Glidecam HD1000 vs HD2000

[boomie]

Looking to upgrade to a glidecam for a GH3 setup. I would have the GH3, a wide angle MFT lens, (Rokinon 12mm) a quick release plate, and a rode video mic on the glidecam. Wondering with the lightness of micro four thirds if I would be able to get by with using the HD1000, or if it's worth the extra money for the HD2000.

Any responses would be very much appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Japaneezy]

Get the 2000 for future upgrades/

 

[PacificRimJob]

I feel like you'd actually have to add weight to the top while using the GH3 on a 2000... Unless you're using a really big heavy lens and a lot of accessories, but even then the GH3 doesn't weigh a whole lot.

 

[NMMedia]

Yo Ben try my HD1000 out man. On glidecam's site they also have the weight ratings for each glidecam. Weigh your full setup and see what it says on their website. For instance the 1000 is meant for cameras up to 3.5 pounds. The 2000 is for cameras from 2 to 6 pounds. Make sure you dont buy a bigger one just because though. I see people around rocking huge glidecams talking about how theirs is better because they spent more and in reality they are actually hurting themselves since they cant balance it correctly without enough weight on top.

 

[special-J]

2000 for sure. I have always struggled to use my 1000 with a t2i because of how small it is. Even with it balanced perfectly, it is hard to make controlled movements without moving too much. I thought glidecam-ing was super hard until I used my buddies 2000 and it was massively easier to use.

 

[nutz.]

I feel like you'd actually have to add weight to the top while using the GH3 on a 2000... Unless you're using a really big heavy lens and a lot of accessories, but even then the GH3 doesn't weigh a whole lot.

Even if you have to add weight, it's probably better. It'll end up being more stable with more weights on the top and bottom (provided it's balanced).

Yo Ben try my HD1000 out man. On glidecam's site they also have the weight ratings for each glidecam. Weigh your full setup and see what it says on their website. For instance the 1000 is meant for cameras up to 3.5 pounds. The 2000 is for cameras from 2 to 6 pounds. Make sure you dont buy a bigger one just because though. I see people around rocking huge glidecams talking about how theirs is better because they spent more and in reality they are actually hurting themselves since they cant balance it correctly without enough weight on top.

but if they can balance it correctly with weight on top? then i'm pretty sure the 2000 is the way to go, it's still pretty small too

 

[NMMedia]

but if they can balance it correctly with weight on top? then i'm pretty sure the 2000 is the way to go, it's still pretty small too

True, but most of the people Ive seen rocking out like that dont have this knowledge, and just have as little weight on the bottom as possible and the camera on top. Ive seen people using HD4000s for a little DSLR, its just silly

 

[gravel]

I had the HD1000 for a year, using a T3i, Rode Mic, and Tokina 11-16. It was alright but the HD2000 that I have now is much better, and the small weight of the camera wasn't an issue. Plus the wind fucks with the HD1000 so much more than the HD2000.

 

[boomie]

I had the HD1000 for a year, using a T3i, Rode Mic, and Tokina 11-16. It was alright but the HD2000 that I have now is much better, and the small weight of the camera wasn't an issue. Plus the wind fucks with the HD1000 so much more than the HD2000.

Thanks for the reply, thinking I'll go with the 2000, I'd rather have room to play with, than have to lighten my setup.