Glidetrack

Alastair Brown · December 24th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Hi Mike,

Sorry...I missed your question.

A search for tripod head on Ebay brings up quite a few options.

I think the Velbon is about the cheapest you will get with a fluid head.

All the best

Alastair

Buck Forester · January 5th, 2009, 11:56 PM

This device looks pretty cool... I'm with another poster who mentioned finding any specs on your website is not easy. You know how us web surfers are, we just want to find info fast and intuitively! :) Just a friendly suggestion to help us info seekers and purchasers... next to each product listing I'd list it very clearly the length (metric and english versions), the weight load of each one, and the total weight of the unit itself.

How much do these things weigh, each size separately? I'd be hiking with mine... I have Microdolly track and dolly which is pretty lightweight for a track/dolly system, but for extended backpacking trips this might suffice for some basic camera movement. The product looks good and the price is right, I just need some specs. Gracias!

Alastair Brown · January 6th, 2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck Forester

This device looks pretty cool... I'm with another poster who mentioned finding any specs on your website is not easy. You know how us web surfers are, we just want to find info fast and intuitively! :) Just a friendly suggestion to help us info seekers and purchasers... next to each product listing I'd list it very clearly the length (metric and english versions), the weight load of each one, and the total weight of the unit itself.

How much do these things weigh, each size separately? I'd be hiking with mine... I have Microdolly track and dolly which is pretty lightweight for a track/dolly system, but for extended backpacking trips this might suffice for some basic camera movement. The product looks good and the price is right, I just need some specs. Gracias!

You are both right, and I welcome the pointers. Will make a point of adding that today.

Ken Diewert · January 6th, 2009, 01:15 AM

Alastair,

Great looking product - and that porsche vid is a killer sales tool. I'm not sure how much weight your loaded up A1 is, but I've got an XLH1 (around 10 pounds) how well could I expect the Glidetrack to handle it.

Thanks.

Alastair Brown · January 6th, 2009, 01:54 AM

Hi Ken,

I would say go with the HD version for the H1.

Ken Diewert · January 6th, 2009, 02:10 AM

Yes, I just wanted to be sure that the HD could handle the weight. I believe the XH-A1 are quite a bit lighter than the XL's

Alastair Brown · January 6th, 2009, 03:34 AM

It's not a very scientific test however, the HD version if spanned across two seats, will take my full weight 79kg (175lbs) if I stand on the carriage.

Stephen J. Williams · January 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Ok I want one... I would like to buy the SD. Would it work well with a DVX100 and staticDOF adapter (total weight 10lbs). I would be afraid that the beam might bend a little from the weight all to one side. I know that there is the HD version. but if the SD will work, I rather go with that.

Stephen J. Williams · January 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen J. Williams

Ok I want one... I would like to buy the SD. Would it work well with a DVX100 and staticDOF adapter (total weight 10lbs). I would be afraid that the beam might bend a little from the weight all to one side. I know that there is the HD version. but if the SD will work, I rather go with that.

Never mind I watched the video on the site... very informative.

Luke Oliver · January 6th, 2009, 12:44 PM

how fast can u go on this filming 25p without motion jitter?? anyone know

Alastair Brown · January 6th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Oliver

how fast can u go on this filming 25p without motion jitter?? anyone know

I am not sure that is something that anyone could put a figure to, seeing as it pushed by hand.

That said, maybe someone with a good head for numbers could do the maths?

Stephen J. Williams · January 6th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke Oliver

how fast can u go on this filming 25p without motion jitter?? anyone know

I was under the impression that a good speed for 24/25P was to have a single object move across the screen in 7 seconds. I dont remember where i read that... Maybe the DVXbook

Jose Ortiz · January 9th, 2009, 04:06 PM

I have to mention that I received my HD Glidetrack this morning. I
have to admit that I was not expecting receiving the order so fast. From UK to Tampa Florida took just two days after placing online the order!

Alastair Thanks for the service!!

Danny O'Neill · January 10th, 2009, 04:07 AM

Yup, i got mine within a couple of days over christmas too. Been playing with it this week and trying different angles and shots.

Steve Shovlar · January 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM

Hi Alistair just had a good look at your product and very impressed.

Only downside is that I use a Satchler Video 20 II with a 100mm bowl. I think I would have to buy a new tripod especially for the Glidetrack as the Satchler would be unsuitable.

January 6th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#19
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Alastair, Great looking product - and that porsche vid is a killer sales tool. I'm not sure how much weight your loaded up A1 is, but I've got an XLH1 (around 10 pounds) how well could I expect the Glidetrack to handle it. Thanks. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

January 6th, 2009, 02:10 AM	#21
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Yes, I just wanted to be sure that the HD could handle the weight. I believe the XH-A1 are quite a bit lighter than the XL's __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

January 6th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#25
Luke Oliver Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Guernsey , Channel Islands Posts: 242	re how fast can u go on this filming 25p without motion jitter?? anyone know

January 10th, 2009, 04:07 AM	#29
Danny O'Neill Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 915	Yup, i got mine within a couple of days over christmas too. Been playing with it this week and trying different angles and shots. __________________ mintyslippers.com

December 24th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#16
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Hi Mike, Sorry...I missed your question. A search for tripod head on Ebay brings up quite a few options. I think the Velbon is about the cheapest you will get with a fluid head. All the best Alastair

January 5th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#17
Buck Forester Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 230	This device looks pretty cool... I'm with another poster who mentioned finding any specs on your website is not easy. You know how us web surfers are, we just want to find info fast and intuitively! :) Just a friendly suggestion to help us info seekers and purchasers... next to each product listing I'd list it very clearly the length (metric and english versions), the weight load of each one, and the total weight of the unit itself. How much do these things weigh, each size separately? I'd be hiking with mine... I have Microdolly track and dolly which is pretty lightweight for a track/dolly system, but for extended backpacking trips this might suffice for some basic camera movement. The product looks good and the price is right, I just need some specs. Gracias!

January 6th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#20
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Hi Ken, I would say go with the HD version for the H1.

January 6th, 2009, 03:34 AM	#22
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	It's not a very scientific test however, the HD version if spanned across two seats, will take my full weight 79kg (175lbs) if I stand on the carriage.

January 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#23
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	Ok I want one... I would like to buy the SD. Would it work well with a DVX100 and staticDOF adapter (total weight 10lbs). I would be afraid that the beam might bend a little from the weight all to one side. I know that there is the HD version. but if the SD will work, I rather go with that.

January 9th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#28
Jose Ortiz Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 347	I have to mention that I received my HD Glidetrack this morning. I have to admit that I was not expecting receiving the order so fast. From UK to Tampa Florida took just two days after placing online the order! Alastair Thanks for the service!!

January 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#30
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	Hi Alistair just had a good look at your product and very impressed. Only downside is that I use a Satchler Video 20 II with a 100mm bowl. I think I would have to buy a new tripod especially for the Glidetrack as the Satchler would be unsuitable.