Reasonably priced slider released

[S.C]

they were having some customs problems with the first batch of these, but now they're finally available. I may very well pick one of these up...

$129 for the 23 inch, $179 for the 46 inch

http://opteka.com/gld200.aspx

http://opteka.com/gld400.aspx

 

[1337]

might have to pick one up for that price, look pretty decent

 

[kootenayklaus]

Oh my god I can actually afford it.

 

[MANDER]

 

[kootenayklaus]

PS is it tripod mountable?

 

[1337]

"The GLD-400 Slider can be attached directly to a tripod and may also be used standalone with the included feet, which raises your camera setup approximately 2" off the ground."

 

[kootenayklaus]

I probably should have just read the link... Thanks though.

 

[Downtofilm]

threads

 

[zbphoto]

Will 100% be buying when I get my 60d if the reviews are good.

 

[steep]

Saw this on Facebook, stoked on them, I want one!

 

[family_vacation]

and indisystems has been crushed.

 

[Downtofilm]

guessing you cant use this on a ball head/legs

 

[MANDER]

why

 

[Downtofilm]

cause i havent found out how to take the head off the ball and if it will even work

 

[.cam.]

just put it on the screw where the camera normally goes?

 

[Downtofilm]

wat?

 

[.cam.]

Couldn't you just screw it on to the threaded bolt where the camera is normally attached to the tripod?

 

[EC-Skier]

OOOOOOOOOO DO WANT!!!

may have to buy one

 

[Galin]

What legs/head do you have? Typically you just lock the horizontal movement and spin the head off. This system looks like it's made from igus parts, same design as the zaza slider just with feet. Not the smoothest slider ever and I've found that it doesn't enjoy much weight, but for the price it's definitely not a bad buy.

 

[basedjase]

Seriously. I have access to a whole metal shop. I could definitly make one of these.

I think the hardest part would be lubrication it so it slides smooth.

 

[blatt]

has anyone tried this out yet? thinking about picking up a 23" one, but I'd rather pay $100 more for a zazaslider if it's more fluid.

 

[cwillygood]

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[canterbury]

that's a killer price

 

[kzrstf]

thread for when im rich

 

[Bentley@DOSMedia]

Kind of my thought. I do NOT trust cheap slider systems anymore. I have the cheap glidetrack and on a tripod with just a t2i (grip and normal weighted lens) it doesnt always slide well. Anything under about 50 degrees and it is almost always impossible to use.

I would love to see some people test one of these... especially in the cold. Im in the market for a new one myself, but will need something pretty heavy duty.

 

[Official_Recap]

Same situation here. I also have the same Igus parts slider like Galin and it's great for the price, but under heavier payloads and / or colder temps, it's not the smoothest slide..

 

[1337]

both of you guys should go with a bearing slider, dryline sliders suck.

 

[blatt]

Went with that advice and bought a konova slider. Soo smooth

 

[Dustin.]

For a noob, can someone post a good example of the kind of shots you would use this for? I can picture it in my head and I'm sure I've seen it, but I can't imagine $140 of potential.

Help?

 

[.Max.]

First couple skating shots as well as the last shot.

 

[skituner]

what size are you guys thinking on this? i think 24 is to short but 47 seems real long