Help with descent slider at DVinfo.net

Matthew Amirkhani · December 19th, 2011, 02:20 PM

Hi All,

I need a slider for my XHA1 I want the price to me in $500 can you guys help me with that please?

Thanks
Matthew

John Stakes · December 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM

Even better, google "indiSlider."

JS

Matthew Amirkhani · December 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Thanks John,

They look good.

Les Wilson · December 19th, 2011, 02:52 PM

WestsideAV who is a DVinfo sponsor has sliders. Olof posts here frequently. Call him and he can advise you well on what will meet your needs.

Paul Elertson · January 9th, 2012, 09:52 AM

rather than start my own thread, i'll add to the conversation.

I am also looking for a slider for my xh-a1. But im a cheapo when it come to this since it is simply a hobby.

So, anyone have experience with the Opteka sliders? I've heard they are good for the price.

Opteka GLD-400 47" Camera Track Slider Video Stabilization System | eBay

Also, what size is appropriate? I think i would disappointed with a 24".

And finally, any worries with using such a heavy camera on a slider, on a tripod?

Michael Hutson · January 9th, 2012, 05:58 PM

I recently got this.
SlyderDolly - Portable Linear Tracking Solution :: Digital Juice

I am very pleased with it so far. If I had a complaint it would be the noise from the metal to metal contact from the wheels.

Matthew Amirkhani · January 9th, 2012, 08:13 PM

Hi Michael,

You said that you are happy with the slider however not the noise?? Doesen't the mic pick up the noise from the wheels of the slider?

Michael Hutson · January 12th, 2012, 04:36 PM

Not always does the mic pic up the noise. If using on board mic or shotgun mounted on the camera, it will pick up noise if you are doing a fast dolly. If you are going slow, you have a very good chance of getting clean audio. I use a shotgun mounted on a stand or boom pole when audio is critical. I suppose it really depends what you tend to use the dolly for. I do love the portability.

Sanjin Svajger · January 13th, 2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Elertson

So, anyone have experience with the Opteka sliders? I've heard they are good for the price.

Opteka GLD-400 47" Camera Track Slider Video Stabilization System | eBay

And finally, any worries with using such a heavy camera on a slider, on a tripod?

I'm working on something very very similar. The problem is the surface between the rails and the sliding bracket. It's plastic! And in my case it's not the best solution one could wish for. It makes slow slides especially difficult.

Paul Elertson · January 13th, 2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanjin Svajger

I'm working on something very very similar. The problem is the surface between the rails and the sliding bracket. It's plastic! And in my case it's not the best solution one could wish for. It makes slow slides especially difficult.

Thats what I have heard. I have decided to stay away from it and hopefully I will be getting a custom built slider.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/open-dv-...tom-build.html

Robin Davies-Rollinson · January 14th, 2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Elertson

any worries with using such a heavy camera on a slider, on a tripod?

I use my Canon XF300 on an Igus-based slider with the new Hybrid carriage on a tripod with no problems..

Matthew Amirkhani · January 14th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Hey Robin,

Thanks for your post, is it possible for you to post a picture of your slider and the price that you paid for it.

Thanks in advance
Matthew

December 19th, 2011, 02:20 PM	#1
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Help with descent slider Hi All, I need a slider for my XHA1 I want the price to me in $500 can you guys help me with that please? Thanks Matthew __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e

December 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#2
John Stakes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 558	Re: Help with descent slider Even better, google "indiSlider." JS

December 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#3
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Re: Help with descent slider Thanks John, They look good. __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e

December 19th, 2011, 02:52 PM	#4
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Help with descent slider WestsideAV who is a DVinfo sponsor has sliders. Olof posts here frequently. Call him and he can advise you well on what will meet your needs.

January 9th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#5
Paul Elertson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 110	Re: Help with descent slider rather than start my own thread, i'll add to the conversation. I am also looking for a slider for my xh-a1. But im a cheapo when it come to this since it is simply a hobby. So, anyone have experience with the Opteka sliders? I've heard they are good for the price. Opteka GLD-400 47" Camera Track Slider Video Stabilization System \| eBay Also, what size is appropriate? I think i would disappointed with a 24". And finally, any worries with using such a heavy camera on a slider, on a tripod? __________________ www.boostedfilms.com?r=DVinfosig

January 9th, 2012, 05:58 PM	#6
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Re: Help with descent slider I recently got this. SlyderDolly - Portable Linear Tracking Solution :: Digital Juice I am very pleased with it so far. If I had a complaint it would be the noise from the metal to metal contact from the wheels.

January 9th, 2012, 08:13 PM	#7
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Re: Help with descent slider Hi Michael, You said that you are happy with the slider however not the noise?? Doesen't the mic pick up the noise from the wheels of the slider? __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e

January 12th, 2012, 04:36 PM	#8
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Re: Help with descent slider Not always does the mic pic up the noise. If using on board mic or shotgun mounted on the camera, it will pick up noise if you are doing a fast dolly. If you are going slow, you have a very good chance of getting clean audio. I use a shotgun mounted on a stand or boom pole when audio is critical. I suppose it really depends what you tend to use the dolly for. I do love the portability.

January 14th, 2012, 08:55 AM	#12
Matthew Amirkhani Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 279	Re: Help with descent slider Hey Robin, Thanks for your post, is it possible for you to post a picture of your slider and the price that you paid for it. Thanks in advance Matthew __________________ Canon XHA1, Brevis 35mm, Manfrotto 028,501,Vegas Pro 10e