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Cheapest glidecam EVER?

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Gypsy_Skier
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Was cruising kickstarter and i came across this, still time left to pledge and i'm really considering doing it seen the price of it. Here's the video:

http://youtu.be/h4T0tM1lGCc

And i looked into it a bit, it's not just a glorified GoPro stick, the round thing in the middle is a gyroscope you grab on to and you can mount just about anything to it, just a simple screw. So i really don't know if this is worth it, would like to know what you guys thought. keep in mind glidecams start at 500$ so it's looks like a sick bargain. Here's the kickstarter page to:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1462553184/stayblcam-super-steady-video-with-iphone-gopro-and?ref=category
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Jun 16 2014 4:21PM
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Ribss.
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video was super shaky.
Jun 16 2014 4:27PM
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Gypsy_Skier
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Ribss.video was super shaky.


I know, that's what's got me split on this. but read up the kickstarter page if you've got time. I also went through most the comments and saw some good and bad points there to
Jun 16 2014 4:30PM
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Laurent.
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Well that video just showed off that indeed the cheapest glidecam is also the worst.
Jun 16 2014 4:33PM
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unknowndeath
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Gypsy_SkierI know, that's what's got me split on this. but read up the kickstarter page if you've got time. I also went through most the comments and saw some good and bad points there to


no matter what the kickstarter page says, look at the video evidence of how shitty their "glidecam" is. that's their sample footage, meaning its the best they could come up with. what makes you think that its any better because some words they wrote on the internet? how has that convinced you at all that you should get this thing? I could film smoother freehand drunk
Jun 16 2014 5:06PM
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Blake.P
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That thing looked like shit, especially for $75. At that price, either keep using a pole mount or handheld, or spend another 50-75 and get an opteka steadyvid or used flycam off ebay
Jun 16 2014 5:20PM
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Ryanvdonk
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doubles as a dildo
Jun 16 2014 5:25PM
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cwphoto
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i don't really get it. yeah its a pretty cool idea, but if you're willing to spend $75 on an accessory than you probably aren't shooting on an iPhone. it could be interesting with a gopro but the video was too shaky for me.
Jun 16 2014 7:22PM
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steezyjibber
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You can get a glidecam wayyyyyyyy under $500
Jun 16 2014 7:37PM
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Ribss.
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Yeah dude, this is just a bad idea.
Jun 16 2014 9:33PM
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JoshWong
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Made this for under $15
Jun 17 2014 1:59AM
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acualywasdolan
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Possibly the dumbest fucking video ive ever seen in my life
Jun 17 2014 2:03AM
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