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In the market for a slider

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SSteezle
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I've been watching videos all morning and have to buy one. I've done some research and think i'm gonna go with the Motion Slider 24 Camera Slider. It's only 24" but from what I've heard this is enough for most shots-- as most shots are pretty wide on sliders.

Does anyone have experience with slider and do you htink 24" will be enough? Also anyone else have some suggestions on what one's to purchase. The Motion Slider 24 Camera Slider is only $125 bucks and I've seen some awesome shots with it.

As always all helpful people get +k. Thanks!

Here's a video that kind of sold me on it.

Mar 24 2012 4:08PM
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SSteezle
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just realized they have the 36" too for about 150$. I want something that wont' be too much of a pain in the ass to carry around places but I think i'll want atleast 3ft to work with.. hmm
Mar 24 2012 4:10PM
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goodiepocket
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I don't like the looks of that thing. I love our Konova.

http://cheesycam.com/konova-sliders/
Mar 24 2012 4:22PM
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p.hawks
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check out cineskates also, its actually a dolly, not a slider, but it looks awesome and very versatile
Mar 24 2012 4:40PM
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SSteezle
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hm. I actually really like how this just mounts ontop of the fluid head. The only thing is the price-- it's looking like it's 400ish, does this sound right? Do you have a link to the exact style you have. In the video they mentioned the only difference is the length but when I searched more I found a couple different types of Konova's

thanks, i'd +k but had ya at 10
Mar 24 2012 4:43PM
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MLeone
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cineskates are horrible, they sent them to me and a friend to review and they are a nightmare for anything heavier that a flip video....
Mar 24 2012 5:06PM
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goodiepocket
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haha thanks! yup, here-

http://www.amazon.com/KONOVA-K-Slider-3080-NA-8/dp/B004YA24WO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332623087&sr=1-1

This is the updated version of the one that I have. It's one of the smoothest sliders I have ever worked with. I have a seperate fluid head on the slider plate itself and a manfrotto plate on the bottom of the slider to just attach it to my 501HDV, making things super easy.

It's definitely a bit more expensive, but honestly, it's worth it. I have also have a dry-bearing slider and the Konova is worlds beyond the dry bearings in terms of smoothness. It definitely takes some practice though because it doesn't have the resistance like the dry bearings to do.
Mar 24 2012 5:10PM
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SSteezle
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thanks for the link. It is a bit for expensive than I was hoping to spend. Just curious, does the ball head showed in the video come with it? I'm not planning on spending money on another tripod head. For how much I use it I wouldn't mind just taking my tripod head off and mounting it on top.

decisions..
Mar 24 2012 5:21PM
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p.hawks
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wow really?
they looked to be decently well made from the demos, and I liked the things like the timelapse markers. one thing I did realize though is that the surface would have to be perfectly level for the motion to look smooth. Thats a shame though. Do you have a full review posted?
Mar 24 2012 6:17PM
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goodiepocket
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naw, the head would have to be a separate investment. It's definitely a bit pricey, but IMO worth it. Otherwise, here-

http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-GLD-200-Camera-Slider-Stabilization/dp/B00519QXKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332629135&sr=8-1

Mar 24 2012 6:45PM
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remster
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I'm going to do a DIY one next weekend. I'll post up when i'm done
Mar 24 2012 8:15PM
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SSteezle
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well i've been researching for awhile and pretty much doing circles. gotta find my best option
Mar 24 2012 8:26PM
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juicedrummer11
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threads cuz i want a slider too

Mar 24 2012 10:37PM
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MLeone
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yeah:( we were sooo siced for them but they were just not well made for anything heavy. They looked awesome but there were major flaws, and actually nah we don't, something fell through and they didnt really want us to post something negative, I'm not really sure what happened cause my friend handled it.
Mar 24 2012 11:36PM
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hardig1234
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i was looking for the same thing. i did a DIY with drawer slider and it was ok but not really what i was wanting. Ive seen some people use the pvc track with wheels and such. has anyone tried that? they just seem way too hard to move.
Mar 25 2012 12:11AM
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cwillygood
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i know you said its too much money but i have heard the best things about the KONOVA slider, ill be getting one when i have the money
Mar 25 2012 2:59PM
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MLeone
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dont even bother with friction sliders, just look at linear models
Mar 25 2012 3:08PM
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SSteezle
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welp. just bought this haha! stoked to get it i'll post up some test shots once i get it
Mar 25 2012 3:22PM
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goodiepocket
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hellsyea! congrats man. like all equipment, if you can buy it right the first time, it will save you money in the long wrong. better for you to spend the money, get a slider that will truly work and not waste money on buying something cheaper and feeling restricted by it and investing into it even more.
Mar 25 2012 5:48PM
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SSteezle
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absolutely agree-- plus i'm pretty good at spending money so it kinda works out. Just curious if you have any of your vids that you used the Konova with. Can't wait for it to get here and test it out. Until then i'll just be watching slider vids online 24/7 haha
Mar 25 2012 5:50PM
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goodiepocket
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not the most exciting thing, but this would be the most recent with it-

Amy + Leif Trailer from goodie pocket films on Vimeo.



also-

SixEleven: Its Our Fault Snowboard Teaser from SixEleven on Vimeo.



and

SixEleven Teaser: Its Our Fault from SixEleven on Vimeo.

Mar 25 2012 6:08PM
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Zump.
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threads
Mar 25 2012 8:58PM
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1337
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DO NOT GET A DRYLIN SLIDER, MAKE SURE IT IS ROLLER BEARING BASED. Friction based sliders will stick and not slide well under a heavy load, and will be not that smooth. Bearing sliders on the other hand...
Mar 25 2012 9:12PM
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Jacuse
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I have the motion slider 36 and i'd recommend it.

People on here don't give friction sliders enough credit (and yes I have used bearing sliders). Once you learn how to control it, you can get shots that look identical to ones shot on an $800 bearing slider. The shot at :56 is shot at 105mm and is still smooth.

I've had 0 issues with reliability, slides the same way every time. I've also had no issues with it in cold weather. My experience may be different because I have a very steady hand, but I still believe you can get away with paying $125 for a slider.

As far as length goes 24" should be fine, it's also more portable than the 36.

*There are a few shots that have a little bit of shake in them, but that is due to the cheap 30 year old tripod legs it was mounted on. The weight of the slider started pushing one of the legs down forcing the slider to jump a little. Start at :30 for the slider shots. This was my first day testing the slider out


Mar 25 2012 9:52PM
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