Glidecam knockoffs from Ebay. at DVinfo.net

Billy Mallari · May 24th, 2006, 09:41 AM

Im planning to buy a glidecam for my dvx100 but I am on a tight budget. I saw this glidecam look-a-like on ebay and it seems fairly affordable. I was wondering if you guys have used one of these?

Any opinions?

Billy Mallari · May 24th, 2006, 09:42 AM

By the way the attachment above is the picture in ebay.

Yoochul Chong · May 24th, 2006, 04:03 PM

you get what you pay for. i firmly believe in that.

Ismail Aslam · May 24th, 2006, 04:10 PM

Hi,

I'm also in a similar position as you, there is so much products out there, im thinking of saving a little more and then going for something more up market. Its an investment i'd also advise you, but then again if you buy it, let me know how it comes along

Regards
Ismail

Leigh Wanstead · May 24th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ismail Aslam

Its an investment i'd also advise you, but then again if you buy it, let me know how it comes along

Regards
Ismail

I have seen quite few people which initially only willing to pay little money, but end up paying around US$10,000 or more.

Ismail Aslam · May 24th, 2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leigh Wanstead

I have seen quite few people which initially only willing to pay little money, but end up paying around US$10,000 or more.

Thats quiet alot, way out of my budget. Maybe looking at something way cheaper as a student. $500 - $800 maybe.

Leigh Wanstead · May 24th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ismail Aslam

Thats quiet alot, way out of my budget. Maybe looking at something way cheaper as a student. $500 - $800 maybe.

I agree too. ;-)

Regards
Leigh

Andy Graham · May 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Billy, the guy that's selling it wouldn't happen to be called "DV-shop23" shipping from india would it?. If so I can at least tell you that they seem to be pretty reliable....I just bought support rods from them and they arrived in scotland within 6 days which is pretty good considering its from India and the rods were good quality, I've had items take longer to arrive from 20 miles away.

Andy.

Mikko Wilson · May 24th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Funny how people copy the copycats isn't it?

You always get what you pay for, that especially goes for stabilizers.

Ismail, if your camera is under 5.5lb (including the DVX) then my recomentation in for under $800 is the Steadicam Merlin.

- Mikko

Paul Cascio · May 24th, 2006, 07:24 PM

It's easy to say you get what you pay for, but it seems to me that much of what is sold in our industry is ridiculously overpriced, including stabilzers, lighting, follow-focus attachments, and the outrageous matte box.

Maybe a little bit of competition and an open-minded analysis of these producst is just what our industry needs. Aren't you tired of overpaying? I know I am.

Billy Mallari · May 24th, 2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Graham

Billy, the guy that's selling it wouldn't happen to be called "DV-shop23" shipping from india would it?. If so I can at least tell you that they seem to be pretty reliable....I just bought support rods from them and they arrived in scotland within 6 days which is pretty good considering its from India and the rods were good quality, I've had items take longer to arrive from 20 miles away.

Andy.

it is ..I bought a support harness for my DVX..it was a good product, but takes time to wear it. It was not suitable for weddings. Probably perfect for documentaries. But like people said, you get what you paid for. It was considerably cheap but seems to be working fine

Ismail Aslam · May 25th, 2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikko Wilson

Funny how people copy the copycats isn't it?

You always get what you pay for, that especially goes for stabilizers.

Ismail, if your camera is under 5.5lb (including the DVX) then my recomentation in for under $800 is the Steadicam Merlin.

- Mikko

Hi Mikko,

Im not sure, what weight the pd170 is, is there a link for the steadicam you have mentioned?

Terry Thompson · May 26th, 2006, 01:30 AM

Billy,

If you are going to shoot for more than a couple of minutes at a time you better look into a support system. Trust me on this...

I have seen the above mentioned stabilizers but they are knock-offs of the older Glidecams as the newer Glidecam 2000 and 4000 Pro's have an improved yoke.

Terry
Indicam

Hi Leigh and Mikko!

Mikko - It was great getting to meet you at NAB. Thanks for your help.

Patrick Moreau · May 26th, 2006, 07:52 AM

First let me say that I don't have nearly the same background or experience as many of the posters in this thread so far.

With that said, I shoot with an ebay knock-off, and have been for the past 16 months. We shoot all weddings with it and I probably have it out for 3-4 hours a week with great results (obviously a biased opinion). I also own a magiqcam, so I do have some experience with stabilizers and I have also owned the glidecam 1000-2000- and 4000.

From my experience, I firmly disagree in the 'you get what you pay for'. I actually worked with the maker of my handheld stabilizer to implement a bogen monopod into the design and it is much more functional than a glidecam, in my opinion and in the opinion of 3 to 4 others who have used the glidecam and my unit.

I would suggest you be careful who you buy from and what your getting. You can get some nice units at great prices, but there also some 'you get what you pay for' units out there.

Patrick

Terry Thompson · May 26th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Patrick,

Well said. There are some systems out there which offer a good value at a good price. There are others which claim to work as well as the more expensive systems. After looking at their design..No way.

Tery
Indicam

May 24th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#1
Billy Mallari Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 84	Glidecam knockoffs from Ebay. Im planning to buy a glidecam for my dvx100 but I am on a tight budget. I saw this glidecam look-a-like on ebay and it seems fairly affordable. I was wondering if you guys have used one of these? Any opinions? Attached Images

May 24th, 2006, 04:10 PM	#4
Ismail Aslam Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 71	Hi, I'm also in a similar position as you, there is so much products out there, im thinking of saving a little more and then going for something more up market. Its an investment i'd also advise you, but then again if you buy it, let me know how it comes along Regards Ismail __________________ Is your life really yours...

May 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#8
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	Billy, the guy that's selling it wouldn't happen to be called "DV-shop23" shipping from india would it?. If so I can at least tell you that they seem to be pretty reliable....I just bought support rods from them and they arrived in scotland within 6 days which is pretty good considering its from India and the rods were good quality, I've had items take longer to arrive from 20 miles away. Andy. __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

May 24th, 2006, 05:56 PM	#9
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	Funny how people copy the copycats isn't it? You always get what you pay for, that especially goes for stabilizers. Ismail, if your camera is under 5.5lb (including the DVX) then my recomentation in for under $800 is the Steadicam Merlin. - Mikko __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com

May 24th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#10
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Maybe Glidecams are just overpriced It's easy to say you get what you pay for, but it seems to me that much of what is sold in our industry is ridiculously overpriced, including stabilzers, lighting, follow-focus attachments, and the outrageous matte box. Maybe a little bit of competition and an open-minded analysis of these producst is just what our industry needs. Aren't you tired of overpaying? I know I am. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

May 24th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#2
Billy Mallari Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 84	By the way the attachment above is the picture in ebay.

May 24th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#3
Yoochul Chong Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 72	you get what you pay for. i firmly believe in that.

May 26th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#13
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Billy, If you are going to shoot for more than a couple of minutes at a time you better look into a support system. Trust me on this... I have seen the above mentioned stabilizers but they are knock-offs of the older Glidecams as the newer Glidecam 2000 and 4000 Pro's have an improved yoke. Terry Indicam Hi Leigh and Mikko! Mikko - It was great getting to meet you at NAB. Thanks for your help. __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

May 26th, 2006, 07:52 AM	#14
Patrick Moreau Still Motion Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,186	First let me say that I don't have nearly the same background or experience as many of the posters in this thread so far. With that said, I shoot with an ebay knock-off, and have been for the past 16 months. We shoot all weddings with it and I probably have it out for 3-4 hours a week with great results (obviously a biased opinion). I also own a magiqcam, so I do have some experience with stabilizers and I have also owned the glidecam 1000-2000- and 4000. From my experience, I firmly disagree in the 'you get what you pay for'. I actually worked with the maker of my handheld stabilizer to implement a bogen monopod into the design and it is much more functional than a glidecam, in my opinion and in the opinion of 3 to 4 others who have used the glidecam and my unit. I would suggest you be careful who you buy from and what your getting. You can get some nice units at great prices, but there also some 'you get what you pay for' units out there. Patrick

May 26th, 2006, 10:10 AM	#15
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	Patrick, Well said. There are some systems out there which offer a good value at a good price. There are others which claim to work as well as the more expensive systems. After looking at their design..No way. Tery Indicam __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com Last edited by Terry Thompson; May 26th, 2006 at 09:21 PM.