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Daniel Soderberg

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Wondering if anyone has considered, or tried the Glidecam HD4000 with an Epic? (Assuming you're able to get your setup at 10 pounds or lighter).

Never used that steadycam, so I'm not sure if it's really that great of quality, but the light weight of the Epic got me thinking about stabilization...

-Daniel
 
Daniel Soderberg said:
Wondering if anyone has considered, or tried the Glidecam HD4000 with an Epic? (Assuming you're able to get your setup at 10 pounds or lighter).

Never used that steadycam, so I'm not sure if it's really that great of quality, but the light weight of the Epic got me thinking about stabilization...

-Daniel
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I saw a video of someone here flying a RED on a Glidecam 4000 several weeks ago. It's definitely doable if need be.


Here's the thread
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?76052-Glidecam-4000-Pro-with-Scarlet-X-on-the-cheap!
 
The Glidecam HD4000 can not support like 12lbs absolute max, so it would have to be a pretty stripped down epic. Also, even at 12lbs, your arms will only be able to take a couple mins at a time, if that, before you need a break. Go with a Zephyr :-)
 
I just flew my Epic on my StediCam with a G40 arm and it was the best came I have ever had on there. It took a while to balance out as I didn't have the power cable for the camera to StediCam yet so I had to use the side handle battery, but after a bit of trial and error it was supper light and I was thinking I have lost a few years of my life not having this camera for the Stedi.
Don't have much experience on the Glidecam but it sounds like its not weighted for an Epic weight with glass.
Use the StediCam and you won't be wishing you did.
 
I fly the Epic and Scarlet on the Zephyr and it's a breeze. Best tool for the job.
 
I tried a a 4000 with my Scarlet. Unfortunately the rental company was out of the vest and arm that weekend so I didn't get the best results, but even then you're really teetering on the edge of the max limit with the 4000. You can use a DSLR lens, side handle with a REDVOLT, and touchscreen, but that's it. That puts you right at the max limit of 10 lbs. One top plate , Quickback, boom mic or anything else and it will not work. The shaft had to be extended almost to the point where it falls off. I wasn't very confident that the performance was the best since it was at the max limit. It's way too heavy to try it handheld.
 
I use my Epic on a glidecam 4000 all the time. It has to be a simple setup.

Epic-M body (will be even lighter after M upgrade program)
DSMC Side handle with redvolt
Wooden Camera Easy Top X
SSD
Touch Screen on top
A lighter lens.

I have also configured it without the DSMC Side handle and instead use Red bricks at the bottom as counter balance. Both configurations are quite heavy and tiring, but results can really be spectacular if you have the determination and stamina. Some people complain of poor results because of pushing the weight limit on the glidecam, but as most will tell you with any stabilization rig, experience outweighs everything. I have been using Glidecam a lot for 300 FPS footage. I use an 8mm Super 16 lens. When shooting 5K I have used everything from a Duclos 11-16 to 18mm Zeiss Super Speed.
 
jimhare said:
I fly the Epic and Scarlet on the Zephyr and it's a breeze. Best tool for the job.
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Zephyr will leave you in that wonderful NDU State - No Desire for Upgrade.

Glidecam is clunky and rough in comparison.

Clients also perceive the Glidecam as kind of a cheapish knockoff.

They see the Steadicam logo and it means something to them.
 
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