48" Ball Bearing Pro DSLR Camera Slider Dolly Track Video Stabilizer

They say you get what you pay for--but sometimes, you do get a little bit more. That's how I'd describe this slider. No, it's not as good as a $500 unit; if you want $500 quality, spend $500. But for someone like me, who does occasional dolly shots and can get by with a basic unit, this slider is a good buy.The unit itself is solid and substantial. My biggest concern was that it might be flimsy, but that's not the case at all. The traveler glides smoothly and easily, on a ball-bearing mount. Like any dolly, this one will take a little practice to master, even if you've used other sliders. The tensioning screw is very basic; you can dial in some resistance, but I'd describe it as 'none, medium, a lot'. That's probably the biggest difference between this slider and higher end units.Some other reviewers have had problems with stability when using this slider. I suspect they mounted it on a single tripod. I strongly recommend against doing that--any slider is going to be unstable on a single-tripod mount. Use two tripods instead; the slider has 1/4" and 3/8" mounts on both ends for that purpose. It makes all the difference in the world. And, needless to say, the better the tripods you use, the better the results you are going to get. I use a couple of Manfrottos, and the slider works very well.This unit is a great buy at $114. I can recommend it without hesitation, provided it is set up as I describe above.

This slider, being around $120, is definitely very cheaply made. You certainly get what you paid for. I recommend this slider if you are starting out in videography or producing videos. If you think of yourself as a pro or semi-professional videographer/filmmaker, do not buy this slider. You will most definitely regret it. I will list what I like about this slider, and what I dislike.PROS:1. It is very light. I can carry it around with me no problem. I actually took it to Devil's Lake State Park and carried it for hours without a problem.2. It seems very tough and hard to break. I wouldn't recommend dropping it, but I haven't felt like a knob or any other piece was going to come off. It isn't well made, but it is decent.3. It can provide very smooth motion, depending on how you adjust it.4. It's cheap and therefore easier to buy than other sliders.CONS:1. Cheap is not always good. There is a noticeable shakiness to the footage. My camera wiggles ever so slightly when I move it, which drives me insane. I want my camera to be still!2. Some parts of the slider are smoother than others. When sliding your camera, you will notice that the speed picks up in some areas and slows down in others. For me, speed picks up at the ends and slows in the middle. Turning the tightness knob to about medium and sliding your camera slowly can help resolve this.3. The bag looks great, but it isn't. The fact is, it's cheaply made. When I went to Devil's Lake, the shoulder strap snapped right off before I even set out. That was my first experience with it! I am also noticing that the other two straps are beginning to snap off. You have to be very delicate with it, which frustrates me because I enjoy taking my equipment with me hiking.I haven't been able to tell if there is dipping at either end, since I don't have a very big rig. But with a camera as big as 5-6 pounds, the tripod will need to be weighted down for the 48" model.Overall, I thought this slider was OK. I didn't love it. It's the first slider I've ever bought, and honestly I regret buying it. It doesn't perform to my expectations, which is OK since it is a cheap slider. However, I will definitely be looking for something more stable, such as the Edelkrone SliderPlus. If it costs more but gives better quality, I'm all for it.

I don't work on Hollywood productions but I do independent films, commercials, etc. and I have a degree in Engineering so I understand manufacturing processes. I purchased this slider because it seemed to have a lot of decent reviews. I have the 24 inch indieslider and I've gotten some great shots with it. I finally decided to upgrade to 48 and this one seemed to fit the bill. When I tried to use it, I experienced the same problem as some other users report with it not sliding smoothly for the entire length of the rail. There's a spot about 3/4 of the way toward one end that catches every time. It seems like a manufacturing defect. While the unit itself seems to be solid and built from good materials, if it won't slide then it isn't usable. Maybe you'll have better luck but mine is already in the return process.

I find this slider completely unusable. I really wanted to like it. Comes with a bag, you can support it with multiple tripods or light stands, and the plate moves easily along the track and the break works. It even feels like a solid build. But it just wobbles as it moves....like really wobbles. I was using a 35mm on a crop sensor, and I could never get a non-wobbley tracking shot. I experimented again and again to try to make it better, but it never improves. I think the slider track is just too narrow.

This thing works like a charm. Other reviewers have said that it shakes/jiggles as you move the camera, I'm not experiencing it - I think it may be the stands they're using. I recommend one stand at each end, rather than a single one in the middle. The only downside is that there is one part near the end (on mine) where it catches a little. This catch is just in the form of slight resistance though, not an actual hitch or bump. If you know it's there, it's very manageable. It's very sturdy, has plenty of 1/4 and 3/8 holes for mounting various things to it. I just wish it was compatible with standard hi-hats so I could fit my Manfrotto 502 on their easier.