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Flycam vs. Glidecam

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EC-Skier
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i found a Flycam that works with a t2i, its the flycam nano, $135. is there a big difference between glidecam and flycam? if i can get this for this cheap ill buy it, unless theres some issue that people have found.

is there a difference? is it worse?
Apr 7 2011 7:12PM
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EC-Skier
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also would this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Flycam-Nano-Steadycam-Camera-Support-fr-SCD353-VDR-D100-/200594943265?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb463ed21#ht_4953wt_1139
work with the t2i? i feel like it wont, just wondering
Apr 7 2011 7:20PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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It'll work just fine. This guy has a 7D and tokina 11-16 and it seems to work well.
Apr 7 2011 7:35PM
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EC-Skier
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yah i saw that, and with a sweet animal shirt, you know hes legit
Apr 7 2011 8:11PM
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SassySloth
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I own the Flycam Nano and it is legit as hell.

and the price is awesome. i paid 150 shipped to my door
Apr 7 2011 9:04PM
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EC-Skier
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would the one i posted work?? the one on ebay? it only can hold like 1.5 pounds
Apr 7 2011 9:16PM
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eheath
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I think they're pretty much the same thing, the glide cam might be build better...
Apr 7 2011 9:19PM
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SassySloth
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Thats the exact one i got. and i can hold more then 1.5 pounds.

he was flying a 7D with a beast lens.

you'll be good with this
Apr 7 2011 9:22PM
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EC-Skier
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thanks dude, +k
Apr 7 2011 10:02PM
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GreenHorn
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i feel like the flycam is more prone to breaking and might not be as stable, especially when skiing. seems like it is smaller and it would be easier for it to shake more. just my thoughts.

i'd like to hear some more opinions on this. since it is half the price of a glidecam.
Apr 7 2011 10:38PM
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CrotchKiller
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i have that exact shirt on right now
Apr 7 2011 10:43PM
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Brentizzle
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well there are different sizes of flycams that compete with the different sizes of glidecams but the nano is just an extra mini one that the OP was wondering about if it could handle his cam. And ive heard that Flycams do break easier and the handles/ bearings are much weaker and will break way before you would ever see such a thing happen to a glidecam hence the price difference.
Apr 7 2011 10:44PM
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.qzyxya
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Do any of you guys know anything about the new "DSLR" Flycam Nano or the Flycam 5000 or whatever?
Oct 16 2012 8:26AM
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