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Nick Woods

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  1. Hello John, For now it looks like the V25 to be the most suitable model. The specs on the V25 are better than those of the Flyer. I am still wondering why Glidecam hasn't been adopted faster and more widely among operators if it is a better value. But I've decided to take my camera to a steadicam workshop and a glidecam workshops for testing, before making a final decision. I agree with the other users about the need for the workshop first especially for a new user. Thanks for all the advice guys! Nick,
  2. JP, I see the point of those critical of Leigh. The advices in this thread reflected each user's opinion on various equipment, and then suddenly there was an advice that these things can cause serious back injuries. For someone like me who has never used body worn steadicams and glidecams, I rely in good part on sound advice from this forum's experienced professionals to make my decision, and therefore would not be able to evaluate Leigh's point. I am sure other newbies feel the same. So, yes, I believe if there is wrong advice, it should be addressed immediately and explained by the other experienced members. But, this has gotten a bit silly when Leigh showed concern about his ability to compete the Tiffen and Glidecam; and in the process many of the other experienced members become irritated by Leigh being presumptuous. Nick,
  3. Thanks for the responses. Several members recommended the Glidecam V25 as an alternative. But I've heard from many operators that the Steadicam is always better as it is has been established and refined many times over, and that it's a true "industry standard." I've used the small Glidecam 2000 (the handheld one with the weights at the bottom) to balance a GL2 and it was terrible. So I guess I have some hesitation with the Glidecam. Other than the ability to carry weight of 25lbs, is there anything better about the Glidecam V25 in terms of performance and ease of use versus the Flyer? Thanks. Nick,
  4. Thanks Alec. I agree it's a tough one especially considering that Steadicam and Arri advertise the Arri 235 35mm camera as suitable for the flyer. I checked the specs on that camera, and I believe it should be almost the same as an Arri Sr. For one, the body of the 235 alone is 7.7 lbs without a lens, mag, or film! So if they're advertising the Arri 235 and the Flyer as a perfect match, why not the SR? But I'll take a workshop and decide for myself. I wish Steadicam would just have a list of each model with the corresponding cameras they support. Nick,
  5. Hello, I am a DP, and I am considering purchasing a Steadicam to handle my Arri SR I and Canon XL2. I intend to use the ARRI SR with Zeiss Prime Super speeds with a light shade instead of the heavier mattebox and rods. I believe the Arri will weigh almost 14-15 pounds with film, lens and video tap. I contacted Steadicam and I was told that the Flyer is a better model than the SK2. But the description shows that the SK2 can hold up to 20lbs, while the Flyer holds only up to 15lb. Any suggestions or recommendations from anyone who has used either model with the Arri SR I or II. Thanx! Nick
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