Getting a Slider

[Jason Osterday]

For rentals and larger cameras, it seems the 8ball, thatcat, and Griptech are the way to go. Has anyone used these in the field, extensively?

[JohnJ]

Hey Guys,
I have question, I have been kicking around a Slider built just for the Red Camera User. I have seen all the sliders for the video cameras and they are a little lite IMO.
I have the track set, it will be bearings not bushings so no binding very lite to move from any place on the mount. I am not a camera operator just a fabricator.
So if I could ask you guys for some imput I will try to get you a slider that works for your needs. The slider I have works good with the Red camea but it is designed for the larger cameras. My questions are.
Length:
Mounting:
Holes around the sides and end caps for legs:
Coating Anadizing:
How much weight does it need to hold:
Price:

Thanks For The Input
John

[Evin Grant]

Length: 4'
Mounting: Mitchell
Holes around the sides and end caps for legs:ideally yes.
Coating Anodizing: Black or deep red
How much weight does it need to hold: Ideally 65 Lbs, probably be able to get away with 50.
Price: $3000 would be great, but probably too optimistic.

[JohnJ]

What about mounting on the bottom, would you need a pan mount that would go on a dolly or just threaded holes to mount to a tripod. What would be the most common.
Thanks

[Evin Grant]

You could offer two versions...
One with just threaded holes for those using 100/150mm ball tripods and another with a simpler, rotating (screw tightening) mitchell base.

This is a beautiful bottom piece...

But if it adds a lot of cost you may be ale to get away with a reciever that just takes a Cardellini Head lock...

I have one of these on my 2575 and I love it. All you would need is a plate that had a central 3/8" threaded hole and a small divot for the registration pin.
They run about $350 so anyone who needed mitchell could just get one of these on their own.

[Jarred Land]

I only started using sliders about 6 years ago, but since then i've been hooked.

Ive been fortunate to test out alot of them out there, and I agree with Evin.. the 8ball is one of the best out there. That and the original Slider. The Indiedolly pro can take some great shots if you have alot of practice and a lot of luck, but it can't really compete with the big boys.

The first overkeeper ( thats what we called them in Canada ) I used was from Clairmont.. not sure who made it ( perhaps Clairmont themselves ) , but it worked exceptionally well..

ah.. back in the day when life was so much simpler: :)

[jonnycom]

Thanks for all the input. I was planning on getting the Original Slider but after considerable research I went with the Griptech. After checking it out at cinegear I ordered one and got it 3 days later from Australia. I believe I have the first one in the US.

Tonight was the first night of a 4 week shoot and the camera crew has stated it's the best slider they have used. Below is a pic from a few minutes ago.

[Pawel Achtel]

A motorised slider (joystick operated or programmable). Over 100lbs capacity. Works vertically too

[Evin Grant]

Thanks for all the input. I was planning on getting the Original Slider but after considerable research I went with the Griptech. After checking it out at cinegear I ordered one and got it 3 days later from Australia. I believe I have the first one in the US.

Tonight was the first night of a 4 week shoot and the camera crew has stated it's the best slider they have used. Below is a pic from a few minutes ago.

I saw that at Cinegear too, very nice but out of my price range. I'm getting the 8Ball to test this week I'll keep you guys posted.

[Michael Lindsay]

http://www.ronfordbaker.co.uk/slider.html

I've hired these a bit and they seem good.

I'm also considering buying one as they are reasonably priced as well.

Don't know if you can easily get them in the US

Michael L