16x9 Cinema: IGUS DryLin DIY Video Slider for HDSLR Filmakers

[ecocultura]

nice demo. thanks from Ecotv Paraguay

[Loyalcanvas]

Which tripod are is it ?

[16x9cinema]

@Loyalcanvas It's an old heavy Bogen

[16x9cinema]

I have 3' rails. I don't really think they need to be that long though. You can create an amazing sense of depth with just a small amount of movement. More portable that way too. There is one big downside to the IGUS - they gum up quickly with dirt which affects the smoothness of the movement. You have to keep them clean. As I've had these for some time now, I've found that the movement smoothness degrades over time due to dirt and dust. In the end you basically get what you pay for.

[TheOriginalJoeBloggs]

Hey Carl, thanks for pointing me in the direction of igus, good find!. I am looking at the WS-10-80. On the length side of things, how long did you get your rail and did you see much flexing (depending on camera of course) - I have 5D MarkII. I think with the WS-10-80 there is less surface area for friction with the rail. The Carriage looks like the 100mm too right?

[16x9cinema]

@catascouts, thanks for your kind comments. Alas the Singer is not for sale.

[catascouts]

I think my dad would trow big cash at you for that Singer sewing machine! :-)

Just built my DIY slider but this looks interesting. Love your vids!

[fluxtubes]

are you planning to demo the 'smoother' one - I like the idea of building it, but from this video I see that if the drag is going to lead to that much jerkiness, I obviously need to look at a different solution.

[16x9cinema]

@fluxtubes No. I've come to the conclusion that you get what you pay for. After experimenting with these for several months, I have found that they get progressively worse in performance as they get unavoidably get gunked up with dust and dirt. I find myself using instead a Cinevate Atlas. It's much more expensive but has held up admirably over the last couple of years. I also have the Kessler Cineslider - it's ultra smooth and rugged.

[MartinParmiter]

too quiet

[JayboylePhotography]

First i wanted to buy this, but after this video i don't think i want to anymore. id rather go with the Konova DSLR slider for about $350 its roller bearing

[16x9cinema]

@JayboylePhotography In the long run the roller bearings are going to hold up better and be smoother.

[KypHeM]

$100 TO DRILL A FEW HOLES?

[16x9cinema]

@KypHeM It's not simply drilling holes. There's more to it than that.

[craigcapello1]

How did you mount the 3/8 bolt to the carriage? Did you cut a hex bolt and use a lock nut underneath the carriage or do the machine shop do it?

[16x9cinema]

@craigcapello1 I let the machine shop do it for me.

[BrianCookMedia]

Very informative video! Which one do you usually recommend for the Canon 7d? The 1040-a? And do you have a tripod head that you recommend? Or will any suffice? Sorry for the multiple questions! :-)

[battlecitysinner]

lame that's not smooth at all.. how disappointing

[jakobud]

I'm a little bit confused... where is the DIY here? The Drylin is a product that you buy that is made for exactly what you are doing with it...

[16x9cinema]

@jakobud You have to craft a way to mount the camera, you have to figure out a way to mount the slider to a tripod, and you have to work out a way to prevent the carriage from sliding off the rails with your precious camera. So, there you go.. DIY :)

[dothisdothat321]

where do you get the mounting plate?

[16x9cinema]

@geniuselves to mount the 501 I have a bolt tapped into the slider carriage.

[blackeagle555]

com-videoshop . de it's better to buy it, i think!

[blackeagle555]

It's cheaper to buy a professionell system then building it on your own. Check this com-videoshop . de

[TheRenstarmusic]

Great Job Carl!!!!!!

[geniuselvs]

May i ask how exactly you mounted the 501 head?

i have an older one and i so it doesnt screw into a pole and then into the legs it just slides and clicks in but when i remove the head i have about a 2in metal pipe piece on it still.

am i just missing something?

[16x9cinema]

@maxcielle: I have them listed on my website. Search for IGUS on my blog. You'll find several links to Amazon. Click thru for latest pricing and part number.

[16x9cinema]

@molceonly: sure, go ahead

[Maxcielle]

how much did it cost? what are the parts ID?

regards,

Rui

[HarleyFrancis]

@Maxcielle It costs $160 from Amazon, search drylin slider

[molceonly]

do you mind if i use your link or video for commercial? i'm from IGUS team.

[DemiTheCameraMan]

Good info. My GlideTrack has some drag. I get by with it though. I just did a series on 5D filmmaking. Cheers.

[drumat5280]

Carl thanks for doing that on Christmas.

Dave Dugdale.