Since I don't have an existing slider, I could either go with an all-in-one unit or an add on unit. The cheap add-on units from Neweer have mostly disappeared off eBay and Amazon. If anyone has one for sale, let me know, I could buy @aksels slider in the market place and add it on!

Ideally I am looking for something I can get in 2 weeks time, ca. 120cm long, quiet for sound recording, smooth (roller bearings are best?) can utilize a 2nd tripod for stability, and that works reasonably well for medium and close shots of an interviewee). At this budget level, I don't expect perfection, but, want to strive for it as always :-) .

Can one take noisy bearings apart and try to re-grease them, if loud?

Are there any DIY's you could recommend for this parallax add-on? Here's a complicated design DIY:

Design examples:

Neweer 120cm add-on: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NW9SBRU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NW9SBRU&linkCode=as2&tag=hyperlapsed-20&linkId=VCYBCGBQ4SLETTX5%3C/span%3E

Konova 120 cm add-on: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QLJULOE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00QLJULOE&linkCode=as2&tag=hyperlapsed-20&linkId=YRFKPOJWA647PXVQ%3C/span%3E

All-in-one (looks like a Rhino "inspired" design): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ASHANKS-A120A-120cm-Carbon-Fiber-Track-Slider-Adjustable-Angle-Tube-Follow-Focus-Pan-for-Stabilizer-DV/1970333_32670908629.html

Also available directly from CAME-TV. Just emailed them about availability. http://www.came-tv.com/cametv-camera-slider-carbon-fiber-120cm-lightweight-gp120q-p-732.html

-If no one can sell me a parallax add-on, this might be my only choice for a 120cm model, due to my time limitation.

Same design here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210956-REG/came_tv_gp_120q_1_gp_120q_lightweight_carbon_fiber.html

Fixed designs. CON: Subject must be distance X away from camera to get optimal effect: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1237083-REG/alzo_1639_smoothy_radius_and_linear.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1078663-REG/promediagear_vs32_pmg_duo_32_video_slider.html

Have I missed any others?

I am sure Kessler got all the rip-off designs off the market or these things didn't really work that well -and that's why there are so few around today…?

Your thoughts please!

Some specs

• Load capacity - 8kg
• Travel On Ground - 25 cm
• Travel On Tripod - 50 cm
• Mounts - 3/8" and 1/4"
• Size - 370 x 90 x 63mm
• Slider Weight - 1.7kg

Available on deals now.

Price: $235
Shipping: Price includes shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.
I want to buy this slider.

These guys are always coming up with neat stuff.

The animation is great but I hope that they post a video of this thing in action. I'm curious to see how smooth it can actually be.

Available on deals - check additional details and price.

Nice review (it is called sd-1 here, but looks like it is the same product) :

MoveUp4 Jib

• Folding Design – The MoveUp4 Travel Jib folds up into a small, portable package making this ideal for filmmakers who need travel friendly gear. Its compact design pairs nicely with smaller tripods and lightweight cameras, therefore reducing the overall amount of equipment required to enhance your production value.
• Vertical reach – With a vertical reach of just over 6 feet, the MoveUp4 Travel Jib can achieve sweeping shots for that cinematic look.
• Accessory Mounting – Threaded mounting points allow you to attach a monitor arm to view your shot live while operating from the back of the jib.
• Carrying Case – Each MoveUp4 Travel Jib comes with its own carrying case for easy transportation and protection.

MoveOver4 Slider

• 4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 bearings that run along two stainless steel embedded rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
• Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
• Supports up to 8.8 lb (4 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and small video cameras as well as a flat base head.
• Vertical mounting - The threaded end blocks (1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16) make it easy to mount your slider vertically, which helps provide more diverse movements.
  • Articulating rubber feet - Easily adjust and level your slider with the articulating rubber feet.

MoveOver8 Slider

• Carbon Fiber Rails - Ideal for strength and lightweight support, the MoveOver8 includes two 100% 18mm carbon fiber rails.
• 4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 quiet operation bearings that run along two carbon fiber rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
• Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
• Supports up to 17.6 lb (8 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and HD video cameras as well as a flat base head.
• Stand Adapters - Each end block includes a 3/8"-16 female adapter that when removed becomes a 5/8" port for mounting on C-stands and light stands.
• All-Terrain Legs - Conquer any terrain and level your slider with the articulating all-terrain legs with adjustable rubber feet.
• Carrying Case - Deluxe carrying case included for easy transport and protection.

MoveOver12 Slider

• Carbon Fiber Rails - Ideal for strength and lightweight support, the MoveOver12 includes two 100% 22mm carbon fiber rails.
• Flywheel with Belt Drive - Precise control flywheel with rubber track belt drive.
• 4 Bearing Carriage - The carriage operates using 4 quiet operation bearings that run along two carbon fiber rods providing smooth movement for your shot.
• Center mountable - Center mounting the slider is made easy using the included cheese plate.
• Supports up to 26.5 lb (12 kg) - Supports the weight of HDSLRs and heavier HD video cameras as well as a flat base head.
• Stand Adapters - Each end block includes a 3/8"-16 female adapter that when removed becomes a 5/8" port for mounting on C-stands and light stands.
• All-Terrain Legs - Conquer any terrain and level your slider with the articulating all-terrain legs with adjustable rubber feet.
• Carrying Case - Deluxe carrying case included for easy transport and protection.
• Available in 600mm and 900mm lengths.

Thanks!

In this thread I would like to know what is the best slider setup for small cameras.

Here's mine:

• For wedding and run 'n gun work: Manfrotto 055XPRO4 + Konova k2 60cm + 701HDV head.
• For studio work: two stands at the edges of an IGUS 100cm + 701HDV head.

The first one is very quick and smart but I have to try it with a leveling plate under the slider.

Post yours!

Available at:

http://www.personal-view.com/deals/sliders/varavon-sliders#varavon-heavy-sliders-slidecam-s

The sliding seemed to be pretty smooth, though it will still take some practice on my part. The build quality is very good, and it's definitely nice to have a bag.

One small concern is that I wasn't able to securely tighten my 501 head to the slider. There was still side to side movement. This is likely related to the design of the bottom of the head, which is not smooth, but I wonder:

A) If anyone has experienced the same thing and solved it with rubber, cork, or something else.

B) If anyone would recommend a different head, more suitable for this slider and a GH2.

Thanks for any input.

website: c-pact.com
blog: blog.naver.com/com_pact
facebook : facebook.com/videocompact

Do you guys have similar setups or have recommendations for sturdy ballheads or videoheads that could do the job? Manfrotto 701HDV videohead or Benro B2 ballhead weren't sturdy enough. Ideal solution would be a sturdy lockable tilt head, but I haven't been able to find any.

• strong motor
• works with any Varavon sliders (Lite, S, etc)
• variable speed from fast to very slow
• safety clip that allow unit to stop as it detect it
• tension is very easy to adjust
• works with 90 degree and 3kg weight using belt
• 45 degree and same 3kg weight using wire

Varavon Light Sliders.

Light, sturdy. Manufactured up to best standards. Well though design.

Available at:

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/categories/camera-movement

Howto: bearing adjustment video:

My battery is giving me problems but I bought a cheap one off ebay so not at all the fault of Varavon. (if anyone has a suggestion for a decent and right priced battery let me know.)

One suggestion to Varavon is to have the Motorroid unit attach to the slider with more than one screw. If it were attached with two screws on each end, rather than one, I believe it would be more resistant to loosening. This wasn't a major issue, but was something I noticed.

Above is the first video I did with the slider and it added a ton of production value to the short film. I probably overused the slider because I was excited about adding that slow, steady, cinematic motion to my shots. Combined with a 90 degree plate I was able to get nice looking pseudo-jib shots (the camera moving vertically instead of horizontally) in the garage and over the stone wall. I'd also suggest getting a good ball head to go between the camera and the slider to quickly be able to level up any shot. Huge benefit. The best part of using the motorroid is its ability to slide the camera very slowly, and very steadily. When I use the slider without the Motorroid, I cannot move the camera as slowly and steadily, and the "high production value" look is lost.

Just my 2 cents.

Donnie

Good quality.

Available in length from 80cm up to 150mm.

Made for light cameras (up to 3-4kg), like HDSLRs.

All screws in proper color :-)

Will be available on our deals today.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Filmcity-SL-5-Camera-Slider-With-Camera-Mount-Platform-For-Canon-Panasonic-Nikon-/370793763267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item565507d1c3

Description:

The Rhino Slider equips you to film 48" of cinematic glory. The system is based on 6 rollers filled with 12 sealed ball bearings mounted to a hard-anodized aluminum carriage. There is so little friction you can use gravity to move your shots. Locking all-terrain legs come standard with non-marking custom molded rubber feet that will grip to anything.

Features*:

• 2 mounting screws are included: Standard 3/8-16 for your ball or fluid head and a 1/4-20 for mounting your iPhone or GoPro

• Dual locking friction brakes (not shown) keep the carriage in place when you're moving from shot to shot or traveling

• The entire system dissassembles with only 4 tool-less fasteners

• 3/8-16 & 1/4-20 threads on both ends of the slider for mounting to tripods

• 3/8-16 thread on both ends for vertical mounting

• Replaceable feet let you use suction cups to mount to a car or window

Specs:

• 48" Stainless Steel Tubular rails

• 6061-T6 Hard Anodized (Type III) Aluminum

• Weight: ~5lbs

• Stainless Steel hardware

• $400

*This is for the base model. There are also carbon fiber "Pro" versions available for a higher price.

High quality, very light and very portable motorized slider.

• Total length - 480mm
• Sliding distance - 41 cm
• Sliding platform hold up to 5 kg
• Powered by 4x AA batteries
• Suitable for smartphones and HDSLRs
• Adjustable speed, stop, forward and backward motion
• Weight - 1 kg
• Speed - from 40 seconds to max 6 minutes from one side to the other (oriented to timelipses mostly)

Mini friend

• Total length - 890mm
• Sliding distance - 82 cm
• Sliding platform hold up to 3 kg
• Powered by 4x AA batteries
• Suitable for smartphones and HDSLRs
• Adjustable speed, stop, forward and backward motion
• Weight - 2 kg
• Speed - from 80 seconds to max 12 minutes from one side to the other (oriented to timelipses mostly)

Shot with IV2, Sanity 5.1 at 1080 24p with a shutter speed of 30 and 40

SLR Magic 12mm F1.6

Rokinon Cine 85mm T1.5

Pany 20mm F1.7 for timelapse and night shots.

Custom motorized Varavon S900 slider from here.

From $689, http://www.ebay.com/itm/WONDLAN-Wired-Electronic-Controlled-Motorized-Slider-Dolly-Timelapse-System-/330858109868

Available at:

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5505/special-deals-jibs-cranes-dollies-sliders#Item_3

I've been building up my technical capabilities lately. So now I'm thinking about Glidetrack HD (http://www.glidetrack.com/products/hd-range/glidetrack-hybrid-slider.html?___store=en_gb&___from_store=en_eu) . It's quite expensive so any opinions are welcome. What do You think about this particular model or any other alternatives? I like it because it looks like it could handle Sony Ex3 and vertical position is a great option.

If anyone has one and they've fixed or minimized the problems, I'd be very interested to hear what your solution was.

Thanks!

A 1.2m roller style slider for just under $200 plus shipping. Comes with both standard and bowl mount which is a definite time saver. Not sure what kind of bearings are used though I'm sure it would be much smoother than friction based sliders such as the Igus etc.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2m-42-3-inch-Video-Slider-Dolly-Track-Camera-Camcorder-Dolly-Car-Tracking-/110927672681