Hello,
I work the last two years as a camera operator. I have done some shorts, two feature films, corporates and weddings.
I own a glidecam hd 4000 and i shoot certainly with Dslrs. I don't have a vest and i want to expand the recording duration because after 4 minutes my arm starts to pain.
I want a future-proof solution and because i already own the sled by glidecam i'm considering buying the Glidecam X-10 Dual Support Arm Stabilizer Vest System
which costs approximately 2000$.
The other solution i have in mind is Steadicam Pilot which costs approximately 3800$ (a bit struggle for me but i can wait if it's the best solution).
The max payload of these products is 10 lbs and i was wondering if its enough to hold a red epic or at least a scarlet.
Another thought is to buy a second hand Steadicam but i'm located in Greece and i haven't found anything in the market here. Any advice would be great..
(Sorry for my poor English)
PS:I started reading the Steadicam operator handbook which is really helpful to understand how this thing really works!
Thanks in advance!