what should i do if i think my camera is too light for my stabilizer? is there any extra thing i can buy and add to it to balance it well?
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If is too light they have different on for your camera. You need to see how have is your camera. And the glidecam comes with the weights to balance. Look for videos on you tube how to balance the glidecam.
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I assume that you have already tried removing all/as many weights as possible from the stabilizer. also make sure that the telescoping pole in all the way in. you could add weights to the top, on the plate. go to the hardware store with the plate, and find a bolt that will fit through the hole snugly. then grab a wing nut that goes with the bolt. you can use the wights that would normal go on the bottom of the stabilizer to put on top, just make sure that the bolts fit through the homes in those weights to.-Jackson
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Just need to find the balancing point. Slide the mic pole so the mic sits closer to tripod. If the mic is extended as far from base as pic shows it will definitely fall over from the weight of mic. Hope this helps!
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Hey how are you. I would recommend a wide angle lens to minimize you touching the focusing ring and making the stabilizer wobble. For the price, I can honestly say this is one of... If not the best you'll get. Comes with a nice carrying bag, weights and the stabilizer ready to go after balancing. Any other questions feel free to contact me.
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Depending on the LED light, it might be okay. Check how much both weigh together. I fly this with a Nikon D5100 and an 18-200mm lens. With that, I only use three plates on either side on the bottom, fairly extended out. Add a rode mic, and add one more plate. I still have about 12 plates to spare. If I had a lighter lens on the D5100, I would not be able to balance this all that well. If your camera setup is between 3.3 and 4.4 lbs, then this one will be fine. If you think you will go over that weight range more often than not, then definitely opt for the next size up. You can always make your camera set up heavier if the stabilizer is too bottom heavy.
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A simple tripod may not hold the weight of the slider once the camera goes to one of the edges. It's best to use a support in both sides of the slider. Maybe your tripod on one side and a unipod on the other or perhaps a table. The weight of the slider itself might tilt the pan head of most dslr tripods that are made to hold a couple of pounds. I suggest to use on the floor or supporting both ends for a better and more stable shot.
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I use mine with a DSLR but mostly for stills. You would have to watch your breath as that may affect the stability of your scene. I put over 10 pounds of camera and lens. It is very stabil.
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Hello i don´t really thing that is stable on its own, is the same that using the camera hand held, i recommend the use of a good tripod.
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That depends on the tripod that you place it on. I use a Canon 5D3 with a battery grip and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. I've not had any problems, but that's still not as heavy as your rig. Personally, I'd say that you are okay as long as your tripod can handle the weight.
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I would go with something larger for a DSLR. I think it would support the weight but something a little larger would be more steady with the camera attached, especially at any sort of an angle.
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Probably not. I recommend you check out a mono pod or tripod. There also is a gimble style stabilizer that may help you but I've never used one so if you try it let me know how it works. Hope I answered your question.
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There is a rubber pad that does a pretty good job holding the camera in position. However, if you have a heavier lens or other gear mounted to the camera, an additional method of securing would certainly help.
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Depends on how heavy it is and whether it has a 1/4x20 threaded socket. If the camera and light weigh more than a couple of pounds and you try to position it in a position close to horizontal, I'm worried that it would not be able to hold it without sagging. If your equipment is heavy, you may be better off with the locking articulated arm, it will support more weight.
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any image editing tool should allow you to rotate your picture. Hopefully it is exactly 180 degrees off. ;-) Alternatively, you can adjust the Konus on your tripod so that your camera is right side up.
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The size of your video camera plays a big factor. Handhelds are fine, but bigger camera will cause your tripod to be off balance. In such cases, you'd be better off with a rig.
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Remove weight or shorten it. If you can't get it more than 2 seconds it's because the camera doesn't weigh enough compared to the bottom of the unit.
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I have this tripod and I absolutely love it. I have a Canon 60D and can cantilever it out over my subject without any problems. You will have more weight they me, however, the stand is equipment to attached a cantilever weight to stabilize the tripod. I don't think you can go wrong.
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This would not be the stabilizer I would suggest for your camera.............................Video Gear Direct