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Camera too light for glide cam help

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NickVentura
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My camera weighs in at 1.5 lbs and I have a glidecam 2000 pro. I need to get it up to 2 lbs for it to balance. I dont want to permanently add anything because I may be upgrading to a heavier camera in the near future. Anybody know how I can fix this? +K for help
Nov 29 2012 7:23PM
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CrotchKiller
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ziptie/bolt the provided weights onto the top
Nov 29 2012 7:29PM
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NickVentura
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Thats actually a really good idea but where would you suggest i do it, I have a quick release adapter on the top of it:

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Nov 29 2012 7:39PM
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NickVentura
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Bump, could really use some help
Nov 30 2012 2:17PM
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Mag
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Could always use one of these?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/656408-REG/Glidecam_GLCWP_Camera_Weight_Plate.html
Nov 30 2012 2:36PM
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kootenayklaus
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How many weights are you using on the bottom? You could use the least amount of weight, and then extend the bottom arm a bit.. Other than that, add more top weight, those are the only two things I can suggest.
Nov 30 2012 4:01PM
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NickVentura
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thanks guys i just dont know where i could attach the weights to and if i got the weight plate i would have to redrill again to put the quick release plate and I dont know if i would have enough room for the weights anyways
Nov 30 2012 5:13PM
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plorr
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Go to the hardware store and get a longer bolt so you can put a few weights underneath the QR plate.
Dec 1 2012 5:03PM
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NickVentura
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That is actually a really good idea. Thanks a lot! +K
Dec 3 2012 9:28AM
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