Jake Johnson Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Has anybody tried this? If so, how well does it work. Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest david west Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Has anybody tried this? If so, how well does it work. Is it worth it? http://www.homebuiltstabilizers.com/ try here before you build that one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolfe Klement Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 they work but they wreck your shoulder and lower back if you use a heavy camera for any period of time thanks Rolfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chien Huey Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Ditto. I know a guy who has shoulder problems from using his Glidecam 2000 (which is essentially a commercially built $14 steadicam) with his PD150. The last time I worked with him, we ended up using a wheelchair to get the tracking shot because 1) with just your arm supporting it unless you've got huge biceps the rig dips because you're getting weaker and 2) there are times your arm/shoulder is just shaking from the weight and getting weak that it negates the stabilization. All in all, gives me that much more respect for steadicam operators - running along with S16 or 35 cams on their rigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Brad Grimmett Posted February 15, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2006 Just remember, you pay for what you get. For $14 I wouldn't expect anything better than handheld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Mondragon Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I wouldn't expect much from a $14 rig....I have the Glidecam 2000Pro and to be honest some of the shots aren't all that great (but many are), mainly because like mentioned in an above post, your arm gets tired pretty quick. True, I'm using a Sony VX2100 with approx. 4lbs of counterweight.....I think Glidecam now has a body harness to use with the 2000 Pro and 4000 Pro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcode Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I've used the original for my blog both upright and flipped, but then I'm using a barely prosumer DV videocamera. Nothing like a 16 or 35mm rig. My latest version which I started with this last weekend is longer, with a ball joint above the camera mount for flipped work close to the ground. I use it to shoot womens shoes and boots from ground level. The video I shot this weekend is here: http://www.thebootcam.com (Not recommended for work, but nothing explicit). Blog Post from 2/26/06. Here is a pic of the rig: Definitely with a heavier camera it would be more difficult, I'm wondering how it will do with the HVX200 camera I'll be getting soon. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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