Any idea if a Canon 60D with a Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 would work with the Glidecam 1000?. I am not sure if I should spend the extra money to get the 2000 if I don't need it.
I have that setup too, it's too heavy for the 1000, and I would even say too heavy for the 2000 though plausible it would be pushing it, I have the HD 2000 and I mostly just use the tokina 11-16 or the 24-105 on there because anything bigger like the 24-70 is too heavy. I would definitely say save up and hold out for the HD 4000.
I'm trying to decide between the HD2000 & HD4000. Is it possible to balance a camera that's only 3 lbs on the HD4000? It lists the minimum weight as 4lbs. The setups I am planning are 3 lbs and 4 lbs, which work for the HD2000, but I kind of wanted it to be able to use a heavier camera 7lbs or so if needed.
nice 3 part review! I guess also helps to bulk up a bit to hold it a tad more steady because once you add a matte box, lcd screen and a follow focus is going to weight around 10lbs
I seriously think the HD4000 is an amazing product
can the glidecam 4000 still work on light cameras like the t2i with the kit lens? i was looking into purchasing a glidecam 2000 or 4000 (i currently have a t3i) just incase i was going to upgrade to a bigger camera in the future.
@MrCarseallday I wouldn't recommend it since you will have trouble with it stabilizing. I would suggest the HD2000, but that might also be pushing it a bit with the kit lens because I have a friend who ordered it that way and he had a bit of a trouble working with the HD2000. If I were you I would get a battery grip for the lens like the one from Opteka, and then you should be able to use it with the HD2000 without any problems. Put a nicer lens on it too and now you are up at the HD4000 level.
Thanks so much for taking the time to put this up. This is one of the clearest and best videos I've seen on the Glidecam HD series. Just a couple of questions if I might.
1. Do you think that the balancing plate is worth buying. I think it would be easier to see it leveld without having to hold it and keep lifting it up... what do you think?
2. Is there a ratio to camera weight vs. the amount of weights on the bottom? A ratio for the width of the bottom plate too?
@csillagokhaboruja szerintem fantasztikus dolog ez, de nem mindig megfelel a filmezeshez. Kel hogy legalabb egy masik jo tripod-od legyen hogy lehesen azert jol filmezni.
@CreepyClownPro Yes, unfortunately, the kit lens is very light compared to the lens I had in this video. My lens is around 1.8 pounds, while the kit lens is only around 0.3-0.5 pounds if I'm correct. So you will need to add some weights on the top. One thing that I did was I went out to Lowes, or Home Depot, and got myself some longer screws. That way if you add more weights on the top, you can still attach your camera. Be aware though that the more weights you add, the more the cam will slide.
Great camera work and so smooth by walking, I have Glidecam HD-2000, but I have really problems to hold the glidecam still. When I am walking with glidecam, it swings a little to the sides. Balance test - front and back movement, camera stay still, but by right-left movements, it swings a little to the sides. I am using Canon 5D MarkII with 50mm 1:4 and 17-24mm lenses, i must say its pretty heavy. I can hold the glidecam no longer as 1 min. for one shot. What is your experiences? Ed
@EddieFoto74 Yes, It can get quite heavy, but if you have it properly balanced, it should not swing left to right even when you are only using one hand and trying to throw it out of balance. Once it is stable enough that it won't go out of balance when you just shake the camera around with one hand, you just have to work on your handling skills, because it really goes down to how well you can handle your glidecam in real-time situations. Sometimes wind can throw it out of balance too.
@tvend2 I've used the Glidecam HD-1000 for the T2i, as well as the HD-4000. The setup with the Sigma lens that is around 1.8 pounds will work fine with the HD-4000, but lenses like the 50mm f/1.8 won't work with the HD-4000 or HD-2000 because it is too light. So you will need to use the HD-1000. It really depends on the weight of your lens.
@MichaelFrymus It does not really matter how wide your lens is. The more zoomed in it is the harder it is too keep it still in one position. But if you are good, even at 120mm you can hold it well. I was doing most of the tests at around 24-35mm which would be around 38.4-56mm with the crop. But I heard that you can get the best results at around 24mm without the crop.
@AnsonAdams I would recommend the HD-4000, because the T2i only weight at around 3.8 pounds, but it worked just fine with the 4 pound requirement the HD-4000 had. It would be slightly on its limit of the HD-2000, because that one works up to 6 pounds. So if you can spend the extra money, I would recommend the HD-4000.
Great series of videos. Your sample shots are fantastic - they almost look like you have slowed the video until you see a car go by! Thanks for posting. QUESTION: Is the 2000 better than the 1000 or do you simply make a decision based on the weight of the camera. I have a small Sony HD consumer video camera and am thinking about the HD1000.
These things are fucking amazing!!!
129alis 6 days ago
Man, this short rocks.
ProtonRocket 1 month ago
Will the HD1000 work for a t3i and tokina 11-16mm lens?
AlexandherFilms 1 month ago
Any idea if a Canon 60D with a Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 would work with the Glidecam 1000?. I am not sure if I should spend the extra money to get the 2000 if I don't need it.
simtse 1 month ago
@simtse
I have that setup too, it's too heavy for the 1000, and I would even say too heavy for the 2000 though plausible it would be pushing it, I have the HD 2000 and I mostly just use the tokina 11-16 or the 24-105 on there because anything bigger like the 24-70 is too heavy. I would definitely say save up and hold out for the HD 4000.
TwirlingEagle 1 month ago
can you please put up a link to download the music to the video??? please!
thanks in advance..
kellyakakells 2 months ago
Ventura! did you go to Brooks?
bobyo4 3 months ago
@bobyo4 No, I do not, but I make films as a hobby.
peti1212 3 months ago
I'm trying to decide between the HD2000 & HD4000. Is it possible to balance a camera that's only 3 lbs on the HD4000? It lists the minimum weight as 4lbs. The setups I am planning are 3 lbs and 4 lbs, which work for the HD2000, but I kind of wanted it to be able to use a heavier camera 7lbs or so if needed.
onehandbh 3 months ago
thanx man!
noname2864 3 months ago
Nice job with the review. Thanks!
spasmoid1971 4 months ago
The Filming was Beautiful
Samuel117o 5 months ago
great stuff i've set a stedi cam jnr up before but was curious to see the setting up of a glidecam. appears much more straight forward.
individuMal 5 months ago
nice 3 part review! I guess also helps to bulk up a bit to hold it a tad more steady because once you add a matte box, lcd screen and a follow focus is going to weight around 10lbs
I seriously think the HD4000 is an amazing product
makatr0n 5 months ago
would i get the same kind of quality results with rebel t3i 18-55 kit lens?
Armixs 5 months ago
This is incredible, almost movie like. It actually inspires me to make something special.
KeaneAddict 6 months ago
You just sold me on this for sure. Great job man
dailyboredom 6 months ago
i love how we have the exact same equiptment
FrazMedia 7 months ago
looks like shit
Dilandau88 7 months ago
what music track is this? been hunting for this one for ages.
Awesome video... watched part one and two... i just got my HD 4000 today and yur video helped a lot... thanks so much.
ZeDBeE85 8 months ago
can the glidecam 4000 still work on light cameras like the t2i with the kit lens? i was looking into purchasing a glidecam 2000 or 4000 (i currently have a t3i) just incase i was going to upgrade to a bigger camera in the future.
MrCarseallday 8 months ago
@MrCarseallday I wouldn't recommend it since you will have trouble with it stabilizing. I would suggest the HD2000, but that might also be pushing it a bit with the kit lens because I have a friend who ordered it that way and he had a bit of a trouble working with the HD2000. If I were you I would get a battery grip for the lens like the one from Opteka, and then you should be able to use it with the HD2000 without any problems. Put a nicer lens on it too and now you are up at the HD4000 level.
peti1212 8 months ago
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT PLUGINS USE ON YOUR VIDEO ????
NIKOSMPRE 11 months ago
Hello
Thanks for the review.
Regards
Krzysztof
sonomane 11 months ago
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Jonbacon 1 year ago
Hallo,
prima!!! sehr sehr gut gemacht.
weiter so.
viel Erfolg damit.
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin
mamalspawn 1 year ago
Thanks a lot for the review, I think I have now made up my mind to buy the HD 2000 for an upcoming project.
danchildsphoto 1 year ago
Amazing results, although the guy in the red Pontiac flipped you off :P
ZOPStudios 1 year ago
@ZOPStudios No he was doing the rock out/ hang ten thing
B3ATNIK 1 year ago
nice video!
metalalien79 1 year ago
superb demo and review, many thanks for taking the time
jkcfx 1 year ago
Hi Peter,
you and your video are the best! I´m from germany, please sorry about my bad english.
Now I have a Glidecam HD 4000 too and the results are awesome. I´ve used a SONY NXCAM.
But finally it´s the Music! ;-)) In combination with your video. I will do the same for excercise...
best regards from germany to CA!
Matey77z 1 year ago
A very important Question,
At what "mm" did you have the Sigma 24-70mm lens set to?
Many Thanks and Great footage...
zbfxpro 1 year ago
Glidecam 4000 HD or Pro?
...and why?
MichaelFrymus 1 year ago
Thanks so much for taking the time to put this up. This is one of the clearest and best videos I've seen on the Glidecam HD series. Just a couple of questions if I might.
1. Do you think that the balancing plate is worth buying. I think it would be easier to see it leveld without having to hold it and keep lifting it up... what do you think?
2. Is there a ratio to camera weight vs. the amount of weights on the bottom? A ratio for the width of the bottom plate too?
Thanks.
HDbaby 1 year ago
where was the test footage shot? it's gorgeous... fantastic job.
TaylorMMontgomery 1 year ago
@TaylorMMontgomery Ventura, CA
peti1212 1 year ago
which software are you using to edit your videos? Great vid by the way.
krisflow 1 year ago
@krisflow Sorry for the delay, I'm using Adobe Premier Pro CS5.
peti1212 1 year ago
What program are you using to edit your videos?
krisflow 1 year ago
@krisflow Adobe Premier Pro CS5
peti1212 1 year ago
Amazing. Thank you for the reviews
richieramone1 1 year ago
Jó kis elemzés! én is beszerzek egy ilyet.
csillagokhaboruja 1 year ago
@csillagokhaboruja szerintem fantasztikus dolog ez, de nem mindig megfelel a filmezeshez. Kel hogy legalabb egy masik jo tripod-od legyen hogy lehesen azert jol filmezni.
peti1212 1 year ago
thanks for this awesome review, so for the t2i with the stock lens or with a similar wight lens, the hd 1000 is the way to go right?
Kaspersky007 1 year ago
@Kaspersky007 Yes!
peti1212 1 year ago
If using 4000 with t2i with the 50mm kit lens, will i need to add weight to the top?
Please get back to me, I'm having a difficult time balancing.
CreepyClownPro 1 year ago
@CreepyClownPro Yes, unfortunately, the kit lens is very light compared to the lens I had in this video. My lens is around 1.8 pounds, while the kit lens is only around 0.3-0.5 pounds if I'm correct. So you will need to add some weights on the top. One thing that I did was I went out to Lowes, or Home Depot, and got myself some longer screws. That way if you add more weights on the top, you can still attach your camera. Be aware though that the more weights you add, the more the cam will slide.
peti1212 1 year ago
Great camera work and so smooth by walking, I have Glidecam HD-2000, but I have really problems to hold the glidecam still. When I am walking with glidecam, it swings a little to the sides. Balance test - front and back movement, camera stay still, but by right-left movements, it swings a little to the sides. I am using Canon 5D MarkII with 50mm 1:4 and 17-24mm lenses, i must say its pretty heavy. I can hold the glidecam no longer as 1 min. for one shot. What is your experiences? Ed
EddieFoto74 1 year ago
@EddieFoto74 Yes, It can get quite heavy, but if you have it properly balanced, it should not swing left to right even when you are only using one hand and trying to throw it out of balance. Once it is stable enough that it won't go out of balance when you just shake the camera around with one hand, you just have to work on your handling skills, because it really goes down to how well you can handle your glidecam in real-time situations. Sometimes wind can throw it out of balance too.
peti1212 1 year ago
I've heard that you need to put extra weight on top with the t2i to balance it out on the glidecam 2000hd. Have you found this to be true?
tvend2 1 year ago
@tvend2 I've used the Glidecam HD-1000 for the T2i, as well as the HD-4000. The setup with the Sigma lens that is around 1.8 pounds will work fine with the HD-4000, but lenses like the 50mm f/1.8 won't work with the HD-4000 or HD-2000 because it is too light. So you will need to use the HD-1000. It really depends on the weight of your lens.
peti1212 1 year ago
The widest lens I have is a 28mm, which is almost a 50mm with the crop. Is that wide enough for the glidecam?
MichaelFrymus 1 year ago
@MichaelFrymus It does not really matter how wide your lens is. The more zoomed in it is the harder it is too keep it still in one position. But if you are good, even at 120mm you can hold it well. I was doing most of the tests at around 24-35mm which would be around 38.4-56mm with the crop. But I heard that you can get the best results at around 24mm without the crop.
peti1212 1 year ago
Great video series!
I have a camera that weighs 5.5 pounds, would you recommend the 2,000 or 4,000? Thanks!
AnsonAdams 1 year ago
@AnsonAdams I would recommend the HD-4000, because the T2i only weight at around 3.8 pounds, but it worked just fine with the 4 pound requirement the HD-4000 had. It would be slightly on its limit of the HD-2000, because that one works up to 6 pounds. So if you can spend the extra money, I would recommend the HD-4000.
peti1212 1 year ago
Great series of videos. Your sample shots are fantastic - they almost look like you have slowed the video until you see a car go by! Thanks for posting. QUESTION: Is the 2000 better than the 1000 or do you simply make a decision based on the weight of the camera. I have a small Sony HD consumer video camera and am thinking about the HD1000.
mbrenne72 1 year ago
I suddenly would like to sell my hv30
jewrabs 1 year ago
how do you like the t2i? I'm really wanting to get it!
i like how the glide cam basically gets rid of the jello effect
swetrich 1 year ago