Hollywood Lite vs Magiqcam at DVinfo.net

Ed Szarleta · July 21st, 2004, 03:03 PM

I own the Hollywood Lite GTX series and am quite happy with it...One of my friends was looking into picking up one but showed me the Magiqcam option too...I have no experience with it, so I was wondering if anyone here has used both and what they thought of Magiqcam.

James Emory · July 22nd, 2004, 05:02 AM

Hello Ed. How long have you had your GTX? I have that rig too and it has gotten some great shots but with a bit of extra work. The GTX for me is just lacking in fluidity because it uses pins instead of bearings at its pivot joints and it's center mounted to the vest with yet another pin. I'm really interested in the new Steadicam Flyer.

Charles Papert · July 22nd, 2004, 10:01 AM

Ed, suggest you search for threads under "Magiqcam", there's been quite a few discussions on this already.

Ed Szarleta · July 23rd, 2004, 10:11 AM

James:

I agree with you on the GTX design...could have been better...I recently tried out a Basson product and was pleasantly surprised with their product.

Charles:

I did see all the praise for the Magiqcam product but wanted a comparison by someone who has used both...I have since tried one of the dual arm models of the Magiqcam and I was not really impressed...Inexpensive for a reason...Using one product without the benefit of comparing it to another is not benefical for an evaluation imo...To each is own and for now I think I will recommend the Basson 500 over both the Hollywood Lite and Magicqam...Of course, I will probably be purchasing the Flyer once I test it and concur with other user reports that it is the Holy Grail of sub 7K Steadicams.

Charles Papert · July 23rd, 2004, 10:15 AM

True enough, Ed.

July 21st, 2004, 03:03 PM	#1
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Hollywood Lite vs Magiqcam I own the Hollywood Lite GTX series and am quite happy with it...One of my friends was looking into picking up one but showed me the Magiqcam option too...I have no experience with it, so I was wondering if anyone here has used both and what they thought of Magiqcam.

July 22nd, 2004, 10:01 AM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Ed, suggest you search for threads under "Magiqcam", there's been quite a few discussions on this already. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 23rd, 2004, 10:11 AM	#4
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Magiqcam vs Hollywood Lite James: I agree with you on the GTX design...could have been better...I recently tried out a Basson product and was pleasantly surprised with their product. Charles: I did see all the praise for the Magiqcam product but wanted a comparison by someone who has used both...I have since tried one of the dual arm models of the Magiqcam and I was not really impressed...Inexpensive for a reason...Using one product without the benefit of comparing it to another is not benefical for an evaluation imo...To each is own and for now I think I will recommend the Basson 500 over both the Hollywood Lite and Magicqam...Of course, I will probably be purchasing the Flyer once I test it and concur with other user reports that it is the Holy Grail of sub 7K Steadicams.

July 23rd, 2004, 10:15 AM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	True enough, Ed. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 22nd, 2004, 05:02 AM	#2
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Hello Ed. How long have you had your GTX? I have that rig too and it has gotten some great shots but with a bit of extra work. The GTX for me is just lacking in fluidity because it uses pins instead of bearings at its pivot joints and it's center mounted to the vest with yet another pin. I'm really interested in the new Steadicam Flyer.