Scarlet dragom with DJI Ronin or Glidecam X-10 with HD Glidecam 4000????

[Donnie King]

Scarlet dragom with DJI Ronin or an older Glidecam X-10 with HD Glidecam 4000. Just wanted to know anyones opinion on which system would work better for motion flow. I found the Glidecam X-10 with HD 4000 system for about $1,000.00. However the Ronin is twice the price but I heard it can get heavy after minutes of shooting. Any advice I have to make a decision soon?

 

[Martin Stevens]

See this comparison video, it might be helpful.


https://vimeo.com/137968987

 

[Donnie King]

Thx Martin

 

[Owen Rennie]

Ronin is great, yes very heavy.. Have an assistant or the stand close by... I'm pretty strong but I've hurt my back after long takes... You could also buy an easy rig or similar device to help though

 

[Justen Nguyen]

Ronin is great, yes very heavy.. Have an assistant or the stand close by... I'm pretty strong but I've hurt my back after long takes... You could also buy an easy rig or similar device to help though

Most people really don't realize this. You will kill your back trying to operate all day.
Also Gimbals aren't as good for tracking fast movement. There is an inherent delay with brushless motors. If you need whip pans and knee jerk reactions go for glidecam.

 

[Donnie King]

Thx Justen I went glidecam and love it so far!

 

[Sergio Perez]

Yep, glide cam all the way!