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Glidecam VS. Flycam

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mM*
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I have been doing a lot of filming recently, and I have been using a 5$ monopod for my t3i with a 18-85mm wide angle lens. I've learned to make due with it but I want to invest in a stabilizer. I've done my research, Flycam Nano, Glidecame 2000 HD. I just don't know if it'll be worth the extra money, but the use of the stabilizer will mainly be used while I'm skiing. Any advice will help.


Thanks.
Feb 21 2013 9:07PM
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Andyktm
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im pretty sure theres multiples threads on this so you could have search barred buy glidecam is significantly better and deffenitly worth the money
Feb 21 2013 9:09PM
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FatWhore
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diy all the way
Feb 21 2013 10:10PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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I too have been looking around on those options and I don't really want to pay the extra money on a glidecam but they do have lots better quality. I think I will end up just getting a flycam nano because it is a stabilizer still. Also this will just be my starting one so I will for sure upgrade in the future. Get the nano for now.
Feb 22 2013 10:58AM
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CrotchKiller
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no
Feb 22 2013 11:10AM
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Swaggermager
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Just get the glidecam. It's worth the extra money and you won't go crazy trying to balance it close to perfect. Also use the search bar and see that there's other options
Feb 22 2013 11:31AM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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Is the nano hard to balance then? Do you have one?
Feb 22 2013 11:54AM
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.qzyxya
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a. google it
b. searchbar it (god another flycam vs glidecam thread... just kill me now ._____________________.)

Feb 22 2013 12:24PM
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.qzyxya
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I know it sounds douchey but you guys are getting really lazy. Do some research yourself.
But I actually own a flycam nano. Though a glidecam would be better, the flycam rly isnt that hard to balance. Obviously the first time is hard, but after you get the number of weights right and the general positioning of the sled its not hard. It is a pain in the ass to have to slide it 1 mm and then lock it down again, but its worth it to save the extra couple $100 bucks in my opinion. The other problem for me is the bottom part of the sled, under the pole, is really sketchy. I remember trying to tighten it as much as I could and it actually removed the glue from it and it came loose. I had to re-glue it myself. However that might just bee because mine is an older version, or I just got a lemon.
This guy emm, at cheesycam.com did a bunch of reviews of the different stabilizers out there, definitely check out his flycam vs glidecam video. Also I'm 100% sure that if you googled it you'd find a bunch of threads at dvxuser or something asking the same thing
Feb 22 2013 12:31PM
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mM*
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Thanks for taking your time and replying. And of course I'm being lazy.
Feb 22 2013 12:50PM
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.qzyxya
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lol
thats definitely going to make people want to help you
Feb 22 2013 12:54PM
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Swaggermager
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I have one. Get a used glidecam or a windey or whatever the middle price one is that starts with a w
Feb 22 2013 1:04PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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I am being lazy too. But those we inspirational words(: thanks for changing me(:
Feb 22 2013 1:34PM
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.qzyxya
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Actually get a weildy. They're supposed to be really good.
(some guy here on ns really likes his, and ive seen tons of reviews on youtube)
Feb 22 2013 1:45PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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I looked around a little bit... I did some research they actually look really good! As good as a Glidecam!!

Feb 22 2013 2:09PM
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WPoch
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Just get a Glidecam. You won't be disappointed.
Feb 22 2013 2:48PM
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edai
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Ever been to Okemo?
Feb 22 2013 3:19PM
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FatWhore
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I hope you learned how to use that better,
Feb 23 2013 1:08AM
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_RNS_
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I have heard that the flycam sometimes comes with a defect where the gimbal is .5 mm off and screws up the whole thing.
Feb 25 2013 2:13AM
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FatWhore
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I've heard that to, but there pretty good with customer service
Feb 25 2013 12:07PM
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alec.ogden
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I have a nano, and its pretty easy to balance with my 5dm3. It took me about 15 mins
Feb 26 2013 2:03PM
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.qzyxya
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After you've done it a few times it gets a lot easier as well. Takes me around 5 mins with my t2i.
Yes, it is harder to balance but its really not that bad. Just suck it up, you only really have to do it once, assuming you have a quick release
Feb 26 2013 2:41PM
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