Konova DSLR Video Camera Slider
A true roller bearing slider is money! This is why we see so many DIY videos with guys (and girls) chop shopping their own out of everyday items. But alas, a little carpentry know how doesn’t always produce the best results, as I know all too well. Konova’s slider is a quality piece of equipment and one of the CHEAPEST sliders on the market. If not the least expensive true roller bearing slider out there. Steel roller bearings on a steel track = seeeexy! OWN her!
Heavy Duty 75mm Video Camera Tripod Pan Head
Heavy Duty Ball Head Quick Release
Combine the Konova Slider with a modular ball head and this allows you to get push/pull, side slides, and even vertical shots. Any 360 degree angle that your tripod will allow, and you have the skills to execute, this nifty slider can tackle. Smooth shots are effortless and make a huge difference in your video footage. We show you around the Konova Slider and give some simple examples of its massive capabilities.
Konova Roller Bearing DSLR Video Camera Slider – Amazon
Konova DSLR Video Camera Slider – eBay
[...] Konova’s products were previously only available through eBay, but now it appears a few of their products including roller bearing slider and ‘SpiderTrax like’ rotating video dolly are now available via Amazon (sorry not qualified for Prime Shipping). Pricing is about the same, maybe a few bucks cheaper. Video review from OliviaTech.com [Thanks Olivia] [...]
Olivia,
Do you have another recommendation for a ball head that works for this? The one in your post is unavailable at Amazon, having trouble finding an equivalent. Thanks!
Travis, you might be able to find some here: http://shop.ebay.com/caphotography/m.html?_nkw=ball+head&_trkparms
Olivia, are you happy with this tripod? I just bought the 4 ft jib, and am looking for a sturdy tripod that can handle the weight well with a nice fluid head. There’s a lot of similar looking tripods like this one on amazon and ebay and it’s a little hard to sift through all of them.
Hi Josh, as a fluid head there are others that might be lighter and smaller for just the camera itself. For use as a stand under a slider or jib, this one is a great deal and works perfectly for that. It’s very sturdy.
[...] The Opteka Slider is an entry level rail slider that works with light weight cameras. Putting a fluid head on this small slider will also be a stretch, so we’re using a small ball head. The Opteka slider comes with a set of metal legs that we found to be fairly useless. They legs don’t sit evenly on the ground, but are required to leave on the slider to keep the carrier from sliding off the rail. This may not be the best slider on the market, but certainly much lighter and smoother than the IndiSystem or Motion Sliders. Here we’re doing a demo on a 23″ Opteka slider with a Sony HX9 and a simple mini ball head. With practice, you’ll be able to pull off some very smooth short slides but never anything as smooth as a true roller bearing slider like the Konova. [...]
[...] gear and they always deliver. Above is a video review we did a few months ago, you can read the entire blog post here. Below is our visit to the Konova booth for this year’s NAB convention where Jin shows us [...]
Oliva,
Do you have instructions for the Konova slider that you could post or email to me? I got my from Craigslist, and the sale didn’t include the instructions. I know how to operate it, but I want to adjust the bearings. Thanks!
Hey Nate, I actually posted up a blog for you: http://oliviatech.com/how-to-adjust-the-konova-slider-bearings
Also, if you drop me an email in the “contact” section of my blog, I’ll email you the downloadable file so you can print it out if you’d like. =)
Olivia, what’s the max load capacity that tripod on this page can hold? How about the tripod and fluid head on the glideshot page? THANKS!
The max load capacity of the tripod on this page from ePhoto is 13lbs. The 717 on the Glideshot post can withstand a max load of 27lbs. =)
I like the 4 feet crane you demonstrated its really great for wedding shoots but my main problem is I am from GOA, India how can I procure this is it possible Olivia
Thanks n regards
SYLVESTER
Sylvester, your best bet is to email the company and see if you can arrange for them to ship to you internationally. There is also a link on the Glideshot blog post to a jib and crane that ships overseas. =)
I’m looking to move beyond the weight and length limitations of a slider, but the Kessler Shuttle Pod system is out of my price range. Is there something in between? I’m open to DIY.
Thanks for blogging the instructions for the Konova slider, it was very helpful!
Nate
If you’re open to a DIY solution, check out vimeo user J.G. HERE
Suggestion: been reading some questions and comments –seems there is some confusion between the tripod recommended on this page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036NSY5Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=otcdl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B0036NSY5Q
AND the tripod on this page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035HKH9Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=otcdl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B0035HKH9Y
maybe a video comparing the two to–once and for all–clarify? And also which is better for jib vs konova slider?
just a thought. either way–really, really great stuff on the blog! thanks olivia!
Grace, these will both handle a Konova slider under 40″ and also a jib up to 4ft.
Olivia, I have an 80cm Konova slider and having it supported by one tripod rather than 2 would greatly simplify my life. How much flex does the slider have as your camera moves out to the end?
The good news is my t3i is lighter than what you’re using. Bad news is my slider is slightly longer.
Nils, when I’m using a heavier camera on a slider being supported by only one tripod I normally beef up the tripod a bit so it doesn’t tip or I use a small monopod at one end. Is this what you mean by how much flex do I have? Simplifying is wonderful, just be sure your gear is properly supported!
Hey Olivia, have you tested other slider brands/models? I know you said the Konova slider is one of the cheapest out there but I don’t have that kind of cash right now
Thanks in advance!
@Olga Yes, I’ve tested out quite a few different sliders, here is a link to find those reviews: CLICK HERE The Opteka, Igus and JuicedLink might be of interest to you. Varavon’s Lite is also another option.
Hey Olivia, I can’t express in words my gratitude towards you for all of your videos you post. They are helping me so much. I looked at the reviews for the ephoto tripod and the 717 and there are several people saying that their tripod is falling apart after 3 months. I’m very new to the world of videography and I’m gradually purchasing equipment. So far I have invested in manfrotto monopods. I think I kinda want to keep my “support equipment” from the same company. Could you recommend a manfrotto tripod for this konova set up? I’m getting confused with all the different tripods.
@Jaqui Thank you! Check out this Manfrotto 502 setup. I’ve used it with the Konova slider and time lapse setup and it was rock solid.
Olivia, hello and thanks for your previous help. I bought the ephoto 9901 tripod and the heavy duty ball head (based on your links above) I cannot get the ball head to fit on the tripod unit. Not sure what I am doing wrong….would you recommend the 717 fluid head rather than the ball head (link above)? I assume the 717 fluid head fits on the tripod above as well…thanks, j
@Jessica I just emailed you, please let me know if you have any further questions! You don’t need to purchase another fluid head as your 9901 already comes with one. The ballhead is to place on the slider’s trolley. Your camera will then attach to the ballhead.