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Best glidecam/steadicam for HDSLR???

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snowisawesome
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Hey so I've got a Nikon D7000 and I'm looking to have some shots with fluid motion in them and with my limited budget it seems that glidecams and steadicams can produce some amazing shots.  My question is I want something that I can use to get steady, smooth shots but I don't want to spend more than $500.  I will be using this mostly for filming fly fishing and hunting so not any high speed super bumpy ski shots.  If anyone has thoughts on this I'd love to hear them.  Hope to buy one in the next few weeks.
Jun 14 2011 7:18PM
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Dwarftosser1
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/579906-REG/Glidecam_HD_1000_HD1000_Stabilizer_System.html

Jun 14 2011 7:28PM
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@ScubaSteve
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If you don't want to buy a glidecam, look into the fly cam nano.
Jun 14 2011 7:29PM
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blatt
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2000, my t2i (lighter than d7000) with my lens is 2.5 lbs, which only leaves you a half of pound of weight capacity. Plus if you end up using a mic or anything else your gonna be over the weight. I'd go 2000
Jun 14 2011 7:36PM
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ChucklesNorman.
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2000 HD retails for 500$ Grab one of those if you have the cash. I'm probably going to get the flycam nano because of the price.
Jun 14 2011 8:10PM
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Downtofilm
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Glidecam 2000 pro is defiantly the best choice if you do not have much money.

Hd2000 is more expensive but they both do the same thing
Jun 14 2011 8:14PM
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1337
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glidecam 2000 pro fo sho. the flycams kind of suck
Jun 14 2011 8:26PM
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50in07
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2000 pro works great for me. I have a T2i and even with a battery grip it works great.
Jun 15 2011 1:08AM
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Rob.
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If you have the money, go for a Glidecam. I bought a Flycam Nano and it had balancing problems with the gimbal/bearings (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJvJFFloLMc&feature=related). On a plus note, I told the seller and they sent me another one for free which didn't have the problem. Either way, the build quality of the Glidecams are much better.

The reason I bought a Flycam Nano is because I was going to make the improvements to it myself, sort of a semi-DIY project for a much lower cost than a Glidecam.
Jun 15 2011 6:46PM
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B1kessk1s
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glidecam 2000 pro from b&h. nothing else
Jun 15 2011 7:03PM
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loganimlach
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http://www.yb2normal.com/DIYsteadicam.html
Jun 15 2011 7:40PM
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alexat955
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i tried this once, its such a bitch to make something that works well
Jun 15 2011 7:45PM
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snowisawesome
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thanks guys
Jun 16 2011 1:11AM
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WHOdatSK
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Similar question..

Is the steadicam merlin worth the extra cash? sounds like the glide cam 2000 pro is the best value. Although if the steadicam has any major advantages then im curious.
Dec 20 2012 9:34PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Just get the 2000 pro or HD. Its the users choice here on NS. I love mine.
Dec 20 2012 9:46PM
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chris.goodhue
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if your filming hunting and fishing maybe look into a slider that might be easier to get fluid shots, unless your going to be walking around to get that kind of shot, it just seems like walking around with a glidecam would be counter intuitive while hunting, but either way the glidecam is an awesome tool, i love mine!
Dec 21 2012 11:01AM
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SacZiplock
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this could be debated for ever, but a sigma 10-20 and a rode shotgun works great on my t3i all that on a HD 1000... perfect size for a t3i weight camera ! but if you have a camera that weights like a 7d go for 2000
Dec 22 2012 12:05AM
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