glidecam and 35mm adapter at DVinfo.net

Rich Hibner · October 15th, 2006, 03:03 PM

anyone tried a glidecam with a 35mm adapter?

Charles Papert · October 15th, 2006, 04:00 PM

I've flown the Mini35 on a few different size rigs. Obviously there is a major difference in weight between different flavors of adaptor, but the trick is to make sure that your total payload is within the weight limit of whichever model Glidecam you are thinking of.

The biggest issue facing users at this level is that the "set and forget" or autofocus methods of focusing when using stabilizers with DV cameras is no longer relevant; the focus must be attended to otherwise you are extremely limited in the kinds of moves you can do with a fixed focus. You can't use a conventional follow focus as it would disrupt the balance of the stabilizer. Radio control focus devices start at around $4500 for a single channel and motor. I'm sure that eventually someone will come out with a cheaper setup for this market but for now that's where it lies.

October 15th, 2006, 03:03 PM	#1
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	glidecam and 35mm adapter anyone tried a glidecam with a 35mm adapter?

October 15th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#2
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	I've flown the Mini35 on a few different size rigs. Obviously there is a major difference in weight between different flavors of adaptor, but the trick is to make sure that your total payload is within the weight limit of whichever model Glidecam you are thinking of. The biggest issue facing users at this level is that the "set and forget" or autofocus methods of focusing when using stabilizers with DV cameras is no longer relevant; the focus must be attended to otherwise you are extremely limited in the kinds of moves you can do with a fixed focus. You can't use a conventional follow focus as it would disrupt the balance of the stabilizer. Radio control focus devices start at around $4500 for a single channel and motor. I'm sure that eventually someone will come out with a cheaper setup for this market but for now that's where it lies. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com