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Slider for Epic?

Joshua Hoareau

Joshua Hoareau

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Hey all. So I've been using a Konova K2 slider with my 5D mark II and all has been good, but since I got my epic obviously it can't support the epic weight. Any suggestions on sliders? Been looking at the Konova K5 $500, and the Kessler Pocket Dolly (Philip Bloom Edition) $1500.

Any suggestions on these or other types which would be good for the Epic?
 
Take a look at the GLIDECAM VISTATRACKS.
 
Joshua Hoareau said:
Hey all. So I've been using a Konova K2 slider with my 5D mark II and all has been good, but since I got my epic obviously it can't support the epic weight. Any suggestions on sliders? Been looking at the Konova K5 $500, and the Kessler Pocket Dolly (Philip Bloom Edition) $1500.

Any suggestions on these or other types which would be good for the Epic?
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Cineslider is your best bet. Who wants Phillip Bloom's name on their gear? Cheaper brands are crap from direct experience.
 
Joshua Hoareau said:
That omni slider by dito looks insaneeeee!!! But a bit above my price range :(
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Yes they are indeed priced a bit above some others, but they are also DAY n' NIGHT from the others, I'll possibly be talking to them to see and organize a Group Buy, but there is to be seen the benefit of it with the shipping from Europe to the USA were most buyers will be from.
 
I using a Atlas 30 from cinevate, super smooth, very compact, 100/75mm bowl, and you can adjust the length of the slider. The only inconvenient is you need two stand or tripod
 
Ive seen a few 2nd hand cinesliders on here lately... They are tough sliders, highly recommend them. My 3ft travels everywhere with me...
 
Mark Phelan said:
Love this one, even though I don't own it yet: http://mytworks.com/index.php
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+1 Definitely go for the MYT Works slider. I also have a Kessler Pocket Dolly for my 5D, but unfortunately it wasn't as smooth as I hoped it would be. Although the MYT Works is a bit more expensive than a Cineslider, it definitely is smoother and has a superb build quality.

Highly recommended!
 
The MYT Works glider looks really well built. Did you go with the 4-foot version, or longer?
 
Enjoying my Edelkrone Slider Plus along with the Kessler Low Profile Ball-head :)
 
I have the Rhino Slider Pro, but the 4ft one really requires two tripods on either end (and maybe sometimes a light stand in the center). I purchased the 2ft travel version, which might be better to help with the flexing. Regardless, it's great and super-affordable.
 
DANA dolly is closest to almost proper "budget" solution. Not sure about MYT - feels too clumsy and not sturdy enough to me. Things like Kessler has to be thrown away for sure - not even close to be a right tools. Don't waste your money on it, I already did :) It is just not right.
 
Hmmm is there anything in the pocket dolly department that is good? I will buy the dana dolly, but its obviously very large, and I need something small and fast to setup.
 
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