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Help Glidecam 2000Pro w/ T2i

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LT
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So i've been using my T2i with my glidecam and it seems like the camera is just too damn light. I can get it to balance fine but any wind at all really fucks it up. I'm thinking I need to add more weight to the top plate so i can add more on bottom and make it overall more stable. Anyone gone through this? How did you add weight on top? What did you use for weights? Any advice would be tight
Sep 23 2011 4:35PM
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blatt
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shorten the telescoping pole
Sep 23 2011 5:21PM
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eheath
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use the weights that come with it?


light glide cam setups are easy on the arm, but harder to control
Sep 23 2011 5:23PM
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CrotchKiller
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Sep 23 2011 6:07PM
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LT
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The pole is already near as short as it goes, so I can't really do that. The camera is just too light to be stable in the wind. I added some more weight under the top plate and made the pole longer. It is wayyy more stable than it was before. Thanks for the advice tho
Sep 23 2011 7:37PM
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andstuff
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t2i is too light of a camera to use with the Glidecam 2000. You need to add more weights to the top and then match that load on the bottom in order to balance it correctly.
Sep 23 2011 8:22PM
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dunesquirrel
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how will the t3i perform with a kit lens on a 2000?
Sep 24 2011 11:10AM
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dispatchQ_main
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Bad. Cause of that kit lens, save some money and buy a new lens before a glidecam.
Sep 24 2011 11:55AM
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andstuff
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Again, too light.

If you're using anything lighter than a 7D, a Glidecam 1000 is more suitable.
Sep 24 2011 1:08PM
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Mkvackay
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really? my buddy has been filming for a few years with his t2i and sigma 17-40 with the 2000. he recently just upgraded to a 7d but nonetheless he never had any issues with weight
Sep 24 2011 4:37PM
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blatt
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17-40 is a beefier lens than any kit lens.

My 11-16 and T2i with a filter is perfectly balanced on my 2000
Sep 24 2011 7:16PM
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Mkvackay
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ah missed the kit lens part. that makes more sense then
Sep 24 2011 8:16PM
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andstuff
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Yes, the lens adds a fair bit of the camera's overall weight. Bare bones t2i + vintage prime would constitute a 1000, whereas a more common lens like a L glass or Zeiss glass would make you need a 2000 at the very least.
Sep 24 2011 8:50PM
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dunesquirrel
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urgg. i do have a filter on my kit lens but that still probably means i have to drop more money on a hd1000 then a 2000pro. suggestions?
Sep 25 2011 2:58PM
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andstuff
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If you're planning on upgrading glass, keep the 2000. If you're planning on keeping the kit lens, get a 1000.

I will say that the HD series is a phenomenal improvement on the pro series. Just something to consider.
Sep 25 2011 3:40PM
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Flysafe
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To improve operational stability on a light weight Glidecam, You can also rotate the base 'sideways' to improve the side-to-side inertia and stability.

Camera: Facing Front-to-Back
Base plaform: Facing Side-to-Side


Sep 26 2011 1:06PM
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Harmdeez
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i have canon 60d with kit lens on a 2000hd and i do have weight problems (one weight on either side. it is balanced but since it's light it is still jerky). if anything buy additional weight to connect on the top of the camera
Sep 26 2011 2:52PM
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andstuff
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The 2000 should come with enough extra weights to add to the top...purchasing more weights shouldn't be necessary.
Sep 26 2011 3:07PM
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LT
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Do most of you have your bottom weights set on either side of the camera (left + right) or lined up with the camera (front + back)? I have been using mine lined up with the camera, but maybe side to side is better?
Sep 26 2011 3:18PM
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eheath
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i have mine parallel with the camera. For awhile, mine was broken and at about a 45 degree angle and it didnt make any difference really since my bottom weights were symmetrical.
Sep 26 2011 3:35PM
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Flysafe
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Try it out; you will find that moving counterweights side to side will add stability on the side to side axis, eliminating the side to side roll the can be experienced with light cameras. It really can make a difference. It was designed for this reason and part of the versatility of Glidecam.
Sep 26 2011 7:31PM
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Harmdeez
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woops i ment the hardware to attach it to the top** or does that come it as well? I didn't have any hardware to attach it.
Sep 27 2011 1:46PM
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CrotchKiller
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manfrotto quick release plate. best addition to a glidecam
Sep 27 2011 1:48PM
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Mkvackay
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exactly. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=manfrotto+394&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=955643197164848260&sa=X&ei=0Q6CTvCTF-L4sQKyv-n5Dg&ved=0CGYQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers

manfrotto 394 quick release

this is what i have on my glidecam 2000 +7d + sigma 10-20. works beautiful
Sep 27 2011 1:59PM
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andstuff
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Only if you use a Manfrotto tripod. I still haven't figured out a quick release system...
Sep 27 2011 2:37PM
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Mkvackay
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even though i don't use a manfrotto tripod, i use the manfrotto 394 quick release. yeah its a pain to switch plates when going from tripod/glidecam or vice versa, but i love the quick release that i use
Sep 27 2011 6:35PM
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andstuff
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...wouldn't that sort of negate the whole purpose of a quick release if it isn't compatible with your tripod plate?

I think I will just keep my telephoto lens collar on the Sachtler plate, and put a quick release on the body.
Sep 27 2011 6:38PM
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CrotchKiller
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i think he means its easier then taking the whole top plate off the glide cam and having to readjust overtime you put you camera back on.
Sep 27 2011 7:47PM
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EC-Skier
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what about with a rokinon 14mm? 2000 work?
Sep 27 2011 9:18PM
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CrotchKiller
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thats what i am working with too. it seems a little light but im adding some more weights to see if i can get it better balanced tonight
Sep 27 2011 9:40PM
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Mkvackay
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this is exactly what i mean. yes i understand that the whole purpose is to switch from tripod to glidecam seamlessly, but its not the worst thing to do. waay better then not having one for sure
Sep 27 2011 10:00PM
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ActualNinja
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I have a t2i with a tokina 11-16mm lens, should i just get the 1000? its a lot cheaper
Sep 27 2011 10:55PM
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andstuff
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Oh, I was referring to the HD2000. You don't have to rebalance every time you take the camera on/off. Honestly, using a quarter to unscrew a quick release plate would take way more time than popping the "quick release" plate off the HD 2000.
Sep 27 2011 10:57PM
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CrotchKiller
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oh ya i understand, i have a Pro so thats why its easier for you
Sep 27 2011 11:39PM
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Mkvackay
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ahh. didn't know you were talking about the hd, thats why
Sep 28 2011 10:15AM
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EC-Skier
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ok, so i could just add some weights to the top plate
Sep 28 2011 10:54AM
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northlineTV
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How would the 2000 pro be with the rokinon 8mm fisheye and the t2i?
Dec 29 2011 3:20PM
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SSteezle
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I just got mine yesterday and it's pretty well stabilized with quick release plate, a t2i with battery pack, and tokina 11-16. i'll be dropping a little test edit in the next couple of days
Dec 29 2011 4:26PM
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remster
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Threads for when I get my 600D
Dec 29 2011 7:49PM
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northlineTV
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Bump-- Will a t2i with rokinon 8mm fisheye be heavy enough?
Dec 31 2011 2:59PM
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Moosen
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will a t3i with kit lens, and eventually like a 55-250 and 11-16 tokina be fine on the 1000. why would i need the 2000?
Jan 4 2012 3:36PM
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[J_Gasper]
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not trying to be a dick to anyone here. but for those 2 posts above, look up the weight of the camera and the lens then see which glidecam fits you best. Its that easy. then eave a bit of room for upgrades if you think your going to add on to your setup.
Jan 4 2012 3:38PM
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juicedrummer11
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Jan 4 2012 4:10PM
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