Camera slider suggestions? at DVinfo.net

Laura Johnson · January 21st, 2014, 12:55 PM

Hi everyone,

Firstly, I apologise if this question has already been asked and answered.
I am looking for a camera slider for my Canon XA10 for use at weddings. I was just wondering which camera slider you already use or would recommend? I'm not looking for something that will break the bank, but something that will do the job.

Many Thanks :)

Daniel Latimer · January 21st, 2014, 02:55 PM

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/wedding-...ew-slider.html

There's a bunch of suggestions in this thread.

Danny O'Neill · January 21st, 2014, 05:04 PM

6 posts down. No search needed.

Dinh Hung · January 23rd, 2014, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laura Johnson

Hi everyone,

Firstly, I apologise if this question has already been asked and answered.
I am looking for a camera slider for my Canon XA10 for use at weddings. I was just wondering which camera slider you already use or would recommend? I'm not looking for something that will break the bank, but something that will do the job.

Many Thanks :)

Konova K2
My video test

Noa Put · January 23rd, 2014, 05:05 AM

About the konova k2, to me it seems some luck is involved as I got one and it's even worse then my home made slider and the customer service is bad as well. On my k2 there was some play on the bearings when I got it making it impossible to get smooth slides, Konova send me some instructions how to adjust that but it is not possible on mine as the adjustment screw is completely stuck, I have send them a video showing the problem and all they can do is tell me to send the sled only to Korea after which they wil send a replacement sled. I would have expect that they send me the sled without any questions asked, the play on the bearings is a well known problem on the Konova's, you can find several videos online with this issue. I mean, they even have instructions how to adjust any play, that's like buying a car with an instruction how to tighten the steering wheel when you get it.

Steve Bleasdale · January 23rd, 2014, 08:04 AM

The Konova is decent for the price but by the hell try altering the play and you will be there for hours, email Konova they do not want to know and it costs shipping extortionate charges so I tried fixing the dam thing myself and I got it smooth as butter.
Take the ends of the slider, unscrew everything leaving the holes showing for the pliers given to do their work.
No need to unscrew the holes not for the pliers, leave them and only adjust the holes where the pliers go that came with the slider.
Turn left or right slightly not much and then check the head running along the slider make sure its not to loose as when you put everything back and then put the head and the camera back on there may be some play with the weight so I always tighten or loosen so that it just about runs freely but not to loose.
When everything back to normal, WD 40 along the slider then wipe with a tissue, clean with the slider oil cleaners on the ends and there you go.

Daniel Latimer · January 23rd, 2014, 09:45 AM

I think Danny said it in another thread, but the Cinevate Duzi is awesome. I have one and it's light and durable. I would highly recommend. Plus it's really not too expensive for the quality you get.

Max Palmer · January 23rd, 2014, 09:49 AM

What slider length do you guys find useful in wedding shoots? Not so big that you can't carry it around and get it into tighter spaces, but not so short that you keep finding yourself running out of room? I was looking at 30" sliders before, but I'm not concrete on anything.

Kelly Huffaker · January 23rd, 2014, 05:27 PM

Well just think of this way, if your doing highlights, or even a feature film, how long do you use a slide shot for? If you're using it for more than 5 seconds, that, to me, is too long. Especially for weddings, with quick cuts. The duzi is PERFECT length, and it's smooth as butter! Can't say enough great stuff about it!

January 21st, 2014, 12:55 PM	#1
Laura Johnson Tourist Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1	Camera slider suggestions? Hi everyone, Firstly, I apologise if this question has already been asked and answered. I am looking for a camera slider for my Canon XA10 for use at weddings. I was just wondering which camera slider you already use or would recommend? I'm not looking for something that will break the bank, but something that will do the job. Many Thanks :)

January 21st, 2014, 02:55 PM	#2
Daniel Latimer Major Player Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 209	Re: Camera slider suggestions? http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/wedding-...ew-slider.html There's a bunch of suggestions in this thread.

January 21st, 2014, 05:04 PM	#3
Danny O'Neill Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 915	Re: Camera slider suggestions? 6 posts down. No search needed. __________________ mintyslippers.com

January 23rd, 2014, 05:05 AM	#5
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,509	Re: Camera slider suggestions? About the konova k2, to me it seems some luck is involved as I got one and it's even worse then my home made slider and the customer service is bad as well. On my k2 there was some play on the bearings when I got it making it impossible to get smooth slides, Konova send me some instructions how to adjust that but it is not possible on mine as the adjustment screw is completely stuck, I have send them a video showing the problem and all they can do is tell me to send the sled only to Korea after which they wil send a replacement sled. I would have expect that they send me the sled without any questions asked, the play on the bearings is a well known problem on the Konova's, you can find several videos online with this issue. I mean, they even have instructions how to adjust any play, that's like buying a car with an instruction how to tighten the steering wheel when you get it.

January 23rd, 2014, 08:04 AM	#6
Steve Bleasdale Trustee Join Date: May 2010 Location: England liverpool Posts: 1,343	Re: Camera slider suggestions? The Konova is decent for the price but by the hell try altering the play and you will be there for hours, email Konova they do not want to know and it costs shipping extortionate charges so I tried fixing the dam thing myself and I got it smooth as butter. Take the ends of the slider, unscrew everything leaving the holes showing for the pliers given to do their work. No need to unscrew the holes not for the pliers, leave them and only adjust the holes where the pliers go that came with the slider. Turn left or right slightly not much and then check the head running along the slider make sure its not to loose as when you put everything back and then put the head and the camera back on there may be some play with the weight so I always tighten or loosen so that it just about runs freely but not to loose. When everything back to normal, WD 40 along the slider then wipe with a tissue, clean with the slider oil cleaners on the ends and there you go.

January 23rd, 2014, 09:45 AM	#7
Daniel Latimer Major Player Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 209	Re: Camera slider suggestions? I think Danny said it in another thread, but the Cinevate Duzi is awesome. I have one and it's light and durable. I would highly recommend. Plus it's really not too expensive for the quality you get.

January 23rd, 2014, 09:49 AM	#8
Max Palmer Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 132	Re: Camera slider suggestions? What slider length do you guys find useful in wedding shoots? Not so big that you can't carry it around and get it into tighter spaces, but not so short that you keep finding yourself running out of room? I was looking at 30" sliders before, but I'm not concrete on anything.

January 23rd, 2014, 05:27 PM	#9
Kelly Huffaker Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasco Washington Posts: 128	Re: Camera slider suggestions? Well just think of this way, if your doing highlights, or even a feature film, how long do you use a slide shot for? If you're using it for more than 5 seconds, that, to me, is too long. Especially for weddings, with quick cuts. The duzi is PERFECT length, and it's smooth as butter! Can't say enough great stuff about it!