The lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd 2000 and hd 4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch, shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth, professional footage. With all the electronic gimbals in the market, would you still consider the glidecam hd pro for film making in 2018. To begin with, if you havent any prior experience using a stabilization unit it can be extremely difficult to set up and balance when you first start using it, despite the details in the user manual. Thanks to alex miller for being the camera operator. Glidecam hd pro manual a complete guide on how to assemble.
Im selling it because i have a small camera so im now using a motorized gimbal. The amazingly advanced and totally reengineered hdseries from glidecamthe lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd2000 and hd4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watchthe glidecam hd4000 is. Page 1 glidecam hd series 2000 4000 manual setup and operations guide glidecam industries, inc. On mine, its a more manual adjustment where you loosen the thumbscrews and push the plate. Jun 12, 2012 glidecam hd 2000 with all weights, box and manual etc. One thing dslr video shooters need to know is that they are much tougher to properly float than a conventional camcorder. Used glidecam 2000 pro manual vdigc2000pro adorama. However, when the hd 2000 or hd 4000 are used with the smooth shooter, it is the smooth shooters springloaded support arm that carries all of the weight. Since you will be using your glidecam smooth shooter with either a glidecam 2000 pro or a glidecam 4000 pro hereafter referred to as the sled, you should make sure that your sled is already setup and properly balanced. With twenty five years in the making, the glidecam hd pro represents the most affordable, full featured, handheld camera stabilizer glidecam has ever offered. Jun 12, 2012 hey all, i am selling my personal glidecam hd 2000.
With the glidecam hdseries handheld stabilizers your camcorder seems to. The glidecam hd4000 is designed for compact and fullsize cameras weighing from 4 to 10 lbs 1. Glidecam 2000 pro manual, steadicam, flycam dslr stabilizer. Database contains 2 glidecam industries hd 2000 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Heres a youtube video i found that compares the xr 2000 that i have with a hd 2000. The lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd2000 and hd4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch, shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth, professional footage. Since the glidecam hd 2000 is essentially the same as the hd and the hd 4000, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam hd 2000 being setup and used. Glidecam hd2000 with smooth shooter vest fusion cine. Balancing a glidecam for the first time can be challenging, but with a little help from austin and the hawaii camera production crew, you can be using a glidecam in no time at all.
The glidecam hd series offers advanced features and a degree of sophistication never before seen in a line of handheld camera stabilizers. The floating smooth shots are highly desirable and have taken me years to master. The glidecam hd 2000 supports a camera from 2 to 6 pounds, it works well with the fullframe dslr cameras and also with wideangles prime lenses. The glidecam hd 4000 is designed for compact and fullsize cameras weighing from 4 to 10 lbs 1. Using a glidecam for super smooth video with a dslr. Jan 01, 2015 i often get hired for corporate video and weddings specifically to operate my glidecam hd2000 and canon 6d.
Glidecam industries glidecam hd 4000 manuals manuals and user guides for glidecam industries glidecam hd 4000. Glidecam hd 2000 vs dji roninmx i also have the dji roninmx and it is literally gathering dust. I ve been using this bad boy for a good 6 months and still cant get the amazing balance i see. I often get hired for corporate video and weddings specifically to operate my glidecam hd2000 and canon 6d. I should have listened to all of the youtube videos where they compared glidecams to the dji ronin. On the hd series, turning the wheels moves the plate which allows for quicker, more precise adjustments. When shooting with your glidecam hd2000 or hd4000 in the low mode setup you are in essence shooting with the sled turned upside down with the camera.
Jun 07, 2015 there are some aspects to the glidecam hd 2000 that make the glidecam xr 2000 a much better choice. Glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and. Oct 01, 2019 question where is the glidecam hd2000 made. Glidecam smooth shooter camera stabilization system for use. Had a chance to interview tom howie, vp of sales and marketing for glidecam at nab last month and he was gracious enough to share, in great detail, the proper way to setup and fine tune the glidecam hd 2000 or any glidecam hd during the interview. The glidecam smooth shooter camera stabilization system is designed to allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake, when used with the glidecam xr2000, xr. Machined out of experience, and forged with the operator in mind, the glidecam hd. With twenty five years in the making, the glidecam hdpro represents the most affordable, full featured, handheld camera stabilizer glidecam has ever offered. They are super picky about their rating system on used equipment, putting the customer before profit. A camera mounting platform with quick release plate allows you to quickly attach or remove your camera. The glidecam hd 2000 can best be described as the poor mans steadicam. Mar 12, 2012 i am thinking of getting the glidecam hd 2000 when i get my d800. Float your video camera with the axler robin 20 stabilizer.
Answer the brand used to stand for the latest cutting edge technology and innovation in the manual stabilizer space but this has fallen off over the last few years whereas their price tags have remained high. Glidecam industries hd set up and operation manual pdf. Please note please note since the glidecam hd2000 is essentially the same as the hd and the hd4000, this manual only shows photographs of the. Do you have a system that doesnt require a quickrelease plate. During the process he candidly answers questions that ive seen floating around the forums relating to the use of not only the glidecam products but all similar devices. On the hd series, turning the wheels moves the plate. Glidecam hd2000 stabilizer system for camera weight 0. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. I am thinking of getting the glidecam hd2000 when i get my d800. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. The glidecam hd2000 can best be described as the poor mans steadicam. They stand behind their products and i have never had a problem with anything ive purchased new or used. We now offer the glidecam hdpro handheld stabilizer which has an integrated quick release plate so you dont have to fiddle around with the hd4000manfrotto 577 combo does this rental include a manual.
The glidecam hdseries offers advanced features and a degree of sophistication never before seen in a line of handheld camera stabilizers. The glidecam smooth shooter camera stabilization system is designed to allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake, when used with the glidecam xr 2000, xr4000 or glidecam hd 2000, hd 4000 not included. The glidecams are great stabilizers and the hd 2000 is a nice option for a d800. Page 2 hd and the hd4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd2000. Page 1 glidecam hdseries 20004000 manual setup and operations guide glidecam industries, inc. Please note since the glidecam 2000 pro and the glidecam 4000 pro are basically the same, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam 2000 pro being setup and used. Its my personal opinion and was in no way endorsed by glidecam. Now, the final product is our official entrylevel, budget glidecam for dslr cameras, the glidecam hd 2000 and just like with most other glidecam products on the market right now, you are definatley overpaying for what you get for your money. Manuals and user guides for glidecam industries hd we have 2 glidecam industries hd manuals available for free pdf download.
When using the glidecam hd 2000 or glidecam hd 4000 in handheld mode, it is your arm that carries all of the weight. This rental does not include a manual but videos detailing the setup and balancing of the glidecam can be found under. User manuals, guides and specifications for your glidecam industries hd 2000 camcorder, camera accessories. Please see the glidecam 2000 pro or 4000 pro manual for details regarding proper sled setup and balancing procedures. For real estate a lot of time you are in manual focus, using a shallow dof due to dim lighting and its very important to refocus the camera for every clip. Sounds like youll be comfortable in a 2000 model glidecam. After the setup instruction he shares some interesting tips and exercises to help us get ready to shoot successfully with the rigs. Glidecam hd2000 with all weights, box and manual etc. Please note since the glidecam hd2000 is essentially the same as the hd and the hd4000, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam hd2000 being setup and used. Glhd2000, glidecam hd2000 stabilizer, glidecam hd2000 stabilizer system for camera weight 0. The primary difference is the adjustment plate at the top. Glidecam industries hd2000 manuals and user guides. No i did not get paid by glidecam to say such nice things. To begin with, if you havent any prior experience using a stabilization unit it can be extremely difficult to set up and balance when you first start using it.
Using a glidecam for super smooth video with a dslr reuben. We highly recommend that the user read this manual thoroughly before setting up and. When there is an important difference between the hd 2000 and the hd and. This is impossible with the ronin since you have to go. The glidecam hd 2000 has a metal base plate with a lot of holes to screw and center your camera in a proper way mindless of which body or lenses you are using. Shop glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and dslr 0. The glidecam hd and the hd4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd2000. The lightweight and stateoftheart glidecam hd, hd2000, and the hd4000 handheld camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth, professional footage. Regular items 875 didnt find what youre looking for. Any glidecam users out there that can answer my question. Want more free tip tutorial videos help supportdonate to micbergsma. Only from videoguys australia your ultimate video and audio source. Since the glidecam hd2000 is essentially the same as the hd and the hd4000, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam hd2000 being setup and used. How to balance a glidecam hd2000 or hd4000 youtube.
Glidecam industries glidecam hd manual pdf download. Please note please note since the glidecam hd 2000 is essentially the same as the hd and the hd 4000, this manual only shows photographs of the glidecam hd 2000 being setup and used. Glidecam hd2000 handheld stabilizer for cameras from 2 to 6 lbs. I have used both on occasion, and for a camera as small as a 5d a 2000 would be fine. This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago by try2ki55me.
Glidecam hd2000 stabilizer system for small sized video. The glidecam x10 system is designed for use with the glidecam xr 2000, xr4000, hd 2000, hd 4000 and the devin graham signature series glidecam handheld stabilizers. There are some aspects to the glidecam hd 2000 that make the glidecam xr 2000 a much better choice. It produces results worthy of a hollywood production, but requires practice and skill for the best results. I will show you how to use and film with a glidecam in this video. Balancing a glidecam for the first time can be challenging, but with a little help from austin and the hawaii camera production crew, you can be.
Since you will be using your glidecam x10 with either a glidecam 2000 pro or a glidecam 4000 pro hereafter referred to as the sled, you should make sure that your sled is already setup and properly balanced. The only reason that we are featuring the glidecam hd 2000 is due to the glidecam. We have 2 glidecam industries glidecam hd 2000 manuals available for free pdf download. We have 2 glidecam industries glidecam hd 4000 manuals available for free pdf download. After you master the glidecam the dji ronin just cant beat it. Feb 18, 2015 balancing a glidecam for the first time can be challenging, but with a little help from austin and the hawaii camera production crew, you can be using a glidecam in no time at all. I ve been using this bad boy for a good 6 months and still cant get the amazing balance i see from other people. Comparison of flycam 3000 vs glidecam hd 2000 camera stabilizers. The glidecam x10 system is designed for use with the glidecam xr2000, xr4000, hd2000, hd4000 and the devin graham signature series glidecam handheld stabilizers. Glidecam industries glidecam hd 2000 manual 34 pages the hd series handheld camera stabilizers. When there is an important difference between the hd2000 and the hd and. The glidecam x10s dynaelastic dualarticulating support arm incorporates 38 precision radial bearings within its machined t6 aluminum structure. Glidecam industries introduces the glidecam hd pro. The glidecam hd and the hd 4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd 2000.
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