konova slider
 

Hey guys just to post that i have bought the konova slider and a 128rc manfrotto head, flaming heck its as smooth as butter, brilliant just to share if anyone needs one. steve

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I own the 4' version of this one Reasonable Priced Sliders . Westside A V Studios which is made by a DVInfo member/sponsor. I've been very pleased with it.

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Hey Steve,

i have heard good reviews about this,

Did you get stung with shipping charges at all? import Tax/duty?

many of my friends got stung bad with it.

Thanks

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No none at all, paid for the postage came 5 days only later, all good really smooth.

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Steve, Can you use this Konova slider with the Sony Z5 camcorder?

stelios

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Hi. Yes I think you could! Beware though the bearings have a little noise! Only slight and you can't hear over talking or music, but a quiet clip you could hear.

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I just got this one as well. used it twice, but fantastic so far. NO shipping on mine. $329 to the US in 7 days. amazing.
Bill

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Thanks Steve, a bit concern now about the noise.

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Its nothing major, but I presume a clip with no talking and no music would be a very very slight problem with the bearing roll, as I say I only slide with the music or talking over so its not a problem.

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+1 on the Konova slider. Haven't noticed the noise when using mine.

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I just ordered one of these so if it isn't as good as you guys claim I will be blaming you:-) I was considering another Gliderack Hybrid but the Konova is half the price so worth a punt.

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Well worth it Nigel, I use it all the time now even in church during ceremony its that light to move around, you will need a tripod head with a 3/8 female thread to go the plate.

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Steve what length did you get?

stelios

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The standard one just short of the metre one!! Its great! Don't pay extra for the metre one unless you really need it? Cheers Stelios... Steve

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Just under a metre Stelios... Dont need the metre one the standard good enough... steve

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My Konova slider arrived yesterday evening which is just 6 days from ordering & only $329 (just over £200) delivered. It's really nice, works well & comes packed in its own stylish canvas bag (black with orange detailing). The track is very rigid & the carriage moves smoothly. A big plus point is the original design instead of just using the Igus parts like every other cheap slider on the market & is excellent value.

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Brilliant Nigel, told ya nice

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Hi,

Thankfully I came across this thread just before I placed an order for the GlideTrack. I really love the look of the Konova but am worried about where to buy it from and if I will be charged any import/taxes. Can anybody please recommend a good place to purchase it from and If I will be charged anything t after purchasing the product online?

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E-BAY!! Only one company has them konova themselves!! No import taxes all paid by them!! good luck it is a superb peice of equip

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Now that I have had the Konova slider a couple of months I am less happy with it. The carriage frequently sticks & the legs don't screw up tight so are always coming loose. To cap it all I got a metal splint in my finger from it the other day. Sadly I can no longer recommend that anyone buy it & for around the same price suggest that you will be much happier with the GlideTrack Hybrid.

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I have already placed the order :( :( :( I tried emailing them to cancel it but I somehow doubt it. I wonder what my options are now as I know I am going to face the same issues.

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I contacted Konova and they were very helpful not as worried as I was before :)

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I'm looking to buy a slider myself. If you don't mind my asking, what did Konova tell you that put your mind at ease regarding their product.

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They basically said that they were aware of the issues in the above post and bringing out some updates later this year and will offer the updates at a discount rate. I guess you can either wait for a few months (he said 3-4) and order it then or go for it now. I still feel for the price it's worth it.