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Glidecam Body-Pod
The Glidecam Body-Pod is a lightweight rigid support system which lets you shoot in cushioned comfort for indefinite periods of time. By taking the weight of the stabilizer off your hands and arms and placing it onto your waist and shoulders, the Body Pod virtually eliminates stress and fatigue, allowing you the freedom to shoot events that require uninterrupted shooting.
- The Body Pod is designed to allow you to quickly slide the handle of either the Glidecam 2000 Pro, Glidecam 4000 Pro, Glidecam HD-1000, Glidecam HD-2000 or Glidecam HD-4000 on and off its rigid support, permitting quick back and forth switching between handheld stabilization shooting and body mounted shooting.
- Use the system while on the move, such as when walking up and down stairs around your subject matter. You can also become a sort of mobile tripod, maintaining your position while shooting, yet being able to quickly and easily change shooting location, based upon the shooting requirements.
- The Body Pod is especially suited for commercial, industrial and corporate videography, such as weddings, real estate videos, sporting events, etc. The system allows you to leave your tripod behind, rendering you free to move about and shoot from places you would normally be unable to shoot quickly from.
- Since the support of the Body Pod is rigid, and for the most part, inflexible, it will not absorb and smooth out camera movements as well as a Stabilizer which is being held in just your hands. However, shooting with your Stabilizer attached to the rigid support of the Body Pod still yields results that are far better than unstabilized, hand held shooting or shoulder-supported shooting. Once you get the feel of using the Body Pod, you won't shoot anything without it.
| Compatibility |
Glidecam 2000 Pro Glidecam 4000 Pro Glidecam HD-1000 Glidecam HD-2000 Glidecam HD-4000 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
55%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (5)
- Stable (3)
Cons
- Unstable (5)
- Poor quality (4)
- Poor design (3)
Best Uses
- Stabilization (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Film professional (4), Aspiring film maker (3), Business owner (3), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good but hard to use for a long time
This product is very good for it's price. It's very hard to use Glidecam HD 2000 without this Body-Pod over 2 consecutive minutes or all day long. But even if I wear this body ...Read complete review
This product is very good for it's price. It's very hard to use Glidecam HD 2000 without this Body-Pod over 2 consecutive minutes or all day long. But even if I wear this body pod, my back had got pain under the pressure of the shoulder belt.
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Most Liked Negative Review
NO!!
This is worthless! It is a good idea, but a very poor design. Look at it, does it really look like it's going to work? If you are wanting something to rest your...Read complete review
This is worthless! It is a good idea, but a very poor design. Look at it, does it really look like it's going to work? If you are wanting something to rest your glide cam on while your shooting then that's really all its good for. but to actually shoot with it, forget it. the little s arm just slips any time you try to do something and you can not walk with it, it picks up every motion of your body, your better off just holding the glide cam, except it's so freaking heavy...
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Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
I purchased a Glidecam 4000 and I love it. However, it will kill your arm quickly.
I began looking at Steadicam systems to use with it for an approaching wedding.
I did not have the money at the time to purchase I nice Steadicam system, so I decided to try the body pod.
It worked great. It took all the weight off my arm and distributed it to my shoulders and back.
I ended up wearing the thing nearly non-stop for 8 hours. It could use some padding, but you can just run down to a co-op and buy saddle strap covers to put over the lines.
I dont like that the camera sticks right out in front of you, and since the metal pipe is a fixed length, you need to be mindful of how long a stride you take or you may bump the bottom of the Glidecam.
Also, the metal pipe just sits in the holster at you waist. You have to have a firm grip on the pipe and Glidecam handle to keep it straight out in front, or it may snap to one side or the other.
If you dont have the money for a nice Steadicam system, then I would recommend this product! It worked great for the price!
If you do have the money for a nice Steadicam System, for the love of God... don't buy this!
I know that sounds contradictory, but it works if you need it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
Because I do not have an arm numb, it is very convenient.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
My Body-Pod came just as they said it would with no delays. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Movies
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
needs a little practice.
Arms no longer hurt
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cheap sewing job
- Cumbersome
- Poor design
- Straps fall off shoulders
- Unstable
- Weak Construction
- Weak materials all-around
Best Uses
- Back-scratcher
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
I can't think of a more cheaply-made waste of money. If you want something the help support your glidecam and give your arm a rest, get a production assistant to do it for the experience and save your [$]!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient to use
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
Use it in shootings of events and is very handy[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
This product is flimsy and terrible.[...] it is not steady at all. I returned it 10 minutes after taking it out of the box.
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Limited Compatibility
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
This is worthless! It is a good idea, but a very poor design. Look at it, does it really look like it's going to work? If you are wanting something to rest your glide cam on while your shooting then that's really all its good for. but to actually shoot with it, forget it. the little s arm just slips any time you try to do something and you can not walk with it, it picks up every motion of your body, your better off just holding the glide cam, except it's so freaking heavy...
Pros
- Compact Design
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
I gave this as a gift.
Pros
- Cost performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
This product is very good for it's price. It's very hard to use Glidecam HD 2000 without this Body-Pod over 2 consecutive minutes or all day long. But even if I wear this body pod, my back had got pain under the pressure of the shoulder belt.
Pros
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
When I saw this product online it seemed like a obvious low priced addition to the glidecam and I bought it. When I tried it out at home I quickly realized that it is ackward, flimsy, and not much help unless you are standing perfectly still. The shoulder straps slide off with any movement which gets annoying very quick. Overall it just doesn't work very well.
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
I would buy this product again and again
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Movies
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
I use this product with my glide cam. Which it works wonderfully with it, and does in fact help by taking weight off my wrist.
I don't like it because I was expecting it to be more than two shoulder straps and a piece of foam.
However if you just want something cheap, so you don't have to hold your glide cam free hand, it gets the job done.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Learning curve to wearing
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Glidecam Body-Pod:
There is a learning curve to using this with the stabilizer. It needs to be strapped snug. I use it to relieve the pressure on my arm from holding the glidecam.
- How long have you owned it:
- One-to-three months
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- Original: $98.95
- Save: $9.89
- Price: $89.06
- Price: $94.99
What's in the Box
- Padded Waist Belt
- Shoulder Straps
- Curved Body Support Tube
- 6" Extension Post
- 9" Extension Post
- Allen Wrench
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