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Reddit mentions of Konova Camera Slider Dolly K2 80cm (31.5 Inch) Track Aluminum Light Weight for Camera, Gopro, Mobile Phone, DSLR, Payloads up to 40lbs (18kg) with Bag
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Konova Camera Slider Dolly K2 80cm (31.5 Inch) Track Aluminum Light Weight for Camera, Gopro, Mobile Phone, DSLR, Payloads up to 40lbs (18kg) with Bag. Here are the top ones.
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High quality made of aluminum professional camera slider, high payload to support heavy duty camera system.Removable and foldable legs allow the slider to be put in an included carrier for portability.Multiple 1/4" and 3/8" screw holes on both ends and middle for various mounting options.Two chrome coated shafts in the rail for rust protection and make slider more smooth with 3 roller bearings.Supports various accessories for parallax shot, motorized system and flywheel.
Specs:
| Height | 3.7 Inches |
| Length | 33 Inches |
| Size | Slider Only |
| Width | 4.8 Inches |
I use a Konova K2 slider [referral link] and it's fairly solid. The thing to keep in mind is that it needs to be put on a sturdy mount, and a tripod in the middle usually won't cut it.
They make extra accessories like motors for the Konova sliders too, so you don't have to buy it all at once. I prefer these over the cheap plastic ones ("carbon fiber"), since they'll hold up longer.
Just be careful to keep the track clean and you'll get smooth shots, but it does take a bit of practice to get it right.
Another vote for the Konova K2 ([$248 (free shipping) from cinetree via eBay] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=380683925645&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)).
Here is an example of what this slider can do:
http://youtu.be/eqceP-0Vexk?t=1m44s
If you prefer not to buy on eBay, you can get it for a little more at Amazon ([$249, and they charge you $5 for shipping] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098EZ76G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0098EZ76G&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)).
Hope this is helpful!
Bill
The slider looks cheap. I am not sure you can get smooth shots with it as my experience with slider that arent on ball bearing rollers have not been nice. Look into a Konova slider, I have one a K2 and have been using for 3 years now. Get one a like a good tripod and it will last for years instead of having to replace it every year.
http://www.amazon.com/Konova-Camera-Slider-Dolly-80cm/dp/B0098EZ76G
The monopod looks nice, I recommend this Benro Monopod for lightweight cameras like DSLR's. The legs are stable enough they can stand a camera on it own if you need it while holding on to it gently. It's light and great for a long day of shooting.
http://www.amazon.com/Benro-A38FDS2-Monopod-Locking-Sections/dp/B00O469M96/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458833998&sr=8-2&keywords=BENRO+MONOPOD
That Ravelli tripod... I'm not going to lie I had one for years and used it early when the DSLR revolution started. I was too cheap to buy a good one. It will last for a while but the head will not. If you want a good but cheap tripod that will last for a short while I recommend this one. Use it for a little while but upgrade to a better one pronto! You'll outgrow it fast or it will break. A good pair of sticks like everything else, if you a buy a good one it will last you for years to come.
http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Professional-Camcorder-Tripod-FC270A/dp/B003UOMWOK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
Hope this helps!