GlidecamDevin Graham Signature Series Camera (0.9 Up to 12 lbs)

This product was incredible, but there are some things you need to know if you're having this delivered in a cold area!Although the product is superb, upon delivery, there was one noticeable negative. There are little nubs on the bottom of the base that are glued on. The cold weakened the glue and 2-3 of them fell off. As long as you put them back on, and let them warm up, they'll stick how they are suppose to, but in cold weather these may come off. A minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless.That being said, this product is incredible. Devin and the Glidecam team did amazing things combining great materials, to simple innovations that save tons of time. 10/10 would recommend to an amateur filmmaker.

Build quality is lower than I expected. I miss the USB drive with videos and tutorial.Apparently the packaged was opened before and item was used somehow.

I am a wedding videographer and I need a stabilizer that will fit my style of shooting and hold up in all conditions. I need a stabilizer that can quickly adjust to the weight and balance of different cameras and lenses on command.The following are just a few reasons why this device has been worth the extra money:- they added the quick release plate feature (awesome!)- fine tune adjustment nobs (correctly balanced unit in less the 45 seconds)- smaller camera mounting platform for quick battery and card swap capabilities- quick release sliding gimbal on central post for different camera/lens weights and low upside down shots- large/soft padded grip for better control- I don't like any stabilizers thatI considered getting the GlideCam HD-4000 and went for this instead with no regrets. Devin Graham Signature Series stabilizer for cameras 2-12 lbs by Glidecam

It's well-built, simple and useful in design. The only reason for the 4 of 5 is that I still wonder if getting a powered gimbal would have been the better way to go, as this is still tedious to use by its nature. But for what it is, it's great.

This Glidecam is like no other and there are many reasons. I'm not going to write a 10-page essay on Pros and Cons. I will say that I have used others and after purchasing the Devin Graham series, I wonder why I ever bothered with the other brands. Look, If you want the best, pay the money and buy it. Simple. YOU will NOT be disappointed. There is no comparison when it comes to this Glidecam against the competitors (other stabilizers other than what has the "Glidecam" name).HD2000 and HD4000 are great, don't get me wrong. The way this has been simplified makes it so much better and worth the money.

I can't say enough great things about this. The build quality is top notch, and the ease of use is out of this world. I've used other camera stabalizers in the past but this one is outstanding. The simple two nob system for adjusting the left/right and forward/back balance is a lifesaver on location, it literally takes a minuet or two to balance after a lens change. Also, the Manfroto plate that comes with it makes it work with all my other tripod gear. Plus, I'm paying it off using the 0 interest 12 month plan on my amazon card, that substantially lessons the blow of the $800 price tag.If you are seriously about shooting video and want to get smooth steady shots, buy this. you won't regret it.

For me It's not as stable as the HD2000.

Simply the best glidecam made. It has all the needed features lacking or even that we've never thought about to add in others. Very simple, easy to balance, stays firm and comfortable all the time. Extra foam padding on handle really good for heavy loads. It has the right length, short wings, we'll, I'm very satisfied with this purchase, it is expensive, but it makes everything easier and faster in location where you can't afford to spend 2 extra minutes adjusting your equipment. A must by purchase for professional use.

Disclamer: I got tired of eternal "5 stars reviews" from people who got products for free or at a discounted price, so I decided to add my own experiences, unbiased and honest, from real world user who actually PAYS for products I do need and use, when they are useable :)First quick note, I will come back on my choice between steadycam vs motorized gimbal at the end of this review....After trying 2 chinese knock off that I returned promptly without never having being able to balance them, I decided to try my luck with the high end and costly DGS new evol from Gladecam.15 years ago, I did own my first Glidecam, a 4000 pro, which was a pain to balance (but at least workable).This DGS model is not the new version of the 4000 pro as Glidecam upgraded this old one by two time (notably with the bestseller 4000HD I never used). So the difference with my old experience is huge!The Devin Graham Signature is very solid, superbly designed and machined. But I got the same feeling from the 2 chinese stabilizers I bought recently (and reviewed here on Amazon before returning them). Indeed, the DGS is kind of 4000HD with bonuses, and those bonuses make the difference.To make it short, after the bad experience of the Wild cat, I was fearing to spend the rest of my life trying to balance this one. To be clear, it took me less than 15mn to make the assembly out of the box then to achieve a perfect balance with my gear mounted over the stabilizer. Glidecam did a great job to make it easy to setup and balance the system.Does it worth the money? This is a very personal decision. The Glidecam DGS is very expensive. But it was also the only one I was able to balance. I don't know if I was unlucky with the two previous stabilizers I got, but as a matter of fact, I seriously wonder from who came all those positive reviews about those cheap knock off. Maybe some unexperienced users, too happy to get a good looking device, feels ok with approximate results? If to take in count footages they post on youtube, it appears obvious to me their expectations are quite low...But anyway, the great benefit of this Glidecam (and Glidecam stuff in general) is the ability for the owner to fine tune the calibration of the gimbal. And just this deserve the extra money.To speak frankly, I had to return the previous stabilizers because of huge miscalibration. And unfortunately, there is no way to fix it yourself (without disassembling the gimbal and taking huge risks to ruin the device). The DGS I received wasn't miscalibrated, which is a plus and a good sign of the quality control from this reputed brand. But even if I had to fine tune the gimbal, the design from Glidecam makes it so easy: no need for disassemble the device. A simple allen key is enough to set the small screw around the gimbal. Really nice and convenient.The only complain I have to formulate, and actually it is huge: the knob chosen by Glidecam to set the leg's length of this device is just a knife! I did hurt my forefinger very badly while screwing/unscrewing this knob. A 3 cm deep injurie, blood everywhere and, to be complete, weeks after my finger is not yet completely healed. This is a pure shame! At this price tag, we could expect from the brand to chose an appropriate and safe system, as we can find on cheap knock off by the way, or at least to seriously check all parts before the assembly of the gear (maybe this knob was not well machined, I don't know). So, be careful when you need to change the pole length.Also, I found questionable to not find a dock plate to use with a light stand in the package. Again, this is one of the most expensive tool in that range. And don't expect to fix it by buying the expensive Glidecam docking plate for the HD serie, it wont fit perfectly. In one word, there is no specificaly designed docking bracket available so far (at least from Glidecam).Last note: this device is quite heavy, and designed mostly for heavy HDSLR system. The temptation will grow fast to use it with an arm and vest. Glidecam offers some solution, but be ready to sell a kidney to join the club. With my 2.6kg camera system, and the 2.5kg stabilizer, I was able to operate for at best 4 to 5mn. Recovery needs time and it wont be safe to push on your muscles. So you'll probably go for a cheapest way, trying to find a knock off vest. There is decent products in that field. Just make sure to get one device made and compatible with the Glidecam handle diameter!All that in mind, do I recommand this steady? Definitely YES... if you can swallow the bill :)Isn't it possible to achieve similar footages with cheaper solutions: I'm absolutely sure it is... if you get a decetly calibrated one.A final word about the Steady vs Motorized gimbal war:I myself did lot of search about both system and was on the point the use this budget for a gimbal. But the deeper I was searching, the more I got convinced that electronic gimbals brings more possible technical issues in your workflow. Motors fail, motors need accu, motors need tricky software calibration, motors don't like bad weather and motors are limited in the weight they can handle (in this price range), etc.Footages from a gimbal are very good looking. But also too perfect looking (which can be the searched result obviously).If you want more organic 'flying' footages, in the spirit of what the steadycam was created for, then a handhelded stabilizer is the way to go.Both system has its own benefits and limits. I may be wrong, but I ended to think a purely mechanical devise, ruled by just physical was the better way to go for me.

Ottimo prodotto, costruzione solida, meccanismi molto solidi, i pomellini per lo spostamento della testa sono un po' duri ma utilizzabilissimi. La borsa porta glidecam è stupenda, con tutti i pezzettini al loro posto dedicato. Tuttavia lo consiglio con un corpetto e un braccio a due stadi in abbinato, da tenere a mano va bene solo per riprese veloci in quanto con macchine tipo c100 in su risulta parecchio pesante.

J'ai une glidecam hd4000 mais je suis fan dela marque donc je suis passé à ce modèle qui est beaucoup plus simple à régler, il est livré avec une pochette très appréciable ainsi qu'une clé usb avec des tutoriels de devin graham.

If you have any doubts, trust me when I say that this thing is a serious step up from the HD4000. Just a shame they still haven't improved the design on the weighted bottom plate... With the full width extension and maximum amount of weight plates, there is significant horizontal play/bend in the metal. Why can't they make it stiffer??!The quick release plate they have adopted is virtually identical to the standard Manfrotto tripod plates used almost everywhere. Which is very handy!I also love the fact that the extendible downtube now has a stopper built in so it doesn't fall out the bottom when you extend it too much...Overall a worthwhile upgrade.

It was impossible to calibrate and then some of the parts got stuck. Far too heavy for anyone other than someone who goes to the gym often! Not worth the money even if it hadn't broken. Returned it as it broke and got our money back.