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What are some good stedi cams for Skiing?

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ZAHNER
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Im looking to get some sort of stedi cam, preferably nothing with weights.

I have a panasonic tm900

it weighs 2.6 lbs
Jul 17 2012 2:02AM
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SacZiplock
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was going to post glidecam but i saw you said no weights:(
Jul 17 2012 11:42AM
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zahava
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Are the weights not there to counter balance the camera, keeping it steady?
Jul 17 2012 12:42PM
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gusestomp
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I'm pretty sure the weights counter-balance the camera, making it steady.
Jul 17 2012 1:09PM
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SacZiplock
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the weights counter-balance the camera, making it steady.
Jul 17 2012 1:14PM
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BROBRO
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yeah the whole reason a steady cam is steady is because it counters the weight of the camera by using weights
Jul 17 2012 1:20PM
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Mar-O
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If you have a good tripod try to mount the camera on that and take the legs out until it feels pretty balanced, this is what I do and it works great because I cant afford a glidecam and I don't film to much skiing anyways. The biggest problem with this is when going fast the tripod legs may get in the way but with a little more practice than what I have you should be able to get some great results.
Jul 17 2012 1:26PM
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Roachey
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http://opteka.com/svpro.aspx

Decent steadicam it has weights but thats what keeps it balanced. I feel this steadicam would be good for your setup since you have a lighter camera.
Jul 17 2012 1:31PM
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FatWhore
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Dont forget about the Gimbal!
Jul 17 2012 1:53PM
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SacZiplock
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having a glidecam is awsome , idk what i would do without mine
Jul 17 2012 2:26PM
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ZAHNER
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I was looking at this, I'm going to B&H tomorrow and probably buying it. & i know that a steady cam needs weights i meant i didn't want anything with a lot like a glide cam

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Jul 17 2012 3:58PM
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