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Jan 26, 2016 02:20 |  #1

Hi everyone, what steadicam would work with a Canon 5D II with a 24-70 II on it? or any other recommendations. thank-you


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Jan 26, 2016 14:45 |  #2

Kind of vague question.. are you referring to the original steadicam by Tiffen or glidecam series or eBay knock off's ?

Weight limits is listed on respective website, so other then weight spec's what are you looking for in terms of info ?


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Jan 26, 2016 16:01 as a reply to  @ fotopaul's post |  #3

Just in general which Steadicam works best for the combo. I've read some review's that some didn't balance well with the set up because it was too heavy... What do you prefer? thanks.


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Jan 26, 2016 16:48 |  #4

The combo won't be to heavy for Entry level steadicam's and it will work on glide cams 4000 series without any issues (the 2000 will probably work as well) Ebay knock off's in same size will hold the combo without any problem as well.

The difference between these will be in quality of the gimbal and the ease of adjustments. Dynamic balance can be hard to achieve if the gimbal isn't up to par. (downside with some of the eBay knock off's)

But if you never flown one of these, quality difference won't be in the biggest obstacle..;-)a

I'v flown steadicam with arm and vest, along with gimbal rigs like ronin but also cheaper eBay knock off's.


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Jan 26, 2016 17:08 as a reply to  @ fotopaul's post |  #5

thanks! :) do you have any links to them since there's a lot of different ones? and I just want to double check if its the same one I was looking at. thank you again!


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Jan 26, 2016 17:16 |  #6

Steadicam Solo (will need a arm and vest if you plan to fly longer takes, as this one is not carbon fiber and quite heavy)
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …icam_solo_stabi​lizer.html (external link)

Glidecam XR-4000
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ld_Camera_Stabi​lizer.html (external link)

Ebay version (there are pile of them, so be sure to read reviews first)
http://www.ebay.com …dd2a2d:g:H~QAAO​Swo0JWMILV (external link)


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Jan 26, 2016 17:16 as a reply to  @ fotopaul's post |  #7

Thanks! :)


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Jan 29, 2016 18:48 |  #8

Oh man, whatever you get be prepared for some super sore arms if you dont get it with a vest/arm setup!


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