Camera Stabilizers

[ChocolateBadger]

I'm really interested in getting a Glidecam HD 2000 for my Canon 550D so I can shoot video smoothly.

Anyone have any experience with the Glidecam and know where would be the best place to buy one?

http://www.glidecam.com/product-hd-series.php

I've also seen the steady cams that use a ball and pivot motion but I prefer the rigidity of the Glidecam.

 

[fvdbergh]

I'm really interested in getting a Glidecam HD 2000 for my Canon 550D so I can shoot video smoothly.

Anyone have any experience with the Glidecam and know where would be the best place to buy one?

http://www.glidecam.com/product-hd-series.php

I've also seen the steady cams that use a ball and pivot motion but I prefer the rigidity of the Glidecam.

I have never used one of these dedicated stabilizers, but you can have some fun with a normal tripod. Just find the centre of gravity of your tripod+camera combination, and hold the tripod loosely by that point. The weight of the tripod will act as a counterbalance, effectively stabilizing your camera.

Disclaimer: Obviously you are at risk of damaging your equipment while following my suggestion. You have been warned.

 

[Edduck]

I'm really interested in getting a Glidecam HD 2000 for my Canon 550D so I can shoot video smoothly.

Anyone have any experience with the Glidecam and know where would be the best place to buy one?

http://www.glidecam.com/product-hd-series.php

I've also seen the steady cams that use a ball and pivot motion but I prefer the rigidity of the Glidecam.

Damn those are expensive!! I would rather just buy a cheap monopod (R200-400), make my own handles and fix a weight to the bottom....

 

[Otto_Roth]

http://gawker.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=251e609e1dba3888b86c21cc8&id=8cd692d881&e=0f2372139a

Stabilize Your Camera with a Tennis Ball

 

[Otto_Roth]

There was also an article somewhere where a string is tied to the camera and something at the end of the sting for you to tramp on to keep the string taut giving you a smooth motion - it was somewhere in Lifehacker or How-to-Geeks - can't find it now but you catch my drift!


Also found the following:
http://www.howtogeek.com/99267/build-a-diy-camera-stabilizer-for-ultra-smooth-video/

 

[ChocolateBadger]

No offence but none of these posts have answered my question I've looked at a lot of DIY rigs but I have my heart set on getting something more permanent. The reason why I like this stabilizer is because it very precise and customizable so I can tune it according to lens size and shooting conditions.