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SpolAnalog or digital? Analog will be cheaper (glidecam, merlin). Digital is more expensive (3-axis mechanical stabilizers). Both are great but have different looks. Glidecam has a more floaty look while the 3-axis stabilizer is more smooth stop which eliminates the float (depending on the settings). Pick your poison. Either way you are adding a dent to your wallet, unless buying used for a great price.
BlackcountryBillHave you been smoking?
brandonloos_21I have a glidecam xr-2000, and i love it though. If you have a mid range dslr go with the xr-2000 or the 2000pro (Basically same thing) i got mine used on eBay, go used but make sure that the head or foot plate isn't bent or it will defeat half the purpose. I tried making one and its a pain in the ass, balancing is really hard on the actual glide cam let alone on the homemade one, impossible pretty much. Make sure you go with a quick release or you'll be rebalancing it every time you need a battery charge.
TheWingmenIf you have the newer HD models they are pretty easy to balance. Once you get the weight about right you can tune the center of mass with worm screws that control side to side and front to back movement of the top plate. I can throw my camera on and fine tune it to perfection in minutes
brandonloos_21Yes I'm aware, he's probably not looking to blow 500 on a stabilizer
