DIY IndieSlider...
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ZazaCast
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There is no wobble, no flex. The rail is extremely strong. I always use (3) 5lb. ankle weights on the spreader of the tripod. This allows for no worries at all. I even slide to the extreme end of the rail and tilt straight down.
You can see it in use here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/album.php?albumid=214
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digitalskylight
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Zaza,
Any thoughts on the MVB 525 Tripod? Here's the link. I'm still having trouble.
Here's a link to it:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/...fonce/pid/2937
Any thoughts on the MVB 525 Tripod? Here's the link. I'm still having trouble.
Here's a link to it:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/...fonce/pid/2937
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
O.K., This tripod has a 75mm bowl, so... your head should be attached to the bowl adapter, yes?
To remove it from the tripod, there should be a little handle extending down from the middle of the tripod. If you unscrew the handle, you should be able to remove the bowl adapter with the head attached.
Now if you look at the bottom of the head (it has the bowl adapter attached), you should see 3 set screws. These hold the head to the ball, unscrew them all. Now you should be able to unscrew the ball from the bottom of the head.
That should work....
ZazaCast
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The parts I listed in the first post (igus rail & carriage) cost me $168.00 shipped to my door. You would have to call for a quote (phone number is in first post too).
Would love to hear how that one works for you. Just FYI, the folks at Glidetrack recently posted in another forum on DVXUser as a little warning that DV City uses counterfeit IGUS parts out of India (hence the low price), and the bearings aren't all that reliable. Glidetrack and Kessler both use the IGUS parts.
I've gotten 3 different answers from IGUS on availability.
1. One guy told me last week that they would have stock in on last Friday.
2. A girl through email told me last week that they would be in stock this week.
3. A girl on the phone today told me it would be 2 weeks before they get stock.
1. One guy told me last week that they would have stock in on last Friday.
2. A girl through email told me last week that they would be in stock this week.
3. A girl on the phone today told me it would be 2 weeks before they get stock.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
I pick number 2! :happy:
This stuff is selling like hotcakes, I wouldn't be surprized if it was a couple weeks out. You called the number I posted, correct? They have gotten a lot of orders...just for kicks, google "ZazaSlider"... it's spread like wildfire in California!
This stuff is selling like hotcakes, I wouldn't be surprized if it was a couple weeks out. You called the number I posted, correct? They have gotten a lot of orders...just for kicks, google "ZazaSlider"... it's spread like wildfire in California!
After reading all 104 pages of this thread, I ordered my parts today. They said it could be as long as 4-6 weeks. They are going to have to rethink their inventory stocking considering how big this has gotten. Thanks to all that have contributed all of their unique ideas.
I did too. With the 150mm you can get a lock. The lock works great, although it adds friction to the slide.
It's a little noisy, and creates a whistle. Not too loud, but noticeable.
I'm using it with an hmc150, with the slider sandwiched between two 701rc heads by Bogen. It sags when you get to the end. The problem is the plate is just too small. That's a huge disappointment as I have three of these heads and do not have time to swap plates.
It's a little noisy, and creates a whistle. Not too loud, but noticeable.
I'm using it with an hmc150, with the slider sandwiched between two 701rc heads by Bogen. It sags when you get to the end. The problem is the plate is just too small. That's a huge disappointment as I have three of these heads and do not have time to swap plates.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
Please clarify that it is your 701RC heads that are the "hugh disappointment" and that is what is causing your "sag" at the end of the rail. I wouldn't want people to get the wrong idea about the rail... the rail DOES NOT sag... at all.
I have a lock carriage coming and would love to hear more about the 'whistle'? Can it be adjusted out?
No, it's not the rail. You could drive a train over that thing. The trouble is that the 701RC head plates are too small and shifty. I run a 30" rail and have to hold it up when it is even slightly off center.
I had hoped to use the lower head to provide the opportunity for angled slides, but I guess a way around this is to thread the slider directly onto the tripod, lower one of the legs and hang a significant weight on the center pole.
Since the rail is so strong, I'm going to try connecting the ends of the rail to the center pole on the tripod.
I don't think the whistle is going to be a problem. I just need to keep my slides as slow as possible to use it on shots where I don't need local sound.
I had hoped to use the lower head to provide the opportunity for angled slides, but I guess a way around this is to thread the slider directly onto the tripod, lower one of the legs and hang a significant weight on the center pole.
Since the rail is so strong, I'm going to try connecting the ends of the rail to the center pole on the tripod.
I don't think the whistle is going to be a problem. I just need to keep my slides as slow as possible to use it on shots where I don't need local sound.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
I still recommend you pick-up a bogen 3046 on eBay (I got one like new for $120.00) and screw the rail right on that. You could then use one of your 701 heads on the carriage and put the other 701 on your current tripod. When you're done shooting with the slider, just pop the camera off and put it on the other tripod.... quick & easy.
The reason I like the bogen 3046, is because it has a spreader between the legs that allows me to put (3) 5lbs. ankle weights on it. I can slide the camera right to the very end and the tripod doesn't budge...solid as a rock. It also cranks up 2 some feet so I can setup a shot quickly without having to fiddle with the legs.
You can kind of see it here on the "Miss Laid" shoot:
The ankle weights (cheap from any sports store) just velcro on. I can change the height quickly with the crank.... the whole thing move pretty easily.
The reason I like the bogen 3046, is because it has a spreader between the legs that allows me to put (3) 5lbs. ankle weights on it. I can slide the camera right to the very end and the tripod doesn't budge...solid as a rock. It also cranks up 2 some feet so I can setup a shot quickly without having to fiddle with the legs.
You can kind of see it here on the "Miss Laid" shoot:
The ankle weights (cheap from any sports store) just velcro on. I can change the height quickly with the crank.... the whole thing move pretty easily.
I actually have one, but the legs are not the problem -- it's the shaky heads. I've tried all three with the same result. I may stick with a one head solution.
So do you just helicopter the slide onto the tripod when you arrive on scene?
BTW, I use a Bogen 438 Compact Levelling Head - Ball Camera Leveler between the carriage and the head. It's not the problem, but I had to put it on because otherwise I loose functionality in the head. Even so I had to put a large washer between the 438 and the carriage to be able to use the 438. What are other people using for that 'lift'?
So do you just helicopter the slide onto the tripod when you arrive on scene?
BTW, I use a Bogen 438 Compact Levelling Head - Ball Camera Leveler between the carriage and the head. It's not the problem, but I had to put it on because otherwise I loose functionality in the head. Even so I had to put a large washer between the 438 and the carriage to be able to use the 438. What are other people using for that 'lift'?
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
That's what I'm saying....just screw the rail on the tripod, don't use a head to attach it. I thought you mentioned something about hanging a weight from the center of the tripod?
Yes.
Here's what I use: