Glidecam 4000 And Xl1, Any input welcome Options

[legacy films]

I'm new here and I'm new using the glidecam system. If anyone out there is using the glidecam4000 with a canon XL1 PLEASE send me your tricks and tips on balancing or general operation. I'm waiting on delivery of the varizoom navigator vest and arm.



Thanks!

[Tom Howie]

I'm new here and I'm new using the glidecam system. If anyone out there is using the glidecam4000 with a canon XL1 PLEASE send me your tricks and tips on balancing or general operation. I'm waiting on delivery of the varizoom navigator vest and arm.



Thanks!

Hello and Welcome aboard -


A good starting point for the Canon XL-1 (approximately a 6.3 pound camera without any added accessories) would be to use 5 counter weight discs on each side.


As a guideline in balancing process follow along with the Glidecam 2000/4000 manual starting on page 20.


The VERTICAL BALANCE procedure is discussed on page 23 and 24.


The following references from the Glidecam 2000 / 4000 maybe helpful:


"The amount of COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS will vary depending on your Camera weight. Don't worry about this too much, for later you will set the number of COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS to the correct amount required for your specific camera."


If you do not have enough COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS on the BASE PLATFORM at this time, the entire Glidecam will completely flip upside down. If this happens, add more COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS below until during this test the Glidecam remains right side up."


Now, BALANCING THE VERTICAL AXIS


"If the vertical balance is set correctly you will be able to move about quickly as well as start or stop moving suddenly, and still have the central support post remain vertical.


To adjust the 2000 / 4000 Pro vertical balance you can either add, or subtract COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS from the BASE PLATFORM, or telescope the BASE


PLATFORM in or out. After you have approximately the right amount of


WEIGHT on the BASE you can then fine tune the VERTICAL BALANCE by using the TELESCOPING POST."


Link to Glidecam 2000 / 4000 manual: http://www.glidecam.com/pdf/man/glidecam_2..._pro_manual.pdf


You'll find a similar post at; http://www.glidecamforum.com/conf/index.php?showtopic=633


Tom