Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Register Log in
  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Laing Custom Steadicam Group Buy

Joseph Lam said:
I bought the Liang RED version system last week - everything arrived nice and well. Initial inspection - everything is very well made, but here is my question:

My vest is 90% tight (my body might too small for the vest to be completely fitted to my shape). With the ISO arms and the sled on (without the camera though), my ISO arms drop really low to the ground. I've already adjusted the tension of the spring to their maximum. This is concerning because the camera isn't even on the sled yet, and the whole set up just seem not to keep up.

Am I doing anything wrong? Thanks!
Click to expand...

Sorry, I can't answer your question but maybe you can answer mine. Where did you buy your Red Version? I've been hunting for one and people have responded that its not available at the moment.

Thanks in advance
 
Does anyone know if its possible to convert a V-Mount plate with a Red 6 Pin Lemo to a V-Mount with a 2.5mm DC used on the Black Magic Camera. Is this possible? Don't wanna have to buy another V-Mount for the Black Magic.
 
Anyone selling one of these in the greater NYC area? I live in Manhattan but will travel or pay shipping costs if need be. I realise that Laing does not offer this specific model and thats why I'm posting... I am Looking for the model with the lemos but will take the one without...

And yes, I know there were a few on here for sale... I contacted most everyone that had one FS and they have all sold...
 
Has anyone experience both LAING and CAME versions?

Referrals?
 
Another question, how about the vest.

For folks under 5 foot 5 inches and somewhat malnourished due the camera purchases :)

Anyone that stature have issues with any of the CAME/LAING vests?
 
What kind of issues ? My vest is way too tight and small. And I'm 1.77 m or 5 foot 10 inches and thin. But only the velcro tape are too short, the vest is fine otherwise.
 
Its a been a few years and wondering how everyone is doing with their Laing/Came product?

Has anyone purchased one lately and what's your buying experience?
 
I think, the biggest problem is the arm. The boom range sucks. By the way the perfect balance of the sled (static AND dynamic balance)is not easier to achieve, i have balanced Zephyr and l'Aigle steadicam, it´s an other world. Do you have encoutered balance problem too?

And the gimbal was off center three times since I bought it.

Despite these problems, it worths every penny.
 
Last edited:
Malik Tigrine said:
I think, the biggest problem is the arm. The boom range sucks. By the way the perfect balance of the sled (static AND dynamic balance)is not easier to achieve, i have balanced Zephyr and l'Aigle steadicam, it´s an other world. Do you have encoutered balance problem too?

And the gimbal was off center three times since I bought it.

Despite these problems, it worths every penny.
Click to expand...

well Malik if the arm sucks and the gimbal is made with out precision then you just excluded the 2 basic elements that make a steadicam device work. I wouldnt say anything with this defects is worth evry penny apart of the fact that is dirt cheap. My 2 cents.
 
constantine Tirintzis said:
well Malik if the arm sucks and the gimbal is made with out precision then you just excluded the 2 basic elements that make a steadicam device work. I wouldnt say anything with this defects is worth evry penny apart of the fact that is dirt cheap. My 2 cents.
Click to expand...

I maintain, for 2000 $ USD, it rendered me great service. You can fly with a bad steadicam it´s just hardest.
 
Last edited:
Bought one as a stop gap product for an event due to it being dirt cheap. Compared to my Glidecam X10, here are some very brief comparisons:

1- GLidecam X10 vest is VASTLY SUPERIOR to the CAME one. Had much trouble to achieve a fit that would make me comfortable and distribute the weight well. Spent triple the time compared to the Glidecam one

2- GLidecam X10, however, didn't allow as much precision on the adjustment on the arm connector between the vest and the arm- don't know how that is called in english.

3- The dual arm of the CAME is good, has 2 elements and acceptable boom range. The X10 arm doesn't have the same range (EDIT- after going back to it, they have similar boom range), but the arm design allows for better dampening/smoother shots.

4- CAME Gymbal allows for an EPIC weight and its good, but to achieve perfect balance, its much, much harder than the GLidecam HD4000 I have. But once achieved, its quite good for the price. It takes a LOT of time to balance correctly, tough.

All in all, for the price, its fairly good and pays for itself in one or 2 jobs.

However, not the most accurate or precision equipment. It requires much, much more experience and steadicam knowhow to operate and setup than the GLidecam.

Bottom line: If you have the money, go for the Glidecam. If you really don't have money, don't need constant precision and can miss some shots, or need a steadicam for very few shots, the CAME is not a bad option and does the job.

However, when I can, I will Definitely upgrade to the Glidecam X20.
 
You wrote about the CAME, but this thread is about the Laing version. Is the CAME the same as this Laing version with the big diameter post (like the one in my posted pictures) ?
And you were comparing it with the Glidecam X10, but I think that model is way more lighter and thinner, made perhaps for smaller cameras, while this Laing was made to carry even very heavy rigs. I also got multiple sets of springs so I could fit this model for lighter cameras as well.

2s5zo10.jpg


1z4vgra.jpg



21d2ade.jpg


extended

2d0np0j.jpg
 
Last edited:
Nice pics Sebastien :)

How do you like the LAING?
 
Yep Sebastien, was talking about the came, since the original poster asked about laing and Came. As for the X10, yes its for lighter cameras but the arm is excellent and can cope with an Epic no problem. The Gymbal ends up being the problem on the X10 combo, because the Gymbal arm (4000) just barely copes with a bare bones Epic. Was a bit off when said the boom range of the x10 arm to be inferior. After comparing both I can say they have similar range. My Came arm certainly doesn't have those nice measurements of the Laing you posted!
 
Even though I bought the Laing quite some time ago, I can't talk about how well it works since I didn't used it yet. It seems it was one of those cases of "I'd better buy this in case I'll need it".
The Red One is heavy enough and when I used it handheld the footage was not overly shaky.
At least examining the Laing I can say it seems nicely built with good materials and nice finish. The ball bearings and everything seems to work as it should, but I only did a few quick tests.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top