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Should I get a glidecam?

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gusestomp
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Alright so lately I've been really getting into making movies, skiing, trampoline and stuff like that. This kid wants to sell me a perfectly good glidecam XR-2000 for $75. Do you guys think its worth it?

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Apr 8 2012 8:06PM
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juicedrummer11
Posts: 1960 - Karma: 1,331
yes, 75 bucks is a steal. not too familiar with the xr series but i love my hd glidecam and you can get creative and use it for all sorts of videos. they're an awesome investment
Apr 8 2012 8:08PM
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.Max.
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Yes.
Apr 8 2012 8:49PM
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erikK
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they retail for $400. if you don't buy it, give me the guys name and i will
Apr 8 2012 9:31PM
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remster
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Thats a wicked deal. You'd have to be retarded not to get one for that price
Apr 8 2012 10:24PM
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SacZiplock
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Inb4 he scams you and escapes to mexico
Apr 11 2012 10:34PM
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dirtyspoon
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thats a steal of a deal if it works and everything. i have been looking at different options for about a month now and glide cam seems to be the best choice out there....but if your like me thats a wee bit out of my price range so i did some reasearch found some alternatives watched about a billion DIY videos and then i stumbled across FLYCAM stabalization systems they seem to be pretty much the same thing as a glide cam just a hell of alot cheaper im not sure about the comparison between the two but everyone says they seem to be fairly equal. i myself am going to order a flycam soon :D but my 2 cents is just do a little bit of reasearch about other options if this 75 $ one doesnt fall through or if its all brokn and shitty


heres a link to a website where you can buy all sorts of neat dslr accessories this link takes you right to the flycam model ill be ordering http://www.proaimshop.com/pas/product.php?productid=17822
Apr 11 2012 11:04PM
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JamesH
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I'm very interested in this brand, ''flycam''.
They look virtually identical and for a fraction of the price.

Does anyone have experience using the flycams? Or has anyone heard any pro's con's?
Apr 12 2012 12:25AM
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dirtyspoon
Posts: 194 - Karma: 321
i just ordered one man so when i get it ill do a little review of how it is
Apr 12 2012 10:48AM
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.qzyxya
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I'm also wondering how the xr1000s compare to the flycam nano dslrs. My budget is like $250.
Oct 16 2012 8:31AM
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C.A.V.
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such a steal do it, im looking to buy a glide cam, but the fly cam looks like a cheaper alternative that will do the job
Oct 16 2012 8:38AM
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jibcrew1
Posts: 1505 - Karma: 522
if you don't but the $75 glidecam most of ns will happily get into a bid war over it or at least all the ones that don't have a glidecam like me.
Oct 16 2012 9:16AM
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Gknow
Posts: 627 - Karma: 358
I have a flycam...it sucks a lot. Hard to balance correctly, screws loosen up way too easily. I'll sell you mine for 50 bucks obo. Getting a glidecam, dont want to deal with the hassle of shaky shots
Oct 16 2012 11:24AM
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.qzyxya
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you serious? I'm about to buy one new for $170. I'd gladly buy yours for $50 lol.
Is anyone else selling a flycam?
Oct 16 2012 1:26PM
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gusestomp
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Completely forgot about this thread, but I got it and is now working perfectly. fuckyeah.
Oct 16 2012 5:47PM
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dirtyspoon
Posts: 194 - Karma: 321
haha i ended up getting a glidecam double fuckyeah
Oct 24 2012 11:01PM
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Chinchi
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I have the glidecam xr 2000 myself....paid over 300 for it, you should definitely buy this guys!
Oct 24 2012 11:03PM
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erikK
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anyone else find it funny how qyzxyzxa, coleaddison, and jibcrew all commented on this old thread in a row saying stupid shit? all we need is splice now
Oct 25 2012 1:59PM
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B.Taillefer
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Hahahaha just noticed that
Oct 25 2012 4:30PM
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