I want to buy a slider.... at DVinfo.net

Reed Gidez · April 29th, 2012, 02:41 PM

...but which one?

There are a number of offerings out there ranging from the 'ebay only' imports to high-end cinema jobs costing $$$$. I'd love to hear feedback on rigs in the $350-$650 range (Westside AV, Kessler Pocket Dolly, Digital Juice Slyder, etc.)

I've read some pros and cons here on some of the offerings (Kinova, for one) and I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for so I don't think I want to settle for something that *might* do the job.

Thoughts, anyone? Experiences to share? Thanks in advance.

Reed

Walter Brokx · May 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM

I'm using a Cinevate Atlas.
It is very smooth (thanks to the dozens of bearings). If you move it at the right speed the first take, you don't need another take, because it 'juttered': it can't 'get stuck' because it's more of a rider than a slider.
I often use 2 tripods to set it up at a height between 45 and 130cm (18"-30"): that takes time.
But it is very stable and super smooth.
With the all terrain legs you can put it on the floor, table, chairs, stones, whatever, as long as the camera can move.

Great gear, but probably above your budget.
Some slide-moves can be seen here:

Reed Gidez · May 24th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks Walter. I considered the Atlas 10 but ended up with a Digital Juice Slyder dolly. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time yet to play with it but the first couple of tests I did were quite satisfying.

Reed

Mark Williams · May 24th, 2012, 03:20 PM

I realize you already have one but for those who would like to DIY a motorized one. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/dolly-tr...us-slider.html

April 29th, 2012, 02:41 PM	#1
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	I want to buy a slider.... ...but which one? There are a number of offerings out there ranging from the 'ebay only' imports to high-end cinema jobs costing $$$$. I'd love to hear feedback on rigs in the $350-$650 range (Westside AV, Kessler Pocket Dolly, Digital Juice Slyder, etc.) I've read some pros and cons here on some of the offerings (Kinova, for one) and I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for so I don't think I want to settle for something that might do the job. Thoughts, anyone? Experiences to share? Thanks in advance. Reed __________________ Reed Gidez

May 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM	#2
Walter Brokx Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maassluis, The Netherlands Posts: 294	Re: I want to buy a slider.... I'm using a Cinevate Atlas. It is very smooth (thanks to the dozens of bearings). If you move it at the right speed the first take, you don't need another take, because it 'juttered': it can't 'get stuck' because it's more of a rider than a slider. I often use 2 tripods to set it up at a height between 45 and 130cm (18"-30"): that takes time. But it is very stable and super smooth. With the all terrain legs you can put it on the floor, table, chairs, stones, whatever, as long as the camera can move. Great gear, but probably above your budget. Some slide-moves can be seen here: PeterConnects Corporate Video - Bedrijfsfilm - YouTube __________________ Brainstormnavigator searching for the hole in the sky..... Audiovisual Designer (NL) - http://www.brokxmedia.nl

May 24th, 2012, 11:24 AM	#3
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	Re: I want to buy a slider.... Thanks Walter. I considered the Atlas 10 but ended up with a Digital Juice Slyder dolly. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time yet to play with it but the first couple of tests I did were quite satisfying. Reed __________________ Reed Gidez

May 24th, 2012, 03:20 PM	#4
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: I want to buy a slider.... I realize you already have one but for those who would like to DIY a motorized one. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/dolly-tr...us-slider.html __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29