Slider for Epic?

[Leopold Ernst]

At NAB this year I checked out Polly Systems from Germany. I must admit, I thought it was the coolest and efficient slider ever! Well... technically its a dolly. The big idea is that it uses a flywheel for momentum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rnGR2w9tDE

Sorry for hijacking this thread guys, I'd just like to announce that I'm going to sell my Polly Dolly. It's the complete kit including the cases, as seen in this video by Matthews Studio:

I'll create a dedicated thread in the marketplace section over the weekend, but you can PM me already in case you're interested in this little beast. I'm located in Austria btw.

 

[Brice LeCarre]

I'll chime in. I own the Kessler Cineslider and Dana Dolly. I've also used "a grip" of other things out there.

I tend to use the Kessler when I need to be super duper portable or if I'm focused on motorized moves.

However, it's a narrow track and would benefit from being about as wide as 12-14 inches to handle the center of gravity that larger cameras provide.

So for "standard operation", meaning big moves, small moves, subtle moves, etc.... I prefer to use the Dana Dolly.

I'm pretty comfy one man banding a Dana Dolly, but I don't mind carrying a case like that. If I was hiking into the woods on my own though, that's a different situation.

http://www.kesslercrane.com/shuttle-pod
this would do it I believe.

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Old thread revival I see...

But today things have changed and the only Slider I would recommend strongly is the TROST Motion M-Series system... Just love it... http://www.trostmotion.com

When you got to get the shot... You got to get the shot... And an other situation where the Trost Motion M-Series system shined the day... Love this thing!! Just can't wait for the Motor!!

 

[emil tanem]

I have the Myt motorized medium glider and can't recommend it enough. Shooting with Red Dragon and yes, it does handle the weight. If you don't travel as muich as I do you should go with the large though.