Stabilizer advice

[leedo8]

Looking for feedback on a stabilizer for a video camera. Something like a steadicam or glidecam. Any advice from those who have used them and how well they worked will be most appreciated. I have about $300-$400 to spend, but would be willing to spend less (ha ha ha).

Thanks!

[mattso]

Make your own!! 8)

[redwudz]

A different version you can build:

http://www.cartala.com/diy.html

Or the real thing, Jr version:

http://www.global-dvc.org/html/SteadicamJR.asp

[mattso]

A different version you can build:

http://www.cartala.com/diy.html

This seems to be a modified version of Chung Lee's famous device which I posted. Looks good!

I've been planning to tackle this project for a while now, I may just get off my ass & do it! Chung Lee also sells kits, with all the pre-cut parts ready to assemble. Looks pretty cheap = ~US$40 or so.

Quite a jump to the ~$800 "Steadicam Jr"! I know which direction I'd be looking.

[ermi]

Those DIY things look very interesting. I'm planning on building one myself. Is there anything new here? Otherwise I'd go for that modified version (with weight on the side).

BTW, I found another one on youtube, but it doesn't look that good to me, even tho it seems to perform well. What do you think?

[Soopafresh]

http://www.vimeo.com/1285705

http://www.vimeo.com/1394069

I just bought a Glidecam 2000 Pro stabilizer for $300. Your arms need to be in decent shape to hold a stabilizer for any length of time. My right arm hasn't been this sore since I was fifteen. Looking forward to some good shots. Worth the trouble to either build or buy one.