Steadi/Glide/Vari

[ssvp]

So currently we shoot with 150's and 170's. I have been flying a 170.. Which let me tell you is no easy feat on a SJR..

So I'm thinking about buying a small cam for the SJR. Probably the Sony HC3 I believe it was or the A1U.. I don't have much experience with either of the cameras, but the A1U is $1000 more.. My other option is PDX10 (the baby 150) which is SD.

Any comments or suggestions in buying the two?

[Darrell Aubert]

First of all if you're serious about getting smooth shots for your productions sell the SJR to some poor unsuspecting videographer and get yourself a glidecam 4000 pro. It can handle your 170 and a bunch of extras. Also, if you're really serious about getting smooth shots... get yourself a smooth shooter. That will allow you to glide for extended periods of time.

[ssvp]

I've actually had pretty good luck with the JR.. It's just heavy as heck with a 170 + WideAngle + Big Ole' Battery..

I saw your Glide Video it looks good..But I think I will pass on the vest setup for awhile..

[Darrell Aubert]

Its your choice but if you think about it money wise... it would be cheaper to get a GC4000 and a smooth shooter and use your 170 than a new A1U.

[ssvp]

In that regards your right.. But I am kinda wanting a 3rd camera anyways.. So it would be nice to dedicate one to SJR and use the two others for their purposes..

[Mark Foley]

I agree with Darrell with the GC 4000...I've tried them all and the GC 4000 is the best bang for the buck, IMO....

[Theo]

Moin!
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Originally Posted by Darrell Aubert
Sir Larry of D is in the house... let's get this party started
Oh snap! Somebody need to start a glidecam thread!!
So this must be the one :D
Very early in Preproduction for "AP3" we talked a lot about Steadicamshots. In "AP2" the crew used a SJR with a Panasonic DX1. I'll agree with Sir Larry of D:
First of all if you're serious about getting smooth shots for your productions sell the SJR to some poor unsuspecting videographer
There were a lot of problems while doing outdoor shots.
After watching D.'s Video about smooth Shooting our Producer decided NOT to buy a GC 4000 incl. Smooth Shooter (which was our favorite).
He ordered an V-16 all incl. :lol: Now we are using the rig with a JVC GY 5000 and have lot of fun.
Back to topic: If it must be the SJR, use the A1U (or the HC1)

Have nice day

Theo

P.S.: We never want to use the GC4000 with the JVC btw. (it was intended to use my old VX 1000 or the DX1)

[Darrell Aubert]

After watching D.'s Video about smooth Shooting our Producer decided NOT to buy a GC 4000 incl. Smooth Shooter (which was our favorite).
He ordered an V-16 all incl. :lol: Now we are using the rig with a JVC GY 5000 and have lot of fun.

Yeah the GC 4000 isn't meant for a cam like the GY 5000. YOu made the right choice by going with the V-16.

[AndrewMSV]

First of all if you're serious about getting smooth shots for your productions sell the SJR to some poor unsuspecting videographer and get yourself a glidecam 4000 pro. It can handle your 170 and a bunch of extras. Also, if you're really serious about getting smooth shots... get yourself a smooth shooter. That will allow you to glide for extended periods of time.

Where's is your poorly framed avatar that stinks of teenaged creativity and bad-composition?

Let's get it up!
- sincerely, MAH.

[Theo]

Yeah the GC 4000 isn't meant for a cam like the GY 5000. YOu made the right choice by going with the V-16.
P.S.: We never want to use the GC4000 with the JVC btw. (it was intended to use my old VX 1000 or the DX1)
First of all, we don't want to spend sooo much money (V16 in Europe ist near 5000€ excl.VAT). But one of our sponsors had a generous day.

Theo

P.S.: My new favorite is the L'Aigle (http://www.laigleparis.fr/home.htm). 2000€ for a complete rig (excl. Girl :( )