Comments on: Glidecam 2000 + Canon XH-A1 http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/ Life @ 30,000 Words per Second Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:58:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7-beta3 hourly 1 By: Josh Chesarek http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Josh Chesarek Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:57:51 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-55 Thanks! I will be happy to host it! Thanks! I will be happy to host it!

]]> By: Nick Weeks http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Nick Weeks Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:34:43 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-54 A REAL Merlin is much better than the Glidecam... Steadicam makes it, the same people that make the $50,000 Steadicams that fly film cameras in Hollywood. The Merlin is much better as far as balancing goes (from what I've heard... never actually used one) but it costs much more than the Glidecam which works great, so I couldn't justify it. Petr, that eBay item is definately a no-go. Buy from somewhere like B&H. Josh, I have some footage shot with the smooth shooter for you, but I've been too busy editing. I'll try and get you something around the first of the year. A REAL Merlin is much better than the Glidecam… Steadicam makes it, the same people that make the $50,000 Steadicams that fly film cameras in Hollywood. The Merlin is much better as far as balancing goes (from what I’ve heard… never actually used one) but it costs much more than the Glidecam which works great, so I couldn’t justify it.

Petr, that eBay item is definately a no-go. Buy from somewhere like B&H.

Josh, I have some footage shot with the smooth shooter for you, but I’ve been too busy editing. I’ll try and get you something around the first of the year.

]]> By: Josh Chesarek http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Josh Chesarek Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:11:40 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-18 That is NOT a glidecam so I cannot recomend it. That is a knock off of the Glidecam. I would not recommend getting that. That is NOT a glidecam so I cannot recomend it. That is a knock off of the Glidecam. I would not recommend getting that.

]]> By: Petr Novak http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Petr Novak Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:17:42 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-23 Merlin is probably the best solution, but for me I can get glidecam for 300AU$ on Ebay but Merlin for 1300AU$, what is bloody difference. Im going to buy this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Steadycam-Flycam-Pro-Camcorder-Stabiliser-Body-Support_W0QQitemZ190021379220QQihZ009QQcategoryZ3319QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem If i only could be sure it works... Merlin is probably the best solution, but for me I can get glidecam for 300AU$ on Ebay but Merlin for 1300AU$, what is bloody difference. Im going to buy this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Steadycam-Flycam-Pro-Camcorder-Stabiliser-Body-Support_W0QQitemZ190021379220QQihZ009QQcategoryZ3319QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
If i only could be sure it works…

]]> By: Petr Novak http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Petr Novak Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:08:59 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-22 that;s the strange thing - i'm logged in with my name, the system knows me [both top right corner and the error message - “Petr Novak, you do not have permission...", my account is about two months old, i posted some messages already and now i'm not able to answer any post. I tried to create new account 3 days ago, but it is still awaiting authorization. so i have no chance to send any post :( maybe - can you post there my answer for me if i send it to you? that;s the strange thing - i’m logged in with my name, the system knows me [both top right corner and the error message - “Petr Novak, you do not have permission…”, my account is about two months old, i posted some messages already and now i’m not able to answer any post. I tried to create new account 3 days ago, but it is still awaiting authorization. so i have no chance to send any post :( maybe - can you post there my answer for me if i send it to you?

]]> By: Josh Chesarek http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Josh Chesarek Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:35:51 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-21 Hey Petr. Have you logged in? It will tell you at the top right of each page if you are logged in. That is required when posting @ DVInfo.net. Also, I think they have to approve accounts before they can post and if your account is new it might take a day or two to get approved. Second, I did have another use of the glide cam that I think turned out well in my short film Instant Message. You can see its use about a minute into the film when Jenny gets up and walks to the fridge. The film is here: <a href="http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/28/instant-message/" rel="nofollow">Instant Message</a> As for any balancing issues, It does take some time and I have yet to really get where I think it is perfect but I get closer each time. Most people seem to get better balance with their Merlins but that is to be expected when the device is nearly double the cost. Hey Petr. Have you logged in? It will tell you at the top right of each page if you are logged in. That is required when posting @ DVInfo.net. Also, I think they have to approve accounts before they can post and if your account is new it might take a day or two to get approved. Second, I did have another use of the glide cam that I think turned out well in my short film Instant Message. You can see its use about a minute into the film when Jenny gets up and walks to the fridge. The film is here: Instant Message As for any balancing issues, It does take some time and I have yet to really get where I think it is perfect but I get closer each time. Most people seem to get better balance with their Merlins but that is to be expected when the device is nearly double the cost.

]]> By: Petr Novak http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Petr Novak Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:16:41 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-20 and another thing: I'm trying to post an answer to http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=107583&page=2 but the system doesnt allow me to post anything. something is broken there :( Im registered as Petr Novak but i can see only text "Petr Novak, you do not have permission to access this page. bla bla bla..." I emailed to admin, but nothing happens :( and another thing: I’m trying to post an answer to http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=107583&page=2 but the system doesnt allow me to post anything. something is broken there :( Im registered as Petr Novak but i can see only text “Petr Novak, you do not have permission to access this page. bla bla bla…” I emailed to admin, but nothing happens :(

]]> By: Petr Novak http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Petr Novak Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:10:09 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-19 Hi Josh Do you have any more experiences now with the glidecam? I'm thinking about to buy it, but seems to me many people have troubles with balancing and using... Hi Josh
Do you have any more experiences now with the glidecam? I’m thinking about to buy it, but seems to me many people have troubles with balancing and using…

]]> By: Josh Chesarek http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Josh Chesarek Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:54:51 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-17 That must have been some interesting shooting to need to add to the A1s all ready wide lens! I am doing an entry for the DV Challenge and I had to add a wireless mic to my setup. I was amazed that it seemed to require an additional 2 counter weights when I first set it up. I couldn't believe how much a Sennheiser G2 receiver and 2 disks would add to the whole package! That must have been some interesting shooting to need to add to the A1s all ready wide lens!

I am doing an entry for the DV Challenge and I had to add a wireless mic to my setup. I was amazed that it seemed to require an additional 2 counter weights when I first set it up. I couldn’t believe how much a Sennheiser G2 receiver and 2 disks would add to the whole package!

]]> By: Nick Weeks http://www.simplethoughtproductions.com/2007/10/02/glidecam-canon-xh-a1/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Nick Weeks Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:39:56 +0000 http://72.36.129.82/?p=64#comment-16 I found out the hard way this weekend. I had to make a quick change adding a wide angle adapter to the XHA1, a combo I've never flown before, and I balanced it is less than 2 min. Apparently, I over compensated the added weight, and it was hardly noticeable until I got home to review the footage. I don't think its so bad I have to ditch it, but its definitely noticeable. I found out the hard way this weekend. I had to make a quick change adding a wide angle adapter to the XHA1, a combo I’ve never flown before, and I balanced it is less than 2 min. Apparently, I over compensated the added weight, and it was hardly noticeable until I got home to review the footage. I don’t think its so bad I have to ditch it, but its definitely noticeable.

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