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HD-4000 Hand-Held Camera Stabilizer for cameras from 4-10 lbs
Color | Black |
Brand | Glidecam |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Item Weight | 1.5 Kilograms |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 4.5 Kilograms |
About this item
- The amazingly advanced and totally re-engineered HD-Series from Glidecam
- The lightweight and state-of-the-art Glidecam HD-1000, HD-2000 and HD-4000 hand-held Camera Stabilizers will transform your hard to watch
- The Glidecam HD-4000 is designed to handle cameras in the 4 to 10 pound range.
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Sold By | — | Proaim USA | Proaim | Proaim | SmallRig | Proaim USA |
compatible devices | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera, Camcorder | Camera, Monitor | Camera |
max. recommended weight | 4.5 kilograms | 15 pounds | 22 pounds | 5 kilograms | 10 kilograms | 5 kilograms |
weight | 1.5 kilograms | 5.5 kilograms | 8 pounds | 7.5 kilograms | 124 grams | 3.09 pounds |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 9 x 23 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
ASIN | B0021AES4G |
Item model number | HD-4000 |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,025 in Video Camera Supports & Stabilizers #2,363 in Professional Video Stabilizers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Glidecam |
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The Glidecam HD-4000 is designed for compact and full-size cameras weighing from 4 to 10 lbs (1.8-4.5 kilogram). A camera mounting platform with quick release plate allows you to quickly attach or remove your camera. Ergonomic control knobs allow precise adjustments back-and-forth, and side-to-side to reach the perfect horizontal balance. By adding more or less counter weight plates to the base platform and by changing the length of the central post, you can adjust the camera's vertical balance.
The Glidecam HD-4000 offers unparalleled control and ease of use with its rigid, yet dynamically adjustable, weight distribution platforms. Setting up, controlling and adjusting the system's balance is now quick and precise. The unique, proprietary dynamic base platform can expand and contract to adjust the system's dynamic balance and to increase/decrease the system's rotational pan inertia. Each unit is made in the USA.
Designed for compact and full size cameras weighing from 4 to 10 pounds.
- X,Y Head Dimensions: 8.75" x 5" x 1”
- Base Platform Dimensions: shortest—13.75” x 4.75” Longest—18.25” x 4.75”
- Central Support Post: 1" diameter
- 20" tall in shortest mode
- 28" tall in longest mode
- Weight: 3.3 pounds without Counter Weight Plates.
- Each Custom Counter Weight Plate averages .272 pounds.
- The Glidecam HD-4000 includes 12 custom Counter Weight Plates.
- 12 Counter Weight Plates = 3.264 pounds
- Camera Mounting Plate has 1/4" & 3/8” mounting holes
- Base Platform has 1/4" mounting hole for optional LCD Monitor attachment.
- Made in USA.
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Customers like the value, quality and performance of the camera support. They mention that its well worth the price, a superslick piece of engineering and that it works great after adjustments. Others however, are not happy with the weight, saying that its too heavy and difficult to balance. Customers also are disappointed with ease of setup and have mixed opinions on ease of balance.
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Customers like the value of the camera support. They mention that it's well worth the price, the closest thing they'll get to perfect camera stabilization for the price and the best glide cam money can buy.
"...Glidecam HD-4000 is the closest thing you'll get to perfect camera stabilization for the price. Keep the below in mind when using:..." Read more
"...It brings a whole new level of production value. Well worth the price and once you understand the mechanics, it is quite easy to use and setup." Read more
"Lots of money for a simple product that is hard to set up and has a steep learning curve for use...." Read more
"BestGlide cam money can Buy. I have use these bad boys for years now and they are the best in Stabilizer technology. Great product!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera support. They mention it's a great product, a superslick piece of engineering, and they have no complaints about it.
"...you can check devin supertramp on youtube for how to use it, no complains, Glidecam and Amazon Great team!" Read more
"...Great product!" Read more
"vere good!" Read more
"Fast Delivery, Package Excellent, Everything was perfect..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera support. They mention that it works great after adjustments, and it works for the price. Some customers also mention that the Glidecam works great but cannot go into upside down mode.
"works great for the price but you cant go into upside down (low mode) because the arm is too close to the stem...." Read more
"The Glidecam works great after adjustments but shipped with calibration issues. Make sure you don't order from Platinum World." Read more
"It takes a lot of practice but it works great once you get it down. Balancing is by far the most challenging part of it...." Read more
"...just the 4000 arrived misaligned and i have to fixed, but it works perfect!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of balance of the camera support. Some mention it's easy to use and one of the better manual camera stabilizing systems on the market, while others say it'd be difficult to balance.
"...I have use these bad boys for years now and they are the best in Stabilizer technology. Great product!" Read more
"nice price, easy to use, one of the better manual camera stabilizing systems on the market." Read more
"...It's balance is SUPER touchy...." Read more
"...It's lightweight and is a true gimbal stabilizer." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the weight of the camera support. They mention that it is too heavy and difficult to balance, making it difficult to carry around and operate. Some say that the entire assembly is just too heavy.
"...it out with the Blackmagic, I very quickly realized that the system is much too heavy to be operated without a vest...." Read more
"...Using with Sony FS700 and yes the entire rig is quite heavy but mostly doing 30 sec slow motion segments...." Read more
"...It was not easy to carry around and operate. I returned it and have ordered and put a deposit on a Letus Helix...." Read more
"...Works with my Canon T2i and also my Sony FS700. Gets pretty heavy with Sony, but not too bad. Just hit those wrist curls at the gym...." Read more
Customers find the ease of setup of the camera support to be difficult. They mention that it has a steep learning curve and is difficult to set up.
"Lots of money for a simple product that is hard to set up and has a steep learning curve for use...." Read more
"It takes a lot of practice but it works great once you get it down. Balancing is by far the most challenging part of it...." Read more
"Love this. It took a while to get setup and use too. It will be frustrating for most but be patient...." Read more
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There are two videos on youtube that explain it very well. It also comes down to preference, which comes over time.
a Few tips that can help you,
Do the drop time first to get the 2-3seconds then adjust the balance so its centered.
for a Canon 60D 2 weights is fine, dont think more is better.
Think of the fulcrum(handle part of Glidecam) as an equal sign, the camera being 1 and the base being 3. 1=3 so the weights need to be 3 times the amount and/or make the middle part longer but move it slightly up each time until the drop time is at its best.
Like i said there's a part 1 and part 2 on youtube, and a couple more
get a quick attachment for your camera as well, easier on you. ~30-50 bucks though
Also you need to get an arm brace, wrist brace
I bought the glidecam forearm support, i hope it does the trick because i cant afford that ridiculous body vest lol
I'm 6'1.5'' , 190lb and literally just got a 7point body fat test and i'm at 7.6%
And holding that glidecam for a long period of time or even 10minutes can be a MuthaF@ka lol
Good Luck
That being said, the Glidecam HD-4000 is much too heavy for me. The BMCC camera comes in at six pounds, combined with a Sigma 10-20mm lens and a very simple, light cage. The Glidecam, with the camera, comes out to eleven pounds. That may not sound like a lot, but when you're merely practicing carrying it for long periods of time, your wrist, arm and back can get worn VERY quickly.
Before I purchased the Glidecam HD-4000, I was torn between it and one of the Came systems that includes a vest and dual arm for less than $1000. The problem I encountered was I figured the vest and arm would be too much for the small, quick projects I tend to work on. I wouldn't be able to get in and out of it quick enough.
The Glidecam HD-4000 seemed to be the better option because I could easily put it down and swap out the camera for use on a tripod, slider or monopod in a moment's notice. Also it's $200 cheaper than the Came bundle I was looking at...
However, upon receiving the Glidecam and testing it out with the Blackmagic, I very quickly realized that the system is much too heavy to be operated without a vest. I understand that many have recommended purchasing the wrist support to alleviate stress in the forearm and redistribute the weight to the bicep, but for $100 more, that's putting me close to the cost of the Came bundle.
Now, the Came bundle I've been mentioning (if you are unfamiliar with it) comes with a vest, dual arm, and a stabilizer with a distribution block featuring HDMI, SDI and DC power plugs that run down the shaft of the stabilizer and out the bottom, allowing you to mount a monitor and/or external battery pack to the sled. Considering the Blackmagic Cinema camera's 'not so great screen' and a battery life that basically sucks, this is EXTREMELY optimal. None of those options are featured for the Glidecam HD-4000.
So in short, the dilemma was between a lesser expensive product that was seemingly much simpler in its usage, or a more expensive bundle that would be lighter to cary and featuring more ideal components based on what I shoot with... After feeling the weight of the Glidecam HD-4000, I decided to return it for the Came bundle. For less than $1000, it definitely seems worth it.