GLIDECAM V-8, V-16 and V-20
PROFESSIONAL CAMERA STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

The adjustable Exoskeletal Dyna-Elastic Support Arm is designed to counteract the weigh of the combined camera and Camera Mounting Assembly (the Sled) by employing a high carbon alloy spring. The Support Arm can be boomed up and down, as well as pivoted in and out, and side to side. It is the combined booming and pivoting action of the Support Arm which isolates the motions of the operator from the camera in a way that creates ultra smooth shots. The spring force is field adjustable to allow for varying camera weights.

The new and innovative Glidecam Orbit Hinge was designed to increase the isolation between the operator's hip and the Dyna-Elastic Arm. The Orbit Hinge accomplishes this isolation with the ability to rotate 360 degrees. This rotation allows the back end of the Rigid Arm to continuously move in an unobstructed orbital path around the Glidecam Vest Mounting Plate.

The rugged and adjustable Camera Mounting Assembly (the Sled) is designed with a lower Telescoping Central Support Post (the Extension Post) that allows adjustment of the systems vertical balance. The Central Support Post can be adjusted from 18" to 23". The Camera Mounting Platform (or the x-y motion table) moves back and forth and side to side to allow adjustment of the system's horizontal balance. The Camera Plate has both 1/4" and 3/8" mounting slots (holes) to accommodate a variety of camera bases. For remote viewing, a LCD Monitor can be easily attached to a front 1/4" mounting hole on the Base Platform. Fine Weight Disks (included) can be used on the Base Platform as counterbalance to allow adjustment of the systems vertical balance. A variety of mounting poles are supplied on the Base Platform so you can easily customize the Base to fit your needs. A free floating precision Three Axis Gimbal, incorporating integrally Shielded Bearings, creates the super smooth and pivotal connections between the front end of the Dyna-Elastic Arm and the Camera Mounting Assembly. The Three Axis Gimbal provides the operator with finger tip control over fluid tilting, panning and rolling.

Whether you're shooting commercials, industrials, weddings, documentaries, news, music video's or feature length motion pictures, the Glidecam V-8 will finally bring the fluidity and grace of professional, body mounted, camera stabilizers to your productions. 

Glidecam V-16 and V-20

The GLIDECAM V-16 and GLIDECAM V-20 Professional Camera Stabilization Systems are both designed to allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake. They are designed primarily for use with professional video cameras and 16 mm motion picture cameras. The V-16 stabilizes cameras weighing from 10 to 20 pounds and the V-20 stabilizes cameras weighing from 15 to 26 pounds.

The GLIDECAM V-16 and GLIDECAM V-20 are perfect for shooting the type of ultra-smooth tracking shots that take your audience's and client's breath away. The Glidecam V-16 and V-20 instantly add high production value to every scene. With the "V" series stabilizers from Glidecam Industries, your company will be able to offer the type of professional shooting techniques that were only previously available to clients with full budgets. Whether you are shooting commercials, industrials, documentaries, music videos, news, or full length motion pictures, the Glidecam V-16 and Glidecam V-20 will take you where few others have traveled.

The Glidecam Support Vest
The Glidecam Support Vest is lightweight and comfortable can be adjusted to fit a wide range of operators. High endurance, closed cell, EVA foam padding and integral T6 aluminum alloy create a vest which can hold and evenly distribute the weight of the Glidecam V-16 and Glidecam V-20 systems across the  operator's shoulders, back, and hips. For safety, quick release, high impact buckles allow the vest to be removed quickly.

The Dyna-Elastic Arm
The Exoskeletal, Dyna-Elastic adjustable Support Arm is designed to counteract the weight of the combined camera and Camera Mounting Assembly by employing high carbon alloy springs. The Arm may be boomed up and down, as well as pivoted in and out , and side to side. It is the combined booming and pivoting action of the Arm which isolates the motions of the operator from the camera in a way that creates ultra-smooth shots. The spring force is field adjustable to allow for varying camera weights. For safety, a Dual-Spring design is employed to reduce spring failure damage.

The Three Axis Gimbal
A free floating, precision, Three Axis Gimbal incorporating Integrally Shielded Bearings creates the super-smooth and pivotal connections between the front end of the Dyna-Elastic Arm and the Camera Mounting Assembly. The Three Axis Gimbal provides the operator with finger tip control over fluid tilting, panning and rolling. A locking mechanism allows the Gimbal to be placed at varying positions on the Central Support Post. Moving the Gimbal effectively adjusts the Systems Center of Gravity. The upper portion of the Sled's Central Support Post includes Guide Scale Markings. These markings allow for accurate and repeatable Gimbal Positioning.

The Camera Mounting Assembly
The rugged and adjustable Camera Mounting Assembly (the Sled) is designed with a lower Telescoping Center Post which allows for vertical balance adjustments as well as varying lens heights. The Center Post can be adjusted from 22" to 32". The Camera Mounting Platform (or x-y motion table) moves back and forth, and side to side to allow adjustment of the System's horizontal balance. The Camera Plate has both 1/4" and 3/8" mounting slots (holes) to accommodate a variety of camera bases. For remote viewing, a LCD Monitor can easily be attached to a variety of mounting holes on the Base Platform, or either a LCD, or a CRT Monitor can be attached to the Base's adjustable Monitor Bracket. Remote Viewing eye-wear, like those by or similar to Virtual Vision, also enable you to view exactly what the shooting camera sees. The Base Platform can also be configured to use fine counterbalance Weight Disks (included) in the event you choose to not use a Monitor and/or a Battery on the Base Platform as counterbalance. The back of the Base Platform has threaded mounting holes for an Anton Bauer Gold Mount battery adapter plate. A variety of other mounting holes are supplied on the Base so you can easily customize the Base to fit your needs. Adjustable "Kick-Stands" on both sides of the Base give the Sled more stability when resting on the ground.

*Camera, Monitor, Cables, Battery and Battery Plate not included.

Optional Accessories for "V" Series

Low Mode Camera Mount - can be expanded and contracted both vertically and horizontally allowing a wide range of cameras to mount inside. 
Complete Accessory Kit - Includes the Low Mode Mount, Vehicle Mount, Sled Offset Adapter and Vista Post. 

Both of these optional Glidecam V-16 and Glidecam V-20 Accessories are designed to allow you to capture the type of dynamic and creative shots that are due to extreme compositional shot requirements, or unusual camera placements such as those where the camera is low near the ground, up high above your head, or attached to a moving platform or vehicle. With the Glidecam V-16 and Glidecam V-20Accessories, getting those ever so dynamic shots that you have been dreaming of is now within your reach.

Glidecam Eclipse Daylight Viewable Monitor - Professional 5.5" High-performance CRT. 

Ideal for use wherever a daylight viewable monitor is required. The Eclipse works perfectly when used on the Glidecam V-16, V-20 or Gold Sled. It can also be adapted to work on other industry standard camera stabilizer sleds. Weighing approximately 5 pounds and easily powered by an external 12 volt DC Battery or Power Supply, the Eclipse can be used as an oversized daylight readable viewfinder or set monitor and can be attached virtually anywhere. 

Glidecam L4-Pro - Professional 4" Active Matrix Precision TFT

Ideal for use wherever a compact, lightweight, high-quality picture LCD monitor is required. The L4-Pro works perfectly when used as a remote viewing monitor on the base platform of either the Glidecam V-8, V-16, V-20 or 4000 Pro professional camera stabilizers. Weighing only 16 ounces and easily powered by an external 12 volts  DC 500mA battery or power supply , the L4-Pro can be used directly on top of your camera as an oversized viewfinder or be attached virtually anywhere. 

Also available for the L4 is the L-4 Pro Optional Battery Pack.