16Apr $99 Dollar Camera Slider
Not too happy with the Fluid Head that comes attached with this $99.00 dollar slider from IndiSystems, but the rail and carrier work pretty well. It looks thicker than other Camera Slider rails out there, but it’s actually hollow and very lightweight. This 2 foot version of a silder is easier for my type of workflow compared to the 4 ft. slider I show in this video. This $99 dollar video camera slider mounts well directly to the Tripod or to a Quick release plate.
I had to drill out the old fluid head mount (plastic) and make room for a 1/4 x 20 flat headed screw. I wanted to keep it at 1/4 x 20 so I still have the option of mounting a camera directly to the carrier plate. In order to mount the Bogen 701HDV Fluid head, 1/4 to 3/8 adapter like this one. I don’t do a whole bunch of sliding, but now maybe I will since this is a lighter and smaller version compared to the other Igus Rail. This is the mini slider from http://indisystem.com/products/indislider_mini
You can also get the same slider for a bit more here:
Did I mention I got my new 100mm Macro IS USM lens in also?? It’s awesome…Here’s a few samples below I took outside in the parking lot.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Nice job.
How did you manage to remove the “puck” head mounted on the carrier plate ? I don’t like it and I’d like to get rid of it so I can mount my tripod head the same way you did (I have the basic $99 version).
Thanks.
And thank you very much for all those helpful articles
June 8th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
There are much better sliders out now for around this price range.
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June 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Thanks, that is the Igus Drylin W linear guide rail from Ireland used for machinery and robotics with a standard carrier and dry bearings. Also known to many as ZaZa slider. I’ve already posted a DIY article about this, thanks for sharing.
January 2nd, 2011 at 10:43 pm
I’m contemplating buying a slider or a camera stabilizer (the steadicam knock-offs you’ve done a video about here). What would be a better deal? Should I get the slider or the camera stabilizer first?
January 3rd, 2011 at 12:34 pm
@Travis * Johansen – Sliders are easier to get steady shots. I would suggest building up a slider first.
January 12th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Anyone try this compared with the igus?
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/REDIRAIL-Low-Profile-Guide-2UUZ8
January 27th, 2011 at 10:08 am
Does the slider work with Manfrotto 190XPROB? How about 055XPROB?
January 27th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@Alex- Most tripods are more than strong enough when the weight is centered. It’s when the camera is sliding off to one side where the weight really shifts. If the legs aren’t wide enough or the base isn’t heavy enough, it could tip.
May 3rd, 2011 at 8:33 am
Hi there, I would know several things:
1 / This slider can do vertical shots?
2 / The slip is equal to igus?
3 / What possibilities does the handle that brings (the one you took)?
Thank you very much in advance!
May 3rd, 2011 at 1:14 pm
@David G.Rubianes – No the slider does not have the Vertical Mounts. The slip is ‘not’ equal to IGUS. The handle is just for the fluid head.
May 5th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
It’s worse than IGUS?
It would be better to buy the Deluxe version?
The advantage I see is that already assembled for use ..
Do you recommend?
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Hello i have a question does the slider come with thing that you move the camera with or is it from the tripod and you just connect it? Thanks
February 15th, 2013 at 3:09 am
Hi, I didn’t understand if this one is better than the igus slider. By the way, the slider they suggest on the italian page of the website http://www.igus.it/wpck/default.aspx?pagenr=9278&C=IT&L=it is the right model? Are you talking of drylin W when you talk about igus sliders?