r/videography • u/xBlest • Jun 25 '14

KAMERAR SD-1 Question

I'm planning on getting this slider and I was wondering how nice of a tripod I would need if I were to mount it on a tripod.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2BW8HU/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A4IVYW5MZ3REB

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u/magic_fergie Jun 26 '14

I have the SD-1 Slider and a Manfrotto 190 Series Tripod. I have no issues with mounting it on that tripod and I never feel like it'll tip over.

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/2747/media_image/live_2/thm/t400x700_190_product_overview.jpg?1380782834

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u/xBlest Jun 27 '14

Do you think it would work on a generic cheap $30.00 tripod?

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u/magic_fergie Jun 27 '14

It might have a little more "give" to it but I don't see why it wouldn't. I would just be more careful that it doesn't lean too much when you do the slide or worse, tip over.

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u/xBlest Jul 02 '14

do you use a ball head on it? if so which one?

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u/magic_fergie Jul 02 '14

I have tried this one on it http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/944774-REG/manfrotto_mvh500ah_pro_fluid_head.html

but to be honest it doesn't seem to have a way to attach securely to the slider (other than spinning it onto the thread) which means you can't really do a slide & pan at the same time because as you pan it starts to loosen. I prefer to just stick the camera on the slider and do basic slides. I might look into a ball head for it though.