Sorry for the 1080p quality. I uploaded in 4K, but TH-cam hasn’t processed the 4K version yet. Apparently a lot of people have been having this issue lately. 🤷♂️🥔
I saw a prototype demo of this slider more than a year ago.. I had totally given up on the idea that they would eventually actually release the product. Finally, looking awesome! Thanks for the great review as always 😍
This is by far the only channel that is not after views count. Gerald always focuses on value and quality. Gerald, cannot thank you enough for your efforts!
Did you ever use the Ifootage slider with the X2 head? I loved everything about it except for the amount of noise it produced, making it unusable during interviews. I made a video about it and posted in the reviews on Amazon, about a week later Ifootage stopped selling that unit. This makes me a bit suspicious of the Ifootage brand. Here's the video: www.amazon.com/review/R2SPXG9LXBV5A8/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8 I'm using the Rhino Arc 2 now and love it, but it's way too expensive for what it is. Also, you can only set 2 slide points with the focus unit and the high torque motor is painfully slow...so there's issues. Why can't any of these companies make a quality slider that's quiet, has a strong motor, good user interface and is sub 1k?
You. Are. Amazing. EVERYTHING of yours I've ever watched, is succinct, well-researched, extremely well-presented, and there's no b.s. THANK YOU for everything you do for the community. You rock!
I do gun reviews on my channel, but I love your work and watch your videos regularly. I got all excited when you said "slide lock". Finally, some interchangeable terminology!
Trying to find the best solution for my sony / 90mm macro, thanks for testing out that combination! It seems like all motorized sliders have some quirks with macro shots - but the price and ease of use seem like a great middle ground. Would love to see their development team make the end of the loops ease in/out. Great video
An interesting alternative to the Zeapon Micro 2 series of sliders. While I like the user interface and motion control aspect of this, the modular expand-ability of the Zeapon sliders makes entry into their platform initially a little easier on the pocket, and their easy lock base allows their equivalent slider to run the full length without the need for a tripod. With that said the Zeapon sliders, currently, don't have any pan axis motion control system designed specifically them (currently), and adding one would likely push their over all cost above the cost of this; however, the motorized Zeapon sliders have almost twice the vertical payload capacity, so it's possible they could add a motion control head to it and offer something with nearly the same over all functionality. It's good to see multiple decent budget slider options showing up at this price point.
So at 15:30 for the Testing Long Lenses shot, you balanced the camera and THEN extended the zoom, which would then unbalance the camera. This could cause those small vibration issue.
A couple of things: When tilting down, especially with heavier lens, you should push the camera even further back on the head, to minimize the front-heaviness. With the vertical L-bracket setup, same principle...try to get the camera balanced in every axis, to give the motor a fighting chance to tilt the camera without having to work so hard.
This looks like a great slider option for adding a second camera angle in a solo video production environment! The $300 GVM slider that i've been eyeing always seemed functional but janky, and I'm hesitant to spend $2k for a Rhino slider when I don't need three axis movements. This might be the perfect option for me in 2021.
Looks great! Having the pan movement is HUGE. Maybe Zeapon will now finally add that to their slider since it's been in the app since day one but if they don't than I'm really going to want this one from iFootage.
Nice piece again! One thought: For the vertical mounting use case I'd think you could increase the weight of the load by attaching a counterweight to the reverse travel platter as long as the pulleys and belt can handle the overall weight...
Nice vid! One question: Do you have some "flexing" on the slider? Because I'm recording a show in a room and it has a lot of straight lines. The camera being heavy and my tripod not strong enough, it "flexes" and the lines are not straight anymore when the camera hits the edges. What tripod do you have? :D
Gerald, you crushed this review, as usual. I know that a slider is my next gear purchase, and I think you may have just pushed the timeline of my purchase a bit ;)
That was an excellent review and demo of this product. At $600 I'm very close and will buy it. My use will be wide, shooting astro/night sky time lapse. I need to weigh my A7S with the 24mmGM, but I'm sure it's well under the 2Kg weight.
LOVE IT! Definitely another amazing review and ya made me literally laugh out loud when ya told everyone who didn't like it to set their speed to 75% and watch it again XD
Really helpful video, I have been waiting for a review of this slider as its one of the few motorised sliders that appeal to me. Simplicity is key when on a paid shoot so it might be a good option for what I do. Just would like to see an estimated release date for the UK..
Nicely done, Gerald. Well-timed; I'm looking at a slider for my macro and small-product work w/o breaking the bank. BTW they do offer an L bracket for vertical use.
Great video! Have ordered one of these to practice some advertising and time-lapse footage. Let's hope some of those small bugs are updated so I won't have to spend hours in Premiere Pro removing any of those small issues
Yeah, pretty cool little slider for the price point Gerald. Had a thought for the vertical stuff - bit of rigging required but if you could sling a counterbalance up over the back of it and add weight to that as needed (depending on camera and lens weight) I wonder if that little assist would give you a smooth pedestal up movement?
As mentionned in some comments, using a counterweight on the opposite side to the camera (attached via a simple cord) should greatly help. If not solve.
Here at the end of 2021 and thinking about grabbing one! I think it can be a nice addition to my travels and my wedding videos! Unless, you have a new suggestion?
So funny watching Geralds Videos in half speed. Since I'm not an English native speaker I tried to slow down the vids to understand everything better & follow all the interesting specs and facts. I realized on half speed Gerald sounds like a heavy drunken sailor. LOL Very funny. Never mind. Gerald I love your vids and hope you don't get me wrong. Cannot wait for your next one in full speed. Greetings from Germany
Yet another great video. Would you say that the microjitters on this are more pronounced than the Rhino Traveler? I'll mostly be using these with a probe lens. The little Edelkrone unit I use now is really smooth, but not long enough. The idea of not needing an app and seeing how it can pan makes this super appealing.
We need you !! Sony Z280 and Z190 please please explain this 3 sensor technology and this would compare to a regular sensor. 280 use a Fujinon 17X Lens 🤔🤔
Another fantastic video; thank you, Gerald, for your continuing efforts to bring quality content to the TH-cam platform. That being said, how would you say this compares to the Rhino Arc series of sliders? I know it's difficult in some regards due to the price points, options, etc., that Rhino Arc offers. However, they do offer some entry-level sliders as well. All and all, this looks like a great piece of gear with a quality build that would prove useful for many people. Again, thank you for all that you do and for what I learn from you... Cheers.
Fair question. Unfortunately, my only experience with Rhino is with the larger Arc II system, which is excellent, but more expensive with more axes of movement. Thus more difficult to compare as you mentioned.
I'm seeing the micro-vibrations even on the wider angles you shot with at the start. Buttery-smooth slides are the only reason to get a motorized slider over a manual slider, but I'd prefer the more organic human imperfections of a manual slide over the jittery imperfections of a bad robotic move any day. Kind of a non-starter. Though I'll acknowledge that it seems like the little jitters are easy for stabilization software to correct.
Playback speed at 50% ahahahaha! Great call. Awesome video. Wish it had just a touch more payload and a focus motor option but hey thats for the bigger stuff.
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I pre ordered it last year with promo code. I hope iFootage starts with shipping soon...
Love your videos, Gerald. I'm curious, what's the minimum time interval you can set a motion for? In other words, could you set up a parallax shot for a 0.5-second motion and shoot it in 120 fps? Also, in the final slider shot of you setting up a rig at your desk what are the tiny legs you have mounted to your rails? I need those! Keep up the great work!
I;m guessing the trouble you had with the vertical motion is the moment arm of the camera sitting above that axis. Balance the load to center the CG on the axis.
I've been waiting for this for what feels like years now! Thing is, YC Onion have now released their hotdog 3 slider which integrates with your 3 axis gimbal for 5 axis motion! I'm so torn now.
I think the problem is not necessarily the weight restriction, rather it appears to be the "moment" created by the camera. If you were to screw in a small 2kg weight directly to the motorized slider, I'm sure that it would be able to pan and translate without any issues. Having a large body and lens moves the center of gravity further away from the mount, requiring more force. This raises the question: "why are manufacturers putting weight recommendations when technically it should be a force recommendation?" It's probably because it's much easier to weigh a camera system than it is to pinpoint it's center of gravity and measure the moment and force created by the way the system is configured. I feel like I'm going into a direction that's a bit too technical, but this is a Gerald Undone video after all.
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Sorry for the 1080p quality. I uploaded in 4K, but TH-cam hasn’t processed the 4K version yet. Apparently a lot of people have been having this issue lately. 🤷♂️🥔
Yah ironically a ton of Sony FX6 videos have this issue. A 4K camera with almost zero 4K uploads days after the launch. :(
can’t wait to get a 4k monitor so i can appreciate this comment
@@18JamesBlond Honestly, even on an HD monitor, 4K youtube looks better than HD too.
Our latest video is still HD from yesterday.. fun fun 😂
Don't worry Gerald, 480p makes it feel more retro
You should say "I'm Gerald Undone, and my ISO is OVER 9,000!!!" Love all your videos!
@@CallMeRabbitzUSVI Crazy? That can't be right!?!
You win! See it today and totally laughed when I heard it.
Yes please
I saw a prototype demo of this slider more than a year ago.. I had totally given up on the idea that they would eventually actually release the product. Finally, looking awesome! Thanks for the great review as always 😍
This is by far the only channel that is not after views count. Gerald always focuses on value and quality. Gerald, cannot thank you enough for your efforts!
iFootage is the most underrated company, they truly have innovative products that are unique and work great.
Did you ever use the Ifootage slider with the X2 head? I loved everything about it except for the amount of noise it produced, making it unusable during interviews. I made a video about it and posted in the reviews on Amazon, about a week later Ifootage stopped selling that unit. This makes me a bit suspicious of the Ifootage brand. Here's the video:
www.amazon.com/review/R2SPXG9LXBV5A8/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8
I'm using the Rhino Arc 2 now and love it, but it's way too expensive for what it is. Also, you can only set 2 slide points with the focus unit and the high torque motor is painfully slow...so there's issues. Why can't any of these companies make a quality slider that's quiet, has a strong motor, good user interface and is sub 1k?
I just got their carbon monopod with the tripod foot. I love the ease of use and quality for the price. Promo .
Totally agree Armando!
@@BerlsMcSquirrels I wonder if some copper grease applied to the gears would have quietened things down somewhat.
@@BerlsMcSquirrels Regarding your question -> Noxon
Thanks Gerald for another great breakdown!
Great review as always! Love the new version of the iFootage Shark Slider. Have the older version but still am very happy with it.
You. Are. Amazing. EVERYTHING of yours I've ever watched, is succinct, well-researched, extremely well-presented, and there's no b.s. THANK YOU for everything you do for the community. You rock!
Just received the unit which I ordered with your code after this video. I am impressed by the build quality. Thanks for luring me into buying this 😉
Your effort to make it look better than it is is applaudable. Another exquisite video Gerald, thank you.
Great review! Love this unit. So easy. And yeah, TH-cam has been messing with 4K badly on mine too. :)
I've been waiting for this slider to come out for so long! Can't wait to get my hands on one!
your videos are so good. i never comment but i feel like i should since i watch every one of your videos. keep it up gerald!
I do gun reviews on my channel, but I love your work and watch your videos regularly. I got all excited when you said "slide lock". Finally, some interchangeable terminology!
Been waiting for this since NAB 2019. Jesus. Finally. Big thanks for the review.
Another fantastic review. Really appreciate the noise test and showing how smooth it is for tighter shots.
Totally agree with the simple key frame/away points. Very interesting and reasonably priced. Thank you for posting.
This came at a great time as I've been looking at more affordable, quality motorized sliders! :D Thanks for the review
I've been planning to buy a slider for a long time now but never knew what to get, looks like this is it! Great review Gerald!
Love you Gerald!
It’s a small detail, but that built in bubble level is wildly helpful. 👍
Trying to find the best solution for my sony / 90mm macro, thanks for testing out that combination! It seems like all motorized sliders have some quirks with macro shots - but the price and ease of use seem like a great middle ground. Would love to see their development team make the end of the loops ease in/out. Great video
Thanks Gerald! I've been looking for a slider like this
17:37 Just wanted to say that this shot is beautiful.
An interesting alternative to the Zeapon Micro 2 series of sliders. While I like the user interface and motion control aspect of this, the modular expand-ability of the Zeapon sliders makes entry into their platform initially a little easier on the pocket, and their easy lock base allows their equivalent slider to run the full length without the need for a tripod. With that said the Zeapon sliders, currently, don't have any pan axis motion control system designed specifically them (currently), and adding one would likely push their over all cost above the cost of this; however, the motorized Zeapon sliders have almost twice the vertical payload capacity, so it's possible they could add a motion control head to it and offer something with nearly the same over all functionality. It's good to see multiple decent budget slider options showing up at this price point.
Purchased the bundle using your code, thank you! :)
Great video! Thank you for this very detailed review!
So at 15:30 for the Testing Long Lenses shot, you balanced the camera and THEN extended the zoom, which would then unbalance the camera. This could cause those small vibration issue.
this isn't a gimbal. that would be negligible on this setup. The resulting vibrations you see would have happened regardless
well thought out video!! Been waiting for this since last year. Now I have to do decide to get this or a drone!!
A couple of things: When tilting down, especially with heavier lens, you should push the camera even further back on the head, to minimize the front-heaviness. With the vertical L-bracket setup, same principle...try to get the camera balanced in every axis, to give the motor a fighting chance to tilt the camera without having to work so hard.
Awesome Gerald !
This video just saved me. I've got a Neewer slider and those micro stutters were driving me nuts. Now I know that I can fix it in post in Resolve.
Wow! that one looks nice! I've been using the GVM version. It gets the job done but much more difficult to set up.
Thank you for this review. I want one!
great video thank i learnt alot have a great day
Great review Gerald. I am looking for slider to improve my shots.
Just ordered one with a couple of those seastar plates. Of course, i was sure to use UNDONE in the discount code.
Thanks for the review.
This looks like a great slider option for adding a second camera angle in a solo video production environment! The $300 GVM slider that i've been eyeing always seemed functional but janky, and I'm hesitant to spend $2k for a Rhino slider when I don't need three axis movements. This might be the perfect option for me in 2021.
Looks great! Having the pan movement is HUGE. Maybe Zeapon will now finally add that to their slider since it's been in the app since day one but if they don't than I'm really going to want this one from iFootage.
Thanks Gerald. You just sold that to me and have pre ordered with your discount code :)
Nice piece again!
One thought: For the vertical mounting use case I'd think you could increase the weight of the load by attaching a counterweight to the reverse travel platter as long as the pulleys and belt can handle the overall weight...
Nice vid! One question: Do you have some "flexing" on the slider? Because I'm recording a show in a room and it has a lot of straight lines. The camera being heavy and my tripod not strong enough, it "flexes" and the lines are not straight anymore when the camera hits the edges. What tripod do you have? :D
Awesome video bro! Seriously considering it now! 🤓
Your one of the perfect, excellent review.
Great vid Gerald. May purchase this!
I really enjoy your style of content presentation. Sub and excited to see more. Very Professional but fresh feeling. Nice Job.
Gerald, you crushed this review, as usual. I know that a slider is my next gear purchase, and I think you may have just pushed the timeline of my purchase a bit ;)
Purchased with your code. Happy to support you! :)
That was an excellent review and demo of this product. At $600 I'm very close and will buy it. My use will be wide, shooting astro/night sky time lapse. I need to weigh my A7S with the 24mmGM, but I'm sure it's well under the 2Kg weight.
Great review! Looks good and well worth its price. I'm stil on a manual slider and have some time left to explore that before updating. Perhaps.
LOVE IT! Definitely another amazing review and ya made me literally laugh out loud when ya told everyone who didn't like it to set their speed to 75% and watch it again XD
Love your vids... not sure whether you are honest in your reviews or just trying to upsell the stuff, but somehow you only one who I trust ;)
Looks like a neat piece of equipment.
Would be great if there was a non-nano bigger version with more range and weight limit 🎥
Really helpful video, I have been waiting for a review of this slider as its one of the few motorised sliders that appeal to me. Simplicity is key when on a paid shoot so it might be a good option for what I do. Just would like to see an estimated release date for the UK..
Nicely done, Gerald. Well-timed; I'm looking at a slider for my macro and small-product work w/o breaking the bank. BTW they do offer an L bracket for vertical use.
Great video! Have ordered one of these to practice some advertising and time-lapse footage. Let's hope some of those small bugs are updated so I won't have to spend hours in Premiere Pro removing any of those small issues
Yeah, pretty cool little slider for the price point Gerald. Had a thought for the vertical stuff - bit of rigging required but if you could sling a counterbalance up over the back of it and add weight to that as needed (depending on camera and lens weight) I wonder if that little assist would give you a smooth pedestal up movement?
I think an extra long camera plate would help a lot to keep things balanced while tilting down. They make luducrous long plates for some applications.
Very cool. I wish I could trade in my old iFootage Shark Slider for this one (especially after the firmware is updated).
They've definitely sorted the bugs - mine does perfect judder free loops, and the calibration is not necessary every time. Happy days!
Undone... baby..super slider my way!
Just bought mine. Ships in June! Maybe a few more firmware updates by then! 😀
Thanks for the test...I saved a few bucks
Good Review
As mentionned in some comments, using a counterweight on the opposite side to the camera (attached via a simple cord) should greatly help. If not solve.
I would like to think that Edelkrone made their Bluetooth controller because of Gerald's previous rant about their slider, et al.
Just ordered with your link and code.
I just pre-ordered mine using code UNDONE 👌👌👌
This looks VERY interesting and good value compared to others.
Here at the end of 2021 and thinking about grabbing one! I think it can be a nice addition to my travels and my wedding videos! Unless, you have a new suggestion?
Is there a better slider than this for macro video?
I have laowa probe and can't find anything that goes well.
Thank you!
Coly
I hope so much the make a bigger version of it it love that slider. just one for cinema cameras up to 20 kg, same reach etc.
Looks great... I look forward to the day I have the money for it on my extremely long list of wanted hardware in order of priority.
So funny watching Geralds Videos in half speed. Since I'm not an English native speaker I tried to slow down the vids to understand everything better & follow all the interesting specs and facts. I realized on half speed Gerald sounds like a heavy drunken sailor. LOL Very funny. Never mind. Gerald I love your vids and hope you don't get me wrong. Cannot wait for your next one in full speed. Greetings from Germany
Try a 3/8 quick release clamp and a standard l bracket for vertical with pan motor inputs
"I'm Gerald Undone and the version I uploaded to TH-cam was File-UploadFinal1AFinal-Capital7Final2.mp4"
Yet another great video. Would you say that the microjitters on this are more pronounced than the Rhino Traveler? I'll mostly be using these with a probe lens. The little Edelkrone unit I use now is really smooth, but not long enough. The idea of not needing an app and seeing how it can pan makes this super appealing.
We need you !! Sony Z280 and Z190 please please explain this 3 sensor technology and this would compare to a regular sensor. 280 use a Fujinon 17X Lens 🤔🤔
Another fantastic video; thank you, Gerald, for your continuing efforts to bring quality content to the TH-cam platform. That being said, how would you say this compares to the Rhino Arc series of sliders? I know it's difficult in some regards due to the price points, options, etc., that Rhino Arc offers. However, they do offer some entry-level sliders as well. All and all, this looks like a great piece of gear with a quality build that would prove useful for many people. Again, thank you for all that you do and for what I learn from you... Cheers.
Fair question. Unfortunately, my only experience with Rhino is with the larger Arc II system, which is excellent, but more expensive with more axes of movement. Thus more difficult to compare as you mentioned.
There's a rhythm to the non linear movement. It looks like it's surging. Still probably workable, but will take some post work.
I'm seeing the micro-vibrations even on the wider angles you shot with at the start. Buttery-smooth slides are the only reason to get a motorized slider over a manual slider, but I'd prefer the more organic human imperfections of a manual slide over the jittery imperfections of a bad robotic move any day. Kind of a non-starter. Though I'll acknowledge that it seems like the little jitters are easy for stabilization software to correct.
I’m doing this review for Chubbs!
Playback speed at 50% ahahahaha! Great call. Awesome video. Wish it had just a touch more payload and a focus motor option but hey thats for the bigger stuff.
I pre ordered it last year with promo code. I hope iFootage starts with shipping soon...
For that price the bundle it's a steal! Just to leave a camera looping for a B-roll in talking head kind of gig.
I like this better than my Edelkrrome so I order one and will sell my mini on eBay! FYI all I do is interviews so this it a better fit!
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Love your videos, Gerald. I'm curious, what's the minimum time interval you can set a motion for? In other words, could you set up a parallax shot for a 0.5-second motion and shoot it in 120 fps? Also, in the final slider shot of you setting up a rig at your desk what are the tiny legs you have mounted to your rails? I need those! Keep up the great work!
Damn from $599 to $799. That is a massive jump.
Time to dispose of my edelkrone... Haven't really used it aside from testing when I got it 😆😅
Thank you for the grate video. Can you do a review of new Fujifilm x s10 camera?
I;m guessing the trouble you had with the vertical motion is the moment arm of the camera sitting above that axis. Balance the load to center the CG on the axis.
Not in love with any sliders yet (even Edelkrone isn't super smooth). Eager to buy one though!
I've been waiting for this for what feels like years now! Thing is, YC Onion have now released their hotdog 3 slider which integrates with your 3 axis gimbal for 5 axis motion! I'm so torn now.
I think the problem is not necessarily the weight restriction, rather it appears to be the "moment" created by the camera. If you were to screw in a small 2kg weight directly to the motorized slider, I'm sure that it would be able to pan and translate without any issues. Having a large body and lens moves the center of gravity further away from the mount, requiring more force.
This raises the question: "why are manufacturers putting weight recommendations when technically it should be a force recommendation?" It's probably because it's much easier to weigh a camera system than it is to pinpoint it's center of gravity and measure the moment and force created by the way the system is configured. I feel like I'm going into a direction that's a bit too technical, but this is a Gerald Undone video after all.
Nice desktop wood!
Crazy this slider used to be $500 since it’s now selling for $780
Cool!✌️
Put a counter weight on the bottom part for vertical motion.