Pocket Dolly Slider for Scarlet

[James_Mills]

Usually my MYT Works sits on a set ofPro HD 150mm ball head sticks - rock solid in the studio or on location. On occasion, I've been forced to use them on a set of less sturdy (think e-image) sticks with either 100mm or 75mm ball - in those scenarios a baby c-stand under one end helps to steady.

But it's the head that makes the difference on holding the slider steady end to end, right? I guess the need is actually for a cheap head that can withstand at least 60 or so pounds...

 

[James_Mills]

Also, does anyone know of any good slider heads? I need one that mounts on a flat surface for the Rhino Slider, not a ball head. I have a little manfrotto one right now that really shouldn't be carrying all this RED weight.

 

[Bob Gundu]

Flat heads are not that common. Off the top of my head, the MAnfrotto 502HD Flat Base comes to mind.

Also, does anyone know of any good slider heads? I need one that mounts on a flat surface for the Rhino Slider, not a ball head. I have a little manfrotto one right now that really shouldn't be carrying all this RED weight.

 

[Glen Powell]

But it's the head that makes the difference on holding the slider steady end to end, right? I guess the need is actually for a cheap head that can withstand at least 60 or so pounds...

Also, does anyone know of any good slider heads? I need one that mounts on a flat surface for the Rhino Slider, not a ball head. I have a little manfrotto one right now that really shouldn't be carrying all this RED weight.

Huh? You want to mount the slider to sticks via a fluid head?

 

[Bob Gundu]

Huh? You want to mount the slider to sticks via a fluid head?

I read that as two different questions.

 

[Glen Powell]

I read that as two different questions.

Yes Bob - two different questions… I'm sure we will discuss them tomorrow in the studio.

 

[James_Mills]

Yes Bob - two different questions… I'm sure we will discuss them tomorrow in the studio.

Yes, they were separate.

1. What is a good, cheap head and tripod kit that can withstand a 4 foot Rhino slider atop and side to side? Would prefer it NOT to be a fluid head to save money.

2. Which flat head is the best for a slider with a 3/8 inch mount? The one I have now can't withstand the Scarlet's weight when tilted down (nor can the Manfrotto 502 I imagine because it only has max payload of 8.8). I'd prefer not to buy a hi hat mount to just put a ball bearing head on because it gets too heavy and high. This looks like my best option thus far: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EI717AH-Pro...30308786415?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item1e570248ef

It can hold 13 lbs and appears to be a knock off of the old Varizoom head I used to have (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...VZ_TK75A_VZ_TK75A_Aluminum_Tripod_System.html)

 

[Gabor D.]

I'm looking for a slider and the new Edelkrone Slider Plus v2 seems a great option!

I read that someone got a 20% discount with it. How could I get a discount too?

Do you think this slider, the smaller version, would work well with a Blackmagic camera?

 

[Maik Müller]

I'm looking for a slider and the new Edelkrone Slider Plus v2 seems a great option!

Weight... I'm still not convinced it will be good enough to hold a complete rig. And you've to add the weight of a tripod-head too.
BTW, which one would you get?

I like the design, the price-tag and the upcoming options. But will the "medium" version really hold up with Scarlet/EPIC?

I read that someone got a 20% discount with it. How could I get a discount too?

That promotion is probably long gone... But i'm interested too.

Do you think this slider, the smaller version, would work well with a Blackmagic camera?

Why shouldn't it? Less weight, way more in the specs than a rigged RED.

Also have a look at their homepage: http://www.edelkrone.com/slider-plus
I do see a BM-camera on that picture.