How much weight can the fotodiox pro slidecam 600 realistically hold while still maintaining a smooth glide?
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I regularly use a 5D3 w/28-70 or 70-200 2.8 on this slider atop a cheap ball head. I've also slid a c100 with a manfrotto fluid head without a problem. I'd say anything under 10lbs is fine, as long as the head you're using on it can bear the weight.
2022528
I've got a 5D2 and a 70-200 2.8 IS2 on top of a manfrotto fluid head and it slides smoothly end to end. I'm guessing about 5-8lbs at least.
2006976
Yea man it all depends on how u want to use it. It'll wobble if your not gentle. But if you take your time with it, and in my situation use the base of my camera to move the slider, it'll work out. But if what you're looking for is a slider that will almost always generate clean slides get something better.
1182428
Umm. Not sure, but its very light weight. Maybe a couple lbs. Its a very aimple friction based slider. It works well with my 5d3 and 60d.
524062
NO! It will not bear the weight of that. The plastic leg locks will break and collapse, already tried it, don't risk an expensive camera on a cheap one-use tripod like this.
18032
I don't know yet. I have just attached it to my camera rig and have only been out once. That said, I have a heavy rig - Canon 7D with grip , using my Canon 70-200 L, and it seemed sturdy enough. Won't know for sure until there is a failure, which will probably lead me to test it over a mattress or something like that.
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I did a lot of research about wobble in sliders...and found that most hinged legs cause most wobbles. This slider is very stable. The gel cushioning in the plate really help to eliminate shakes and wobbles. I use a 15 mm rail on my plate and turn them around so I can use the rails to grab ahold of to slide. I understand a handle tripod mount would work just as well. But the double Mount I use with the 15mm rail has more play in in than just the basic slider plate. The small leg mounts are nice and quick and not bulky. I recommend this slider to professional and starting out. Be careful locking down the tightener when moving the slider with the end lock plate removed. Your camera will slip right off. I did a lot of research about wobble in sliders...and found that most hinged legs cause most wobbles. This slider is very stable. The gel cushioning in the plate really help to eliminate shakes and wobbles. I use a 15 mm rail on my plate and turn them around so I can use the rails to grab ahold of to slide. I understand a handle tripod mount would work just as well. But the double Mount I use with the 15mm rail has more play in in than just the basic slider plate. The small leg mounts are nice and quick and not bulky. I recommend this slider to professional and starting out. Be careful... » Read More I did a lot of research about wobble in sliders...and found that most hinged legs cause most wobbles. This slider is very stable. The gel cushioning in the plate really help to eliminate shakes and wobbles. I use a 15 mm rail on my plate and turn them around so I can use the rails to grab ahold of to slide. I understand a handle tripod mount would work just as well. But the double Mount I use with the 15mm rail has more play in in than just the basic slider plate. The small leg mounts are nice and quick and not bulky. I recommend this slider to professional and starting out. Be careful locking down the tightener when moving the slider with the end lock plate removed. Your camera will slip right off. « Show Less
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I've had no problems with the slider being shaky. I also use a Manfrotto base so everything's nice and smooth.
721991
4.8 lbs. it's very sturdy. I use my nikon d3x on it. That is a big camera. I am very pleased with this tripod.
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It depends on if you can hold 6.5+ pounds in one hand in front of your body for extended periods of time. I too have a 60D with an 18-135mm and find no issues balancing it. It takes practice but it works. Also take into account that the next step up is considerably more pricey. As mentioned though, you do need extra washers if you plan to use anything above the weight of a small camcorder. Just my two cents... :)
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The manufacturer lists this ball head as supporting about 4 lb (~2 Kg). You can figure out what your camera weighs.
1110509
I have a t5i which is the 70d with a rode video mic pro and a light with a metal extension on the top to hold a led light and the mic with extended battery grip. So all and all I have roughly 7-8 lbs and it's working fine. With a kit lens and I've been playing with 28mm usm lens. I film a wedding at the end of October so I'll know for sure, until then it's all test footage
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4.4lbs according to Slik, so I wouldn't push it past five. However it holds my DSLR with 75/300 without problems.
1052530
Max weight? I'm not sure but it is strong. It shoukd hold yours easily. I use a cannon camcorder and its no problem. Tighen the 3 legs on bottom real tight and it should hold almost any camera.
98679
This one works on the same principal, so I don't know how a Glidecam would be any different. All critical parts are aluminum, so you don't get a cheap plastic imitation with this unit - it's solid! As far as balancing - so long as you are using the correct weight camera, it's pretty easy to balance, so I don't see how the Glidecam would be any easier in that respect. Every model stabilizer is built for a certain weight range of cameras, that's the only reason it might not work, so make sure you are getting the right stabilizer for your camera. For the money this steadycam can't be beat!
639219
The Manfrotto monopod head is built very sturdily - like the proverbial brick outhouse! I would guess it could take 3 or 4 pound cameras easily.
106587
I'd have to agree with Manuel, I wouldn't trust a screw and a strap for a 9 pound piece of expensive equipment. It seems sturdy enough for my use but my camera isn't even close to that weight. Besides, the shoulder padding slips around as you use it and I would think with that weight you would want something padded that was going to cushion your shoulders and not move around.
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It will NOT support the weight though, I already tried it with that camera and the plastic leg locks broke. Don't risk your camera on this cheap tripod.