Slider for AF100

Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey

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Anyone have any recommendations for a good slider? I'm probably going to pick one up in the next month or so for a couple of projects.

Thanks!
 
A few things you could look at:

Dry type sliders are well liked for their price, and handle just about any weight
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O24IRK/?tag=viewnow-20


But roller bearing sliders are a better level of smooth, and now it seems have come down in price quite a bit:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097ERSQY/?tag=viewnow-20

longer version
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0097BCBM8/?tag=viewnow-20

I have not tested any of these, i own a DIY and a konova. but ^^ are basically the two types of sliders that exist in the affordable world, a bigger jump would be the kessler and cinevate sliders at $500-$1500 beans
 
Recently bought a Kessler Pocket Dolly, it's been very solid, smooth, and easy to use. I bought it because it's easily upgradeable with motor drives once I need that capability.

I like the concept of the Cinevate Pegasus system, it seems most flexible but requires more support equipment than I typically have time or budget to haul around.
 
mcbob said:
Recently bought a Kessler Pocket Dolly, it's been very solid, smooth, and easy to use. I bought it because it's easily upgradeable with motor drives once I need that capability.
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Are you using this on a 100mm or 75mm ball head tripod? I was looking at their website, and I got the impression that if mounting on a 75mm head (which I have), you would need additional support.
 
Mike Harvey said:
Are you using this on a 100mm or 75mm ball head tripod? I was looking at their website, and I got the impression that if mounting on a 75mm head (which I have), you would need additional support.
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I bought the 2', and it works fine even on a lightweight Manfrotto 755xb legs. I've used and rented the 3' version on 75mm ball tripods without issue.
 
Mike Harvey said:
Anyone have any recommendations for a good slider? I'm probably going to pick one up in the next month or so for a couple of projects.

Thanks!
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How portable do you need to be? I have a homemade Igus slider for hiking. For commercial production I use the Kessler Cine Slider 3 foot. I would like to replace my light weight home job soon but it works pretty well if the camera is light.
 
Erik Naso said:
How portable do you need to be? I have a homemade Igus slider for hiking. For commercial production I use the Kessler Cine Slider 3 foot. I would like to replace my light weight home job soon but it works pretty well if the camera is light.
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Reasonably portable, and for commercial shoots... something along the lines of the Kessler pocket dolly 2' that Mcbob was talking about.
 
I have two concerns with light weight sliders. With a fully loaded AF100 rig and long lens is it stable enough? and they limit you to a very short camera move. Have you considered a skateboard dolly. You can't beat the versatility and adaptablity. I built one about 15 yrs ago and have recently built a few for other shooters. You can choose the length of rail that fits your need. There are a number of folks selling them including myself. Here's my simple design.
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https://vimeo.com/hankgifford
 
Mike Harvey said:
Are you using this on a 100mm or 75mm ball head tripod? I was looking at their website, and I got the impression that if mounting on a 75mm head (which I have), you would need additional support.
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I have Kessler's 2' PB Pocket Dolly, & 3' CineSlider.

My 75mm Satchler CF SpeedLock sticks can just barely support the shorter slider when topped with a 10 lb camera, & 5 lb head.

The CineSlider is much beefier so goes on 100mm sticks, & quick releases are used to attach monopods to both ends for added support.

With either setup I use a Manfrotto half bowl adapter below the slider, & a ball relocater, or short Hi Hat, for the fluid head above. Sometimes I'll just flatmount a Manfrotto 701HDV or 502HD head instead, but whenever practical prefer a better fluid head in a bowl.

The 2' is much easier to employ/transport, & generally lives next to the Satchler in a tube case, while the 3' flys in a dedicated Pelican Storm rifle case, which always gets scrutinized by the TSA.

Typically my editors won't dwell more than a few seconds on a slider shot, so the 2' gets used much more often than the 3', & I often just go handheld with a bit of slomo for similar, or more complex moves, especially when filming B-Roll.
 
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The Kessler CineSlider is fantastic. I use it with my fully rigged AF100 and my F3.
 
We have an MYT Works 4' medium Glider, which has a detachable mount that can work as a hi-hat or be placed on a skater dolly. It really has a great feel, light weight and very strong, beautiful machining work. Has 5/8" receivers on the bottom to use light stands and 3/8" and 1/4-20" threads all over the place.

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The medium and large capacity sliders are 100mm or 150mm option for the latter, the small is 75mm. They'll do any length required. http://www.mytworks.com
 
Hi Guys

I've just bought a Konovo slider and have got some great test shots just bolting the AF101 to it but I was wondering what the best tripod head would be to go between the slider and the camera. I've tried the a fluid head from a Manfrotto monopod and the shots look great but I can't pan as there's no panning mechanism on the head.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

T
 
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