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Do you think this would work with a decked out Scarlet? It says it supports up to 10lbs...
 
I would also like to know about this but I reckon no one has tried it yet. The brain alone is 5lbs and you must have the side module and media and of course a light lens. Monitor and power might have to be apart from the rig to avoid going over-weight.
 
Martin, the president of Glidecam is a member here and if his Epic has arrived can probably tell you exactly how it's working. :-)
 
And how are you going to support it? I'll tell you one thing... your wrist ain't gonna hold up to 15lbs...
 
I've used some of the handheld rigs before with my Canon XH-A1 and it gets pretty heavy very fast. If your looking for an low priced option check into some of the Proaim/Flycam sled and arms on ebay, or I got mine from www.thecinecity.com. You wont get "Stedicam" pro looks but it will make handle held look a hole lot smoother.

Greg
 
I would probably get the vest and arm as well. If you put the monitor and power at the bottom of the Glidecam does it contribute to the 10lb limit or does that limit apply only to what's on top?


Trevor Meeks said:
And how are you going to support it? I'll tell you one thing... your wrist ain't gonna hold up to 15lbs...
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No. I've tried it with a bare Scarlet/sidehandle/touch screen & 16-35mm Canon, hard to balance and with all that weight I could only hold it for a few seconds before I started shaking. And im used to heavy rigs.

I will only use it on our "poor man steady-cam".
 

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Arnold F. said:
I would probably get the vest and arm as well. If you put the monitor and power at the bottom of the Glidecam does it contribute to the 10lb limit or does that limit apply only to what's on top?
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The low-end glidecam arms (I assume you're looking at the Smooth Shooter) are very bouncy. I guess it's a heckuva lot better than the Flycam but having used the 4000 and 2000 sleds and smooth shooter arm in the past, they are incredibly sloppy and bouncy than, say, a Steadicam Pilot (incredible little rig in the same weight range) or Steadicam Flyer.

Do your research, rent/borrow something before you invest in it. That's my advice.
 
Harry, was this with the vest and arm?

Harry Charnock said:
No. I've tried it with a bare Scarlet/sidehandle/touch screen & 16-35mm Canon, hard to balance and with all that weight I could only hold it for a few seconds before I started shaking. And im used to heavy rigs.

I will only use it on our "poor man steady-cam".
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keifer said:
Do you think this would work with a decked out Scarlet? It says it supports up to 10lbs...
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nothing is impossible,
you move IDX 70 s and touch on the sled as a counterweight, no side handle, Scarlet + prime (i it's not CP2 or RPP, or something more expensive) is about 6lb, the whole rig is about 11lb
so it's doable, i'll prove it just for fun, i need to get mine Canon Ti Scarlet first though , and you definetly have to do heavy bicep curls :)
but I have to admit - to do it right you need a full rig
 
Yes, it was the HD4000, Smooth Shooter and vest I was thinking of. Thank you for the advice.


Trevor Meeks said:
The low-end glidecam arms (I assume you're looking at the Smooth Shooter) are very bouncy. I guess it's a heckuva lot better than the Flycam but having used the 4000 and 2000 sleds and smooth shooter arm in the past, they are incredibly sloppy and bouncy than, say, a Steadicam Pilot (incredible little rig in the same weight range) or Steadicam Flyer.

Do your research, rent/borrow something before you invest in it. That's my advice.
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I have a Glidecam 4000 (not HD) and the smooth shooter. Have been using it professionally for more than 4 years. Excellent product. As long as you don't use a telephoto lens and use the battery pack on a belt (or the side handle for power) it can support without problems the Scarlet with sidehandle, 16-35mm and the 5 touch. But don't expect to use only the arm, its too heavy. You need to get the smooth shooter or the X10.
 
In short, the 4000HD sled is fine, but like others said already, not without an arm/vest. It CAN be balanced....and if you're tough enough, you CAN fly it (with your arm only).....but it's certainly nothing you'll be in control of. From my research and experience, I'd go the X-10 arm/vest as a minimum, in combination with the HD4000 / 4000 Pro.
 
keifer said:
Do you think this would work with a decked out Scarlet? It says it supports up to 10lbs...
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If you keep the total camera package WEIGHT within the 4 to 10 pound range, then YES the Glidecam HD-4000 will work fine.

The question you have to ask yourself is how long are your shots going to be?

If they are short, then you can just go hand-held with the HD-4000, but if your shots will last longer than your arm alone can manage,
then we suggest you use the HD-4000 with a Glidecam Smooth Shooter or a Glidecam X-10.

I hope this helps to clarify.

:)

ps

Also, see...

http://www.glidecam.com/product-arm-brace.php

This is the Glidecam Forearm Brace which can help you use our Hand-held stabilizers for longer
periods of time.
 
A few months ago I did a quick test while walking the dogs with my friends using the Glidecam 4000 Pro-Smooth Shooter and Red Epic. This was just a test to see if the Glidecam is capable to hold the weight of the Epic, Red Brick, Touch Screen, Side Handle and the Red Zoom 18-50mm. No balance was applied to the system, so it is a little rocky.

So, the system hold the Epic without any issues.

NOTE: Image strait from Redcine-X as shot, no grading or color correction made.

Pass: reduser


 
Martin Stevens said:
If you keep the total camera package WEIGHT within the 4 to 10 pound range, then YES the Glidecam HD-4000 will work fine.

The question you have to ask yourself is how long are your shots going to be?

If they are short, then you can just go hand-held with the HD-4000, but if your shots will last longer than your arm alone can manage,
then we suggest you use the HD-4000 with a Glidecam Smooth Shooter or a Glidecam X-10.

I hope this helps to clarify.

:)
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Hi Martin,

Thanks for your post. In the months leading up to the Scarlet release, I had been planning on buying a GC 4000, but with the Scarlet reinvention and heavier form factor, I had been thinking it would be too touch and go. But your post gives me confidence, I have plenty of light still glass, I'm a strong guy, and I also don't mind getting sore and tired as long as I can hang in there long enough to get some decent grabs, and I can also cut around my physical limitations too.

So I think I might be in again. Speaking of which, you know I often check that "specials" area... to no avail :( Don't suppose there's any chance of a new Scarlet/Reduser coupon in the future is there?

Best

Lliam
 
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