I don't understand why he chose to go with the 4000 HD when his camera is so light? I have a Canon 5D Mark ii with the heavy 24-70L lens and it only weights 3.87 pounds or 4.6 pounds with a Rode mic. With that amount of weight you should have went with the 2000 HD which is about $100 less expensive, lighter and smaller.
For all you wondering what Glidecam to purchase just google the specs of your gear and add the weight and compare it with Glidecams recommendations.
Just bought the HD 4000 yesterday. This video definitely influenced my decision to purchase. Nice work. Hope glidecam looked after you for making this.
I was surprised at how quickly I got it balanced. I'm still gonna read the manual just in case there was anything I missed. In the mean time, I have lots of practice to do before the wedding I have to video in two days.
What is the element you have in between the t2i and the quick release plate? Is it added weight? I was worried my t2i was too light to get correct balance. I have it mounted directed to the QR plate and am having trouble.
@ExcellenceInAll No, not necessarily, it's just cork board that I cut out so the camera would have more space because my lens is very big in diameter: 82mm. As long as you have a good lens on it which has some weight to it, it should be fine. For example right now I picked up a battery grip for my T2i and another batter which adds quite a bit of weight to the camera allowing me to use lighter lenses to have perfect balance.
@ExcellenceInAll it may probably be still under weight... What i'd do is i'd just use the glidecam's weights and mount it ontop of the glidecam to add extra weight :)
@uniqueditor What I did was I add about 2-4 weights, depending on your preference, on the front side of the base plate and counter balance the top by moving the camera to the back... Then you should be able to have a bit more freedom on balancing & adjusting and achieving a dynamic balance on the GlideCam :)
Wow ! You just saved me hours.... simply followed your video and in 30 min. had my canon T2i balanced perfectly :) .... I had tried using the Glidecam instructions about 2 months ago, and got discouraged, so I put it aside until today. FYI : For the T2i it worked great with an added battery pack, and three (3) huge washers (2.5" ) under the quick release, so I can easily tighten the knob up. THANKS MAN !
@dgolden75 If you hack your T2i to use the latest magic lantern firmware, you have full control over the AGC (Audio Gain Control) on your camera, so you can turn AGC off, and have a shotgun microphone either with a XLR, to mini converter, a shotgun microphone like the Azdan SGM-X or Rode NTG shotgun microphone.
@peti1212 Hi, great video thanks for the help. I have a T2i with the kit 18-55mm lens and the HD1000. I'm getting pretty close to balanced but not perfect. I cant seem to completely eliminate the boat on water/jello look. Do you have any suggestions? With the T2i and Kit lens, do you know which hole on the mounting plate is closest to center of gravity? Thanks!
Great video. But these glidecams are too expensive. Building your own isn't very difficult plus you save tons of money for better lenses and/or other gear. I built my own and it works just as good as these glidecams.
@peti1212 Hey man Im having a tough time setting up the t2i with a 50mm1.4 on the 2000. how much weight did you use? Info would be VERY much appreciated.
@rafapires Hey buddy. The main difference is the ease of use. The Hd is much easier to balance, and quicker to set up. Knobs are much more user friendly. Worth the extra bucks for sure.
@ona1r Hi, try messing with the bottom weights, putting them in different positions from the center post. So you can adjust the weights on the bottom by pushing them more out or in. I don't guarantee it will help, but it could.
@tikurgisila Hmm... that's a good one. The 550D is a lightweight camera, and the XH-A1 is quite heavy. the HD-2000 would work, but would be on it's limit for the XH-A1. It would still work though. If you plan on putting extra accessories on the XH-A1, then the HD-4000 fore sure. Also, just a note, the HD-1000 is for the 550D and the kit lens, HD-2000 for the 550D and some heavier lens, and HD-4000 for 550D, heavy lens, and extra accessories. I hope this helps.
Did great man! Really like the videos!
ColtynSeifert 1 month ago
I don't understand why he chose to go with the 4000 HD when his camera is so light? I have a Canon 5D Mark ii with the heavy 24-70L lens and it only weights 3.87 pounds or 4.6 pounds with a Rode mic. With that amount of weight you should have went with the 2000 HD which is about $100 less expensive, lighter and smaller.
For all you wondering what Glidecam to purchase just google the specs of your gear and add the weight and compare it with Glidecams recommendations.
GeorgeNathanPhotos 1 month ago
Just bought the HD 4000 yesterday. This video definitely influenced my decision to purchase. Nice work. Hope glidecam looked after you for making this.
I was surprised at how quickly I got it balanced. I'm still gonna read the manual just in case there was anything I missed. In the mean time, I have lots of practice to do before the wedding I have to video in two days.
Cheers.
spasmoid1971 2 months ago
what glidecam you recommend for t2i,lens and rode mic? also how good are glidecam pro series?
IWTBFOY 3 months ago
is he E.T.'s Henry Thomas???? LOL
fernandofumey 8 months ago
@3:16 1...2 seems to be good.. LOL it was only a little above 1s. it should be 2-3s
FoVITIS 10 months ago
What is the element you have in between the t2i and the quick release plate? Is it added weight? I was worried my t2i was too light to get correct balance. I have it mounted directed to the QR plate and am having trouble.
ExcellenceInAll 11 months ago
@ExcellenceInAll No, not necessarily, it's just cork board that I cut out so the camera would have more space because my lens is very big in diameter: 82mm. As long as you have a good lens on it which has some weight to it, it should be fine. For example right now I picked up a battery grip for my T2i and another batter which adds quite a bit of weight to the camera allowing me to use lighter lenses to have perfect balance.
peti1212 11 months ago
@ExcellenceInAll it may probably be still under weight... What i'd do is i'd just use the glidecam's weights and mount it ontop of the glidecam to add extra weight :)
VinceCheong 9 months ago
@VinceCheong Where and how exactly to you put the extra weight on top of the glidecam? You need some extra screws, don't you?
uniqueditor 3 months ago
@uniqueditor What I did was I add about 2-4 weights, depending on your preference, on the front side of the base plate and counter balance the top by moving the camera to the back... Then you should be able to have a bit more freedom on balancing & adjusting and achieving a dynamic balance on the GlideCam :)
VinceCheong 3 months ago
Wow ! You just saved me hours.... simply followed your video and in 30 min. had my canon T2i balanced perfectly :) .... I had tried using the Glidecam instructions about 2 months ago, and got discouraged, so I put it aside until today. FYI : For the T2i it worked great with an added battery pack, and three (3) huge washers (2.5" ) under the quick release, so I can easily tighten the knob up. THANKS MAN !
atrey31 1 year ago
@atrey31 Glad you found the video helpful!
peti1212 1 year ago
what sound equipment do you have with your canon rebel t2i?
dgolden75 1 year ago
@dgolden75 If you hack your T2i to use the latest magic lantern firmware, you have full control over the AGC (Audio Gain Control) on your camera, so you can turn AGC off, and have a shotgun microphone either with a XLR, to mini converter, a shotgun microphone like the Azdan SGM-X or Rode NTG shotgun microphone.
peti1212 1 year ago
Glidecam should be ashamed of the videos they have made they are useless. This video gives more information than all the Glidecam videos combined.
Excellent work dude.
LOGGERHEADSTUDIOS 1 year ago 2
@LOGGERHEADSTUDIOS Thanks Man!
peti1212 1 year ago
@LOGGERHEADSTUDIOS Lol... this video should be ashamed as steadicam's video could easily teach fools how to balance a basic Pilot...
VinceCheong 3 months ago
Nice tutorial and I love the old school sound. I'm getting my 4000 Pro this week, this video will help a lot thanks.
BlackWindPro 1 year ago
@peti1212 Hi, great video thanks for the help. I have a T2i with the kit 18-55mm lens and the HD1000. I'm getting pretty close to balanced but not perfect. I cant seem to completely eliminate the boat on water/jello look. Do you have any suggestions? With the T2i and Kit lens, do you know which hole on the mounting plate is closest to center of gravity? Thanks!
mwr0ng 1 year ago
Great video. But these glidecams are too expensive. Building your own isn't very difficult plus you save tons of money for better lenses and/or other gear. I built my own and it works just as good as these glidecams.
defnyung 1 year ago
I am planning on getting the 60D. Would the HD-2000 work?
Does it matter what type of lens you use with the Glide cam?
Agex33 1 year ago
@Agex33 Yes, the 60D would work great with the HD-2000. And yes, it does matter, the wider the lens, the better (smoother) your footage will be.
peti1212 1 year ago
Hey man, Im having a tough time setting up the t2i on the 2000 how much weight did you use?
jmartino1129 1 year ago
@peti1212 Hey man Im having a tough time setting up the t2i with a 50mm1.4 on the 2000. how much weight did you use? Info would be VERY much appreciated.
jmartino1129 1 year ago
Can you compare the glidecam pro 2000 to the hd2000? Because the price is a lot different
rafapires 1 year ago
@rafapires Hey buddy. The main difference is the ease of use. The Hd is much easier to balance, and quicker to set up. Knobs are much more user friendly. Worth the extra bucks for sure.
richieramone1 1 year ago
Nice vid, very helpful. Your background music reminds me of DJ Q bert.
krisflow 1 year ago
Great job man, Thanks for putting this out! you deserve WAY more hits.
I am using a 7D and the only complaints I have after getting it balanced is some side to wide wobble when I move too fast (like running situations )
Did you have any tips about eliminating the side to side wobble? Other than that, the camera is very balance.
Thanks in advance!
ona1r 1 year ago
@ona1r Hi, try messing with the bottom weights, putting them in different positions from the center post. So you can adjust the weights on the bottom by pushing them more out or in. I don't guarantee it will help, but it could.
peti1212 1 year ago
thanks a lot for this video, very helpful!
MarsOnMARSproduction 1 year ago
Can I buy a glide cam HD 1000 from you because it is discontinued?:(
SonyVaioZ2010 1 year ago
thanks for this great video, you help me a lot.
tvalentejo 1 year ago
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Obcemane53 1 year ago
I have an xh-a1 and 550d. What do you recommend in this case? I plan to spend $600 or so. Also, what's the mic you are using? Thank you
tikurgisila 1 year ago
@tikurgisila Hmm... that's a good one. The 550D is a lightweight camera, and the XH-A1 is quite heavy. the HD-2000 would work, but would be on it's limit for the XH-A1. It would still work though. If you plan on putting extra accessories on the XH-A1, then the HD-4000 fore sure. Also, just a note, the HD-1000 is for the 550D and the kit lens, HD-2000 for the 550D and some heavier lens, and HD-4000 for 550D, heavy lens, and extra accessories. I hope this helps.
peti1212 1 year ago
Haha, this takes forever. But the end result is great.
RC18MT 1 year ago
@RC18MT Once you do it, it does not require changing, unless you change the camera settings tremendously.
peti1212 1 year ago