Glidecam Smooth Shooter stabilization system specifications and limitations

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2005News, Events, Workshops forum

21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The Glidecam Smooth Shooter is a single-arm camera stabilization system.
The introductory price for the Glidecam Smooth Shooter was $1499 USD.
The system lacks a separate LCD monitor on the bottom of the sled, which limits operator visibility when the camera is held at the side.
Adding a separate LCD monitor with mounting hardware would cost approximately $500 more and would improve the system's usability.
Running cables up the post may require drilling holes in the stabilizer to route connections properly.

Product announcement from 2005 with limited technical details available at the time.
Pricing and specifications are from the introductory release period.
Concerns about LCD monitor visibility and cable routing were raised but not officially addressed in the discussion.
The discussion focused on marketing presentation rather than comprehensive testing or long-term performance data.