DIY alternative to indiSLIDERpro?

Hank Bridgeman · September 4th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Alastair, I really like your DIY slider.

I may be very interested in ordering one. My question is will it accommodate a Canon H1?
Assuming I have a heavy duty tripod.

Hank

Alastair Brown · September 5th, 2008, 02:42 AM

Hi Hank,

Sure, H1 should not be a problem. I now ship the Glidetrack with both quarter twenty AND three eigth threads and studs so that you can cover all options.

Mike Wade · September 9th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Hi Alastair,

Just received my Glidetrack today, thanks ! Looks and feels good. I am fixing my FX1 directly onto the Carriage Mount screw and I am fixing my tripods - a Libec H38 and TH650 - by their quick release plate screws into the 3/8th screw thread on the Glidetrack.
However I note that your Velbon head sits on the Carriage Mount - how it's attached I can't work out - but I don't see anyway of getting the Libec heads to do the same. Not sure if this is much of a problem or not and any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks again for your efficient despatch of the Glidetrack.

Mike Wade
Yorkshire Video Arts

Alastair Brown · September 10th, 2008, 01:24 AM

Hi Mike,

As per our phone call I think we will be able to get you sorted. You have my number if you need to get in touch.

Happy Gliding!

Mike Wade · September 10th, 2008, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the call, Alastair - very thoughtful and helpful. I think a little tripod head, such as you suggested, will improve things considerably. As it is the Glidecam works brilliantly with the little Sony A1.
Cheers,
Mike

September 4th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#31
Hank Bridgeman New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dawson Creek, BC Canada Posts: 15	DIY Slider Alastair, I really like your DIY slider. I may be very interested in ordering one. My question is will it accommodate a Canon H1? Assuming I have a heavy duty tripod. Hank

September 9th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#33
Mike Wade Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 161	Fixing the Glidetrack Hi Alastair, Just received my Glidetrack today, thanks ! Looks and feels good. I am fixing my FX1 directly onto the Carriage Mount screw and I am fixing my tripods - a Libec H38 and TH650 - by their quick release plate screws into the 3/8th screw thread on the Glidetrack. However I note that your Velbon head sits on the Carriage Mount - how it's attached I can't work out - but I don't see anyway of getting the Libec heads to do the same. Not sure if this is much of a problem or not and any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks again for your efficient despatch of the Glidetrack. Mike Wade Yorkshire Video Arts

September 5th, 2008, 02:42 AM	#32
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Hi Hank, Sure, H1 should not be a problem. I now ship the Glidetrack with both quarter twenty AND three eigth threads and studs so that you can cover all options.

September 10th, 2008, 01:24 AM	#34
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Hi Mike, As per our phone call I think we will be able to get you sorted. You have my number if you need to get in touch. Happy Gliding!

September 10th, 2008, 01:43 AM	#35
Mike Wade Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 161	Thanks for the call, Alastair - very thoughtful and helpful. I think a little tripod head, such as you suggested, will improve things considerably. As it is the Glidecam works brilliantly with the little Sony A1. Cheers, Mike