what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. at DVinfo.net

Henry Shephard · July 11th, 2011, 06:04 PM

let me know if there is any im missing. also, im based in canada so i have to keep in mind any extra costs for getting it here.

2 questions?

which one is the best?
which one is the best value for your money?

hoping to use it future wedding videos but also for a variety of other shoots.

thanks in advance for any help,
hen

Glidetrack hybrid (30inch)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...brid_30_5.html varavon (1m)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Cam_Mini.html konova (1m)
50KG Tele lens Camera Camcord slider dolly track 5d2 7d
atlas flt(26inch)
http://www.vistek.ca/store/253466/ci...-feet-nar.aspx
cameramotions 24ince
http://cameramotions.com/SERIES 1 Slider.html
opteka

http://cgi.ebay.com/23-Track-Slider-...item5644ae86ff

Charles Newcomb · July 11th, 2011, 08:12 PM

I've had great luck with the one I got from Olof Ekbergh,,, who is a member here.

Sliders

Keith Betters · July 11th, 2011, 11:07 PM

I have been using the indislider mini from indisystem. Pretty good product, and I really like it. The mini however is very short. So if you need more than 24 inches, then get the regular indislider. It is durable and can be mounted on a tripod. Also, it is cheap as it only cost $99. So check them out if you get a chance. I also own there indisystem ultracompact. Good product as well, very customizable!!

Nigel Barker · July 13th, 2011, 02:19 AM

The sliders based on the Igus track that just have friction bearings (all the cheap ones) stick & judder every so often & usually at the most frustrating times. The GlideTrack Hybrid uses the same track but uses roller bearings so is very much smoother. The Konova slider is a totally different design that works well & is good value at $329 including delivery 50KG Tele lens Camera Camcord slider dolly track 5d2 7d

Zhong Cheung · July 13th, 2011, 02:46 AM

I thought Konova used roller bearings too.

Nigel Barker · July 13th, 2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zhong Cheung

I thought Konova used roller bearings too.

It does have roller bearings but it doesn't use the Igus track like most of the other cheap sliders. For what it's worth they claim that their 'main body' is made in the Samsung factory. I just bought one & think that it works well & is good value. A nice surprise is that it arrived nicely packed up in its own black canvas bag with orange edging so it looks pretty cool:-)

Les Wilson · July 13th, 2011, 03:48 PM

None of those links worked for me. But if you are looking at the non-roller type, I second the reference for Westside AV. Call them and Olof will help you figure out what to get. If you need customization or a head, he does that too. Also, Westside is in New Hampshire.... just down the road from you... kinda. :-)

Charles Newcomb · July 13th, 2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

The sliders based on the Igus track that just have friction bearings (all the cheap ones) stick & judder every so often & usually at the most frustrating times. ]

That has not been my experience. I just wipe it with a micro-fiber cloth before I use it.

And it certainly isn't cheap... in build or price.

Nigel Barker · July 14th, 2011, 01:59 AM

Compared to the Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly™ all the Igus-based sliders are cheap:-)

Colin McDonald · July 14th, 2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry Shephard

cameramotions 24ince

Would that be an ince wince slider then?

:-)

Charles Newcomb · July 14th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

Compared to the Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly™ all the Igus-based sliders are cheap:-)

Not everyone has a taste for the Philip Bloom Kool--Aid :)

And, anyway... wasn't Philip Bloom using an Igus-based slider when he made sliders famous shooting from the doorway/porch at Lucas Ranch?

Jeroen Wolf · July 17th, 2011, 08:23 AM

I have a T2i, GH2 and Sony EX1-R and the Konova is a great 'budget' portable slider for all of these camera's. I have done a few video's on this slider- they may help you decide:

Jordan Hooper · July 18th, 2011, 12:28 PM

There's another shop right there in Toronto that you didn't mention.
Camera Sliders Hague
I don't know about the quality, I don't have a slider yet but like you I've been shopping around.
Good luck!

ps. When you get one, post here which one you got and tell us whether you recommend it or not.

Henry Shephard · July 18th, 2011, 01:44 PM

i ordered the konova last thursday evening and it arriving at my house in mississauga today!! that was freaking fast. i like it a lot so far but havent tested it too much yet as im currecntly decided what head i should buy for it? thanks for all the advice. im 100% sure i made the right choice. any advice on what video head i should get for it would be great.
fyi - im using it with a t3i
cheers

Nigel Barker · July 19th, 2011, 07:06 AM

I put a Manfrotto 701 on my Konova slider.

July 11th, 2011, 06:04 PM	#1
Henry Shephard New Boot Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7	what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. let me know if there is any im missing. also, im based in canada so i have to keep in mind any extra costs for getting it here. 2 questions? which one is the best? which one is the best value for your money? hoping to use it future wedding videos but also for a variety of other shoots. thanks in advance for any help, hen Glidetrack hybrid (30inch) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...brid_30_5.html varavon (1m) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Cam_Mini.html konova (1m) 50KG Tele lens Camera Camcord slider dolly track 5d2 7d atlas flt(26inch) http://www.vistek.ca/store/253466/ci...-feet-nar.aspx cameramotions 24ince http://cameramotions.com/SERIES 1 Slider.html opteka http://cgi.ebay.com/23-Track-Slider-...item5644ae86ff

July 11th, 2011, 08:12 PM	#2
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. I've had great luck with the one I got from Olof Ekbergh,,, who is a member here. Sliders

July 11th, 2011, 11:07 PM	#3
Keith Betters Regular Crew Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 87	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. I have been using the indislider mini from indisystem. Pretty good product, and I really like it. The mini however is very short. So if you need more than 24 inches, then get the regular indislider. It is durable and can be mounted on a tripod. Also, it is cheap as it only cost $99. So check them out if you get a chance. I also own there indisystem ultracompact. Good product as well, very customizable!!

July 13th, 2011, 02:19 AM	#4
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. The sliders based on the Igus track that just have friction bearings (all the cheap ones) stick & judder every so often & usually at the most frustrating times. The GlideTrack Hybrid uses the same track but uses roller bearings so is very much smoother. The Konova slider is a totally different design that works well & is good value at $329 including delivery 50KG Tele lens Camera Camcord slider dolly track 5d2 7d

July 13th, 2011, 02:46 AM	#5
Zhong Cheung Major Player Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 202	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. I thought Konova used roller bearings too.

July 13th, 2011, 03:48 PM	#7
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. None of those links worked for me. But if you are looking at the non-roller type, I second the reference for Westside AV. Call them and Olof will help you figure out what to get. If you need customization or a head, he does that too. Also, Westside is in New Hampshire.... just down the road from you... kinda. :-)

July 14th, 2011, 01:59 AM	#9
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. Compared to the Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly™ all the Igus-based sliders are cheap:-)

July 17th, 2011, 08:23 AM	#12
Jeroen Wolf Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 355	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. I have a T2i, GH2 and Sony EX1-R and the Konova is a great 'budget' portable slider for all of these camera's. I have done a few video's on this slider- they may help you decide: Unboxing and test driving the Konova slider on Vimeo Konova test drive #2 on Vimeo __________________ www.imaginevideo.nl Just published the second of my viral mini-doc series '100' https://youtu.be/ZqHFBrV-oOc

July 18th, 2011, 12:28 PM	#13
Jordan Hooper Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vernon, BC. Canada Posts: 111	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. There's another shop right there in Toronto that you didn't mention. Camera Sliders Hague I don't know about the quality, I don't have a slider yet but like you I've been shopping around. Good luck! ps. When you get one, post here which one you got and tell us whether you recommend it or not.

July 18th, 2011, 01:44 PM	#14
Henry Shephard New Boot Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 7	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. i ordered the konova last thursday evening and it arriving at my house in mississauga today!! that was freaking fast. i like it a lot so far but havent tested it too much yet as im currecntly decided what head i should buy for it? thanks for all the advice. im 100% sure i made the right choice. any advice on what video head i should get for it would be great. fyi - im using it with a t3i cheers

July 19th, 2011, 07:06 AM	#15
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: what slider should i get for my t3i? list inside. I put a Manfrotto 701 on my Konova slider.