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Splice.
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Ok. I've recently been a Bar Mitzvah, and I have set aside a good amount of money to get some better lenses. Turns out the glidecam is a little heavy. I have decided on this so far (open to changes):




Tamron 17-50mm (instead of tokina)


I'm looking for:

Long Lens ($500 budget)

Tripod (Ideally $200-300)

Bag ($100)


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I know you guys may not like me, or something like that. But I'm trying to not be annoying and ask for some decent advice. Thanks.


May 12 2013 1:39PM
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a.bott
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would help to know what you've got already

also camtrol is overpriced and useless
May 12 2013 1:52PM
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Randy_Quench
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I literally laughed when i saw the picture next to the $400+price tag. that thing is a glorified x-grip.
May 12 2013 1:57PM
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Splice.
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Ok. I was talking to a friend and he said to get a camtrol. Any other ideas?


I'm working with a 60D, 18-55mm Lens.


and some cheap tripod I got for like $30.
May 12 2013 1:58PM
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Jaggy_Snake
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Glidecam.

Man up.
May 12 2013 2:01PM
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Randy_Quench
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You're doing it backwards in my opinion.
I would absolutely suggest investing the 400$ you were going to spend on that camtrol into a nicer tripod. and instead of a $400 camtrol get a $30 x-grip or similar cheap handle rig.
May 12 2013 2:02PM
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Mag
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This, but without the x grip.

OP- what's the weight of your glidecam when loaded? what model is it?
May 12 2013 2:08PM
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Splice.
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What instead of x-grip?

Gotta be something like 15. It's not like I can't handle it; I get really tired after a while.
May 12 2013 2:09PM
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Mag
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lbs? how?

run me through what you've got on it.
May 12 2013 2:11PM
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Splice.
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I looked on opteka's site and saw this:


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What model should I get.
May 12 2013 2:16PM
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Splice.
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LBS.


Weighed.
May 12 2013 2:18PM
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a.bott
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none look into cam caddie with a lockout kit will run you about $120 and is much better than that shit. If you really want to spend a lot of money haha and are determined to get a handle look at the eazy handle v2
May 12 2013 2:19PM
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Mag
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run me through what you have on it... and which glidecam model.
May 12 2013 2:20PM
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b_r_tregs
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strengthen your arm. I'm sure just about everyone dosnt really like there glidecam at first but you just need to work on getting your right (or left) arm stronger.
May 12 2013 3:08PM
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Mar-O
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I don't think any handle like that is very helpful for skiing. The only time I would use my x grip is for skateboarding or if I need to film really low to the ground and don't want to use my glidecam upside down. I would much rather just film without any kind of grip on my camera than to use my x-grip for skiing. I have not tested this but I feel like a diy fig rig would be much more helpful than a handle for skiing because you want to be able to use both hands and I think a wider grip would be nice.
If you do want a handle at least don't go with the normal x-grip ones, the build quality is so bad! Looks like the x-grip ex models is a little bit better tho.
May 12 2013 3:27PM
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Splice.
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But is the Eazy Handle worth it?
May 12 2013 3:47PM
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BA.berger
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Invest in a glidecam hd2000, it will last ''forever''
and if you think it weights to much, (lol) You'll get used to it faster thank you think..
If you get so tired, its just to rest your arms when you're in the lift..
May 12 2013 4:03PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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use the glide cam and don't be a pussy, and spending anything over like 40 bucks on an x grip type handle is ridiculous, I could have my friend weld you one for like 20bucks
May 12 2013 5:04PM
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Laurent.
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Instead of buying a lens you can pay me for the logo I designed?
May 12 2013 5:18PM
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1337
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May 12 2013 5:32PM
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Dwarftosser1
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Oooooo!

Take him to court Lawrence!
May 12 2013 5:56PM
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Daski
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Just toss it over your shoulder when youre not using it. It is heavy, but you get used to it really quickly.
May 12 2013 6:51PM
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Forcillo
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I remember him clearly saying that he would pay. What a bitch.
May 12 2013 7:03PM
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FatWhore
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Im 15 and can handle a 2000 pro with full set up on top for a long while
May 12 2013 8:00PM
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NMMedia
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Go for a glidecam, yeah they are sorta heavy to work with but lets be honest this is skiing. You are gonna be rolling the camera for a few minutes at a time with a lift ride in between. This means you dont have to be able to hold the thing up for a 30 minute movie shoot
May 12 2013 8:06PM
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Splice.
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Shit! Alright getting on paypal tonight.
May 13 2013 6:57PM
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Laurent.
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Still waiting.
May 17 2013 11:33AM
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.qzyxya
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Why do you need a logo and a website when you have still yet to even MAKE a fucking edit?
I've seen amazing edits made with t2i + kit lens handheld. Just because you have good gear doesn't mean you're not a shitty filmer
May 17 2013 11:56AM
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Ryguy920
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Actually though... Try using what you have first before buying tons of shit that may or may not make your non existent edits better
May 17 2013 12:37PM
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.qzyxya
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Pretty much
May 17 2013 1:01PM
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erikK
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#PAYLAWRENCE2013
Jun 2 2013 3:05PM
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Laurent.
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He followed through and paid me as promised.
Jun 2 2013 3:36PM
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sveinung
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Do you even lift, bro? ▐━━━━━▌
Jun 2 2013 3:45PM
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PacificRimJob
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use what you have, rather than buying stuff you're not even going to use.
Jun 2 2013 8:45PM
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KingGeedorah
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If the glidecam is too heavy just do some exercises to help. I recommend a shake weight. Then use the leftover Bar Mitzvah money to buy protein or muscle milk. You'll be using it in no time and everyone will know you as the kid with huge forearms.
Jun 2 2013 9:27PM
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Dub_Digital
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Don't listen to your 12 year old friends
Jun 13 2013 6:21PM
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blatt
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Camtrols are the biggest scam ever. You can buy every permutation of shape that camtrol does from opteka for less. Opteka makes a pretty sick fig rig and the scorp grip is timeless. Get those instead of wasting $400 on a piece of plastic.

For tripod, manfrotto 701.
For long lens, you're gonna need to spend more, but luckily, if you don't get that camtrol, you have that money!
Dakine bags are pretty cheap and get the job done, awesome for on-hill work but there's better camera bags out there for non-mountain stuff (and mountain stuff).

Get a vintage 50 instead (pentak, nikkor are solid). Far better than the nifty fifty.

Maybe with all that new gear, you can make a video!!!
Jun 14 2013 1:08PM
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Can we please stop suggesting Glidecams as though they're some end-all standard? Why don't we listen to the person's artistic M.O. before we chastise him for not automatically complying to shitty suggestions. No wonder 98% of ski edits are all the same shit. Here guys, I found a great site for you www.skateperception.com

OP, there are many great forms of stabilization available. Top handles do not, in any shape or form, do a damn thing but make it easier to carry your camera to the car.
Jun 14 2013 2:06PM
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Mag
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B-b-b-bu-bu-but glidecam...
Jun 14 2013 2:13PM
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Jun 14 2013 2:16PM
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Mag
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A quick google for glidecam meme's came up with this in the first page hahaha

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Jun 14 2013 2:21PM
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jordy19
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splice got my comment removed
Jun 14 2013 9:08PM
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1337
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wasn't me :(
Jun 14 2013 9:09PM
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