So one thing about a slider dipping; my solution at DVinfo.net

Steven Davis · May 26th, 2016, 10:23 AM

So I bought a slider, and was using it on a tripod, but I had horizontal dipping, so without buying anything else, (heaven knows I don't need more stuff) I came up with this solution. It's probably not good on the mechanics of the heads, but it'll work for now.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495184921510537172/

Forgive the link post, my uploading ability has always been broken. But feel free to follow me on PInterest.

Patrick Baldwin · May 26th, 2016, 12:05 PM

If you have two light stands you could do the same thing no? I have found a solution using one tripod but utilising magic arms and super clamps coming off the tripod legs and attaching to the ends of the slider using a suitable manfrotto adaptor. All stuff I already had. Works perfectly but is heavy. It does still make it easier to reposition than a stand at either end though. Whatever works though right?

Walter Brokx · June 3rd, 2016, 10:38 AM

Using 2 tripods?
That is what I always do.
It solid and safe.

I've got 2 the same manfrotto tripods for this purpose with a center column I can raise at least 40 cm. So I can adjust the height easily. I added levelheads to both, so I can make sure both ends are level. Even with the terrain is uneven.

Gary Huff · June 4th, 2016, 08:51 AM

This is http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157857-REG/benro_com37a_combination_series_3.html

May 26th, 2016, 10:23 AM	#1
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	So one thing about a slider dipping; my solution So I bought a slider, and was using it on a tripod, but I had horizontal dipping, so without buying anything else, (heaven knows I don't need more stuff) I came up with this solution. It's probably not good on the mechanics of the heads, but it'll work for now. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495184921510537172/ Forgive the link post, my uploading ability has always been broken. But feel free to follow me on PInterest. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 26th, 2016, 12:05 PM	#2
Patrick Baldwin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bidford on Avon United Kingdom Posts: 79	Re: So one thing about a slider dipping; my solution If you have two light stands you could do the same thing no? I have found a solution using one tripod but utilising magic arms and super clamps coming off the tripod legs and attaching to the ends of the slider using a suitable manfrotto adaptor. All stuff I already had. Works perfectly but is heavy. It does still make it easier to reposition than a stand at either end though. Whatever works though right?

June 3rd, 2016, 10:38 AM	#3
Walter Brokx Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maassluis, The Netherlands Posts: 294	Re: So one thing about a slider dipping; my solution Using 2 tripods? That is what I always do. It solid and safe. I've got 2 the same manfrotto tripods for this purpose with a center column I can raise at least 40 cm. So I can adjust the height easily. I added levelheads to both, so I can make sure both ends are level. Even with the terrain is uneven. __________________ Brainstormnavigator searching for the hole in the sky..... Audiovisual Designer (NL) - http://www.brokxmedia.nl

June 4th, 2016, 08:51 AM	#4
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: So one thing about a slider dipping; my solution This is http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157857-REG/benro_com37a_combination_series_3.html