CINESKATES - perfect for EPIC.

[Mark Toia]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jj1/cineskates-camera-sliders

 

[Jason Diamond]

Yeah saw this over the weekend.
Stoked for the guy getting $150k on his $20k ask. Def worth funding.

Wonder if he can make one sturdy enough for my Epic?

Jason

 

[Mark Toia]

The EPIC in small mode isnt that heavy, I'd say it would work already...

 

[Jason Diamond]

That's def possible, I didn't know the weight capacity of that little head he had attached to the legs.

Jason

 

[Brandon J.F.]

He raised over $20k in a day. Damn impressive.

That's def possible, I didn't know the weight capacity of that little head he had attached to the legs.

Looks like the capacity is 5kg.
http://joby.com/gorillapod/ballheadx/

 

[Patrick Grossien]

I've heard a couple of guys mention that the max load of the joby focus is not at all what it claims to be...
you should check first. Maybe the cineskate guy has more info.
From what I've heard the weight brings the gorilla pod to spread it's legs slowly. So maybe it will cary the load
But not for long. And you might have to readjust after each take.

But I'm curious too. if anybody finds out let us know.

Cheers

 

[Ken Willinger]

It states in the video that it has a max load of five pounds... may work with Epic if using still lenses and otherwise bare.

 

[Steve Das]

Seems to have alot of potential..add a motor to it and you'd have an
econo version of the P+S Technik Skater Dolly.
As for Epic..maybe with a Canon or Nikon prime lens and nothing else on it.

From the FAQ..scroll down to the bottom:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jj1/cineskates-camera-sliders

How much weight can CineSkates hold? Is my camera too big?

CineSkates perform best with cameras less than 5 pounds. I use it with a 1500+ gram (3.2 lbs) set-up most often. A DSLR, a reasonable size lens, and a mic generally work wonderfully. If you have concerns about weight, calculate the weight of your set up. If it is over 5 lbs, I can't recommend CineSkates.

From the Comments page..scroll dowm half way:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jj1/cineskates-camera-sliders/comments

Question: Love your CineSkates... but I have to ask what is the maximum weight that it can hold? Do you think it will be able to hold a RED EPIC with the lens attached and stuff? That would weigh around 9lbs

Answer: I use it with a 5D Mark II (810g )and a 16-35mm (634g) quite often. This set up weighs 1.4kg (3.2 lbs). I've used it with set ups up to 5lbs with success, though.
When you use a heavier camera, you have to position the legs of the GorillaPod so that they can support the weight. It is easier to set up with lighter cameras. I love using a 60D or 5D and a prime lens with it.
I don't think a 9 lb RED Epic setup would work well. I haven't been able to get my hands on an Epic to test though. I'll try to find one soon. Sorry I can't give you a perfect answer here, but I don't want to tell you it will work when I'm not sure.

 

[Brandon J.F.]

Looks like we'll need a "CineSkates XL" for Epic

 

[David Battistella]

The skater is a pretty precise mathematical tool with laser pointers, etc. I don't think this would be quite as precise but it would be great to have in the tool kit.

If I shi tabletop all day, I'd have a skater. If I needed tabletop one in a while this could work, but I think the EPIC will be too heavy for this baby. Great idea though!

David