Glidecam DGS ($800) vs. Flycam Redking ($200)

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@tillerman35 5 жыл бұрын

Forget the camera mounts. The real amazing thing about this video is how clean this guy's house is.

@mcp866 5 жыл бұрын

Just got a Flycam, and the grip is glued in place. Maybe they watched this video ;)

@loffe4451 5 жыл бұрын

Same expierenc

@montyscott5676 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Chan-Pong are u liking the fly cam?

@mcp866 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't used it for any serious video production yet but it's pretty enjoyable to use! It doesn't feel cheap by any means.

@JD-ik4gw 4 жыл бұрын

Mine came glued too :)

@mohitmojito 4 жыл бұрын

Were you able to balance it properly? I just bought the Flycam 3000 and I’m facing issues switch swaying

@paulanders102 3 жыл бұрын

There is an old BMX hand grip trick whereby you remove the grip, spray the post with hairspray then reinstall the grip while the hairspray is still wet. After a few minutes the grip is on for good. No slippage whatsoever.

@flipnap2112 3 жыл бұрын

I used that trick many times on my PKripper in the 80's ha ha (man I won a lot of trophies with that thing )

@ClaytonBridges 2 жыл бұрын

@@flipnap2112 damn I wonder if that would work. Nice tip

@zaklink9580 2 жыл бұрын

When you said hand grip trick I automatically imagined you doing this in the air like a ‘stunt’ trick 😂

@djjoel1 Жыл бұрын

I love old BMX dudes! Rock on

@djjoel1 Жыл бұрын

Oh that reminds me, I used to pour a can of coke on my rims to make my brakes stick better :D

@nathancecil638 5 жыл бұрын

All I'm saying is.. $800.00... vs $200.00... for maybe anywhere between 10% to 20% increase in quality with some of these quirks you could fix post buying the flycam(lubrication, glue for the handle, wearing in the gimbal in, etc.) Unless you do work for huge brands you don't need a glidecam. Not about the tools it's just about the artist anyone can master the tools they can afford.

@thomaswatts9881 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@mrangles3402 3 жыл бұрын

Also they come Glued

@cheesedust-n3w 2 жыл бұрын

I mean for $800 why not just buy a Ronin-S? I have a Ronin S and ironically I've been looking for a glidecam to replace it heh. I mean the setup time for a fully rigged BMPCC 4k is very long especially because you need an offset plate, which requires a flat head screw driver, to fasten onto your base. So I had to do it again I would've just bought a cheap glide cam, a very good tripod head and a slider.

@dennypilot9856 2 жыл бұрын

if you work for huge brands you won't use Glidecam either, you would hire a steadicam operator with a professional setup

@1marshall1me77 Жыл бұрын

@@cheesedust-n3w because I have one and my xeen lenses are too heavy for the motor.

@theseventh2609 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best gear reviewer out there. No blabla. Just the facts. Love it, thanks man.

@Tricklarock 6 жыл бұрын

...and none of that typical vlogger crap music. Seems like they all get their music from the same person?!

@AnimeZone247 5 жыл бұрын

except when he calls mostly every shot a pan

@EricWen 6 жыл бұрын

This mostly taught me that I need to put in way more hours to master my glidecam. Parker is so good with that thing omg.

@alvin4781 4 жыл бұрын

Paying $600 more just for a glued grip? I don't think so. I can buy the same thing for $200 and a glue for $1.

@aryanmayor 4 жыл бұрын

They come glued now!

@Mergimvr 3 жыл бұрын

U made my day 😂😂😂😂

@ScarmackProductions 3 жыл бұрын

I guess you don't want your camera to stay straight when turning or making abrupt movements! LOL...I'll spend that $600 all day.

@flipnap2112 3 жыл бұрын

@@ScarmackProductions well we all know, when you dont have the spare cash you can get creative. id rather put the extra savings toward some new glass

@ScarmackProductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@flipnap2112 I agree with your theory, but this isn't about "not having spare money", this is about those who want the best results, and most of the time you have to pay for that. With the Flycam work for most? Absolutely. I used it for two years. And then I started to outgrow it because the design "flaws" were starting to show and that's where the more expensive Glidecam shines. At the end of the day, a professional isn't worried about $400 for superior results, even if it's just the smallest. Why are people shooting in 6 and 8k when 90% of the population watches everything on devices 1080 or equivalent? Because they want the best, it's as simple as that.

@randellrowe 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt, your reviews and product comparisons are some of the best youtube. No nonsense and very clear, and fair testing. Well done!

@hammamnash4223 5 жыл бұрын

here i am, going to buy ..... chinese manufactured $25 steadycam

@linsin1993 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@emmanuelnkwocha1275 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly i got one of those chinese manufacturerd gimbals and it is TRASH DOESN'T BALANCE PROPERLY.. SO ILL BE INVESTING IN THE FLY CAM FOR NOW

@emmanuelnkwocha1275 4 жыл бұрын

@Alessandro Valentini lol i didn't get the neewer i got one from wish hahah garbabe 🗑🗑

@rashid1664 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 50$ chinese one and holy cow the gimbal is so sticky when i hold the steadicam with one hand the camera turns to any direction my hand turns, small or big movements are registered... guess i gotta grease it up.

@thomaswatts9881 4 жыл бұрын

Hooman Rasouli SAMEEE I hate it sooo much

@AuthenTech 6 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison, nice job Parker

@matthagge4792 6 жыл бұрын

I like how straightforward and unbiased your reviews are. Get to the point without all the fluff.

@paulpayne4107 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Parker, I follow three other persons on KZfaq apart from you. They are Devin Graham, Peter Mckinnon and Marques Brownlee...all amazingly great content creators. I must say that you are the greatest of them all. Why? Every single one of your videos is very organised, precise and highly educational...never a wasted moment. I can't say that for anybody else and time is money. Keep up the good work.

@jeffstillwagon1597 6 жыл бұрын

I love how honest you are about stuff that normally most youtubers would be dishonest about to make money

@flipnap2112 3 жыл бұрын

it really us pleasant to just get the facts with no vested interest in brand devotion. now if the news could just be like that :)

@SharpStudios0 6 жыл бұрын

this dude leaves the 1dx on the sidewalk while jake is walking backwards omg lol. to film this video they had 2 1dx ii and a 5d ii plus the gimbals and lenses talk about $15k just for this video; love it keep it up your such an inspiration.

@mariocarranza573 6 жыл бұрын

I have just decided to learn about video making after many years of being a photographer. I have chosen you to follow for your no-nonsense approach to teaching and how understandable you are in your teaching. Thank you for your efforts in putting out these teaching videos.

@EposVox 6 жыл бұрын

Naturally I watch this and it's unavailable. Cool.

@LeszekLata 6 жыл бұрын

I still use my Glidecam HD-1000. I had it for about 7 years now and it still works! This is what I like about mechanical stabilisers. They just work. Great video by the way :)

@Ryan_Pitts 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I just recently bought the Glidecam DGS and I love it...definitely takes a lot of practice though to get good! Thanks Parker!

@thedigitalemotion 5 жыл бұрын

As a new subscriber I've noticed that your leg walking technique is something overlooked by a lot of people. The way you personally walk whilst gliding is almost as much as an art form as the videography itself. You've definitely trained your 'walk' and it makes all the difference. I own a Steadicam Solo, I find it fantastic for both gliding and using as a tripod at a moments notice.

@ianmacphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Got to say im new to film making after 25 years as a pro snapper but you are my go-to expert, no rubbish, superb info! Thanks Parker, Ian UK..

@sorinfilmsstuff8158 6 жыл бұрын

Another killer and to the point review from Parker Walbeck . As a Full Time Filmmaker member, I gotta say that these are always invaluable!

@SarveshParakh 5 жыл бұрын

Finally some stabilizer I can afford. Thank you for this honest and genuinely inspiring review! Plus, in India, this thing is even cheaper. Currently selling on Amazon India at around $145 (10200 Rupees)! Thank you so much Parker!

@Nex5Network 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Got the Flycam, and learning how to balance it was much easier than I thought it would be. Really happy with it so far.

@EricaRodriguez12 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video equipment reviews SO much! Thanks for helping me make some really crucial purchasing decisions. You da bomb, man.

@sofiascakedecoracion6418 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my friend, I'm really fascinated with your videos. Admiring your work completely, you are charming. I wish you the greatest success

@jordanshipley448 6 жыл бұрын

Parker, great video. I recently bought the Flycam on your recommendation. Looks like they have started glueing the handle in place on the newer ones, FYI.

@gbjib3827 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Parker! I had not really considered the Flycam until your comparison. I was looking more at an electronic gimbal to fly my C100/C200, BMCPro 4.6 type cameras but when you do the add-ons for wireless video, wireless FIZ, and filters, the cost of an electronic gimbal becomes astronomical to have the cushion in payload required. These little 5 lbs cameras quickly become 10-12 lbs cameras. I already have a couple of Zhiyuns and an old Glidecam V-16. I have learned a lot about both and before investing into stabilizer tech either electronic or "Newtonian". One must really look at how future changes and personal growth will affect what one buys. I am not of the camp that likes to trade gear in every 6 months, so I try to take the best information in and hopefully get at least 3 good years of use out of my gear. (17 years for the Glidecam so far) For this price point, I took a chance and picked up the Redking along with the Galaxy arm and vest for less than the DGS alone! The RedKing is awesome! Now, I can retire my V-16!! Today, I am modding the Redking to put all my wires inside the post. THANKS FOR A GREAT REVIEW!!!

@MilesAndHeights 6 жыл бұрын

I just love ur voice, Parker. Music to my ears.

@ceegee2433 6 жыл бұрын

When you can't afford neither of them...

@andrewpaopronouncedpow5392 6 жыл бұрын

Do you want a stabilizer

@calvin4607 6 жыл бұрын

i feel you my friend :)

@TWgamerbuilder 6 жыл бұрын

there is a neewer one that is dirt cheap. I use it and its extremely good aslong as you use alot of weights www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminium-centimeters-Stabilizer-kilograms/dp/B00NJKJ1IA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1524526824&sr=8-5&keywords=neewer+stabilizer

@thebolivianguy64 6 жыл бұрын

TWHD. This is why i love youtube people

@TimCurry04 6 жыл бұрын

CeeGee Lol... 😂😂😂

@deekoi319 5 жыл бұрын

The question is , is the glide cam worth 600 dollars more

@andrewemmel 4 жыл бұрын

I think that question is rhetorical...

@sterling42 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to pause at 2:53 so I can go to bed! Most thorough reviews ever, love it Parker.

@coymangus 5 жыл бұрын

Your HONEST reviews are awesome. Great content.

@AhmedMohammed-qv4wh 5 жыл бұрын

When you thought that the $200 one was the top of the line

@mmallay 5 жыл бұрын

Replace FlyCam Grip with a MX Motorcycle Grip . Problem Solved. Thx for Comparison. Well done!

@cameronschmit6472 4 жыл бұрын

mmallay or some baseball bat tape

@mrvk699 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe we could also use a Badminton/Tennis Handle Grip for better grip action

@adamrodenberger1218 6 жыл бұрын

I just purchased and received a Flycam Redking. A comment about the soft grip handle, the unit I received has the grip glued in place. Either the unit Parker received didn't get glued the MFR saw his video and improved the unit further! With regard to the Allen wrench for attaching the head, my unit came with an Allen wrench. Also, not mentioned in Parker's video, I was pleasantly surprised that the Flycam was delivered with a super nice carry case with a shoulder strap and custom foam protection. As a first time user of a gimbal, I'm very happy and enjoying learning how to use it and excited for higher quality videography! For Parker, thank you for the awesome review and top notch professional analysis! Wow, it is what sold me on my purchase as I'm one of the customers that didn't want debit for a great gimbal.

@KollideMedia 5 жыл бұрын

probably one of the best comparison videos... so good bro

@smithy1011 4 жыл бұрын

Really liked this Video man, wish I had've know about glidecams before I bought the Ronin S if I would've saved 300 dollars and bought a drone to pretty much

@TJIzzy 6 жыл бұрын

Very well put together comparison. You'll probably get a ton of views for an A7iii review/comparison, it is an interesting camera

@brynnvas 6 жыл бұрын

He aint doing this for views ,bruh

@Ben-fq1lj 6 жыл бұрын

While it would be cool to see him do a review of a sony camera, he would probably say "I'm not a big fan of sony's color science." He'd probably, just like any person not looking to keep the camera, would just use one of sony's crappy in-box settings without changing the tools that sony gives us to use (knee,black level, hue, color depth, color mode, etc..) which wouldn't be fair. I wouldn't mind maybe sharing my settings to him if he ever considered to review a sony camera. The profile is based off of DG's profile, so it would fit his style.

@trimotionmedia5487 6 жыл бұрын

Yooooo what are your settings for a picture profile??? I'd love to know what PP, knee, black level, hue, color depth, color mode, etc. you use!

@jimb1453 5 жыл бұрын

Not started using a glidecam yet (one in the post) so great to see several examples of how to use one! Very helpful video, thanks Parker.

@jomaari 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent non biased review. Helped me make a choice. Thanks.

@martin.musale 6 жыл бұрын

recently bought a flycam redkingand have been looking for such a review. Thank you very much!!!

@heavyplateenjoyer 6 жыл бұрын

Martin Musale And how is it?

@martin.musale 6 жыл бұрын

it takes a lot of practice ...but i must say its one of the best investments that ive ever made in my young filmmaking career

@noisetrade6130 5 жыл бұрын

nice to hear such words. i also got mine today

@livingtogrow8328 5 жыл бұрын

noise trade how are you liking so far?

@noisetrade6130 5 жыл бұрын

@LIVINGTOGROW the built qualitiy and materials are astonishing! if i didnt know it better i´d guess its price at around 600$-800$. it indeed takes a lot of practice, but for me thats ok. i can honestly reccomend it. sorry for my bad english. greetings from germany

@rexallenretro 4 жыл бұрын

"Out of the mouth of two witnesses!" Love it bro! Love the Jesus pic in the house too. Way to represent!

@mrangles3402 3 жыл бұрын

I loved that too

@H2o3G2a 6 жыл бұрын

What a video. Very honest, not biased and most importantly, a very smart comparison video.

@m3t8690 6 жыл бұрын

Easy to understand... Points out the specific parts that really differentiate both products.

@NewsMoto 5 жыл бұрын

In a world full of 3 axis electronic gimbals, this video is such a nice thing to watch! Maybe it's a good idea to go back to a manual gimbal for backup use?

@spo5egy 5 жыл бұрын

Parker Walbeck yes I have a glide and a 3 axis, the glide give smoother moments when walking and much more fluid when mastered. Each tool is an asset.

@nathanwabre 4 жыл бұрын

Think about that investment in time and it’s a no brainer

@jamieleefilms7035 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve tightened some zip ties on the top and bottom of the handle. Stops the handle slipping.

@Peter-200 4 жыл бұрын

Just put some super glue on it

@theurbanartist775 4 жыл бұрын

Put super glue where? And what does it do? Thanks

@Peter-200 4 жыл бұрын

Howie C Stylez under the rubber grip to stop it sliding up, or do as the above has and put zip ties on it

@theurbanartist775 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Man I cant master these things, the wind kills me. I’m gone buy motorized!

@Peter-200 4 жыл бұрын

Howie C Stylez yeah motorised will do all that’s needed like... only more easily lol

@xglvn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Beautiful demonstrations.

@krisalva4667 6 жыл бұрын

This will be a very useful information for me and those who love filming and photography, thank you so much!

@LightScienceStudios 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that review! Question: Do you keep lens stabalization switched on when you're using a glidecam?

@gussy24 6 жыл бұрын

It should be turned off

@LightScienceStudios 6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@karimsaleh903 6 жыл бұрын

Hemmy Wood why?

@gussy24 6 жыл бұрын

Karim because its two different forms of stabilisation not working together. Gimbals doing one thing and the lens another but not working together. You should also turn it off when using your camera on a tripod.

@karimsaleh903 6 жыл бұрын

Hemmy Wood wow okay, but I have the zhiyun crane v2 and when I use a stabilized lens with stabilization on its very smooth, but when I use the nifty fifty stm without stabilization’s it’s very shaky and weird

@MrMacroJesseSky 3 жыл бұрын

For $600 savings, I can sacrifice the money to buy a bottle of loctite

@prestonhoffman5695 5 жыл бұрын

I stumbled across this video and decided to watch it. I am not a photography or video guy, but what you put out was really thorough. Well done.

@RonalValerio 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you parker love your videos /advices

@MatthewMcCarty 6 жыл бұрын

What if you throw some powdered graphite or some other lubricant. Would that help with the smoothness on the gimbal? 300% cost increase for maybe 20% better device makes a decent argument for Flycam.

@overnightclassic2 6 жыл бұрын

For small cameras the Steadicam Merlin is the far superior stabilizer. It always has been, but it used to be very expensive. Now the price has dropped a lot you can get it fairly cheap.

@maurizioricci9274 6 жыл бұрын

Hi dude, you are the best on youtube 🤙 thank you for all you videos! More real estate :)

@josegcalcuriann9669 6 жыл бұрын

Excelente forma de comprobar la calidad de las cámaras para todos aquellos expectadores que desean saber más acerca de los productos... Saludos desde Venezuela

@dominiklehocky1486 5 жыл бұрын

You, sir, just made me buy steadicam instead of gimbal with your videos. Thanks for many advices you give us.

@frodobaggins1301 6 жыл бұрын

What about Glidecam HD 2000 vs Flycam hd 3000?

@minhazcool 6 жыл бұрын

800$ is a lot i will rather go for 200$ Currently the one i am using is less than 50$ and it works for what I usually shoot. It always depends on what you are shooting for.

@NOUFAL1400 4 жыл бұрын

May I know what you r getting for 50$

@noukhollands 5 жыл бұрын

Wow i love both(havent used them ever ) but you are really loving the flycam

@thebacons5943 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this greatly encouraged my confidence in the fly cam, that will probably be my big gift request from my parents for Christmas!

@SimonBauer 6 жыл бұрын

Devin Graham option is so overpriced, wish they would sell that head separately

@Ben-fq1lj 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, to be honest all their gimbals are overpriced in my humble opinion, especially with electronic gimbals now. I own a glidecam and love it, but I'm glad I got my first one on ebay

@sebastianw9972 6 жыл бұрын

Defently not! I use the Devin Graham Glidecam a lot and i am super happy with it. For me its a total flexible replacement for a tripod. and even if i need to film with a tripod, i just put the handle of the glidecam on a light tripod, like the walimex WT-806

@hushedtones7168 6 жыл бұрын

well its nothing if you own a decent camera and some decent lenses. you can try manufacturing one yourself if you're so cheap lol

@Ben-fq1lj 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah sorry have to disagree. I love glidecam; I'm sure its amazing and was worth to you paying $300 more of what it should be because it still is a great product, but realistically I think most people can see that the price is way too expensive even if they love their dgs glidecam. Its awesome that you enjoy it and are getting great use out of it. But for me, at that point I might as well buy a pistol grip gimbal and add another great tool to my gear list.

@Ben-fq1lj 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but every hundred or fifty dollars adds up quickly. If that's all we needed in film making, then yeah, it'd be reasonable. But we have to buy much more than a camera, a lens, and a glidecam. We need more options than a 16-35mm lens (I found that out the hard way starting off).

@gainsum 6 жыл бұрын

I think the fly cam stuck a little bit because it isn’t as worn in as your glide cam bro.

@johnh.kingstonlll5727 6 жыл бұрын

Gainsum I agree. Also how about long term road worthiness? After a while you also need durability especially being on the road assembling and disassembly dropping it ect.... After it's worn in is it worn out? Or when it loosens up will it also fall apart? The flycam my also be a great backup too. Specially at eight or four hundred a pop. Peace

@krishnasuryawanshi7788 6 жыл бұрын

600 for lil bit is vood

@RaphaelAguirre 6 жыл бұрын

nothing that some silicon lub wouldn't fix, right?

@nathanprotz7468 6 жыл бұрын

Parker, I have a Glidecam DGS and did this spin test. Mine doesn't stay put like yours, but instead spins to the left once I stop. I have it balanced really good too.

@nathanprotz7468 6 жыл бұрын

It actually spins in the direction of your rotating, so left it goes left, right it goes right. So mine isn't as smooth as yours and there's definitely some friction in the Glidecam.

@yesladinc 6 жыл бұрын

I also noticed on a few of your videos you seem to be using the DGS head on an HD 2000 or HD 4000. That's the setup I use on a HD 2000 with DGS head. LOVE IT!

@davidp158 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks for doing the test and sharing the results!

@THISISFLAMINGDWAGON 6 жыл бұрын

Nice view of the mountains

@vagabond0078 6 жыл бұрын

seeing the footage side by side you could see the flycam was just a bit shakier.

@johnh.kingstonlll5727 6 жыл бұрын

Parker As you stated when you work with something enough you gain ways to master it. Some Technicians that are use to the flycam may say the glidecam is to sensitive. Specially after getting use to that slight friction. Electronics you get what you pay for too. The flycam is excellent for two hundred although the Glidecam is better for eight. It's really about preference and budget. Now with all the creator it' gives the industry competition for our business. Great video Parker!!!!

@kgam7064 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'd wanted to have a Glidecam DGS for a long time but just purchased a Redking! (with a super glue for the handle)

@miseskhan7580 6 жыл бұрын

Owh! Exclusive video.Amazing Chanel much love❤️ for them.Good going man.Keep it up.

@NickDeBusk 6 жыл бұрын

An $800 bearing system? Must be reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally smooth and greased. lol. Purchased nearly the EXACT same product off amazon for $49.99 a few years ago.

@lessemo 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use it with heavy a heavy camera?

@j1jh002 6 жыл бұрын

Which one was it?

@gracekompany 5 жыл бұрын

Link please!

@teameight2447 5 жыл бұрын

i’m not putting a red camera on a 50 dollar stabilizer haha but whatever works, works

@bryanyoung7637 5 жыл бұрын

A hack for the Flycam grip... get a clamp on bicycle handlebar grip.

@TheJroddude 5 жыл бұрын

Put some adhesive foam strips on the shaft of the FlyCam or even out a simple 1/2 screw into the shaft for your thumb to manipulate to adjust for that sticky feeling you’re talking about. Sometimes we gotta modify our equipment to fit our own needs 👍🏻 So far it seems the FlyCam is the real winner when you account for the price. Great review bro!

@omegacon4 4 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING comparison!!!! Liked and subscribed!!!

@chandrashekarnagaraja4513 6 жыл бұрын

Those squeaky noise.. Tho.. Omg...

@HenryOrtlip 6 жыл бұрын

Don't buy either of these. I own the DGS Glidecam-- was great!..... two years ago... lol. Buy a Zhiyun Crane v2-- Works great with the 1DX II. (Don't buy a Nebula Slant 5100 it's a poorly made product with even worse customer service)

@Sergiosvm 6 жыл бұрын

I have a zhiyun crane and still looking to get a flycam. Check out parker's glidecam to zhiyun crane comparison, glidecam still better in some situations and it's quicker to balance

@HenryOrtlip 6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, I still own the DGS Glidecam because it has it's place, but it's a wiser choice to buy the zhiyun crane v2 than either of these. The reason-- time, you can get the goods five times faster with the crane, no need for 5 takes on the Glidecam anymore...

@konstapot3583 6 жыл бұрын

i also got ronin then zhiyun etc..but now im thinking to get a gravity stabilizer..not only faster to setup but the overall quality in shots is so much better than electronics

@sarahwilson1656 6 жыл бұрын

I had the Ronin M... wasn't doing it for me. Then I got the Crane 2... wasn't feeling it. As soon as I picked up the Red King, all the feelings I had of not being satisfied for some reason were gone lol. You can still get silky smooth shots with the glidecam, and it has some major benefits over electronic gimbals👌🏼 for some, it is the creative way to go! and, its cheaper! haha

@overnightclassic2 6 жыл бұрын

Well you don't need 5 takes with the glidecam if you're good with it. If anything you just need practice. When I first used a steadicam, I had a good shot maybe 1/5 times, but after you get good, you get the right shot 100% of the time, just like with the zhiyun crane.

@brandonshootsvideoproducti5714 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm a little late to the party watching this video but its says alot about this video (good things). Thanks for the very thorough comparison. This helped me alot. More than likely gonna go with the Flycam. Great job.

@triepiclife 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, always been a big fan of the "Laing" Handheld Stabilizer for around $200-250 on Amazon & Ebay. Super easy to level and with a Manfrotto quick release plate (

@trimotionmedia5487 6 жыл бұрын

I just got the Flycam Redking in the mail. I mounted my Sony a7iii and 16-35mm f4 lens and OHHH MY GOOOOOOOSHHH it is like carrying an elephant. WTF. This is so unreasonable. How am I supposed to use this to film. It's so flippin heavy hahaha. I mean, I'm a 5'11 guy and weigh 170 pounds. I'm not weak, but mannnn wtf. I can't carry this for more than 20-30 seconds without my arm starting to hurt. I'm thinking of returning it

@akshayyadav7924 6 жыл бұрын

I have Sony A7iii with 28-70 , so do I buy FlyCam Redking or not?

@trimotionmedia5487 6 жыл бұрын

Idk man, I didn't really have much time or experience with it (or any glidecam's, except for a cheapo $50 one a ways back). Idk how parker get's such smooth footage. I try to balance mine the best I can and I get wobble and stuff. It's heavy, but when I used my 24-70 f4 it wasn't thaaaat bad. I think my forearm muscle would get used to it over time. If you are okay with having a quite heavy setup and you are willing to practice and learn to get good with it, maybe give it a try.

@akshayyadav7924 6 жыл бұрын

200$ it's worth it?

@Tricklarock 6 жыл бұрын

Returning it then getting something else?

@snap-n-shoot 5 жыл бұрын

All of the Glide Cams take time to get used to. You should not base it on a single test or use. You have to "get used to it". Your arms muscle memory will then kick in and it will get easier.

@TwoTaleTubers 6 жыл бұрын

I think that you don't have to go gym, your gymming has been already done with these heavy equipment,don't you?

@ManuelHefti 6 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, tanks!! And always respect the speed limit, when you run full speed with your steady cams ;)

@CptCurk 5 жыл бұрын

So cool ! Thank you for comparing those two type of "glidecam" Really really cool to know your sensation ! It make your test true... I got the glidecam xr series.. wanted to switch for a real & big & pro solution, because mine is to tiny, to lightweight... I'll go to the flycam because of the budget. But when I'll get the budget, I'll may think to go on glidecam again for that finesse of the move !

@fedor3000 6 жыл бұрын

err...for 500-800 bucks i would just rather buy a zhiyun

@jonathanjc1131 6 жыл бұрын

but if ya have a big camera, zhiyun won't fit lol

@teivagrant1386 6 жыл бұрын

True aye pretty much what i did :p

@emilyjz 6 жыл бұрын

fedor3000 With a zhiyun gimbal you don't get that natural walking movement like the steadicam

@teivagrant1386 6 жыл бұрын

Michael Zhang true but it still takes a few years of practice to get completely comfortable with it no?

@emilyjz 6 жыл бұрын

Nicola Grant, I personally got very comfortable with it in just in a couple of weeks of practice and getting the right setup for my camera, so it really depends!

@eksine 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get the flycam buy a used glidecam HD 4000 on eBay

@march_xv 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, dear friend. Are you sure? how much it should cost?

@Glen.Danielsen 4 жыл бұрын

Parker's got screen presence! Movements of coolness! Thanks so much for your incredibly helpful vid's, brother. Cheers,

@CesarAugustoTejada 6 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of video!!! Thanks Parker!!!

@aaronmclean8054 6 жыл бұрын

Convinced you're a Christian now after seeing the picture on the wall by the stairs. Not only that, but I was guessing you were a Christian just by the way you act. I can see it man! Shine that light!

@Vanlifia 6 жыл бұрын

you do realize jesus is a revered prophet to the muslims as well

@CarringtonAdkins 6 жыл бұрын

+Parker Walbeck "Mouth of two or three..." That have it away for those of us who know. My brotha.

@arteryworld 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU BRO lmaoo , some people are really stupid. muslims love jesus as much as christians do theyre the same as us

@Vanlifia 6 жыл бұрын

Such an unfortunate misconception, cause for many conflicts :(

@MechanicalTrader 6 жыл бұрын

tolerance on display from the 1,400 year old cult

@christianvolpe 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and extensive. Thanks for the thorough review!

@pauljamesdagatan1701 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great demonstration .. Very informative

@jeralyng9327 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great vlog, it's useful for everyone. I wanna see more of this.

@lincolnisrael1634 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, Very helpful.

@lennutrajektoor 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen before a $800 equipment beating up the cheaper $200 on delivering the steady results at any test thrown at it. Glidecam truly shines even with its $600 extra price point. Thank you for the review. What an eye opener.

@yenra 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic comparison; thank you!

@Virtyland 6 жыл бұрын

I have the Flycam Redking for about a year now and my handle is different to yours. It looks pretty much like DGS and doesn’t slip. Been flying Ursa Mini 4.6k on it, no problems so far.