Using aluminum broom sticks and some PVC T connectors, Vimeo member Jorge comes up with a simple $5.00 dollar slider solution. Inside the PVC T connectors is a bit of felt to reduce friction and allow some smoother slides. There is a bit of movement during some of the video footage, but I think that's from the cheaper Tripod head mounted to only one set of PVC T connectors. You might get better results using 4 connectors, a wider flat base plate, and a solid Tripod head. Of course, that might run up the bill to about $15.00 dollars. I might have to say this could have more potential than the $99 dollar slider....
The good fellas over at DVRebellion.com shows how it's done using four PVC T connectors on steel rods. Check out the video below.
Emm
Post author@Calvin - That's a ball head mount. You need this one Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits WF717A
Calvin
Hi Emm!
Thanks for suggesting the 717AH Fluid Head. I wanted the tripod legs so I could attach the slider to the tripod legs, so I searched up a 717AH Tripod kit and found this.
https://www.amazon.com/Tripod-Camcorder-Professional-Francier-WF717B/dp/B003UOMWUY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1295314471&sr=8-3
Is it possible to detach the head so I could install it on the slider? Then attach the Slider&717AH head back onto the tripod after I finish building the slider? Or is this head not detachable? Thank you in advance for the help! I hope this question will help others too!
Emm
Post author@Calvin - The more solid the head, the less vibration transfers into the camera. I still suggest getting the 717AH Fluid Head
. It's very heavy.
Calvin
I'm looking to make the $45 slider, but what kinda of good & cheap tripod head should I buy?
I found this:
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Concepts-TR-60N-Camera-Carrying/dp/B000093UDQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Can I detach the tripod head away from the tripod, then hook up the slider and then reattach it?
Eric
Awesome, I graduated school with Auston Wilson (second video). I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
JR
Definitely check out his other DIYs too! Very good resource!
Brandon
Thanks for sharing these clips. The second slider really looks nice. I think I'll have something to do next weekend!
Sam Brown
I like the Broom Stick Slider, best idea yet!
Danny
I gotta admit.. I'm very glad I didn't purchase the slider rail when you posted it, now I can build this for cheap!
Bill Voelker
You guys never fail to amaze me with great posting and links!
I missed out on the last $99 slider and am too cheap to buy others, so this is my ticket! 🙂
Bill V.