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Simon Wyndham · August 9th, 2005, 03:21 AM

Has anyone here managed to take a look at the Magiqcam 2p model? It apparently has a fully adjustable arm socket block along both axis, a fully adjustable gimbal along the main post, and a much heavier payload capacity over the last model.

Sarah Kathryn · August 9th, 2005, 12:41 PM

I think Terry Thompson saw them at NAB with the prototype. Terry any thoughts?

Charles King · August 9th, 2005, 03:18 PM

Check out the full review plus pics and video done by one of the HBS members at the HBS froum

Simon Wyndham · August 9th, 2005, 03:28 PM

I had a look over there yesterday, but there was only a review of the standard Magiqcam 2a, but not the brand new 2p model, although the reviewer mentioned it at the end of the review.

Charles King · August 9th, 2005, 06:19 PM

Sorry, I got it mixed up.

Terry Thompson · August 10th, 2005, 12:36 AM

I checked out John on his newest stabilizer at NAB and found it to be well made and well thought out. It does have a dual axis block I believe and is made for heavier cameras. I don't know if John is showing it on his website but he should. It is available on ebay though.

Tery

Leigh Wanstead · August 10th, 2005, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Thompson

I checked out John on his newest stabilizer at NAB and found it to be well made and well thought out. It does have a dual axis block I believe and is made for heavier cameras. I don't know if John is showing it on his website but he should. It is available on ebay though.

Tery

Does anyone know why some manufacture prefer to sell their products on auction site i.e. ebay, not go through normal sales way i.e. shop, their own website? What is the benefit? Just curious

TIA
Leigh

Mikko Wilson · August 10th, 2005, 04:39 PM

E-bay is set up to create an easy place to perform transations. The basic infrastructure is there for business.. You can take payment and sell your product all with a bit of security in teh mix. And it's allready esatblished for advertizing too.

You save on the costs of getting yoru own Credit card gear, yrou own storefront, website, etc..

Also you can work on e-bay without a business licance and have customers worldwide.

However it's considered a very "Cheap" way of dooing business, and that looses soem respect with many peopel, and is recognized as "only an e-bay store" not a really searious Business.

..not to say that there arn't good products on e-bay, jsut that it's design is still for private auction. Not serious sales.

- Mikko.

Leigh Wanstead · August 10th, 2005, 05:07 PM

Hi Mikko,

Thanks for the detail answer.

That was my feeling too.

Regards
Leigh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikko Wilson

E-bay is set up to create an easy place to perform transations. The basic infrastructure is there for business.. You can take payment and sell your product all with a bit of security in teh mix. And it's allready esatblished for advertizing too.

You save on the costs of getting yoru own Credit card gear, yrou own storefront, website, etc..

Also you can work on e-bay without a business licance and have customers worldwide.

However it's considered a very "Cheap" way of dooing business, and that looses soem respect with many peopel, and is recognized as "only an e-bay store" not a really searious Business.

..not to say that there arn't good products on e-bay, jsut that it's design is still for private auction. Not serious sales.

- Mikko.

Sarah Kathryn · August 11th, 2005, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikko Wilson

however it's considered a very "Cheap" way of dooing business, and that looses soem respect with many peopel, and is recognized as "only an e-bay store" not a really searious Business.

..not to say that there arn't good products on e-bay, jsut that it's design is still for private auction. Not serious sales.

- Mikko.

Okay then why does Glidecam sell on Ebay? Just a question. do you consider them "cheap" or "not a really serious business"?

Mikko Wilson · August 11th, 2005, 01:20 AM

Well...

After a quick search of e-bay, I don't actually see Glidecam selling anywhere.. There are lots of Glidecams beeing sold, even by a couple of companies, but not Glidecam themselves..

As for my oppinon of GC in regard to beeing cheap or not a serious business:
I'll say they make rigs that are cheap enough to undercut the people who did all the work they copied. And their marketing is fierce enough that'd say that they are serious about making business.

- Mikko

August 9th, 2005, 03:21 AM	#1
Simon Wyndham Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malvern UK Posts: 1,931	Magiqcam 2p Has anyone here managed to take a look at the Magiqcam 2p model? It apparently has a fully adjustable arm socket block along both axis, a fully adjustable gimbal along the main post, and a much heavier payload capacity over the last model.

August 9th, 2005, 03:18 PM	#3
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Check out the full review plus pics and video done by one of the HBS members at the HBS froum __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

August 9th, 2005, 06:19 PM	#5
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Sorry, I got it mixed up. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

August 10th, 2005, 12:36 AM	#6
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	I checked out John on his newest stabilizer at NAB and found it to be well made and well thought out. It does have a dual axis block I believe and is made for heavier cameras. I don't know if John is showing it on his website but he should. It is available on ebay though. Tery __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

August 10th, 2005, 04:39 PM	#8
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	E-bay is set up to create an easy place to perform transations. The basic infrastructure is there for business.. You can take payment and sell your product all with a bit of security in teh mix. And it's allready esatblished for advertizing too. You save on the costs of getting yoru own Credit card gear, yrou own storefront, website, etc.. Also you can work on e-bay without a business licance and have customers worldwide. However it's considered a very "Cheap" way of dooing business, and that looses soem respect with many peopel, and is recognized as "only an e-bay store" not a really searious Business. ..not to say that there arn't good products on e-bay, jsut that it's design is still for private auction. Not serious sales. - Mikko. __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com

August 9th, 2005, 12:41 PM	#2
Sarah Kathryn New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 12	I think Terry Thompson saw them at NAB with the prototype. Terry any thoughts?

August 9th, 2005, 03:28 PM	#4
Simon Wyndham Trustee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malvern UK Posts: 1,931	I had a look over there yesterday, but there was only a review of the standard Magiqcam 2a, but not the brand new 2p model, although the reviewer mentioned it at the end of the review.

August 11th, 2005, 01:20 AM	#11
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	Well... After a quick search of e-bay, I don't actually see Glidecam selling anywhere.. There are lots of Glidecams beeing sold, even by a couple of companies, but not Glidecam themselves.. As for my oppinon of GC in regard to beeing cheap or not a serious business: I'll say they make rigs that are cheap enough to undercut the people who did all the work they copied. And their marketing is fierce enough that'd say that they are serious about making business. - Mikko __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com