Glide Cam Balancing Help!

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i just got a glide cam 4000 pro for xmass, having trouble balancing it, and suggestions? such as how many weights ect..
 
Balance you cam on a pencil for both axis'. Where they intersect is the center of gravity. Mount it on the plate so that the center of gravity is as close to the center shaft as possible. For weight, start with the column all they way in add a plate on each side, then check the drop time. Extend the column as needed, and if you get to the end, push it back in and add another plate to each side and repeat. Check YouTube also. Most people suggest a 3 sec one, but I have heard of many people using shorter times for filming skiing.
 
thanks!

when i do the 3 second drop test my camera goes super fast and its more like one second, what do i do to fix that?

 
less weight/bring the column in/put more weight on top. Also make sure your camera is exactly how you will have it when you are shooting, like lens focussed, card in etc., as this stuff can actually affect it
 
yup, or somewhere on the platform, that is if the sled is too heavy when empty/with 1 plate on each end. The 4000 pro has a range of 4-10 pounds, so you want to be at at least 5lbs to be able to balance it properly
 
ahha i watched this video right after i made this thread, i am still having trouble getting it to balance, i added 3 of the large washers to the to adding a decent amont of weight might add more if thats the problem
 
my parents got it for me for xmass and didn't know so I'm stuck with it cuz they got it refurbished from them so i can't return it.. should i add for weights to the top plate?
 
so i got it pretty balanced.. how the hell do you turn with it , i walk straight fine but i can't turn it
 
when you're skiing, don't be afraid to grip it a little tighter, the wind loves to play with them, especially lighter setups
 
used it today skiing for the first time and loved it, a little heavy, but what ever, whats the best way to start recording? when i hold it with one hand it always sways a little then i hold the pole and its fine
 
I think eheath said somewhere that his grip is much closer to a death grip than the one shown in those tutorials. You just want to grip it tight enough to prevent the wind from catching it, but loose enough to let it still do its job. The best way to tell is by practice. and it is normal for it to sway, because when you press it, there is more force on top and the system becomes unbalanced and then tries to get back to equilibrium. Just a quick pinch should bring it back, and you should be set to go, so just start recording like a second early. A remote would be cool, but not at all necessary
 
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