Well at 2.4 lbs camera weight, you're on the light side; therefore, I'm thinking you might be bottom heavy. I'm using a 6.5 lb Panasonic AG-HVX200 atop my Glidecam 4000Pro and I had to add weight to the top (under the camera) to make it work.....then had to add more weight top and bottom (keeping the 3-sec rotate to vertical time in mind) to arive at the 18 lb optimum weight for the X-10 arm. All I can say is when balanced correctly, the sled tips only a teeny bit in sudden fore/aft side/side movement. Call Glidecam for more help. John
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Donald Cailler Sent: Fri 8/8/2008 12:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AP] glide cam The 2000 is designed for cameras between 2&6 lbs...My counterweight are only for the base platform...I seemed to be OK with the horizontal axis...when I do the drop test it seems OK too...I have seen videos online of people testing their glidecams and they seem to be able to push it back and forward and side to side with one hand on the handle... this is what I can't do...you said I should be using two hands...is that right??? ...I know the instructions require that when in use...but when you'rechecking it for balance does that apply also? Sorry for being so thick headed about this....Thanks for your help ----- Original Message ---- From: John Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:john.morgan%40slcc.edu> > To: [email protected] <mailto:Adobe-Premiere%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 8, 2008 1:14:18 PM Subject: RE: [AP] glide cam Your sled is too bottom heavy....if I understand your repsonse. Add counter weights to the topside/camera mount, or remove weight from the bottom. Or, shorten the length of the sled base where the weights mount by telescoping the lower portion of the vertical post into the upper vertical post. Then, while holding the handhold thing, rotate the whole thing 90-degrees to the side, then release. It should take 2-3 seconds to fall back to vertical. Of course it will swing past vertical because of inertia, but it HAS to be balanced so it takes 2-3 seconds to reach vertical. You may need weights on top...under your meager lightweight camera. Topside weights came with my 4000 Pro. I assume they came with yours as well? Fore/aft and side-to-side movement will not cause (much) sled rotation when it's balanced correctly. 2.4 lbs is really light for a camera! Not a good thing, in this case. And you know, it takes two hands to use that thing, right? One hand on the handhold, the other gently steers the sled. John ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Adobe-Premiere@ yahoogroups. com on behalf of Donald Cailler Sent: Fri 8/8/2008 9:28 AM To: Adobe-Premiere@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [AP] glide cam Thanks...I ahve a 2.4 lb camera....I have it set up with three weights on each side...when i pick it up its ok...when I try to so side to side or back to front..the camera goes all over the place...Im assuming I'm suppose to hold only the handle when i do this right? thanks for trying to help me... ----- Original Message ---- From: John Morgan <john.morgan@ slcc.edu <mailto:john. morgan%40slcc. edu> > To: Adobe-Premiere@ yahoogroups. com <mailto:Adobe- Premiere% 40yahoogroups. com> Sent: Friday, August 8, 2008 10:19:42 AM Subject: RE: [AP] glide cam I have the 4000 Pro and X-10 arm. With sleds like the 2000 and 4000, all you gotta do is weight the thing appropriately so the sled takes 2-3 seconds to rotate from horizontal to vertical (barely more bottom heavy than top heavy when camera is attached). When using an arm, total weight of camera and sled comes into play. Other than that, it's a matter of very carefully balancing the camera so the sled sits vertical (camera level). Beyond proper adjustment, there's a learning curve for the shooter. Takes skill and practice to move properly. If you need help, call Glidecam. They're good to help. John ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Adobe-Premiere@ yahoogroups. com on behalf of Don Sent: Fri 8/8/2008 6:08 AM To: Adobe-Premiere@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [AP] glide cam Hey Guys, I have a Panasonic DV-AG-30 and I bought a Glidecam 2000 PRO..anyone out there have experience using the Glidecam??? Having a hard time adjusting it so that it works smoothly...any suggestions? Thanks! Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Adobe-Premiere/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Adobe-Premiere/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
