2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Exceeding the Glidecam HD2000 weight specification with additional camera accessories
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The advertised load limit for the Glidecam HD2000 of 2 to 6 pounds may refer to the weight that can be balanced using only the included counterweight plates.
- Operating a camera setup exceeding the rated weight limit may be possible if additional counterweights are supplied to the bottom of the stabilizer, though this goes beyond the design specification.
- The HD2000 and HD4000 models share identical gimbal mechanics and counterweight systems, yet have different load ratings, suggesting the difference relates to structural support rather than balancing capability.
Depends on
- The claim about counterweight-based limits was not confirmed by manufacturer response.
- No practical results were reported from actually using the HD2000 beyond its weight specification.
- The relationship between the rated load limits and the actual structural differences between models remains unclear.
- Discussion was not resolved with definitive manufacturer guidance.