Varavon has improved their Slidecam Lite Slider by resolving some minor issues that now make the newest version even better. In the video above I compare their original Slidecam Lite rail design that was equipped with a passthrough 1/4-20″ and 3/8-20″ hole to their newest design which leaves the slider rail as a single solid [...]

Made it home from Maui in one piece and I’m officially back on it tomorrow with some new content. We’re cutting up the Hawaii videos as quickly as possible- thanks for being so patient! Can’t wait to share with you guys what I discovered in regards to underwater gear for this summer’s adventure types. I [...]

OTech reader, Nate, recently asked me if I had instructions on how to adjust the Konova Slider’s bearings. “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 [...]

I receive a lot of inquiries in regards to companies that ship equipment overseas. The IGUS DIY slider sparked a lot of interest from across the pool and unfortunately they are not currently able to deliver to that demand. My second suggestion would be Konova. They are a solid company with really quality gear and [...]

I met Robert from JuicedLink during NAB2011, and he gave us a sneak peak at a new Roller Bearing slider he’s been working on. His goal is to make affordable products for film makers, so we’ll see if he could actually make this the cheapest bearing slider on the market. Here’s the NAB2011 interview: http://oliviatech.com/juicedlink-prototype-slider-diy-brackets [...]

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 [...]

Jin from Konova shows me the newest editions to their family of http://konovaphoto.com/best-selling/k-3080.html. The first slider Jin shows me has a price point of $350. It has a wider width, larger bearings and carries more weight: max of 10 lbs. The slider can be used on a vertical or horizontal axis. The second slider, a [...]

Lowe’s: Closet door track – $11.99 Wood beam – $2.49 Hardware store (McIvor’s): Screw: $0.82 Amazon: Fluid head – $40 Tweet This Post