GH2 Whats the best Cineslider for under $500 to use with the GH2?

[moviemaykr]

Im looking for a good quality cineslider that can handle a HDV 501 or 701 tripod head, that is at least 3 feat in length. Im not looking for any DYI ones just the nest one that comes ready to go out of the box so to say.
Please include links and if you have personally used it before.
Thanks

 

[MR Fanny]

i just got a konova slider and using it with 701 head. google it =)

 

[moviemaykr]

Yeah I have seen the Konova slider at Samys and it seems a good size and smooth as well. Id like to see some footage from the use of that.

 

[David W. Jones]

You might check out the Pocket Dolly.

 

[moviemaykr]

I thought about the pocket dolly but it seems expensive and does it come in 3-4 feet length?

 

[David W. Jones]

I have the Pocket Dolly 2.0, but the basic version comes in at your specified $500.
Why not visit their site to get more info and decide for yourself.

http://www.kesslercrane.com/pocket-dolly-s/116.htm

 

[M. Gilden]

Big fan of the Konova slider as well.

Here's a montage of shots taken with it:

 

[andyjar]

I recommend moveyourcamera.com's slider. Cut a piece of $5 wood to any length and you have your track. The slider itself is cheap, but very hefty and sturdy. I would feel safe putting an EPIC and a small lens on it.

 

[miseducation]

I also have a Pocket Dolly 2.0 - tax and shipping make it closer to $600 but I have found it to be quite excellent. Can't really compare it to anything but its a solid, solid piece of kit. I wish these weren't so expensive but I don't regret my purchase.

Jag35 makes a slider at about the same price (slightly lower) now too: http://jag35.com/slider.html

Lastly, make sure you want the 3-4 feet length before you bite - the longer dolly creates a nicer effect but my 2 ft dolly is a really indispensable tool on my commercial/run and gun shoots. You'll likely need a light stand or second tripod to balance the longer sliders.