Recommend me a slider.

Finnegan

Finnegan

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Hey everyone, I'm looking into purchasing a slider for my Canon 7D rig. I've looked into DIY equipment but truth be told, I don't trust in my engineering skills enough to build one even with extremely accurate and detailed instructions. Furthermore, I feel as if that when dealing with camera gear, you get what you pay for. The problem is, I have only ever rented sliders for larger cameras and have no experience using sliders for HDSLRs. Would anyone recommend one to me?
 
I, too, considered the DIY approach and concluded that it would be less aggravation in the long run to purchase something. I went with a Cinevate product, which I reviewed here:

http://robertkerner.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/cinevate-pegasus-heavy-lifter/

and here

http://robertkerner.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/cinevate-atlas-30-lts/

It is not inexpensive but it is solidly constructed and Cinevate's customer service is outstanding. And it breaks down into a few small pieces (except for the rails, of course) for transport. I'm very happy with it.
 
badhairdude said:
anyone know how to order an indislider?
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I'm worried about anything indisystem. Again, I think you get what you pay for when it comes to camera equipment, and ultra-low prices make me wary that the product isn't of great build quality. Add to that the fact that I've heard from a couple of people I trust who have bought their products that they aren't really that great, and that furthermore the customer service is basically non-existant because it's essentially one guy running the show over there.

Also thanks for the recommendations guys I'm checking it out and reading the reviews.
 
have to say glidetrack.com fantastic product, excellent customer care and they have a variety that suits your every need. Very robust quality product
 
Finnegan said:
I'm worried about anything indisystem. Again, I think you get what you pay for when it comes to camera equipment, and ultra-low prices make me wary that the product isn't of great build quality. Add to that the fact that I've heard from a couple of people I trust who have bought their products that they aren't really that great, and that furthermore the customer service is basically non-existant because it's essentially one guy running the show over there.

Also thanks for the recommendations guys I'm checking it out and reading the reviews.
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i bought some indisystem gear; and i wasnt expecting much really; i just wanted a rig to hold the cam and letus in place, and bought a follow focus.

its actually great quality stuff; and as far as customer service, you call, and 'the one man show' answers, and delivers. i have no gripes. for the money, fantastic buys. i really expected a much 'chintzy' setup, i was surprised. keep in mind, all this video gear isnt NASA grade (not redrock or anyone else mentioned here), its just carbon fiber, aluminum, and plastic; and its just there to help you get the shot you imagine on a screen. I cant justify dropping $2k on a rail setup; and i dont care if its all 100% carbon fiber. a lot of it is just simply overpriced because thats what the market will support.
 
If price isn't as much an issue, the DP Slider is what I invested in. Built like a tank, smooth as the Cinevate, and does vertical!
 
i opted for the ZazaSlider many moons ago, and it never leaves my tripod. As of yesterday, i now have the ZazaFeet, and i feel like i can do anything...including vertical! Tapping a few holes is nothing. The money i saved was a no-brainer as far as the non-skill it takes to tap threads to an already perfectly prepped hole. Seriously. But pick your poison and go with it! Lots of good info here.
 
We use the Kessler-combination of the jib crane/slider and it works pretty good.

Cheers
Thomas.
 
I don't have a DSLR to shoot film, but an EX1R and I use a lineair tracking system by Cinevate: Atlas 30 outdoor (formerly known as pegasus heavylifter). It's very smooth and strong, but also more expensive than the 'gliding tracks'.
 
imma say zaza too. my friend brought one over and it was AWESOME. the build was way better i thought it would be. and you'll be saving money. or get a cineslider with motor =) that looks good too.
 
the Kessler Pocket Dolly with their Hercules head is extremely versatile plus they have a rotating handle to execute real slow slides easily. if all you want is a simple slider though then you can get cheaper than the Kessler.

the PD with the Hercules head though will get you some jib moves although not big but definitely useful if shooting in close on something.

david
www.davidprobst.com
 
mikeshu said:
If price isn't as much an issue, the DP Slider is what I invested in. Built like a tank, smooth as the Cinevate, and does vertical!
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The DP Slider is looking very appealing at this point...a $675 price-tag for a 4-foot well engineered track setup is looking like it's the best bang for the buck. I wouldn't be willing to spend the amounts I saw on the Cinevate page. If I really needed an awesome, hardcore slider for a bigger camera I'd think about renting it instead - the DP Slider looks like it's perfect for my HDSLR rig, which is not that big at all.
 
I've done lots-o-research and the ZaZaslider DIY method seems to be the least expensive, easiest solution with professional high quality. The distributor, www.igus.com ,now sells this stuff with the holes already tapped. Its technically a DIY project, but the work is already DONE! Here is a video with a guy drilling a hole to mount a manfrotto head on the slider and thats about all he does. Like I said though, the parts supplier now sells with this done already. It doesn't get any easier for this kinda quality.

http://www.vimeo.com/9625381

www.igus.com

If you call the sales rep.....tell them you want the two pieces of thier parts to make a camera slider......they will know what you want, and what you are talking about, because so many are calling for these parts!!!!

Should cost somewhere around $160.00 US dollars for both pieces. Maybe the price is negotiable, but I'm not sure. They are a supplier, so the more you buy the less you pay. I of course only bought only "one" of each part (two different parts to purchase). They are very easy to deal with on the phone.

I should have mine tomorrow. Got a UPS tracking # and everything. Supposed to be a very smooth professional sliding action with a self lubricating dry bearing carriage slide and a high quality aluminum track.
 
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Finnegan said:
The DP Slider is looking very appealing at this point...a $675 price-tag for a 4-foot well engineered track setup is looking like it's the best bang for the buck. I wouldn't be willing to spend the amounts I saw on the Cinevate page. If I really needed an awesome, hardcore slider for a bigger camera I'd think about renting it instead - the DP Slider looks like it's perfect for my HDSLR rig, which is not that big at all.
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I'm pretty sure a 4 foot Redi-Rail Slider is under $200 if you DIY
 
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