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Good Stabilizer?

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Kimmler
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i know alot of people like to use glidecam, but does anyone else know of any other good ones? i also know everyone says "you get what you pay for" but 300 bucks is also alot of money. especially cause i'm saving up for a tokina 11-16mm. fairly new to filming with a DSLR, but used a camcorder alot before this. any help is appreciated.
Jan 22 2013 4:22PM
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gusestomp
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Honestly you do get what you pay for. Just get a glidcam, don't waste your money on a flycam. I have a HD 2000 Glidecam and I most definitely love it. I have a 60D with a Tamron 17-50.
Jan 22 2013 4:23PM
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boomie
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I made my own for around $50. I'd say it works pretty well.
Jan 22 2013 6:32PM
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Lwaghorn
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There are quite a few DIY fig rigs, shoulder rigs and stuff on you tube if you really wanted to save cash. If not save up for glidecam, especially if you are going to be filming skiing.
Jan 22 2013 7:01PM
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MLeone
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I have a Wieldy Stabilizer. Which is esentially the Glidecam HD2000 but even better with one minor drawback
Jan 22 2013 8:11PM
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Kimmler
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whats that?
Jan 22 2013 9:01PM
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Kimmler
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* whats the drawback?
Jan 22 2013 9:01PM
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De-Clan
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im dead seroius when i say this but i use my tripod folded up and use it like a dslr rig by holding it out, its very stable becuase its a nice tripod only cost me like 140 dollars but it works perfect i swear becuase its heavy enough and gives a nice equal balance
Jan 22 2013 9:15PM
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Kimmler
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and also why not flycam? i've read some good reviews on them
Jan 22 2013 9:16PM
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.qzyxya
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I have a flycam and its decent. The lack of fine tuning controls is a real pan in the ass and its clean that the quality isnt as good. I'd just go with a DIY or get a used 2000 pro or something on ebay (or just a new hd2000/1000 depending on the weight of your rig)
Jan 23 2013 10:30AM
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Kimmler
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anyone know about Camtrol rigs? camtrol prime looks kinda cool.

Jan 23 2013 8:12PM
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bearsbowl37
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i have used the camtrol prime and shooter

in all honesty they are awesome pieces of equipment, and love the fold out legs, BUT

WAAY overpriced for simply a handle that can be custom made for dirt cheap or bought for much cheaper


Jan 23 2013 9:15PM
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Kimmler
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i can get the prime for 150 bucks, worth it or look elsewhere?
Jan 23 2013 10:32PM
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Kimmler
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sorry for the double post, basically what its down to is the camtrol prime or flycam cause i'm short on cash. which is better? thanks to all for the help thus far
Jan 23 2013 10:58PM
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MLeone
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Get the Wieldy, It's the cheapest and best so far
Jan 24 2013 1:11AM
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Upstate_Willis
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i'd just keep saving, be patient, and get a HD 2000. the new ones are super easy to balance and so worth it. I just got mine a month ago. The restart saving for the tokina. thats what im currently doing.
Jan 24 2013 11:59AM
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m3owzza
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the camtrol and flycam are two TOTALLY different types of stabilization

the camtrol is essentially a fancy handle

the flycam is a stabilizing system that is much more advanced than a handle (camtrol)
Jan 24 2013 1:31PM
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Kimmler
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yeah i know this, i just want whatever is gonna be best for the amount of money. since i can get a camtrol for around the same price as flycam, i suppose you think flycam is the better option. i wish a glidecam was reasonable but i just can't swing that kind of money right now.
Jan 24 2013 2:05PM
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.qzyxya
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Can you not just shoot handheld, or use your tripod as a stabilizar while your saving up for a glidecam? Or do you really need to get a stablizer right now for some reason? With a flycam you're probly going to end up wanting to upgrade to a better one (ie glidecam). But if you don't know you'll really want to invest all the money in the glidecam i guess the flycam or another cheaper one would be okay. Look on ebay/craigs list to see if you can get any good deals. Otherwise just save up.
Jan 24 2013 2:32PM
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Kimmler
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yeah i suppose ill just wait and save up, after all you guys know what you're doing which is why i made this thread in the first place. made a wtb thread on here, my search through ebay and craigs list begins.
Jan 24 2013 2:36PM
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Upstate_Willis
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good call homie, although it will suck for now it will be worth it in the end. U could get a handle that comes out to the left or right side of your camera for cheap. Therefore you would be holding your camera with your left and right hand and when you lock your elbows it does a decent job of being stable. also the more your knees are bent the more bumps the take up. im sure u knew that. heres a link to what im talking about

http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Heavy-L-bracket-Standard-Mounts/dp/B002A92OVM/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1359119336&sr=8-10&keywords=camera+handle

I just got one for free with my last B&H order and its surprisingly useful
Jan 25 2013 8:09AM
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Swaggermager
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This. I have. Flycam and I want to upgrade really bad. Just get a used 2000 off eBay. The extra money is the difference between being happy and going crazy trying to balance close to perfect
Jan 25 2013 11:45AM
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connorfitz
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i am making this, this weekend
2:25 is where he uses it


Jan 25 2013 6:16PM
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Kimmler
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can anyone compare the differences between the glidecam 2000 pro, hd2000, and xr2000?
Jan 25 2013 9:24PM
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.qzyxya
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Not only that but mine has a little broken off metal part in the inside of the pole that rattles aroudn whenever i move it. Its really not built very well at all, plus the balancing is a pain.
Jan 26 2013 5:14AM
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MLeone
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the pro and xr are essentially the same thing but the xr has a newer paint job and costs more. The Hd2000 is super easy to balance because it has fine adjustment knobs. I have a wieldy research it, it's sooo sick!
Jan 27 2013 7:56AM
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