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Glidecam Gold stabilizer system value and capabilities
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Glidecam Gold sled with 1.5 inch post and Gold arm represents solid value in the mid-range stabilizer category priced under $30,000
- Newer Glidecam sleds with 2 inch posts and HD-SDI wiring offer improved rigidity compared to earlier 1.5 inch post models
- A prototype X-45 arm was demonstrated with capability to support heavier loads than the standard Gold arm
Depends on
- Assessment is from 2011 and based on the original Gold sled model
- The newer 2 inch post sled and X-45 arm were only prototypes shown at NAB, not yet confirmed as released products
- No direct comparison measurements provided between Gold arm and X-45 arm weight capacity