Glidecam HD2000 or HD1000

Harmdeez

Harmdeez

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ive got a canon 60D with efs 18-135mm and i was wondering if i can get away with the 1000hd or should i go up to 2000 just incase i add other attachments to the camera?
 
HD 2000 at least. i definitely would not go with the HD 1000. i went with the HD 4000 in case i needed to use it with other cameras
 
I have the 2000 for my 7D. It's one of the best purchases I've made. I bought it initially for a short film that I was doing, but I've used it on documentaries and freelance work since then.

I know it sounds like a no brain-er, but read the directions when you set it up or else you may not be happy with the results.
 
okay purchased the hd2000 and now in the act of balancing it.

after 5hours of tweaking and frusteration i almost have it but it still needs like the smallest of tweaks. it still kinda rotates counter clockwise very slowly after a few side to side back to forth. any suggestions?

i have one plate on both sides which seems way lighter than it should be but its the best figuration i have to be balanced the best

 
I think you're trying to hard. If you take it from a flat surface and pick it up and it stays flat and then do the swing test and you're over 1 second, then you're good. You're going to be using the guiding hand so you can control it for sure, it doesn't have to be perfect.
 
Not trying to threadjack, but whats the difference between the HD series and the regular ones? thinking about picking up a 2000 for my t2i but if the hd2000 is significantly better, might go with that and pay the extra bit.
 
2000 pro and hd2000 are very similar, the pro series is older and cheaper and does the same job.
 
here's a video I found in vimeo school that's really helpful for those who are just using a glidecam for the first time, both HD and Pro verions. They also address DownToFilm's problem about midway through. Very good tutorial. embed doesn't work because of user's preference so here's the link: http://vimeo.com/15300979
 
Mines probably barely over 1 second, and the bottom is crooked, its fine. Like i said before, when skiing you have to control it a lot so if its not perfect its fine. Now, if you're running with your glide cam and making lots of intense moves, it could be a problem. But, since skiing is quite smooth and fluid already, it doesn't need to be perfect.
 
barely, 1000 is designed for like small camcorders. Get the 2000 or even the 4000 depending on what you are using with the t2i (mic, lens depending on weight, etc.)
 
Mine weighed in at 2.5 pounds with a 17-40mm which only leaves a half of a pound for if I were to get a mic in the future or upgrade cameras, but once again depends on what you're using.
 
i would usually use my 50mm, but if i want to put like a 70-200 mm for some reason,i would need the 2000 huh?
 
well actually all i got right now is the 50 and the 18-55, would either of those work? i wouldnt use the 70-200, not sure why i said that
 
Yeah 50mm is way too long. 18mm could work. anywhere from 10mm to 28mm is what i would use.
 
the 18-55 @ 18mm, thats what I do when I can't use my friends 10.5 and its pretty acceptable. Me and you both though should upgrade that lens asap though
 
Just got my 2000 pro today and I'm have it balanced but it's still really top heavy. I have a t2i and a 17-40mm f/4L and 2 washers on both sides and on the top test I'm getting under a second. When I put more weight on it drop time gets faster and when I take weight off the rig just goes upside down. Can anyone help me out?
 
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