 10 requires practice and understanding to achieve professional looking results. How to modify a glidecam with a steadicam arm and vest.
The glidecam x10 is very similar in design to the glidecam smooth shooter. Then the guy who has never used them at all, not sure what the point of that is in a webcast titled gimbal vs steadicam. Oct, 2017 the steadicam smoothee is a handheld stabilizer styled after similar hollywood steadicam and meant to balance and smooth out even the most jarring iphone videos. Best way to balance a glidecam steadicam gimbal flycam opteka glidegear duration. Abel sells both glidecam and steadicam products as well as easy rigs and other manufacturers systems. Hopefully this video can help you understand how the slider, jib or steadicam create movement in your scene while enhancing your story.
Softwarebased stabilizers will take shaky video and blurred photos and attempt to stabilize images after the fact. I was just wondering what makes the hd version that much better than the xr versions of glidecam. Instead of the screw down washers, theyve got custom angled weight plates that screw and lock in multiple positions. I just received my glidecam x10 come in the mail for my glidecam hd 4000. Mar 07, 2012 i just received my glidecam x 10 come in the mail for my glidecam hd 4000. A camera mounting platform with quick release plate allows you to quickly attach or remove your camera. Camera stabilizers come in a number of different versions based on different types of stabilization strategies and the type of camera, whether still or video, that is being used. The steadicam smoothee is a handheld stabilizer styled after similar hollywood steadicam and meant to balance and smooth out even the most jarring iphone videos. The glidecam x10 support vest is lightweight, comfortable and can be adjusted to fit a wide range of operators.
The glidecam hd4000 is designed for compact and fullsize cameras weighing from 4 to 10 lbs 1. As someone who uses gimbals considerably, the whole bit about talent looking at a gimbal is a nonissue and tells me they dont use them that often or at all. I only have the iphone 5 mount, but it would work really well with a gopro hero 3. Glidecam hd 4000 customs services and international tracking provided. If you are using iphone and have a dream of developing fantastic videos and shots all the time, then pick any of these reliable tools. Feb 06, 2018 we have the dji zaxis arm see below and it really helps damp vertical motions, almost as good as the big glidecam x10. The glidecam x10 system will allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake. Due to the dslr camera, smaller steadicams like the glidecam, merlin, flycam and more where born. The glidecam design is similar to that pioneered by garret brown, inventor of the steadicam, but the hd4000 can be used in either hand held or supported modes. Unless i can master steadicam technique, the old camera will travel. Yea, i almost went with the smoothee counterweight style until i found reasonably priced 3axis gimbal. First take out the circular clip with which the post is secured with the screwdriver unscrew and. We have the dji zaxis arm see below and it really helps damp vertical motions, almost as good as the big glidecam x10.
Steadicam smoothee makes your iphone glide macworld. Designed by garrett brown, the inventor of the original steadicam jr, the merlin is the next generation hand held steadicam system. The iphone 5 mount is also threaded for a tripod, so you can take the iphone off. Discover over 145 of our best selection of stadycam, mini steadicam, gimbal stick, dslr steadicam on with topselling stadycam, mini.
The video describes how to make the usable for glidecam with three simple tools,a 10 ounce hammer,a long nose player and a flathead screwdriver. Ill be using the for both just because im shooting with a dslr but i just want to know if the hd is worth is to save up or if the xr series does the job really well too. It produces results worthy of a hollywood production, but requires practice and skill for the best results. We highly recommend that the user reads this manual thoroughly before setting up and operating the glidecam x 10. These steadicams are lightweight and very flexible in use. The glidecam hd2000 is a mostly cosmetic upgrade to the glidecam 2000 pro. Discover over 145 of our best selection of stadycam, mini steadicam, gimbal stick, dslr steadicam on with topselling stadycam. It produces results worthy of a hollywood production, but requires practice and. It has minimal improvement to the gimbal, and the headpanel adjustment is a little quicker with the new knob layout. Let me know your thoughts on the steadycam vs gimbal topic in the comments.
However, after your intial setup this will make little difference in your daily use. You are welcome to come by our offices and take them for a spin. The steadicam solo steadicamsolo the glidecam hd2000. If you want something extremely similar, check out the glidegear dna 5050. Each of the individual patented quick release removable camera mounts can also serve as a tabletop stand or can be mounted to any tripod with a standard. Obviously, the glidecam is the best option, but also very expensive. Apr 03, 2020 glidecam hd2000 handheld stabilizer is exceptionally very much evaluated for what it does.
The steadicam comes with specific brackets for specific devices gopro, iphone, other small devices. The steadicam comes with a universal smartphone adapter for apple, samsung, lg and htc. Take your glidecam or flycam steadicam to the next level with these 5 creative tricks. I wanted smooth shots without having to spend a lot of money and it really does the trick with a few caveats. Discover over 373 of our best selection of steadicam gimbal on with topselling steadicam gimbal brands. It might be an unorthodox thing to say, but i love the glidecam.
Ultralight and ultracompact, the steadicam merlin allows you to keep up with the action more easily than ever. 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. Stabilizersteadicam vs gimbal how to decide in reply to orey10m feb 6, 2018 actually i would really dig something like the tiny steadicam curve, but able to handle the z cam e1. People are correct in pointing out proper balancing and walking takes a bit of practice. I currently use a glidecam xr pro with an 80d which is the cheapest glidecam model. Glidecam x10 dual support arm stabilizer vest system. We highly recommend that the user reads this manual thoroughly before setting up and operating the glidecam x10. Doing so will save you time, and will minimize the risk of damage to your camera or the glidecam x 10. Steadicam rig for iphone is the real deal you know all those lame old camera stabilizers for the iphone, the ones that promise you steadicam shooting. The glidecam x10 requires practice and understanding to achieve professional looking results. Glidecam probably got lots of hate mail from people trying to balance the 4000pro and did a lot to make it a little more livable.
Designed for film and video cameras weighing up to 10 lbs. I own both a steadycam and a gimbal and give you an overview about their advantages and disadvantages and show you a lot of footage. I am looking to get one but is the hd really that much more worth it. If you find any better stabilizer for iphone, just leave a comment below. Top 10 best video holder stabilizers for iphone 2020. Hopefully get good stabilized footage from this system. It is compatible with more action cameras and has an upgraded clamp system that allows for secure connectivity. The glidecam x 10 support vest is lightweight, comfortable and can be adjusted to fit a wide range of operators. High endurance, dualdensity, eva foam padding, and t6 aluminum alloy create a vest that can hold and evenly distribute the weight of the system across the operators shoulders, back, and hips. Theres no setup required for this stabilizer either. Shop the top 25 most popular steadicam gimbal at the best prices. Apr, 2020 take your glidecam or flycam steadicam to the next level with these 5 creative tricks.
We would suggest the glidecam hd2000 handheld stabilizer to any. The lady shows how to make the steadicam arm to work with glidecam stabilizer. A quick comparison of the same shot taken with a glidecam hd2000 vs. The glidecam xrpros meticulously designed features combine the best of the xrseries creating a system that accommodates a wide range of cameras. Today, were talking about the glidecam hd2000 and the steadicam solo. Best value phone steadicam great deals on phone steadicam. Best iphone stabilizers and tripods for butterysmooth video. In this image stabilization videos i test the glidecam hd 2000 and the dji ronin m. For us a better solution would be a dji x5s camera on a zaxis arm.
As an amateur videographer and someone of somewhat, ergm, limited means, i cant afford to have multiple devices for different purposes. A match made in heaven smoothees steadicam really enhances an already amazing experience with the iphone 6. The system glidecam x10 will allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any ca glidecam x10 the glidecam x10 is a highly advanced, professional camera stabilization system designed for cameras weighing up to 6 pounds when. Although these are tools that i use and love, remember that. The glidecam hd2000 can best be described as the poor mans steadicam. I currently use a glidecam x r pro with an 80d which is the cheapest glidecam model.