Comparison of numerous mid-market steadicams (steadycams)

Lately I bought my new camera, and as I program to shoot my personal films, I need to have an expert gear named Steadicam. With little information of it, I read many distinct Steadicam goods online. I choose to purchase one with complete efficiency plus a moderate price tag.

I primarily researched Glidecam X-10, Steadicam Pilot, Flycam Pro 6000, Steadicam Phantom and Wondlan Leopard II Series.



I discovered the majority of them are produced of aluminum alloy, and some are also created of carbon fiber, which is lighter and stronger, most vests are light weight, and additional arms are iso-elastic arms, most sleds are adjustable, etc. But there are actually some important differences, essentially the most apparent and crucial one particular appears to be the load capacity, which varies lots among distinct items, from two lbs to as high as 33 lbs. As my camera is about eight lbs, I can not pick issues like Wondlan Leopard II Deluxe (about 13 to 33lbs), and Flycam 6000 is as heavy as 27kg and its balance is said to become difficult to adjust, lastly my scope is limited to Steadicam Pilot (2-10lbs), Wondlan Leopard II Common (about 2- 17lbs) and Glidecam X-10, with equivalent prices and load capacities. Here may be the comparison table with the three products, with many of the details missed:



Glidecam X-10 with Glidecam 4000 Pro Steadicam Pilot Wondlan Leopard II (common)

Construction Aluminum alloy high-carbon alloy Aluminum alloy high-carbon alloy Aluminum alloy high-carbon alloy

Load capacity 4 to 10 lbs 2 to ten lbs 2 to 17 lbs

Weight 8.5kg 10kg 11kg

Vest Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight

Arm Dyna-Elastic? Assistance Arm Iso-elastic Arm Dual Iso-elastic Arm

Sled Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable

Quick Release Yes No Yes

Dovetail Plate Yes No Yes

Docking Bracket Yes Yes Yes

Gimbal low friction low friction low friction

Dynamic Spin Yes Yes Yes

Post Telescoping Telescoping Telescoping

Other Included accessories None Battery Base, 5.8'' LCD Docking stand, battery base

Price $2,898.00 $3,995.00 $2344





From the table we are able to see Steadicam Pilot has the highest price tag, Wondlan Leopard II (typical) has the biggest load capacity. I have not decided which to purchase, but I hope this table can present some reference for all those to buy Steadicam.