Dunno... I PMd a mod a couple weeks ago about that. Maybe it takes a request from more than one user?
DIY IndieSlider...
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Dunno... I PMd a mod a couple weeks ago about that. Maybe it takes a request from more than one user?
Bummer!! I'm buying mine today.
What if instead of using stoppers to stop the carriage from sliding off, you screwed in shoes as well. I've been thinking about putting brackets with shoes on both ends and mounting two LED lights (LitePanels). So often I'm filming Receptions in the dark, and though I light the subject, the left and right parts of the screen are still dark.
What if instead of using stoppers to stop the carriage from sliding off, you screwed in shoes as well. I've been thinking about putting brackets with shoes on both ends and mounting two LED lights (LitePanels). So often I'm filming Receptions in the dark, and though I light the subject, the left and right parts of the screen are still dark.
speedracerlo
Well-known member
just got mine
i actually purchased the last carriage they had, but the size was a bit wider at 16-60-15
this is actually better i think as it gives smoother movement
i noticed my 1250mm rail came with predrilled holes in it, is it ok for to tap a hole that's slightly bigger than 5/16
my 5/16 drill bit does not touch the edges when I poke it through the holes, but the 3/8 tap will not go through and it looks like i can tap it
please help
i actually purchased the last carriage they had, but the size was a bit wider at 16-60-15
this is actually better i think as it gives smoother movement
i noticed my 1250mm rail came with predrilled holes in it, is it ok for to tap a hole that's slightly bigger than 5/16
my 5/16 drill bit does not touch the edges when I poke it through the holes, but the 3/8 tap will not go through and it looks like i can tap it
please help
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ericsanpablo
Active member
I have a question I am hoping someone can answer:
I have a glidetrack hd compact and am now pondering upgrading to something between 2 and 4 metres for a specific project. I was wondering whether the cartridge on the hd compact is compatible with these rails from igus: WS-16-60 Drylin 'W' rail?
thanks!
I have a glidetrack hd compact and am now pondering upgrading to something between 2 and 4 metres for a specific project. I was wondering whether the cartridge on the hd compact is compatible with these rails from igus: WS-16-60 Drylin 'W' rail?
thanks!
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
For safety reasons I would drill and tab 2 holes in the quickchange plate.
Mine is of steel and will hold the treads much better than the softer aluminum of the slider.
Frank
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
Yes, just go ahead & tap away!
I believe the WS-16-60 are the exact same rail as the Glidetrack HD system. I don't have a glidetrack to compare, but I'm 99.98 percent sure.:happy:
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
This is a great idea if you use a quickchange plate. I just tapped mine and have been using it for over a year and a half without any problems what-so-ever. It's been on & off the tripod a good 90 to 150 times so far.
Sheldon Charron
Well-known member
Thanks everyone for the kind welcome. I see I have to set my profile to automatically subscribe to threads I post in. :dankk2:
I don't consider myself to be very mechanically inclined, but tech wise I usually have some good ideas. Then I go to the experts to implement them! LOL. This seems a simple project. I'm getting older now (41) so maybe my engineering skills are getting better as I acquire wisdom. :happy: It's definitely in my genes. My dad and uncles were pretty ilustrious inventors and engineers. All 3 were pilots. I'm pretty sure my brains came from my mother's side though (LOL), so I'm not promising anything brilliant!
speedracerlo
Well-known member
the WW-16-60-15 is about 2 inches longer than the WW-16-60-10
i think it provides a smoother movement because of a slightly wider weight distribution
i think it provides a smoother movement because of a slightly wider weight distribution
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
YEAH BABY! Mine arrived today.
Got the biggest combo they offer - WK 20-80-20-01.
Having a 25+ pound rig, this is just perfect.
Need to do some drill/tab and some further improvements than I post some pics.
Frank
Got the biggest combo they offer - WK 20-80-20-01.
Having a 25+ pound rig, this is just perfect.
Need to do some drill/tab and some further improvements than I post some pics.
Frank
Tommy K
Well-known member
I am thinking of buying this set up as well. I use 2 tripods for support and have a 15 lb camera setup. How much is this combo? What length rail did you buy? I want to buy a 5 feet rail for more travel. Anyone have the long rail and if so how is it working out?
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
Mine is 120 cm ( 47.24 inch).
Price was 132 Euros (incl vat).
5 feet with 2 tripods should be no problem, it´s rock solid.
Frank
Price was 132 Euros (incl vat).
5 feet with 2 tripods should be no problem, it´s rock solid.
Frank
digitalskylight
Active member
Can anyone help me figure out how to get it onto my Manfrotto MVB525 with a 503 Fluid Head? I can't even figure out how to get the head off.
ericsanpablo
Active member
hey I'm wondering whether its possible to connect multiple tracks? The reason I am asiing is I am looking to setup a pretty long track, but would prefer not to carry around a huge track... it would be nice if I could buy 4 or 5 1 meter tracks and then just put them together. Any ideas?'
cheers!
cheers!
Sheldon Charron
Well-known member
I'm going to work on a multiple axis (xyz) motorized 360 degree 3D rig.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
Be glad to help if I can....but I couldn't find a "MVB525" on the Manfrotto web site? There's usually a set screw on the tripod (below where the head screws on). If you loosen those up, you should be able to just unscrew the head from the tripod reveling a 3/8 screw.
You would then just screw it tapped rail on that. :happy:
digitalskylight
Active member
Hey Z,
Here's the link. I'll try to tool around with it tonight when I can and see what's up.
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2937
Zephyrnoid
Veteran
I've done that but you have to make the subsequent rails progressively shorter.
I call mine the Portadolly XLDL because I've only used it to create psuedo wrap-around moves.
The stacking rail slider is my PP concept.
Have a look...
http://www.vimeo.com/4137786
