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Tariq Peter · August 10th, 2012, 09:17 AM

Can anybody reccomend a good Tripod to accompany my 501HDV Pro head, which will stop my slider from titlting when moving my camera right to left.

I currently own the 055xp pro manfrotto Thanks

Colin Rowe · August 10th, 2012, 11:51 AM

Tariq.
If you have the tripod head locked down, it should not move.
How long is the slider ?
How heavy is the camera ?

Mark Williams · August 10th, 2012, 03:55 PM

I have my 28" Igus slider mounted to a Manfrotto 577 quick release which is attached to a Davis & Sanford ATP All Terrain Tripod without Head approx. $125.00. It has a 35 lbs load capacity. I also use it with my jib.

Oren Arieli · August 10th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Have you considered getting a cheap monopod and using it to support the end of the slider? Might be cheaper than getting a heavy-duty tripod.

Tariq Peter · August 11th, 2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin Rowe

Tariq.
If you have the tripod head locked down, it should not move.
How long is the slider ?
How heavy is the camera ?

80 cm and 5Dmk3 with 24-70 and rode Mic. its locked as tight as possible, but the slider still tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R60t...e_gdata_player

This video gives a good example.I also can't use light stands for support or monopod because when shooting weddings I move very quickly around the venue to capture each table of guests. I sometimes shoot with around 400-500 guests and the clients want each person on film. the easiest way for me to do that is to go to each table with a sliderr and wide angle and do a quick tracking shot.

Les Wilson · August 11th, 2012, 07:49 AM

I use a Sachtler DA-75/2D ENG which requires a 75mm half ball:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553993-REG/Manfrotto_520BALL_520BALL_75mm_Half_Ball.html

Clive McLaughlin · September 6th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Hi Tariq,
Looking at the video, somethings not level. I'm not sure whether its slider thats not level, or the camera recording thats not level. I honestly dont see much of a bend in the slider as you move to the edges.

It does seem to have some wobble though at the edges in the test footage.

This is something i'm worried about. Up till now, i've only done slider shots on the ground or a flat surface. Although lately I'm starting to think there would be benefits from having my slider on the tripod.

If it's the wobble that bothers you, I'm sure a stabilizer plugin would help in post.

August 10th, 2012, 09:17 AM	#1
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Tripod for slider Can anybody reccomend a good Tripod to accompany my 501HDV Pro head, which will stop my slider from titlting when moving my camera right to left. I currently own the 055xp pro manfrotto Thanks

August 10th, 2012, 11:51 AM	#2
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Re: Tripod for slider Tariq. If you have the tripod head locked down, it should not move. How long is the slider ? How heavy is the camera ? __________________ Colin

August 10th, 2012, 03:55 PM	#3
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: Tripod for slider I have my 28" Igus slider mounted to a Manfrotto 577 quick release which is attached to a Davis & Sanford ATP All Terrain Tripod without Head approx. $125.00. It has a 35 lbs load capacity. I also use it with my jib. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29 Last edited by Mark Williams; August 10th, 2012 at 04:44 PM.

August 10th, 2012, 04:43 PM	#4
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 919	Re: Tripod for slider Have you considered getting a cheap monopod and using it to support the end of the slider? Might be cheaper than getting a heavy-duty tripod.

August 11th, 2012, 07:49 AM	#6
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Tripod for slider I use a Sachtler DA-75/2D ENG which requires a 75mm half ball: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553993-REG/Manfrotto_520BALL_520BALL_75mm_Half_Ball.html

September 6th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#7
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Re: Tripod for slider Hi Tariq, Looking at the video, somethings not level. I'm not sure whether its slider thats not level, or the camera recording thats not level. I honestly dont see much of a bend in the slider as you move to the edges. It does seem to have some wobble though at the edges in the test footage. This is something i'm worried about. Up till now, i've only done slider shots on the ground or a flat surface. Although lately I'm starting to think there would be benefits from having my slider on the tripod. If it's the wobble that bothers you, I'm sure a stabilizer plugin would help in post.