those are digitaljuice slyder prices. my cam rig is close to the 30lb mark , i ended up purchasing the 40inch version with a high hat, C-Stand quick release clamps.
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those are digitaljuice slyder prices. my cam rig is close to the 30lb mark , i ended up purchasing the 40inch version with a high hat, C-Stand quick release clamps.
ZazaCast
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Yep, there are a lot of overpriced sliders out there...that's for sure. FYI, I've had over 50lb rigs on my slider, no problem. I still don't think you can the igus Drylin as a DIY slider.
Slide-on! :happy:
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
Yes...do it all the time, that's why I carry a 1000mm and a 700mm length of rail to shoots.
Look through the gallery: http://www.zazaslider.com/gallery.html
(the film below was shot with it on my shoulder..."Abhorrence", click the banner)
Hi guys,
i have a 550D and want to built an igus 1000mm slider.
I want to set it up on my Velbon DV-7000.
I hope i don`t need an adapter for it.
Schould i use the 16-60 or the 10-40 ?
Maybee i want to put my rig with follow focus also on the slider, without disassemble it.
Then it will be a little more heavy.
On the Base Plate i want to put a not to expensive 3 way Head cause i want to make also vertical shots.
Someone can tell me good not to expensive tip ?
Or should i take a Ballhead like this:
http://www.foto-tip.pl/sklep/triopo_b_2_kugelkopf-p-1769.html
This should realy work realy good, from test that i have seen.
But can i turn my camera (550d) about 180 degrees for vertical shots
without hitting the baseplate of the slider ?
Best wishes from cologne (not far away from Igus)
Walter
zaza, did i get % when i will tell the guys from igus your name and this forum ... :2vrolijk_08:
btw. is there a ready kit outside to buy to motorize an igus slider ?
Only with a dc-motor and easy setup.
I have seen nearly all, and the electronics and motor is not to hard,
but the hardware engineering of material....... i`m so good in it
i have a 550D and want to built an igus 1000mm slider.
I want to set it up on my Velbon DV-7000.
I hope i don`t need an adapter for it.
Schould i use the 16-60 or the 10-40 ?
Maybee i want to put my rig with follow focus also on the slider, without disassemble it.
Then it will be a little more heavy.
On the Base Plate i want to put a not to expensive 3 way Head cause i want to make also vertical shots.
Someone can tell me good not to expensive tip ?
Or should i take a Ballhead like this:
http://www.foto-tip.pl/sklep/triopo_b_2_kugelkopf-p-1769.html
This should realy work realy good, from test that i have seen.
But can i turn my camera (550d) about 180 degrees for vertical shots
without hitting the baseplate of the slider ?
Best wishes from cologne (not far away from Igus)
Walter
zaza, did i get % when i will tell the guys from igus your name and this forum ... :2vrolijk_08:
btw. is there a ready kit outside to buy to motorize an igus slider ?
Only with a dc-motor and easy setup.
I have seen nearly all, and the electronics and motor is not to hard,
but the hardware engineering of material....... i`m so good in it
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ZazaCast
Major Contributor
I doubt they will give any discount, but it can't hurt to ask...I've made them a ton of money!
Lots of questions here. I always recommend the 16-60mm rail as it's the best over all and will grow with you whne you have a bigger rig.
That ball head should work, but you might want to get a little riser to get it off the carriage a bit more to make room for the camera when it's
turned up.
I don't know of a kit to motorize the slider as there is a lot of work & parts involved. There are a ton of projects out there....
can we use only one tripod for mounting a 60inch slider???
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
60" would be too long for good support from just one tripod...you should use two tripods on anything longer then 40".
homestar_kevin
Well-known member
Hey guys, finally got the saw horse to use as a solid base for my slider.
I'm using the 1040 Rail and carriage with a crappy velbon head on top.
The saw horse I got from Harbor frieght tool along with the c clamps I used to secure the slider.
It really is an amazing fit, Absolutely the exact perfect length for the meter long rail
It's pretty great, the saw horse isn't the best, but it is very stable, it folds up, has rubber on the top, and a handle on the side.
I used a 20% off coupon and got the saw horse and clamps for under $25
For a total of a littler under $130 for everything
Crappy iphone pick...
I'm using the 1040 Rail and carriage with a crappy velbon head on top.
The saw horse I got from Harbor frieght tool along with the c clamps I used to secure the slider.
It really is an amazing fit, Absolutely the exact perfect length for the meter long rail
It's pretty great, the saw horse isn't the best, but it is very stable, it folds up, has rubber on the top, and a handle on the side.
I used a 20% off coupon and got the saw horse and clamps for under $25
For a total of a littler under $130 for everything
Crappy iphone pick...
SkunkWorks
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Nice
Can you swing one leg up so it will sit on an angle? Also looks like you could use the existing end holes to bolt the slider directly to the horse and loose the clamps
And if you're feeling really ambitious you could mount Manfrotto 394 RC4's on the ends instead of direct bolting!
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homestar_kevin
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Nice
Can you swing one leg up so it will sit on an angle? Also looks like you could use the existing end holes to bolt the slider directly to the horse and loose the clamps
Yeah the legs lend themselves to some cool combinations, you can raise each side to different heights to get an angle or you could fold one side of legs completely in to get a more extreme angle. You can also fold both in and put it at any incline or even on the floor.
For the money, it's a fantastic stand.
It's like ~15lbs, so pretty heavy. It feels solid
The clamps are what I'm rocking for now, but bolts will probably come soon.
It's an easy project and there is a bit of room. It's definitely possible.
Next I'm more concerned about getting like 3 or 4 inches of PVC and making a riser for the tripod head so I can get the track out of the frame on certain slide.
SkunkWorks
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SkunkWorks
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Yup, I saw that one. Figured I could make it for less than a 3rd of the cost (when factoring in shipping to Canada I did even better than that)... and I did! But just wanted to say that the nice thing about making your own is you can make it whatever height you need. The one in my pictures was made for my 50mm lens and just barely keeps the end of the slider out of the image when looking down the entire length of the slider from one end to another. I've since acquired a Tokina 11-16mm and I think I'm going to need a taller one to do the same shot with that lens, so I'll need to either build a second version, an extension or add something to the top, like my Manfrotto 234 RC monopod head (actually, come to think of it, can't remember if I designed its height including or excluding my Fancier 717AH fluid head... maybe that's all I need to entend it for the Tokina
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homestar_kevin
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Yeah, that's kind of the boat I'm in, Looking into DIY'ing something up soon, right now I'm just enoying a stable side to side slip and slidey slide slide
SkunkWorks
Member
Nice job. You've got me rethinking my setup. My Igus slider is set up on a 501 head mounted on some Manfrotto sticks and I can tip it vertical. But I like the sawhorse idea because of the carrying handle and for more rigidity when using my 70-210mm lens (when this lens is fully zoomed any slight unwanted movement or vibration from wind etc. shows up in the shot... I don't think anyone else would notice it but "I" know its there and it bugs me). Looks like you could tip the horse up vertical too and the legs would act as a stand (while standing on them or something so it doesn't tip forward). Am looking online right now and I'm seeing some similar saw horses here locally. Just wondering about the weight... my slider is already on the heavy side as its motorized.
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homestar_kevin
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Yeah I've been through a ton of sites and galleries seeing what people have done with their sliders for stands and Liked the saw horse Idea a lot.
I initially drilled a tripod mounting hole on mine, but don't have big enough sticks to really has the slider firmly mounted with no movement from sway showing up in the shot.
I used 2 tripods I had, but that was annoying. The sawhorse seems like the cheapest/easiest way for firm support.
On the vertical slides:
I see this as possible, but with one annoyance. The legs, don't lock in place when folded down, so I don't know how rigid/supportive it would be unnattended.
I've already had it set up on it's side, but I wouldn't trust my camera on it like that unnattended.
It's also easy to fold all the legs in and lay it vertically down stuff. While it will be at an angle, the sawhorse weighs enough to keep everything alright.
On Weight capacities:
The saw horse is king! It's rated at ~442lbs, so any set up will do on this, and it could probably take you standing on it at the same time hahaha
It's really strong, way way overkill foir my t2i rig, but that weight and strength is what makes it so stable. It's great
I doooo wish the legs locked in place when folded down though.
SkunkWorks
Member
Yeah I'm looking online at my local outlets and am seeing different types of legs... some of them do lock but not at 90 degrees so if you stood it up on end for a vertical shot it would be leaning. Am seeing some with not as broad of a top base so it would be closer to the actual width of my rail which is nice. I hear what you mean about 2 tripods being a pain. I originally did the single center mounted thing on a single tripod but like I said wanted more rigidity for use with zooms. So I went the the 2 tripod route... sort of. I mounted my tripod toward one end of the rail but instead of putting another tripod down at the other end I mounted a monopod using a Manfrotto 234RC tilting monopod head with quick release so I can release it and use my monopod for other things when I need it. Its tilt head lets me fold it up under the slider like your sawhorse. The system works pretty good, is light weight and can be tilted vertical in a matter of a few seconds, but it's still not as rigid as I want and I think the sawhorse is a simpler idea... especially to carry it around.
(that first pic below was just a test and was before I put the monopod tilting head on the monopod)
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homestar_kevin
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That's awesome.
I had heard of people using monopods, but I didn't have one laying around, and at the price point, the saw horse was a better option.
I like the width as it is a bit wider than the carriage and gives a tiny bit of an edge/protection to the rail itself.
Is your slider motorized/belt driven?
I'm just vaguely beginning to look into that world. There seem to be a ton of options for that as well.
I had heard of people using monopods, but I didn't have one laying around, and at the price point, the saw horse was a better option.
I like the width as it is a bit wider than the carriage and gives a tiny bit of an edge/protection to the rail itself.
Is your slider motorized/belt driven?
I'm just vaguely beginning to look into that world. There seem to be a ton of options for that as well.