DSLR/AG-AC130 Slider at DVinfo.net

Greg Thuente · August 21st, 2012, 06:01 AM

I am looking to add a quality slider to my gear. I use both a DSLR and a Panasonic AG-AC130 for my shoots. Any recommendations on a slider that will work for both cameras? I have looked into the Konova a bit as it seems to be a more affordable bearings slider. My budget is $300-$600.

Also, any advantages/disadvantages of a slider with a hand crank?

Thanks.

Nate Haustein · August 21st, 2012, 11:07 AM

Really like the Digital Juice Slyder Dolly. I have the 40" and it's plenty long. Works great with anything from a DLSR to a fully-loaded AF100 or RED!

The problem with sliders is that the really lightweight, portable ones you can use all day long usually can't support anything more than a lightly-equipped DSLR. The heavy-duty ones won't bend or bind up with heavier loads, but it's more of a chore to set up and transport. Gah! Might as well get both :)

Nigel Barker · August 21st, 2012, 11:48 PM

That Digital Juice Slyder Dolly looks really nice for the larger cameras. For smaller & lighter cameras (& the AC130 is smaller & lighter) the best slider that I have used is the Kessler Pocket Dolly Philip Bloom Signature Edition. Sadly it's also the most expensive slider that I have ever used at over $1000 so I don't yet own one. It's lightweight, portable, smooth etc etc It does have a hand crank but as it's a 1:1 it doesn't really help making the slides any smoother or steadier. The slightly cheaper regular Pocket Dolly is very good too although it doesn't have the variable drag of the PBPD. I saw a post from Joe Simon on Vimeo the other day where he was singing the praises of the new Kessler Stealth Dolly which looks like the PBPD without the crank.

August 21st, 2012, 06:01 AM	#1
Greg Thuente New Boot Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Paul MN Posts: 7	DSLR/AG-AC130 Slider I am looking to add a quality slider to my gear. I use both a DSLR and a Panasonic AG-AC130 for my shoots. Any recommendations on a slider that will work for both cameras? I have looked into the Konova a bit as it seems to be a more affordable bearings slider. My budget is $300-$600. Also, any advantages/disadvantages of a slider with a hand crank? Thanks.

August 21st, 2012, 11:07 AM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: DSLR/AG-AC130 Slider Really like the Digital Juice Slyder Dolly. I have the 40" and it's plenty long. Works great with anything from a DLSR to a fully-loaded AF100 or RED! The problem with sliders is that the really lightweight, portable ones you can use all day long usually can't support anything more than a lightly-equipped DSLR. The heavy-duty ones won't bend or bind up with heavier loads, but it's more of a chore to set up and transport. Gah! Might as well get both :) __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

August 21st, 2012, 11:48 PM	#3
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: DSLR/AG-AC130 Slider That Digital Juice Slyder Dolly looks really nice for the larger cameras. For smaller & lighter cameras (& the AC130 is smaller & lighter) the best slider that I have used is the Kessler Pocket Dolly Philip Bloom Signature Edition. Sadly it's also the most expensive slider that I have ever used at over $1000 so I don't yet own one. It's lightweight, portable, smooth etc etc It does have a hand crank but as it's a 1:1 it doesn't really help making the slides any smoother or steadier. The slightly cheaper regular Pocket Dolly is very good too although it doesn't have the variable drag of the PBPD. I saw a post from Joe Simon on Vimeo the other day where he was singing the praises of the new Kessler Stealth Dolly which looks like the PBPD without the crank.