When there is an important difference between the hd2000 and the hd and. Page 2 hd and the hd4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd2000. The glidecams are great stabilizers and the hd 2000 is a nice option for a d800. Want more free tip tutorial videos help supportdonate to micbergsma. 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. This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago by try2ki55me. It produces results worthy of a hollywood production, but requires practice and skill for the best results. Page 1 glidecam hdseries 20004000 manual setup and operations guide glidecam industries, inc. We highly recommend that the user read this manual thoroughly before setting up and. There are some aspects to the glidecam hd 2000 that make the glidecam xr 2000 a much better choice. The glidecam x10s dynaelastic dualarticulating support arm incorporates 38 precision radial bearings within its machined t6 aluminum structure. This rental does not include a manual but videos detailing the setup and balancing of the glidecam can be found under. One thing dslr video shooters need to know is that they are much tougher to properly float than a conventional camcorder.
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. Do you have a system that doesnt require a quickrelease plate. 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. I will show you how to use and film with a glidecam in this video. 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. 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. Machined out of experience, and forged with the operator in mind, the glidecam hd. I have used both on occasion, and for a camera as small as a 5d a 2000 would be fine. Glidecam hd2000 handheld stabilizer for cameras from 2 to 6 lbs. When there is an important difference between the hd 2000 and the hd and.
The glidecam hd and the hd4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd2000. Jun 12, 2012 glidecam hd 2000 with all weights, box and manual etc. 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. I ve been using this bad boy for a good 6 months and still cant get the amazing balance i see from other people.
Using a glidecam for super smooth video with a dslr reuben. Heres a youtube video i found that compares the xr 2000 that i have with a hd 2000. Glidecam 2000 pro manual, steadicam, flycam dslr stabilizer. 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. Jan 01, 2015 i often get hired for corporate video and weddings specifically to operate my glidecam hd2000 and canon 6d. 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. This is impossible with the ronin since you have to go. Glidecam hd2000 stabilizer system for camera weight 0. 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.
Glidecam hd2000 with all weights, box and manual etc. Glidecam smooth shooter camera stabilization system for use. Shop glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and dslr 0. The glidecam hd2000 can best be described as the poor mans steadicam. 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. No i did not get paid by glidecam to say such nice things. After the setup instruction he shares some interesting tips and exercises to help us get ready to shoot successfully with the rigs. 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. How to balance a glidecam hd2000 or hd4000 youtube.
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. I often get hired for corporate video and weddings specifically to operate my glidecam hd2000 and canon 6d. 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. The primary difference is the adjustment plate at the top. Sounds like youll be comfortable in a 2000 model glidecam. Glidecam industries hd set up and operation manual pdf. 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. 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. We have 2 glidecam industries glidecam hd 4000 manuals available for free pdf download.
We have 2 glidecam industries glidecam hd 2000 manuals available for free pdf download. The glidecam hd 4000 is designed for compact and fullsize cameras weighing from 4 to 10 lbs 1. Page 1 glidecam hd series 2000 4000 manual setup and operations guide glidecam industries, inc. The glidecam hd 2000 can best be described as the poor mans steadicam. On the hd series, turning the wheels moves the plate which allows for quicker, more precise adjustments. Glidecam hd2000 stabiliser system for camcorder and. 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. I should have listened to all of the youtube videos where they compared glidecams to the dji ronin.
A camera mounting platform with quick release plate allows you to quickly attach or remove your camera. On mine, its a more manual adjustment where you loosen the thumbscrews and push the plate. I ve been using this bad boy for a good 6 months and still cant get the amazing balance i see. 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. On the hd series, turning the wheels moves the plate. The floating smooth shots are highly desirable and have taken me years to master. Comparison of flycam 3000 vs glidecam hd 2000 camera stabilizers. 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. Its my personal opinion and was in no way endorsed by glidecam. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. 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. Regular items 875 didnt find what youre looking for.
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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. Float your video camera with the axler robin 20 stabilizer. 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 hdseries offers advanced features and a degree of sophistication never before seen in a line of handheld camera stabilizers. Manuals and user guides for glidecam industries hd we have 2 glidecam industries hd manuals available for free pdf download. I am thinking of getting the glidecam hd2000 when i get my d800. 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. Only from videoguys australia your ultimate video and audio source. Using a glidecam for super smooth video with a dslr. 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. Glidecam hd2000 with smooth shooter vest fusion cine. Used glidecam 2000 pro manual vdigc2000pro adorama. 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.
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Glidecam industries introduces the glidecam hd pro. With all the electronic gimbals in the market, would you still consider the glidecam hd pro for film making in 2018. The glidecam hd and the hd 4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the hd 2000. The glidecam hd series offers advanced features and a degree of sophistication never before seen in a line of handheld camera stabilizers. Glidecam industries glidecam hd 2000 manual 34 pages the hd series handheld camera stabilizers. Glidecam hd 2000 vs dji roninmx i also have the dji roninmx and it is literally gathering dust. The glidecam x10 system is designed for use with the glidecam xr2000, xr4000, hd2000, hd4000 and the devin graham signature series glidecam handheld stabilizers. 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. Im selling it because i have a small camera so im now using a motorized gimbal. Jun 07, 2015 there are some aspects to the glidecam hd 2000 that make the glidecam xr 2000 a much better choice.