Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Log in
  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

3 feet or 5 feet slider?

Sabyasachi Patra

Sabyasachi Patra

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 14, 2011
Messages
561
Reaction score
0
Points
16
Location
New Delhi, Bangalore, India
Website
www.indiawilds.com
I want to know which size of the slider is better. I am trying to decide between two models 1) a 1meter travel length(3 feet 4 inches) and 2) travel length 1.5 meter (5 feet ). The total length of the models is 130 cm (approx 4 feet 3 inches) and 178 cm(approx. 5 feet 10 inches) respectively. My work is mostly wildlife, social documentaries, corporate stuff. I intend to do timelapses as well as regular filming with this.

Will the 1.5 meter (5 feet) version be a problem in carrying in flights/field etc? Or do you think a 3 feet travel length will be better? Will the 3 feet be fine for timelapse?

I am going to pull the trigger soon and buy. So please give me your suggestions.
 
Last edited:
I have a 3 foot one, but i mainly trip over it because I end up never using it (i know other people love the 3 foot size). 5 foot ones are a bit too big for me to carry. I end up using ones that come in 4 foot sections, they are fairly light and allow more flexibility if your going to use it on features. Tom Lowe has a website at http://forum.timescapes.org/phpBB3/index.php , I would check over there if your seriously into the timelapse sliders.
 
I have 12 feet of Kessler shuttle pod track for timelapse shooting, which allows a minimum of 4 feet and up. You could do the shuttle pod mini which I think the length is less. if you go with a set length slider, I'd go for the 5ft slider. The 3ft may be nice in small spaces but the total length it can run will be less. Downside of the 5ft is that it will require support at both ends.
 
While the portability of a 3' and even a 4' slider is certainly attractive, they simply do not provide enough running truck for most shots, I have found that for anything worth while 5' is the absolute minimum, were 6' to 9'+ offers a much wider range of effects and most pleasing effects in a variety of shots.
 
Hello,
I have a Cinevate atlas 2000, its built like a tank, very heavy and sturdy. Ive got the 6 foot version, and it can basically handle any kind of camera in the market, its not a toy its all professional. I strongly recommend this product to you I'm sure you wont regret spending your money on this.
 
I have a 4 foot slider, but added a Dana Dolly with different length sets of speed rail to give me longer runs.
 
I agree. I have a 3' and a 6'. Both have a 100mm hi-hat, and although the 3' is nice to travel, the 6' gives you much more artistic elasticity, imho.

KETCH ROSSi said:
While the portability of a 3' and even a 4' slider is certainly attractive, they simply do not provide enough running truck for most shots, I have found that for anything worth while 5' is the absolute minimum, were 6' to 9'+ offers a much wider range of effects and most pleasing effects in a variety of shots.
Click to expand...
 
My thought is this, after having a 5 foot and using 3 feet. 3 feet is too small, as there is really only 2.5 feet of travel. 5 feet requires you to walk from end to end, which at that point, has you walking, panning, tilting, and sliding. a 5 foot slider (non timelapse) is too long and I prefer to use a dolly at that point.

I'm tying to get a 4 slider from mytworks with the group buy. I think 4 feet is the perfect length.
 
I'm not entirely sure, but I would estimate 3.4 ft or so. The head appears to be about 6 inches from the photos.
 
I like the Dana Dolly. Just add speed rail in the lengths that you desire and move on in life.

Traveling to Siberia you say?... with heavy luggage? Buy the tube when you get there. T6 Speed Rail runs for like 20 dollars a piece and you can buy it in any hardware store within the borders of the known galaxy. Easier than carrying the MYT around.
 
Check out the new Glidecam VistaTracks.
 
I have a 3' ft. GlideTrack that I can mount on a Manfrotto 509 heavy duty tripod. It's plenty enough distance for slow crawls and yet I still have to be careful about tipping it over at the ends of a dolly track. Also I can't track straight the length because even at 3' you will see it in frame unless tilted up significantly. Still I manage to ding it. I don't use it that much but I also use it as a hand held stabilizer on slow mo.
 
I have the Dana Dolly, and use it for 5-9 foot runs, most of the time.
I rent a Kessler in the 3 foot range for some shots with smaller cameras....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top