Glidecam 4000 or build your own gimbal?

[Russ Krook III]

I was looking over the possibilites, and someone here was working on a "group" order of a gimbal for $500.
The Glidecam 4000 sells for slightly less than that.

Assuming you had $500 to spend, would you buy the GC 4000 to run on your arm, or would you build your own gimbal?

Russ

[Trevor Crump]

I was looking over the possibilites, and someone here was working on a "group" order of a gimbal for $500.
The Glidecam 4000 sells for slightly less than that.

Assuming you had $500 to spend, would you buy the GC 4000 to run on your arm, or would you build your own gimbal?

Russ

Hi Russ, the group order  ended up at $380US or there abouts, unfortunatly the offer is now closed and the gimbals have been made and distributed (all 5 of them) thanks to Jon

If you have the skills to make a gimbal, do so, else you are in the same boat as the rest of us, you will need to find the best equipment that suits your needs and purchase it, or have it made.

Maybe someone on HBS has the equipment and skills to assist you.

[michael stevenson]

Seen the glidecam handheld. Looks much better on the internet than it does in person. The handle yoke union is not bearinged it is basically a bolt.

Caveat Emptor.

MS

[Peter Rossmann]

hi, i have the glidecam 2000 and i believe it has bearing.... but how would one tell without dismantling it? (and not being an engeneering expert)? the action is as smoot as one can wish...

pietro

[Matt Sanderson]

Hi there





Cheers, I hope that was helpful

Matt.

[Tery Thompson]

What gimbal did you guys end up buying?  Who made it and did it consist of three axis bearings and handle?

Tery
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