The K2 looks just like the lite varavon to me. Same rail width, same bearing system, same ends, same rail greaser, same bag, and the feet are damn closs. I do believe the K2 has a higher payload capacity. How do they not compare?

The equivalent Varavon. The have some of the same parts.

Also the K2 is $100 cheaper. So the comment best bang for the buck might be true, or at last a very viable opinion. Just bought one to try it and it's not too bad. I don't see any difference in these two sliders. Wish I bought a heavier duty one but it's still light years from the Igus crap.

@Vitaliy_Kiselev "Varavon has motorised solutions"

Where Vitaliy? I can't see anything on Varavon's website about motorised sliders.

@John_Farragut: The only issue with the Varavon is they don't have a motorized solution. If you want to have that, Konova. I like my K3 100cm. The Varavon and Konovas quality is solid. With a GH2, the metal does not bend when i put it on a tripod. I was concerned with that. Its the best bang4buck w/o doubt. No reason to spend anymore imo...you get the full extras bag, feet, etc. It takes a little time to get used to slider technique and you have to keep the rods oiled. Konova gives you these little pads that lubricate to keep it smooth. You don't pay 'tax' since Konova is dealing in US. I had no issues ordering through their website and even emailing back and forth. I may look at their other accessories later on.

I have a Drylin and a Kanova.. the Kanova is great, the Drylin I did a few mods to and its decent.. but there is a reason I have the Konova, its a better slider and I can usually get the shot first try , the Drylin I can get the shot but some times takes 3 attempts to get a perfect slide. Friction based is just harder to get a perfect smooth slide. one other option is a skater dolly.. if you have a nice smooth place to run it on .. or bring your own surface to run it .. you can make a nice track for it, with channeled aluminum.

@ade4all I have Varavon S1200 and I have no need for anything else. It's good with EX3 and it does look good. One thing to think about is heavy tripod and/or two good stands to put slider on.

@fatpig The IGUS DryLin is friction based and is difficult to make smooth movements with. That's why most eventually upgrade to a bearing type slider. I have an IGUS and recently purchased a Varavon Slidercam S.

if you want cheap- buy the original industrial slider and drill the mounting hole yourself: http://www.igus.de/wpck/default.aspx?PageNr=2004

its called DryLin by IGUS.

@Vitaliy_Kiselev Thanks. I now see that. So the Varavon Slidecam Lite 600. A good portable slider for GH2?

Does anyone know a good European store that sells Varavon?

I also want to buy a cheap slider. Has anyone experience with the Konova K2? Want to buy the 60cm so I have something portable. These are roller bearings, but I'm hesitant, because they are one of the cheapest -- well, import directly from Korea, so plus import tax, etc.

Maybe this is not the right thread to ask.

@pvjames I just purchased a Varavon Slidercam S (900mm) through Vitaliy's CatchIt Deals. I put together an Igus slider from parts (friction not roller version) a year ago and it's nearly impossible to get any kind of smooth consistent motion out of it. I'm sure the Varavon will be much better. I bought the S version as I think I should be more suited to motorisation than the smaller Lite version.