Nikos Thomas

Thank you all guys for your replies this is really helpfull. For sure Evrim that would be nice! In the marketplace of the forum Flyer LE costs approximately 6000$(correct me if i'm wrong) which is too much for me right now but i realize that if i want to be future-proof that's the best solution. I have some questions regarding the remote follow focus and the battery pack. Is it Steadicam operators responsibillity to have it in his gear or focus pullers ? if so whats the cheapest and robust solution? The battery pack of the Steadicam is standard for all Flyers LE or they differ? If so in what ways? Thanks again.

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!