Seeing how we are able to achieve very high quality video on many of the new compact point and shoot systems today, Glidecam has recently released a mini version of video camera stabilizers. The Sony RX100 point and shoot which produces high quality video and only weighs under 9 ounces. Even a Sony NEX6 with Pancake lens should come in around 12 ounces. The new iGlide line of stabilizers are designed to fly cameras weighing up to 14 ounces.
Overview:
The Glidecam iGlide Handheld Stabilizer for 14 oz Cameras (Black) is a very lightweight stabilizer for use with GoPro and other small cameras weighing up to 14 ounces. A camera mounting plate with 1/4" mounting threads is integrated for attaching a camera. You can also use the stabilizer with an iPhone via an optional iGlide Adapter.
The new iGlide stabilizers are available in standard Black or more colorful options for under $150 dollars via B&H (click here).
Glidecam iGlide Video Camera Stabilizers
Caleb
Has anybody used this for the Canon Vixia hf r300? The camera is 9.9 lbs.
Emm
Post author@Bill - Yup, I bet you just need to add a little extra counter weight to this by using washers or something.
Bill
I need only another ounce and a half to make this work with my Panny TM900. Do people think I can mod it someway to accomodate this little bit of extra weight?
Tyrone
I think this would be a great option to more weight capacity Tehkron Mini-I still maintain the portability and easier set up I think solid build.
MN
If you want something seriously smooth, even with GoPro, you use tools like this.
Getting to 90% impressive is easy, the last 10% is what's hard.
Stephen Diaz
WHY the colors? Keep it classy in black Glidecam
nero355
You don't need this kind of stuff for a GoPro when used at it's maximum wide angle setting together with the suction cup mount/holder as "glide stabilizer" : It's pretty well stabilized this way 🙂
For compact cameras this kind of stuff can be interesting when you are moving around, but for GoPro ?! NO!!!
currentco
iGlide's, Y U No come in red!?
Paul
REALLY unnecessarily bulky.