Recommended DSLR slider?

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I am looking to invest in a slider for my 5d mark ii. Here is one I have been looking at:

Glidetrack SD Hybrid Slider

Does anyone have any other recommendations that fit within the price point of the Glidetrack SD Hybrid Slider?

Also, do all sliders mount on tripods?
 
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Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly is that price range. 629 dollars i think! It's amazing and about the price point of the Glidetrack! I got that one and it's simply amazing!

Phil
 
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IMO it's not worth having one less than 4'. We use the classic speed rail mounted on baby stands it's not especially portable (without a van or truck), but we have used them in 4', 6', and 8' lengths before and it's a very versatile and not that expensive set up.
 
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I plan on using it for intimate shots with a 50mm lens and a macro lens, so over 4' might be overkill for me. I'm thinking 3' might work. Would that be okay for what I want to do?
 
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Check out the Cinevate webside too.
I have a Cinevate Atlas all terrain of 58" (I think; it's around 1,5m) and it's really smooth (all ball bearings; no sliding).
It has little adjustable legs, but you can mount it on tripods as well. You'll need 2 tripods.

It's not cheap.
It takes a little time to set up.
But it's working great: no hickups. I only need to do another take because the timing was off or the acting wasn't good enough.
They added a DSLR track last year, maybe it's worth checking out.

Recently used it in a commercial project (with C300): http://vimeo.com/43339386
The first time I used it in a project (with EX1R): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUQC9-PH_KA

PS.
Make sure the track can handle the weight of your camera (and fluidhead) easily. You don't want it to really bend when you use a heavy lense.
 
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