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raymondcabral
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Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a steadycam like a glide cam, but I do not have the money for one. I was wondering if any of you guys has any experience with the flycam 3000 and if they are an good. I have heard that they are flimsy, and break easy. My camera setup is a t3i with a video light, a battery grip, and so far only a kit lens. An other suggestions would be great.


Thanks!
Oct 6 2013 10:54PM
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PacificRimJob
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I have the nano, and I've shot 3 weddings with it now. Nothing about it is damaged, and it's picked up some pretty good shots for me. I'm usually using it without many attachments (I have a cheap hotshoe mic I use for picking up emergency sound if I decide later that I absolutely needed something) but with a T2i and a 17mm prime, it has worked pretty damn well for me.

I'd imagine the flycam 3000 would be just fine. I'd probably recommend picking up a quick release plate for the top, though. Trust me, it fucking comes in handy.
Oct 7 2013 7:36AM
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raymondcabral
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Thanks! Flycams website mentioned it comes with a free plastic quick release plate, is that any good?
Oct 7 2013 9:18AM
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PacificRimJob
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I recommend something better. I have 3 of the Giottos QR video plates that I have picked up for various things (the plates work with my tripod head) and they allow you to have fore-aft adjustment without dealing with adjustments on the actual stabilizer itself, so make for a much faster balance. That, and they have a bubble level on them so you can dial it in real nice.

The only thing I've ever used the plastic plate for is to use on an old tripod I have that doesn't have a QR plate whatsoever to begin with. It's fine, but for what, 25-30$ it's totally worth it to get a QR slider plate to make adjustments 100 times easier.
Oct 7 2013 10:09AM
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raymondcabral
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Sorry to ask so many questions, but would the Giotto m621 qr plate work on the flycam? Thanks.
Oct 7 2013 5:21PM
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raymondcabral
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http://m.bhphotovideo.com/mobile/detail?R=318567_REG& this one specifically
Oct 7 2013 5:29PM
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RW_Visuals
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Look into the Glide Gear DNA 5050... I just ordered mine, should arrive by the end of the week. Its a little more expensive than the Flycam but is better build quality. Also I know a few people who have used it and say it is pretty much a Glidecam and is a great alternative.
Oct 7 2013 7:16PM
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jeb_b_vt
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this^

Oct 7 2013 7:54PM
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raymondcabral
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http://opteka.com/svhd.aspx opinions on this? I have kind of a low budget
Oct 7 2013 8:22PM
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PacificRimJob
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Literally what I was just talking about
Oct 8 2013 4:15PM
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DUCKS
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Is a flycam nano a good buy for $100?
Oct 10 2013 8:48PM
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PacificRimJob
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For 100? That's a good deal.
Oct 11 2013 2:05AM
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raymondcabral
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So I've ordered the Flycam 3000, and the the Giottos qr plate. Anything else I shoudld consider (for the flycam)? Thanks
Oct 11 2013 10:40AM
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chris.G
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You just need the flycam and the plate. Now youtube a video on how to balance it, followed by a video on how to use it, and then practice. It's not as easy as it looks haha good luck!
Oct 11 2013 10:48AM
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leuken
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Last week my flycam 3000 http://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-3000-Handheld-Video-Stabilizer-with-Free-Plastic-Quick-Release-Plate.html camera stabilizer reached to me. With stabilizer I also purchased arm bracehttp://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-Arm-Brace-support-for-Flycam-3000-Flycam-5000-Flycam-Nano-Glidecam.html and body podhttp://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-Body-Pod-for-Flycam-3000-Flycam-5000.html.
It’s little difficult to balance, but that's to be expected from any stabilizer. It took me about a half an hour to balance it, for the first time, but I was very impressed by the results. It was easy to set up and didn't take much of a learning curve to use.
Apr 14 2014 12:57AM
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raymondcabral
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leukenLast week my flycam 3000 http://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-3000-Handheld-Video-Stabilizer-with-Free-Plastic-Quick-Release-Plate.html camera stabilizer reached to me. With stabilizer I also purchased arm bracehttp://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-Arm-Brace-support-for-Flycam-3000-Flycam-5000-Flycam-Nano-Glidecam.html and body podhttp://www.dvcity.com/dvshop/FLYCAM-Body-Pod-for-Flycam-3000-Flycam-5000.html.
It’s little difficult to balance, but that's to be expected from any stabilizer. It took me about a half an hour to balance it, for the first time, but I was very impressed by the results. It was easy to set up and didn't take much of a learning curve to use.


You go girl
Apr 14 2014 5:43PM
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Jay.Maisel
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Hello guys!!!

I am using this Flycam 3000 Steadycam from the last 2 years. It is simply wonderful product with amazing stabilizing capacity.

Basic version of Flycam 3000

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/FLYCAM-3000-Handheld-Video-Stabilizer-with-Free-Plastic-Quick-Release-Plate.html

Some more versions of Flycam 3000 is available

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/FLYCAM-3000-MB-Hand-Held-Stabilizer-FLCM-3-MB.html

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/FLYCAM-3000-Steadycam-with-Arm-Brace-and-Quick-Release.html

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/FLYCAM-3000-Camera-Stabilizer-with-Arm-Brace-and-Body-Pod.html


For more products, check out here

http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/home.php
Apr 29 2014 3:34AM
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chasehobby
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raymondcabralHi guys,
I'm looking to buy a steadycam like a glide cam, but I do not have the money for one. I was wondering if any of you guys has any experience with the flycam 3000 and if they are an good. I have heard that they are flimsy, and break easy. My camera setup is a t3i with a video light, a battery grip, and so far only a kit lens. An other suggestions would be great.


Thanks!


Hie guys, I m 'CAMTREE Wonder-7 DSLR Stabilizer System' User. I found it very good product and the price is also very limited. Lightweighted stabilizer is pretty easy to use.
Jun 19 2014 8:18AM
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Forcillo
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All of you, get the fuck out of here with your shitty marketing spam. It just makes us not want to buy from you
Jun 19 2014 10:00PM
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raymondcabral
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I made this thread almost a year ago, why do people keep posting scam crap on it
Jun 23 2014 8:38PM
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