Would this be a good solution for a quick release on a Glidecam HD2000? Or should I get the manfrotto?
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YES.Bhphoto lists the HD2000 has a quick release. Though in the comments one person suggest the Manfrotto 577. Others say they had to make adjustments to get the quick release to work. Personally my tripod, slide, and teleprompter all have this type of quick release so compatibility wins. Also the price, Giottos is about $40 cheaper.
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The Giottos MH621 would be a less expensive option vs. the Manfrotto 577 the reviews as far number customer stars are very similar the only difference seems to be the price. The only issue that I've had after a year of continued use of the MH621 was that the red release spring popped out. But that didn't affect the functionality. My suggestion is from time to time check any thing on you equipment that screws and tighten if needed.
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To be totally honest I bought this Giottos for the purpose of using it on my glidecam HD4000 and it was not ideal. It didn't fit my other manfrotto plates like I was hoping and it was kind of stiff to slide in and out. I ended up returning the product and got the manfrotto version. Hope this helps!
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if you want to purchase a second quick release plate, it wouldnt hurt. other than that it should attach right to tripod.
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I have found good luck with the Giottos line. Fairly inexpensive compared to manfrottos and the build quality is good. Giottos MH621 Quick Release Adapter with Short Sliding Plate camera mountorGiottos MH652 Quick Release Plate (Black)
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Yes, No Problem. This Manfrotto is built well, NOT lightweight but really strong !!
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I use this and it's very helpful: Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey) Not perfect but definitely makes positioning easier. Also I recommend the extra stabilizer attachment they sell as an add-on. These can be used together.
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I use the Ravelli tripod and the Manfrotto rapid release plate with my Canon T3i. Although there isn't much room between the camera and the tripod I was able to adjust the tightening screw on the quick release plate so it becomes lose enough to slide the camera on but tight enough to keep the camera in place. Hope this helps.
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Yes. But the downside of this rig is the quick release plate feels little cheap; the camera will jiggle a bit when I attach big zoom lens; the camera may also slip. I fix it with the manfrotto quick release adapter on top, about $50 on amazon. Hope that help...
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Not sure. I usually do not bother with the quick release feature since I switch tripods for different situations. This litte tripod is so easy to just screw on and off as I need it.
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HD 2000 or HD 4000. Devinsupertramp will use hd4000 in windy conditions and the 2000 in all else. Here is a video for balancing an HD 1000(applies to all glidecams tho) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAz5yTw81Ns&feature;=youtube_gdata_player
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It works great with the Glidecam HD 2000. That's what I use. The metal bar that fits inside the handle of the Glide Cam is too small. I found that some electrical piping was a quick invisible fix to this small problem.
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Hi Michele. I'm not really sure about those other brands. I use my HD Glidecam for home movies and basic films for marketing projects. It is a bit expensive, but it is nice to have steady motion in my filming and shots. However there is a bit of a leaning curve to using the rig properly. The more practice you have, the better your shots get. I've had mine for about a year now and I'm still learning how to use it properly. But I like it a lot and I'm glad I got it.
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No. The quick release is smaller on this tripod. You might be able to use a Manfrotto head.
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I have ultra-slim carbon fiber sticks that I use while hiking and the strap works well. 99% of the time I have a glidecam back there. If you have a larger commercial tripod, you'll have problems.
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Yes, it can. The springs on this system is VERY STIFF. I have a Canon XHA1S and Glidecam HD2000 and it flies fine (this is probably comparable to your HVX200 and Glidecam 3000...~10 lbs) but performance is bad. The problem is the single arm. It does not reduce enough of the up-down movement from your body, so I returned mine. Maybe enought practice will make your shots smoother but I don't have that patience. I want something that will require less out of me. This unit is also sold on Ebay under multiple different brand names. I ended up buying a Wieldy dual arm and adapted that to my Glidecam HD2000 and love it. The Wieldy can fly my 5DMIII + Glidecam HD2000 or XHA1S + HD2000. You won't regret the Wieldy and it doesn't matter anyway as both this unit and the Wieldy are knockoffs made in China anyway...my 2 cents.
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You attach the bottom part to your glidecam and the sliding plate to your t2i and away you go...after the fun part balancing it all, of course. When I use this with a slider, I have the base on the tripod, the sliding plate on the bottom of the slider, the pan head on the slider, another one of these on the top of the pan head with the sliding plate on the bottom of the camera. That's where getting an extra sliding plate comes in handy. Then you can go from slider to glidecam quickly without having to screw around with mounting anything, only sliding your camera with the Manfrotto plate onto whatever you want to use in the moment.
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Yes buy the atlas QR-2 quick release and u won't have to worry about threads when detaching.
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You don't NEED to have a quick release... however, if you have to take the camera off the tripod quickly, the release is nice rather than having to unscrew it from the monopod.